PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akhmed The Big T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Big T is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad. Wang Chung had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Chung
vs
The Big T

193 cm
19
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

193 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wang Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akhmed The Big T!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung tries to clinch up but The Big T circles away and keeps his distance.
Chung throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Akhmed The Big T has been cut.
The Big T throws a right and a left that Chung avoids nicely.
Chung wants to clinch up but The Big T keeps it at a distance.
Chung is looking to clinch but The Big T is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by The Big T or perhaps it was just good defense by Chung which made him look bad.
Chung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Big T looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chung is looking to clinch.
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch but The Big T swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Big T swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chung stuffs the takedown.
Wang Chung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akhmed The Big T.

The Big T is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chung's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chung is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The Big T thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chung's head.
Chung is trying to stand.
The Big T has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chung is looking for a sweep. The Big T is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chung has his hands clasped together around The Big T's back. He's all about the action.
The Big T controlling the action here.

That's two 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.
Chung trying to control here.
The Big T controlling the pace.
Chung is trying to get back to full guard.
Chung is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Big T content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Big T trying to mount his opponent but Chung defends it.
Chung wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chung is trying to maintain the position but The Big T is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Big T looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chung lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Big T's sensitive parts.
Chung moves in looking to clinch but The Big T pushes him off.
Chung wants to clinch.

The Big T closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chung did well to prevent The Big T getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Big T is taking a breather. Chung says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chung is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Chung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akhmed The Big T's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.

The Big T bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Big T controlling the position from side mount.
Chung is trying to improve his position.
Chung can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Big T seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chung is controlling The Big T's position as best he can from this difficult position.

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.
The Big T looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Big T prevents Chung from improving his position.
The Big T is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chung is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Big T's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Big T's back!
The Big T staying busy and making it hard for Chung to control.
The Big T looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chung tries to keep control of the position but The Big T is staying busy.

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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Big T tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed The Big T showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akhmed The Big T's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Chung tries to clinch there but The Big T circles away.
The Big T shoots in and drives through. Chung sprawls well.
Chung doesn't manage to clinch there - The Big T circles away.
Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chung is looking to clinch but The Big T is avoiding it.
Chung throws a head kick that misses.
Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chung lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Big T takes a step back to recover.
Chung wants to clinch.
Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chung tries to clinch up.
The Big T takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung tries to clinch up.
Chung wants to clinch up but The Big T keeps it at a distance.
Wang Chung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chung doesn't manage to clinch there - The Big T circles away.
Chung tries a head kick but it misses.

Chung clinches up with The Big T and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Chung leaning against his opponent.
Chung tries a knee to the head but The Big T blocks it.
Chung misses with a knee to the head.
Chung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chung lands an elbow inside that The Big T shrugs off.
Chung prevents the takedown attempt.
Chung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chung has The Big T pressed against the cage.
Chung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Big T has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chung is struggling to control the position.

The Big T has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chung uses from the top position.

Chung stands up from The Big T's guard - Chung perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chung misses with a body kick.
The Big T shoots in but no luck this time.
Wang Chung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akhmed The Big T.
Chung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chung is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Big T avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chung wants to clinch up but The Big T keeps it at a distance.
Wang Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Big T fails with a takedown attempt.
Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Big T circles away from the clinch attempt.

The Big T shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Big T was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chung wants to hold on but The Big T pushes him away.
The Big T landing strikes from the mount.
Chung is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Big T controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chung tries to hold on but The Big T postures up.
Chung is looking to improve his position but The Big T isn't that keen on the idea.
Chung sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chung pushes The Big T off looking to stand but The Big T dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Chung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chung 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Chung!