PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Wang (ranked 2661 p4p, 3884 weight class) and Randy Mardov (ranked 342 p4p, 478 weight class). Wang comes to the cage accompanied by 閃靈 . Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Wang
vs
Mardov

190 cm
29
212
11 - 9 - 1

199 cm
31
209
3 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Long Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Mardov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang takes one to the side of the head.
Mardov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wang is fending him off so far but Mardov persists. Nope, Wang circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wang leaves Mardov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Wang misses its target.

Wang rushes Mardov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Wang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mardov.
Wang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mardov.
Long Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Mardov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wang after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardov wants to stall.
Wang stops a takedown attempt from Mardov.
Wang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mardovs head.
Mardov trying to control the position but instead, Wang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mardov into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Wang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mardov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wang.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mardov is keeping the position for now.
Mardov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mardov, not yet.
Wang throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mardov is on top in guard.

Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Mardov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mardov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Wang is looking for a triangle but Mardov pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mardov won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Mardov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang is trying to keep Mardov in close.

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.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mardov misses with a combination
and Wang counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mardov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mardov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wang's head backwards.
Nice shot by Wang.

Mardov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Wang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wang throws a shot from downtown. Mardov moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Mardov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mardov. That snapped Wang's head back.
Mardov looks for a takedown but Wang sprawls well.
Mardov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wang defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Wang misses the target.

Mardov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mardov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mardov prevents Wang from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardov wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Mardov controlling the action here.
Wang tries to roll over but Mardov keeps him under control.
Mardov trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is pressing down on Mardov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang throws an elbow that misses. Mardov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wang's guard. Nice move by Mardov!

Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mardov defends it easily.
Mardov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang is trying to control the position but Mardov postures up.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mardov has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Mardov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang cracks Mardov with a solid left hand.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mardov is keeping the position for now.
Wang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mardov holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mardov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mardov managing to control the position.
Wang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang works over Mardov with some ground and pound from guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Mardov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Long Wang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mardov connects with a looping right hand.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Randy Mardov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Mardov. That snapped Wang's head back.
Mardov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mardov wants it to stay on the feet.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Randy Mardov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mardov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang avoids the body shot from Mardov.
Mardov slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wang has Mardov up against the cage in a clinch.
Wang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mardov.
Wang gets underhooks to prevent Mardov's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardov can't get the takedown.
Long Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Mardov.
Wang prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang tries to work over Mardov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wang working aggressively here.
Wang stops a takedown attempt from Mardov.
Mardov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wang.
Long Wang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mardov trying to control the position but instead, Wang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mardov into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mardov prevents it.

Wang is trying to trip Mardov. He has hold of a leg but Mardov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wang persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wang passes Mardov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to advance position but Mardov won't allow it.
Mardov is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.

Wang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mardov defends it well.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Mardov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mardov trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mardov controlling the position well.
Long Wang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mardov is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold.
Randy Mardov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mardov sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Long Wang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wang, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Wang!
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.