PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Splinter (ranked 2986 p4p, 322 weight class) and Chang Yung (ranked 2553 p4p, 283 weight class). Splinter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Snäfä - Kaikest Huolimatta pt2 feat. Mc Rambo & Iivo. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Splinter
vs
Yung

179 cm
28
169 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

186 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Master Splinter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chang Yung!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yung goes for a double leg but Splinter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Splinter continues to drive forward.

Splinter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yung looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Splinter tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung is looking for a sweep.
Splinter is staying tight to Yung's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Yung is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung wants to improve his position but Splinter is controlling well.
Yung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Splinter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yung's head.
Splinter is keen to just control but Yung is a slippery customer.
Splinter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Splinter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Splinter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yung trying to control here.
Splinter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two 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.
Splinter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Splinter tries to pass to full mount but Yung defends it.
Splinter throwing shots but Yung is blocking nicely.
Splinter stalling away here and it's allowed Yung to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung trying to control the position.
Splinter trying to move into half guard but instead Yung has managed to sweep!

Yung throws a big elbow that misses.
Yung working some strikes from top position.
Splinter is trying to keep Yung in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Splinter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yung defends well.

Splinter pushes a forearm under Yung's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yung is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Master Splinter!
Master Splinter thanked the fans post fight for their support.