PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wang (ranked 3973 p4p, 431 weight class) and Sigmund Erickson (ranked 3628 p4p, 405 weight class). Andy Wang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wang
vs
Erickson

182 cm
26
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

Pit Bull Development
Knockdown Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigmund Erickson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Erickson on the side of the head.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arvins Bootcamp in the buildup to the fight.
Wang lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Wang.
Wang stalks Erickson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Erickson's face. Erickson staggers backwards, shaken.
Erickson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
Some bone on bone action there as Wang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Erickson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erickson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Erickson crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson misses with the ground and pound.
Erickson throws a strike aimed at the side of Wang's head but Wang avoids it well.
Wang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Erickson.
Erickson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Erickson throws an elbow but Wang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Erickson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Erickson.
Wang defending against the ground and pound.
Erickson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Erickson cracks Wang with a big right hand but Wang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erickson trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erickson trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Erickson.
Erickson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson tries to score with some ground and pound. Wang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Erickson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Erickson cracks Wang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Erickson working the ground and pound but Wang is defending the strikes.
Erickson throws a strike aimed at the side of Wang's head but Wang avoids it well.
Erickson controls the position.
Erickson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Erickson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Erickson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Abraham's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Erickson connects with a decent elbow.
Erickson lands a few punches from side control.

Erickson tries for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
The ground and pound from Erickson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang is not content to let Erickson control the position.
Erickson scoring with punches and elbows.
Wang is not content to let Erickson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigmund Erickson dominated that round.
That's time! Wang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Erickson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side.
Erickson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Erickson.
Erickson defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand.
Erickson with the counter takedown but Wang avoids it easily.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erickson.
Wang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erickson. Erickson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Erickson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erickson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wang throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang throws a hook but Erickson blocks it.
Erickson feints the counter takedown.

Erickson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wang was covering up waiting for the punch and Erickson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Erickson trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erickson.
Erickson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erickson on the ground.
Erickson moves nicely into side control.
Erickson grinds an elbow into Wang's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erickson tries to score with some ground and pound. Wang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Erickson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Erickson.
Erickson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Erickson looks up at the clock and then as Wang takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Erickson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sigmund Erickson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erickson working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Erickson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Erickson working the ground and pound from side control.
Erickson tries to score with some ground and pound. Wang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ground and pound from Erickson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Erickson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Erickson landing strikes.
Erickson grinds an elbow into Wang's temple.
Wang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wang dodges the ground and pound from Erickson.
Erickson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wang is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Erickson working the ground and pound but Wang is defending the strikes.
Wang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Erickson.
Erickson cracks Wang with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erickson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wang is avoiding damage well.
Erickson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Erickson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Erickson lands a decent elbow from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Erickson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang defending against the ground and pound.
Wang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Erickson throws an elbow but Wang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Erickson wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Erickson lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigmund Erickson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Erickson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Wang misses.
A shot to the liver by Wang. Beautiful body shot.
Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erickson at a distance.
Wang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erickson's hands.
Wang connects with a jab.
Erickson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wang throws the left hand but Erickson avoids the punch easily.
And Erickson tries to counter it with a takedown but Wang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erickson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wang is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang throws a body shot but no joy.
Erickson tries a low kick but Wang avoids it.
Wang throws a right and a left that Erickson avoids nicely.
Erickson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Erickson takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wang misses with a hook.
Erickson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wang throws out the jab.
Erickson feints the counter takedown.
Wang leaves Erickson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wang, as that shot connected.
Erickson slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Erickson throws a lazy body kick
and Wang counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Erickson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Erickson is in Wang's guard.
Erickson wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Erickson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erickson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Erickson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Erickson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Erickson works over Wang with some ground and pound from guard.
Erickson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Erickson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Erickson is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Erickson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wang tries to get out of the position.
Erickson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Erickson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Erickson drops an elbow to the side of Wang's head.
Erickson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wang's head.
Erickson throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
Erickson lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang is not content to let Erickson control the position.
Erickson working Wang over with strikes.
Erickson winds up and cracks Wang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Erickson working over Wang with some ground and pound. Wang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sigmund Erickson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Erickson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang is in trouble now - Erickson has advanced to mount!
Erickson controlling from mount.
Andy Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andy Wang.
I think Erickson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigmund Erickson!
A very excited looking Sigmund Erickson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.