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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olivio Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chang Tung Sheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olivio Medeiros has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olivio Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chang Tung Sheng!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tung Sheng is defended easily by Medeiros.
Tung Sheng closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Medeiros did well to prevent Tung Sheng getting side control.
Tung Sheng is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tung Sheng is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medeiros defends it well.
Medeiros moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Medeiros looking for a sweep. Not yet Medeiros, not yet.
Tung Sheng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros is trying to control the position but Tung Sheng postures up.
Tung Sheng wants to control from the top but Medeiros keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Medeiros gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tung Sheng trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Tung Sheng postures up.
Medeiros wants to stand and escape but Tung Sheng is having none of it.
Tung Sheng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Medeiros's guard.
Tung Sheng is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Medeiros works his way to full guard. Good work.
Medeiros keeping moving, preventing Tung Sheng from controlling successfully.
Medeiros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tung Sheng drops back looking for a leg! Medeiros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Medeiros manages to kick Tung Sheng off! Tung Sheng jumps back into Medeiros's guard.
Tung Sheng wants to control from the top but Medeiros keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tung Sheng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tung Sheng postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Medeiros is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tung Sheng, into his guard.
Medeiros content to stall in guard here.
Medeiros trying to control but Tung Sheng is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tung Sheng trying to keep a closed guard but Medeiros is proving a slippery customer.
Medeiros wants to stand but Tung Sheng is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tung Sheng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tung Sheng manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tung Sheng looking to control but Medeiros is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Medeiros wants to control but Tung Sheng is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tung Sheng can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Medeiros is looking to escape.
Tung Sheng is going olschool here, as he tries to force Medeiros to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Medeiros shrugs it off.
Medeiros regains half guard.
Tung Sheng is working for a kimura but Medeiros is defending it quite comfortably.
Tung Sheng is thwarting Medeiros's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tung Sheng is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Tung Sheng dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tung Sheng feints and as Medeiros raises his hands in defense, Tung Sheng changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tung Sheng tries to free his leg and advance position but Medeiros is retaining full guard.
Medeiros wants to sweep here but Tung Sheng controlling him for the moment.
Tung Sheng wants to pass the guard but Medeiros is keeping the position.
Medeiros managing to control the position.
Medeiros 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.
Medeiros looking for a guillotine here but Tung Sheng defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros keeping moving, preventing Tung Sheng from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tung Sheng fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Medeiros avoids it really well and circles away.
Tung Sheng shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tung Sheng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tung Sheng shoots in for a takedown but Medeiros shows good takedown defense.
Olivio Medeiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Tung Sheng.
Tung Sheng looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Medeiros!
Tung Sheng trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Medeiros is looking to improve his position but Tung Sheng isn't that keen on the idea.
Tung Sheng can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Medeiros is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tung Sheng moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Medeiros has worked his arm free - good work by Medeiros!
Tung Sheng laying and praying for a moment but Medeiros takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tung Sheng seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Medeiros does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Medeiros is looking to improve his position.
Tung Sheng is looking to take a break and control but Medeiros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tung Sheng is thwarting Medeiros's attempts to control the position.
Tung Sheng is looking for a kimura but Medeiros is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tung Sheng to get the leverage.
Tung Sheng trying to pass the guard but Medeiros defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tung Sheng scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tung Sheng looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Medeiros avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tung Sheng.
Tung Sheng trying to control the position but Medeiros is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tung Sheng working away.
Medeiros gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tung Sheng looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tung Sheng is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Medeiros has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Medeiros wants to control but Tung Sheng is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tung Sheng jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Medeiros manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Tung Sheng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tung Sheng shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Medeiros but Medeiros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tung Sheng fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tung Sheng as he jumps to the side.
Tung Sheng defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Medeiros.
Tung Sheng shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Medeiros napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tung Sheng trying to control the action but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is looking to reverse the position.
Medeiros prevents Tung Sheng from improving position.
Tung Sheng tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tung Sheng is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Medeiros has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tung Sheng tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tung Sheng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Medeiros knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Medeiros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two 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.
Tung Sheng is trying to get an arm triangle but Medeiros is defending well.
Tung Sheng passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Medeiros!
Tung Sheng misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tung Sheng working for a guillotine from mount but Medeiros is in no mood to give up.
Tung Sheng is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Medeiros has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Medeiros!
Medeiros stands and steps away. Tung Sheng gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chang Tung Sheng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tung Sheng managing to control the position.
Medeiros drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tung Sheng dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tung Sheng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tung Sheng drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Medeiros manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tung Sheng has Medeiros in his guard.
Medeiros postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tung Sheng is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Medeiros, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros keeping moving, preventing Tung Sheng from controlling successfully.
Tung Sheng is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tung Sheng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Olivio Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chang Tung Sheng.
I've got Tung Sheng 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chang Tung Sheng!
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