PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chen Wingman (ranked 7828 p4p, 25837 weight class) and Maurice Joyner (ranked 517 p4p, 541 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Wingman
vs
Joyner

165 cm
23
155
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
152
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chen Wingman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maurice Joyner!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wingman takes one to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Wingman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joyner scores with a nice right hand.
Joyner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joyner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wingman backs up against the cage.
Wingman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wingman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joyner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wingman takes one to the side of the head.
Wingman moves in looking to clinch but Joyner pushes him off.
Wingman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wingman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joyner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joyner.
A left lands for Joyner.
Joyner scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joyner digs a good hook to Wingman's body.
Joyner with a jab.
Wingman tries to clinch there but Joyner circles away.
Joyner lands with a good body shot.
Wingman throws a jab when Joyner was well out of range.
Joyner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wingmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wingman tries a head kick but it misses.
Joyner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joyner lands a nice shot that snaps Wingman's head back.
Joyner feints a jab promting Wingman to slip. Joyner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wingman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joyner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wingman pushes Joyner up against the cage in a clinch.
Joyner is trying to force a seperation but Wingman has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wingman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wingman thows a huge punch but Joyner dodges it nicely.
Joyner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wingman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wingman is looking to take a break and control but Joyner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Wingman.
Wingman is trying to control. Joyner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joyner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wingman is working away from the top position though.
Joyner is not content to let Wingman control the position.
Joyner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wingman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wingman controlling the pace.
Joyner wants to control but Wingman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wingman controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Wingman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joyner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wingman stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wingman trying to control from half guard but Joyner is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joyner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joyner is trying to stand up here but Wingman is controlling him well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wingman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Joyner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joyner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maurice Joyner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wingman fails with an attempt to clinch.

Wingman clinches.
Wingman tries to land knees in the clinch but Joyner avoids the damage to the body.
Wingman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Joyner after a bit of a struggle.
Wingman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joyner prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Joyner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wingman throws a body shot but no joy.
Maurice Joyner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Joyner coming out on top.

Wingman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Joyner kicks off Wingman and gets to his feet.
Maurice Joyner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joyner jabs Wingman right on the nose. Wingman blinks but takes it well.

Wingman rushes Joyner and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joyner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joyner is trying to break free.
Joyner is trying to break the clinch but Wingman has him pressed against the cage.
Joyner is trying to break the clinch but Wingman is controlling him.
Joyner wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wingman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joyner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joyner connects with a body shot.
Wingman fails with the takedown
and Joyner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wingman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joyner connects with a nice looking jab.
Wingman digs a good hook to Joyner's body.
Wingman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joyner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wingman scrambles back to his feet.
Joyner lands with an overhand left.
Wingman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joyner looks to score with a jab to the body but Wingman is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wingman.
Wingman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joyner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joyner blocks the body kick.
Wingman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chen Wingman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Joyner.
Wingman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joyner lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Joyner.
Joyner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wingman shoots and misses
and Joyner counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chen Wingman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wingman walks into a left hand.
Wingman dodges the punch combination from Joyner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joyner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Joyner stuffs the takedown.
Wingman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joyner counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Wingman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joyner wants to control but Wingman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wingman stands up and beckons Joyner to his feet.
Joyner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joyner wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wingman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joyner tests Wingman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wingman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wingman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut there from Joyner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wingman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Wingman clinches.
Wingman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joyner avoids it.
Joyner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joyner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Wingman is trying to trip Joyner. He has hold of a leg but Joyner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wingman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Joyner wants to hit a sweep here but Wingman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Joyner there!
Wingman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Joyner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Joyner feints a jab promting Wingman to slip. Joyner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wingman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wingman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joyner lands a jab to Wingman's midsection.
Wingman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wingman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wingman tries to clinch but Joyner moves away
enabling Joyner to counter with a crisp jab.
Joyner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joyner slips a jab from Wingman.
Wingman shoots in for a double leg but Joyner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joyner! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wingman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joyner scores with a jab. Wingman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joyner avoids the body shot from Wingman.
Wingman throws a sloppy body shot
and Joyner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Joyner. No joy for Wingman on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyner works Wingman's body with a nice hook.
Joyner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joyner scores with a jab to the head.
Joyner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wingman tries to clinch up but Joyner circles away and keeps his distance.
Wingman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joyner to score with a decent uppercut.
Wingman shoots in for a takedown but Joyner shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chen Wingman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Joyner.
Wingman closes the distance and clinches up with Joyner, looking for a takedown. Wingman pushes Joyner against the cage but Joyner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joyner throws out a counter right but Wingman avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Wingman does no damage.
Wingman is looking to wear down Joyner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wingman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joyner as he avoids it easily.
Wingman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Joyner counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Joyner does it's job there.
Joyner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wingman needs to keep his hands up - Joyner had a free shot at his head there.
Joyner lands with a nice body punch.

Wingman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Joyner!
Joyner is looking to regain half guard here but Wingman keeps moving and retains side control.
Wingman has control of an arm but Joyner manages to advance to Wingman's back!
I really don't envy Wingman right now.
Joyner trying to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joyner is riding his opponent, not letting Wingman buck him off.
Joyner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wingman turns into Joyner and is now in his guard.
Joyner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wingman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wingman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joyner can't keep his opponent in guard - Wingman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Wingman decides to stand up.
Wingman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joyner defends it nicely.
Chen Wingman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maurice Joyner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joyner staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Joyner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joyner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Joyner!