PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 687 p4p, 3271 weight class) and Li Xiaodong (ranked 44 p4p, 176 weight class). Tzeng's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mantra Chant. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tzeng
vs
Xiaodong

165 cm
28
135
11 - 2 - 0

165 cm
20
135
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Brooklyn Apothecary

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tzeng shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tzeng showed some decent athleticism there.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Xiaodong is trying to stand up here but Tzeng is controlling him well.
Tzeng wants to free his trapped foot but Xiaodong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xiaodong pushes Tzeng off looking to stand but Tzeng dives back in and keeps control.
Xiaodong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Xiaodong is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Tzeng has latched onto it... Big trouble! Tzeng pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Xiaodong is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Tzeng!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shu Fang Tzeng!
An out of breath Shu Fang Tzeng thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.