PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chang Thong Song (ranked 1218 p4p, 146 weight class) and Timothy Wilkinson (ranked 3088 p4p, 349 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thong Song
vs
Wilkinson

176 cm
31
167 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

175 cm
26
169 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson tries for a takedown but Thong Song circles away easily
and Thong Song counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thong Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilkinson moves away.
Wilkinson darts in looking for a takedown but Thong Song gets double underhooks and turns Wilkinson into the cage.
Wilkinson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Wilkinson clinches up against the cage.
Thong Song misses with the head strike.
Wilkinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thong Song walks away with a smile on his face. Wilkinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chang Thong Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Wilkinson.
Thong Song lands a jab to the nose.

Wilkinson forces Thong Song back against the cage and clinches.
Wilkinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thong Song gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but Thong Song won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thong Song pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilkinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thong Song smiles and moves away.
Wilkinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thong Song has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No luck for Wilkinson with that takedown attempt.
Thong Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch lands to the side of Wilkinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Wilkinson forces Thong Song back against the cage and clinches.
Thong Song misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thong Song stops a takedown attempt from Wilkinson.

Thong Song gets control of Wilkinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thong Song will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Wilkinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wilkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thong Song is keeping the position for now.

Thong Song is looking for a triangle but Wilkinson pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Thong Song keeps moving.
Wilkinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wilkinson trying to control but Thong Song is working from the bottom.

Thong Song is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thong Song is keeping the position for now.
Wilkinson advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilkinson wants to control but Thong Song is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson is trying to work for a kimura but Thong Song is defending well.
Thong Song keeping hold of Wilkinson's head, controlling as best he can.
Thong Song wants to control but Wilkinson is keeping busy.
Wilkinson is controlling the pace.
Thong Song is trying to control but can't.
Thong Song gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilkinson advances to half guard.
Wilkinson trying to control the pace.
Thong Song wants to improve his position but Wilkinson is controlling well.
Wilkinson is taking a breather. Thong Song says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thong Song makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thong Song.
Wilkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Thong Song keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chang Thong Song dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wilkinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Thong Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wilkinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Thong Song.
Thong Song circles away from the clinch attempt.

Wilkinson clinches up with Thong Song and pushes him back against the cage.
Thong Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wilkinson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thong Song trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Thong Song with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thong Song wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving.
Thong Song looking to pass the guard.
Thong Song is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thong Song postures up.
Wilkinson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thong Song is now in half guard.
Wilkinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thong Song is working away from the top position though.
Thong Song landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Thong Song seems to be working for a kimura but Wilkinson defends the submission attempt.
Thong Song prevents Wilkinson from improving his position.
Thong Song is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilkinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thong Song not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chang Thong Song overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thong Song is looking to advance position but Wilkinson won't allow it.
Thong Song seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thong Song missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song thows a huge punch but Wilkinson dodges it nicely.
Wilkinson wants to control but Thong Song is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Wilkinson pushes Thong Song up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson is working for takedown but Thong Song is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chang Thong Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Wilkinson.

Wilkinson drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilkinson is on top in guard.

Thong Song is trying to control the position but Wilkinson postures up.
Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thong Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thong Song looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilkinson preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Thong Song is keeping the position.
Thong Song keeping moving, preventing Wilkinson from controlling successfully.
Wilkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thong Song swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thong Song not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thong Song has his hands on Wilkinson's head, controlling the position.
Wilkinson content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Thong Song is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chang Thong Song dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wilkinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thong Song pinned against the cage. Thong Song gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thong Song throws a leg kick but Wilkinson checks it.
Wilkinson misses with a takedown
enabling Thong Song to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilkinson blocks a leg kick.
Wilkinson dives in and grabs Thong Song's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thong Song pushes down on Wilkinson's head and hops out.
Chang Thong Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Wilkinson.
Decent striking displayed by Thong Song there.
Chang Thong Song is winning the standup battle so far.
Thong Song lands a jab to Wilkinson's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thong Song scores with a nice right hand.
Wilkinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thong Song.
Thong Song misses the jab.
Wilkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thong Song appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thong Song throws a shot from downtown. Wilkinson moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thong Song lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wilkinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wilkinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wilkinson fails with the takedown.
Thong Song is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkinson can do to turn this around?
Thong Song shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilkinson as he avoids it easily.

Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thong Song, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Thong Song.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thong Song tries a body shot but Wilkinson blocks it.
Wilkinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thong Song.
Thong Song misses with a punch on the inside.
Timothy Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chang Thong Song is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilkinson is working for takedown but Thong Song is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilkinson jumps guard but Thong Song turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Wilkinson pulls guard.
Wilkinson controls Thong Song momentarily but Thong Song frees himself.
Thong Song trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Wilkinson wants to sweep here but Thong Song controlling him for the moment.
Thong Song controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wilkinson stays in close to Thong Song's body and controls the position.
Wilkinson won't allow Thong Song to sweep him here.
Wilkinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Thong Song is retaining full guard.
Thong Song is adopting a defensive guard.
Thong Song looking for a sweep. Not yet Thong Song, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thong Song has his foot on Wilkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thong Song keeping moving, preventing Wilkinson from controlling successfully.
Thong Song pulls Wilkinson in to control the position.
Wilkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Thong Song.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thong Song avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilkinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilkinson works Thong Song's body with a nice hook.
Wilkinson misses with a hook. Thong Song ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch but Thong Song is avoiding it.
Thong Song lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chang Thong Song showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thong Song, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chang Thong Song!
After the big win, Chang Thong Song made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.