PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juga Zmaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chung's entrance music is Everybody Have Fun Tonight- Wang Chung. A fine choice. Zmaj is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by zgazi jajare. Juga Zmaj has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chung
vs
Zmaj

185 cm
21
172 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

177 cm
25
178 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juga Zmaj!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung misses with a right hand
and Zmaj counters with a straight right hand.
Chung throws a lazy right hand but Zmaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Zmaj has taken the fight to the clinch.

Zmaj jumps into guard, dragging Chung to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zmaj tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Zmaj throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chung trying to control but Zmaj is working from the bottom.
Zmaj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Zmaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zmaj looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zmaj lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chung!
Chung wants to hold on but Zmaj pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zmaj is working away from the top position though.
Chung is staying active underneath Zmaj, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zmaj.
Chung missing with punches from the bottom.
Chung is not content to let Zmaj control the position.
Chung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zmaj.
Chung has hold of Zmaj's hands but Zmaj slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Chung is defending against the submission attempts here by Zmaj.
Zmaj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chung tries to roll over but Zmaj keeps him under control.
Zmaj trying to pass the guard but Chung defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zmaj not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zmaj is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Chung is defending against the submission attempts here by Zmaj.
Chung throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chung is trying to maintain the position but Zmaj is very close to passing his half guard.
Chung blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zmaj.
Zmaj content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zmaj throwing shots but Chung is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmaj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chung keeps working.
Chung is trying to get back to full guard.

Zmaj is looking for a kimura but Chung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zmaj to get the leverage.
Zmaj controlling the action here.
Zmaj looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chung trying to control from the bottom.
Chung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chung looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zmaj trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom.
Chung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Chung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Chung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zmaj defends it easily.
Chung is trying to control the position but Zmaj postures up.
Zmaj is pushing down on Chung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chung is fighting to maintain full guard but Zmaj has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zmaj drops an elbow to the side of Chung's head.
Zmaj wants to control but Chung is keeping him busy.
Zmaj works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zmaj scoring with strikes but Chung is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juga Zmaj dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chung misses with a left hand

and Zmaj moves into the clinch.
Zmaj scores a nice knee to the body.
Chung wants to break free but Zmaj has control.
Zmaj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chung is looking to break free of the clinch but Zmaj has double underhooks.
Zmaj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zmaj lands a good knee to the midsection. Chung won't want to take too many of those.

Zmaj jumps guard and drags Chung to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Zmaj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Zmaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zmaj striking off his back.
Chung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zmaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chung's guard.
Chung keeping moving, preventing Zmaj from controlling successfully.
Zmaj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zmaj tries to free his leg and advance position but Chung is retaining full guard.
Zmaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zmaj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chung controls Zmaj momentarily but Zmaj frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zmaj trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chung being controlled here, momentarily.
Chung keeping moving, preventing Zmaj from controlling successfully.
Zmaj postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zmaj advances to half guard.
Zmaj works his way into side control.
Zmaj trying to control the position but Chung is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chung takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zmaj trying to control the action but Chung is working from the bottom.
Zmaj working the ground and pound.
Chung avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zmaj.
Chung on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chung is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chung is looking to improve his position.
Zmaj is looking to stall here but Chung recovers full guard.
Zmaj looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmaj controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chung tries to strike from the bottom.

Zmaj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zmaj looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zmaj throwing strikes from guard but Chung blocks nicely.
Zmaj passes Chung's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Zmaj is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Zmaj is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chung sees it coming and defends easily.
Zmaj thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zmaj is trying to control. Chung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chung.
Zmaj trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom.
Zmaj pushing down on Chung's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chung works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zmaj looking to pass the guard.
Zmaj is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juga Zmaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chung, as that shot connected.
Chung throws a hook to the side of Zmaj's head but Zmaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chung throws a predictable looking body shot

and Zmaj moves into the clinch.
Chung is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zmaj obliges.
Chung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chung takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zmaj with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zmaj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zmaj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Zmaj.
Chung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zmaj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Zmaj decides to pull guard.
Zmaj is trying to control the position but Chung postures up.
Zmaj wants to sweep here but Chung controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Zmaj throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Zmaj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chung is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chung drops back looking for a leg! Zmaj is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zmaj manages to kick Chung off! Chung jumps back into Zmaj's guard.
Juga Zmaj has got the better of the ground game so far.

Zmaj looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Chung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chung stopping the sweep attempt from Zmaj.
Chung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zmaj works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zmaj is trying to keep Chung in close.

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

Chung gets to his feet. Zmaj looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wang Chung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chung misses with a double jab.
Chung connects with a body shot that sends Zmaj's belly button to the back.
Wang Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Zmaj shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chung manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chung doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zmaj content to stall in guard here.

Chung has his foot on Zmaj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zmaj works his way back into a safe position though.
Chung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zmaj.
Zmaj passes into half guard.
Zmaj scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmaj passes to full mount!
Zmaj landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chung is squirming around, avoiding Zmaj's attempts to control the action.

Zmaj working for a submission but Chung is keeping him at bay.
Chung wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zmaj.
Zmaj raining down shots from the mount!
Chung taking shots to the head.

Zmaj goes for an armbar but Chung turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zmaj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chung is aware though and is defending well.
Chung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Zmaj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zmaj is striking but Chung is not phased and passes to half guard.
Chung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zmaj has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chung is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ground and pound from Chung.
Wang Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zmaj is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chung's back!
Juga Zmaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chung just trying to survive but Zmaj is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juga Zmaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zmaj 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juga Zmaj!