PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wu Fei Chung (ranked 871 p4p, 94 weight class) and Brando Reigns (ranked 466 p4p, 52 weight class). Fei Chung comes into the arena with God of Gamblers blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Reigns's choice of entrance music: Tragedy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fei Chung
vs
Reigns

169 cm
35
146 lbs
22 - 16 - 0

166 cm
29
154 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wu Fei Chung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brando Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands a glancing blow to the side of Reigns's head.
Fei Chung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fei Chung swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fei Chung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fei Chung slips under a jab from Reigns.
Fei Chung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reigns takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses.
Fei Chung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fei Chung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fei Chung checks a leg kick nicely.
Reigns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reigns checks a low kick from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reignss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reigns avoids the body shot from Fei Chung.
An inside leg kick from Fei Chung misses.
Fei Chung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fei Chung 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Fei Chung seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fei Chung misses the shot to the body.
Fei Chung lands a leg kick that knocks Reigns off balance momentarily.
Reigns 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reigns.
Fei Chung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Reigns blocks it.
Fei Chung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fei Chung looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
Fei Chung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reigns.
A jab from Reigns does it's job there.
Fei Chung fails with the takedown.
That kick from Reigns tenderised Fei Chung's leg. Fei Chung is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fei Chung lands with a right hand.
Reigns lands a leg kick that knocks Fei Chung off balance momentarily.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fei Chung looks to land a body kick but Reigns moved away.

Reigns feints and as Fei Chung raises his hands in defense, Reigns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reigns looking to pass the guard.
Reigns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fei Chung wants to sweep here but Reigns controlling him for the moment.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Fei Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fei Chung pulls Reigns in to control the position.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Fei Chung keeps moving.
Fei Chung trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fei Chung is on top in guard.

Fei Chung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reigns is keeping the position for now.

Reigns has an active guard here but Fei Chung has managed to pass into half guard.

Fei Chung is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reigns wants to improve his position but Fei Chung is controlling well.
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.

Fei Chung wants to work for an arm triangle but Reigns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Reigns is defending against the submission attempts here by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung prevents Reigns from improving his position.
Reigns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reigns controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wu Fei Chung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fei Chung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fei Chung digs a good hook to Reigns's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reigns.
Reigns feints and then cracks Fei Chung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fei Chung down.
Wu Fei Chung is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reigns checks a leg kick.
Reigns moves out of range of the body kick.
Reigns feints a counter leg kick.
Fei Chung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reigns is fending him off so far but Fei Chung persists. Nope, Reigns circles away and we're back to standing.
Fei Chung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reigns.
That kick from Fei Chung tenderised Reigns's leg. Reigns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reigns throws a push kick but Fei Chung slaps the foot to one side.
Reigns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reigns wants to land a leg kick but Fei Chung is out of range.
Fei Chung swinging wildly here.
Reigns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns slips under a jab from Fei Chung.
A jab from Fei Chung does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Fei Chung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Reigns thuds his shin into the meat of Fei Chung's side.
Fei Chung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reigns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fei Chung misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Reigns loads up on a big right hand but Fei Chung slips the punch.
Fei Chung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Reigns walks into a left hand.
Fei Chung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reigns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reigns throws a lazy right hand but Fei Chung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from Fei Chung
and Reigns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fei Chung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fei Chung momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fei Chung slips a jab from Reigns.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Fei Chung's shoulder, as Fei Chung tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fei Chung's sensitive parts.

Reigns dives in and scores a takedown into Fei Chung's guard.
Fei Chung is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fei Chung wants to work for an arm triangle but Reigns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reigns is looking for a sweep. Fei Chung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reigns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fei Chung wants to pass the guard but Reigns is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reigns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fei Chung defends it easily.
Fei Chung trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.

Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fei Chung is aware though and is defending well.

Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reigns wants to hit a switch here but Fei Chung passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reigns there!
Reigns is squirming around, avoiding Fei Chung's attempts to control the action.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fei Chung with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reigns is looking to improve his position but Fei Chung isn't that keen on the idea.
Reigns wants to control but Fei Chung is having none of it.

Fei Chung looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reigns tries to hold on but Fei Chung postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brando Reigns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Reigns blocks a jab.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Fei Chung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fei Chung shoots in but Reigns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A shot to the liver by Reigns. Beautiful body shot.
Reigns connects with a single shot there.
Fei Chung misses with a body kick.
Fei Chung tries a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses.
Reigns throws out a counter right but Fei Chung avoids it with no problem.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Fei Chung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fei Chung.
Fei Chung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fei Chung takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fei Chung cracks Reigns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reigns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reigns.
Fei Chung's corner calls for a 1-2. Fei Chung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reigns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab by Reigns.
Fei Chung throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
Fei Chung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fei Chung jabs Reigns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fei Chung lands a jab to the nose.
Fei Chung moves away from the strike by Reigns.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick from Reigns.
Fei Chung throws a wild body kick that Reigns sees coming a mile off.
Fei Chung throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Reigns to counter with a crisp jab.
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fei Chung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns lands a jab.
Fei Chung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reigns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fei Chung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fei Chung doesn't seem bothered though.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Reigns.
Fei Chung takes one to the chin there.
Fei Chung throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Fei Chung is predictable there
and Reigns counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fei Chung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Fei Chung misses.
Fei Chung throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Fei Chung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.
Fei Chung throws a good cross that connects.
Reigns scores with a shot to the body.
Reigns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung cracks the inside of Reigns's front leg.
Fei Chung closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fei Chung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Reigns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reigns throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
Reigns throws a body kick that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a stiff right hand.
Fei Chung misses with a kick to the body.
Reigns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fei Chung tries to counter with a takedown but Reigns is quick to defend against it.
Fei Chung lands a slapping body shot.

Fei Chung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Reigns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fei Chung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reigns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reigns tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung postures up.
Fei Chung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Reigns working for a triangle but Fei Chung defends it easily.
Fei Chung stopping the sweep attempt from Reigns.
Fei Chung is pushing down on Reigns's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reigns is fighting to maintain full guard but Fei Chung has managed to sneak the leg through.

Reigns actively working from the bottom here.
Fei Chung tries to pass to full mount but Reigns defends it.
Reigns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fei Chung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fei Chung's back!

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 Wu Fei Chung.
I think Fei Chung has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wu Fei Chung!
Wu Fei Chung is the new featherweight champion!
Wu Fei Chung seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.