PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Wright (ranked 396 p4p, 61 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 477 p4p, 71 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wright
vs
Bang

195 cm
28
209 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

200 cm
34
214 lbs
24 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cleon Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright lands a head shot.
Wright lands a nice hook to Bang's body. Bang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wright was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Wright has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bang has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wright lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bang somewhat.
Bang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Wright tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bang in his tracks.
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright connects with the punch.
Bang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well.
Wright sets himself, and Bang steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Bang gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang winds up and cracks Wright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but Wright defends it.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wright looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bang being controlled here momentarily.
Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wright dives on top into guard.

Wright distracts Bang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wright trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bang's guard.
Wright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bang is tightening it up a little... Wright has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wright reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wright taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miro Bang!
Miro Bang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.