PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sun Chang (ranked 6490 p4p, 23960 weight class) and Luke Moxley (ranked 452 p4p, 467 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Chang
vs
Moxley

165 cm
25
141
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
145
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sun Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Moxley !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley tries for a takedown but Chang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Chang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chang tries for a takedown but Moxley manages to get underhooks.
Moxley goes for a takedown attempt but Chang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moxley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chang.
We've been told by Chang's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chang lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
Moxley fails with the takedown.
Sun Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Moxley .
Moxley dives in for a single leg takedown but Chang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chang tried to counter with a leg kick but Moxley avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt.
Chang scoring well with a low kick there.
Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chang defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang throws a one two combo.
Moxley fails to land the takedown.
Chang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Chang as Moxley shoots in.
Moxley fails with the takedown.
Chang is looking to counter the offense by Moxley and move into the clinch.
Moxley has a takedown stuffed.
Moxley looks winded!

Chang takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chang manages to pull guard.
Moxley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chang has control of Moxley 's left arm, preventing Moxley from doing any damage.
Chang wants to stand up but Moxley is controlling him.

Moxley stands up and waves to Chang to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Chang as Moxley shoots in.
Moxley shoots for a double leg takedown but Chang sprawls well. He's pushed Moxley 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moxley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Moxley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chang defends well and Moxley ends up having to push Chang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moxley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Chang moves into the clinch.

Chang manages to pull guard.
Moxley being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chang is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moxley wants to control but Chang postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Chang tries for a kimura but Moxley is defending well.
Chang staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Chang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Chang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chang working Moxley over with knees to the body.
Moxley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chang lands a good knee to the midsection. Moxley won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang has Moxley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moxley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Chang manages to break the clinch.

Chang moves into the clinch.
Moxley is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sun Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Moxley .
Moxley wants a takedown.
Chang looking for a takedown.
Moxley is trying to drag Chang to the mat but Chang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Chang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moxley fails with the takedown.
Sun Chang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chang wants to clinch
and Moxley counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Chang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley is breathing heavily.
Chang moves into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chang stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Chang moves into the clinch successfully.
Moxley has Chang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moxley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Chang breaks the clinch.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chang sprawls well. Chang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moxley gets slowly back to his feet.

Chang clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is trying to drag Chang to the mat but Chang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Chang.
Chang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moxley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang gets underhooks to prevent Moxley 's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Chang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chang defends it nicely.

Chang has managed to clinch.
Chang is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Chang breaks from the clinch.
Chang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang lands with a shot to the body.
Moxley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chang's waist but Chang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moxley off to one side.
Chang throws a quick counter head kick but Moxley was just out of range.
Sun Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Moxley .

Chang clinches up against the cage.
Moxley tries for a takedown but Chang manages to get underhooks.
Moxley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Chang gets control of Moxley 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Moxley is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Chang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moxley stuffs the takedown attempt from Chang. Chang gets slowly back to his feet.
Moxley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chang wants it to stay on the feet.
Chang with a nice calf kick.
Chang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moxley 's head.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chang as he jumps to the side.

Chang clinches with his opponent.

Chang drags the fight down to the ground.
Luke Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chang pushes Moxley off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chang.

Chang closes the distance and clinches.

Chang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Chang lands a big head kick that sends Moxley tumbling to the mat! Chang takes a step backwards and waves Moxley back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Moxley is rocked!

Chang clinches up against the cage.
Moxley is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?

Chang successfully pulls guard.

Chang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moxley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Chang scores with a big shot! Moxley 's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Moxley ! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sun Chang!