PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xue Fang (ranked 4531 p4p, 4498 weight class) and Huo Song (ranked 140 p4p, 138 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fang
vs
Song

200 cm
18
275
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xue Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huo Song!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Song.

Song gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fang wants to pass the guard but Song is keeping the position.
Song seems keen to control Fang's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Song seems keen to control Fang's posture.
Fang tries to free his leg and advance position but Song is retaining full guard.
Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Song is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Song looks for a takedown but Fang sprawls well.
Xue Fang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huo Song.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Song.
Fang shoots in looking for a takedown. Song tries to sprawl out of it but Fang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Song manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fang shoots for a takedown but Song saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Song fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fang avoids it really well and circles away.
Fang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Song circles away.
Song tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Song's waist but Song gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fang off to one side.
Song is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Song avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fang.
Fang shoots in and drives through. Song sprawls well.
Song changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fang tries to avoid it but Song manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fang to the ground. Fang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Song goes for a double leg but Fang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fang continues to drive forward.
Song fails to land the takedown.
Fang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Song defends well and Fang ends up having to push Song into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Song is trying to maintain a safe position but Fang gets an underhook and turns Song into the cage.
Fang is trying to break the clinch but Song is controlling him.
Fang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Song avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Fang jumps into guard, dragging Song to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fang tries to bench press Song off him but Song keeps the position.
Song tries to advance to mount but Fang denies him.
Fang can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fang is letting Song control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xue Fang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Song displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fang.
Song tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Song somewhat.
Fang attempts a counter takedown but Song avoids it well and moves away.
Song tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Song somewhat.
Fang slaps away a takedown attempt from Song, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xue Fang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huo Song.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Song quickly recovers to half guard.
Fang content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Song is holding on to half guard well.
Song regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fang slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fang slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fang is looking to take a break and control but Song is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fang controlling the action here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fang. No joy for Song on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fang.
Fang fails with a takedown attempt.
Song shoots in for a double leg but Fang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fang dives in and grabs Song's left leg, looking for a takedown. Song pushes down on Fang's head and hops out.
Song is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Song.
Song looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fang is fending him off so far but Song persists. Nope, Fang circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Song sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Song sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fang somewhat.
Fang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Song shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fang pinned against the cage. Fang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Song shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fang sprawls well. Fang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Song gets slowly back to his feet.
Fang tries to counter with a takedown but Song is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Song or perhaps it was just good defense by Fang, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xue Fang dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Song shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fang sprawls well. Fang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Song gets slowly back to his feet.
Fang shoots in for a takedown but Song shows good takedown defense.
Song fails to land the takedown.
Song misses with a takedown attempt - Fang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xue Fang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huo Song.
Fang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Song but Song pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Song fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Song is defended easily by Fang.
Fang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Song.
Song looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fang shoots in but no luck this time.
Xue Fang is winning the standup battle so far.

Fang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fang lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song wants to sweep but no luck.
Fang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Song has control of Fang's left arm, preventing Fang from doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fang shoots in looking for a takedown. Song tries to sprawl out of it but Fang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Song manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Song closes the distance and clinches up with Fang, looking for a takedown. Song pushes Fang against the cage but Fang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fang dives in and grabs Song's left leg, looking for a takedown. Song pushes down on Fang's head and hops out.
Song shoots in looking for a takedown. Fang tries to sprawl out of it but Song keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Song fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fang darts in looking for a takedown but Song gets double underhooks and turns Fang into the cage.
Song tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Huo Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xue Fang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Song lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xue Fang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xue Fang!