PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ming Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Police And Thieves - Junior Murvin as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ming Chang
vs
Lee

171 cm
23
153 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ming Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Lee!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ming Chang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ming Chang off to one side.
Ming Chang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ming Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ming Chang.
Ming Chang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ming Chang fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Ming Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ming Chang.
Ming Chang moves out of range of the strikes.
Ming Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Ming Chang sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ming Chang.
Horrible takedown by Ming Chang or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Ming Chang looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Dave Ming Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee takes a swing at Ming Chang's ribcage but misses.
Ming Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Ming Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frankie Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ming Chang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ming Chang thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Ming Chang. That snapped Lee's head back.
Ming Chang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Ming Chang persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Ming Chang fails to land the takedown.
Ming Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee with a jab.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ming Chang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ming Chang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ming Chang has a takedown stuffed.
Ming Chang moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Ming Chang shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Ming Chang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Ming Chang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ming Chang ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Ming Chang moves away and avoids it.
Ming Chang slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ming Chang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ming Chang off to one side.
Ming Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.

Ming Chang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Ming Chang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lee tries to kick Ming Chang off but Ming Chang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ming Chang is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Ming Chang is keeping busy.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Ming Chang trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee tries to roll over but Ming Chang keeps him under control.
Ming Chang is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee swings for the body but Ming Chang moves out of range.
Lee looks to land a combination but Ming Chang avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Ming Chang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ming Chang.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Ming Chang gets a takedown into half guard.

Ming Chang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ming Chang uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee.

Ming Chang gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Ming Chang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Ming Chang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee jabs at Ming Chang's body.
Frankie Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ming Chang finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ming Chang is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ming Chang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Nice defenses there by Ming Chang.
Ming Chang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ming Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Ming Chang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ming Chang scores with a decent looking hook.

Ming Chang feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Ming Chang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ming Chang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ming Chang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ming Chang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Ming Chang stands up from half guard.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Ming Chang shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Ming Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ming Chang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Lee misses with a hook. Ming Chang ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee scores with a one two! Ming Chang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Ming Chang on that attempt.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ming Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Ming Chang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Ming Chang.
Ming Chang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee tries to bum rush Ming Chang with a series of wild strikes but Ming Chang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Ming Chang.
Ming Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ming Chang shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Ming Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frankie Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ming Chang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Ming Chang or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Ming Chang scores with a nice head shot.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ming Chang misses with a straight left.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Ming Chang. Ming Chang gets slowly back to his feet.
Ming Chang swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Ming Chang saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ming Chang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Ming Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Ming Chang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Lee is trying to keep Ming Chang in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee is looking for a triangle here but Ming Chang uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Ming Chang stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Ming Chang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Ming Chang fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee misses with a hook. Ming Chang ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang scores with a shot to the body.
Ming Chang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Ming Chang thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Ming Chang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ming Chang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ming Chang trying to control the position but Lee is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ming Chang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ming Chang throws an elbow but Lee slips to the side and avoids it well.

Ming Chang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Ming Chang.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ming Chang. Ming Chang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ming Chang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ming Chang misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ming Chang.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Ming Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ming Chang 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Ming Chang!