PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhou Fei Chi Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Franklin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fei Chi Song
vs
Franklin

172 cm
25
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhou Fei Chi Song!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin closes the distance and clinches up with Fei Chi Song, looking for a takedown. Franklin pushes Fei Chi Song against the ropes but Fei Chi Song circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fei Chi Song fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fei Chi Song changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fei Chi Song uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Franklin slips a jab and a cross from Fei Chi Song.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fei Chi Song sprawls well. Fei Chi Song wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franklin.
Zhou Fei Chi Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Franklin.
Fei Chi Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franklin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franklin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fei Chi Song lands with a straight right. Franklin didn't see that one coming.
Fei Chi Song's jab looks to have found its range, popping Franklin under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei Chi Song digs a good hook to Franklin's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song stuffs the takedown.
Fei Chi Song is looking to wear down Franklin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fei Chi Song throws a right hand that Franklin ducks under and follows up with a left that Franklin also avoids with ease.
Franklin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fei Chi Song.
Ben Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fei Chi Song scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin looks gassed!
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin dives in and grabs Fei Chi Song's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fei Chi Song pushes down on Franklin's head and hops out.

Fei Chi Song closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franklin did well to prevent Fei Chi Song getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Fei Chi Song seems to be looking for submissions.
Fei Chi Song winds up and cracks Franklin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fei Chi Song thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
Franklin tries to roll over but Fei Chi Song keeps him under control.
Fei Chi Song is nestled in close to Franklin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Chi Song seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franklin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franklin.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fei Chi Song's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fei Chi Song looking to pass the guard.
Franklin is trying to keep Fei Chi Song in close.
Fei Chi Song postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet.
Fei Chi Song loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fei Chi Song stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Fei Chi Song from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to stand up but Fei Chi Song is controlling him.
Fei Chi Song trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franklin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fei Chi Song wanted to stand there but Franklin had control of the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Zhou Fei Chi Song wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fei Chi Song fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fei Chi Song swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.

Franklin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fei Chi Song is in trouble now - Franklin has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song is in a horrible position here. Franklin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Franklin looking to finish Fei Chi Song with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fei Chi Song!
Franklin lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Chi Song is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Franklin.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Franklin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fei Chi Song is on top in guard.
Fei Chi Song controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhou Fei Chi Song dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Franklin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fei Chi Song, pushing him back against the ropes.
Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fei Chi Song avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Franklin is trying to trip Fei Chi Song. He has hold of a leg but Fei Chi Song is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Franklin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franklin lands a couple of digs.
Fei Chi Song lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Franklin!
Fei Chi Song landing strikes from the mount.
Fei Chi Song raining down hammerfists from mount.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Fei Chi Song's attempts to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei Chi Song lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franklin tries to reverse the position but Fei Chi Song maintains control.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Fei Chi Song's attempts to control the action.
Fei Chi Song is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franklin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fei Chi Song cracks Franklin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fei Chi Song has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Franklin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Franklin wants to control but Fei Chi Song is having none of it.
Fei Chi Song lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fei Chi Song is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Franklin is surviving well by controlling Fei Chi Song's body position as best he can.
Franklin is trying desperately to improve position.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Fei Chi Song can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Franklin is defending against the submission attempts here by Fei Chi Song.

Fei Chi Song is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franklin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fei Chi Song throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fei Chi Song is keen to just control but Franklin is a slippery customer.
Fei Chi Song trying to pass the guard but Franklin defending well.
Nice strikes from Fei Chi Song there.
Franklin gets full guard.
Zhou Fei Chi Song overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fei Chi Song trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin pulls Fei Chi Song in to control the position.
Franklin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fei Chi Song.
Fei Chi Song wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.

Franklin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fei Chi Song defends it easily.
Fei Chi Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhou Fei Chi Song dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fei Chi Song scores with a decent looking hook.
Fei Chi Song stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Fei Chi Song jabs Franklin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fei Chi Song lands a jab to the head.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fei Chi Song as he jumps to the side.
Fei Chi Song scores with a one two! Franklin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fei Chi Song lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Franklin shoots in for a double leg but Fei Chi Song sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zhou Fei Chi Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Franklin.
Fei Chi Song lands with a good body shot.
Franklin misses with a body kick.
Franklin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Franklin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fei Chi Song with a jab.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fei Chi Song is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Franklin's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fei Chi Song is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Fei Chi Song eventually gives up the hold.
Fei Chi Song is looking to stall here but Franklin recovers full guard.
Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Fei Chi Song is proving a slippery customer.

Fei Chi Song gets to his feet - Franklin follows without any prompting.
Franklin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fei Chi Song cracks Franklin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fei Chi Song cracks Franklin with a good jab.
Fei Chi Song stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Franklin takes one to the chin there.
Franklin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fei Chi Song connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franklin scrambles back to his feet.
Fei Chi Song misses with a few strikes there.

Fei Chi Song tries to sprawl but Franklin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Franklin is looking for a kimura here.
Fei Chi Song has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franklin is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fei Chi Song does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fei Chi Song wants to control but Franklin is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Franklin connects with a nice short shot to Fei Chi Song's temple.
Fei Chi Song is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fei Chi Song has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franklin is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Franklin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Franklin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franklin winds up and cracks Fei Chi Song with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fei Chi Song wants to improve his position but Franklin is controlling well.
Franklin stalling away here and it's allowed Fei Chi Song to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin throws an elbow that misses. Fei Chi Song uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franklin's guard. Nice move by Fei Chi Song!
Franklin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhou Fei Chi Song clearly takes that round.
That's time! Fei Chi Song's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fei Chi Song lands with a right hand.
Zhou Fei Chi Song is winning the standup battle so far.

Franklin looking to score a takedown here. Fei Chi Song is defending well but Franklin drives through and ends up in Fei Chi Song's guard.
Franklin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franklin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fei Chi Song wants to stand but Franklin is controlling the position.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Franklin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fei Chi Song's head.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Fei Chi Song is keeping the position.
Fei Chi Song avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franklin is looking to work some ground and pound but Fei Chi Song has wrist control.
Franklin throwing strikes from guard but Fei Chi Song blocks nicely.
Franklin is looking to advance position but Fei Chi Song has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fei Chi Song scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Franklin?
Fei Chi Song lands a big elbow.
Fei Chi Song punishing his opponent with strikes.
Franklin tries to hold on but Fei Chi Song pushes him away.
Fei Chi Song putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fei Chi Song working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fei Chi Song tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fei Chi Song lands a nice shot to the head.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin gets back to full guard.
Fei Chi Song lands a couple of digs.
Fei Chi Song won't allow Franklin to sweep him here.
Franklin working a defensive guard here.
Fei Chi Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fei Chi Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fei Chi Song closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franklin circles away.
Franklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Franklin does no damage.
Zhou Fei Chi Song is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fei Chi Song sprawls well. Fei Chi Song wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Fei Chi Song works over Franklin's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song digs a good body shot into Franklin's ribs.

Franklin instigates a clinch.

Fei Chi Song turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Franklin is not content to let Fei Chi Song control the position.
Fei Chi Song working away.
Fei Chi Song cracks Franklin with a big right hand but Franklin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Franklin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei Chi Song wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fei Chi Song stalling away here and it's allowed Franklin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fei Chi Song looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ben Franklin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fei Chi Song misses with a hook. Franklin ducked under it nicely.
Fei Chi Song slips under a jab from Franklin.
Fei Chi Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fei Chi Song counters with a three punch combo that has Franklin backing up. Franklin nods at Fei Chi Song to acknowledge the strikes.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fei Chi Song feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franklins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fei Chi Song stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhou Fei Chi Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Franklin.
Fei Chi Song stuns Franklin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Fei Chi Song drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fei Chi Song throws a big right hand that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fei Chi Song pushes down on Franklin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fei Chi Song trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franklin!
Fei Chi Song in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Fei Chi Song connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fei Chi Song pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Franklin tries to lock up and control but Fei Chi Song gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fei Chi Song scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Franklin 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.
Fei Chi Song wants to take a breather but Franklin is having none of it.
Fei Chi Song working over Franklin with some ground and pound. Franklin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Fei Chi Song is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fei Chi Song works his way into side control.
Franklin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fei Chi Song connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to control but Fei Chi Song postures up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fei Chi Song landing a few strikes.
Fei Chi Song is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fei Chi Song throws a strike aimed at the side of Franklin's head but Franklin avoids it well.

Fei Chi Song looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Franklin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Franklin is trying to work for a kimura but Fei Chi Song is defending well.

Fei Chi Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fei Chi Song is looking to improve his position.
Franklin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Franklin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Franklin is thwarting Fei Chi Song's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franklin lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Franklin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Franklin.
Ben Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fei Chi Song on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franklin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Franklin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin thows a huge punch but Fei Chi Song dodges it nicely.
Fei Chi Song is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franklin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhou Fei Chi Song showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fei Chi Song 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhou Fei Chi Song!
Zhou Fei Chi Song is the new featherweight champion!
Zhou Fei Chi Song seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.