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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Batista (ranked 24149 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Man Chung (ranked 3082 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rodrigo Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Man Chung!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung is looking to land body kicks.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chung wants to clinch.
Chung throws a head kick but Batista moves out of range.
Chung fails with the takedown
and Batista holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Batista missing with knees to the body.
Batista lands a good knee to the midsection. Chung won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Batista.
Batista will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chung up against the cage.
Chung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista is trying to drag Chung to the mat but Chung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Batista wants to take the fight to the mat but Chung manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista fails to pull guard.
Chung tries to score a body lock takedown but Batista shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Batista takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Batista.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Batista takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Batista pressing his opponent against the cage.
Batista seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Batista.
Chung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Batista tries to avoid it but Chung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Batista to the ground. Batista escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batista throws a right and a left that Chung avoids nicely.
Chung shoots in for a takedown but Batista shows good takedown defense.
Batista fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chung just manages to avoid it.
Chung tries for a takedown but Batista sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batista circles away.
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch but Batista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batista swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Batista swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chung misses with a takedown
and Batista holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chung looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chung letting Batista take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batista.
Chung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batista pulls his leg out and moves away.
Batista fails with the takedown.
Batista takes the fight into the clinch.
Chung tries to pull guard but Batista holds him up against the cage and eventually Chung drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista breaks from the clinch.
Batista throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chung misses with a takedown attempt - Batista sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chung blocks a head kick by Batista.
Batista really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Nice sprawl there from Batista as Chung shoots in.
Batista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chung as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chung is defended easily by Batista.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batista throws a head kick that misses
and Chung counters with a two punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Batista dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chung fails with the takedown
and Batista counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batista.
Batista breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batista forces Chung back against the cage and clinches.
Batista has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chung after a bit of a struggle.
Batista manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Batista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Batista looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
Chung is working Batista over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Chung throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chung wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt - Chung sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Batista throws a sloppy head kick and Chung moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batista's waist but Batista gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chung off to one side.
Chung misses with a double jab.
Chung misses with a head kick.
Batista has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chung fails with the takedown.
Rodrigo Batista is winning the standup battle so far.
Batista takes the fight into the clinch.
Chung prevents the takedown attempt.
Batista pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batista throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chung wants to pass the guard but Batista is keeping the position.
Batista might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Batista has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chung has passed into side control.
Batista is looking to regain half guard here but Chung keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Chung working away.
Batista sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Batista knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chung on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chung is looking for a kimura but Batista is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chung to get the leverage.
Batista is trying to control but Chung manages to pass to mount!
Batista is just holding on here. Chung manages to take his back.
Chung has managed to slip his arm under Batista's chin. This could be all over... yep, Batista is tapping out! Submission win for Chung.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tong Man Chung!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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