PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chao Wang (ranked 4396 p4p, 4389 weight class) and Jon Lundstrum (ranked 481 p4p, 479 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Wang
vs
Lundstrum

177 cm
18
172
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Next Gen Sports

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chao Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Lundstrum!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wang clinches with his opponent.
Lundstrum working Wang over with knees to the body.
Lundstrum struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Lundstrum has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Lundstrum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wang.
Good body shot from Lundstrum.

Lundstrum manages to break the clinch.

Wang has Lundstrum up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Lundstrum.
Wang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lundstrum.

Lundstrum gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lundstrum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lundstrum thows a huge punch but Wang dodges it nicely.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundstrum.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundstrum is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Wang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lundstrum scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wang is pressing down on Lundstrum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lundstrum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lundstrum controlling from the top position.
Lundstrum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lundstrum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lundstrum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wang taking a bit of punishment here - Lundstrum scoring with strikes.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to control Lundstrum's posture but Lundstrum avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundstrum throws an elbow but Wang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lundstrum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Check out the look on Lundstrum's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wang's coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lundstrum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lundstrum.
Wang struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lundstrum cracks Wang with a big right hand but Wang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lundstrum cracks Wang with a big elbow.
Wang is trying to control Lundstrum's posture but Lundstrum avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundstrum working the head and body with strikes.
Lundstrum creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Lundstrum landing strikes.
Lundstrum in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundstrum cracks Wang with a big elbow.
Lundstrum working the ground and pound.
Wang is not content to let Lundstrum control the position.
Lundstrum landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundstrum is chipping away with strikes.
Lundstrum controlling the position from side mount.
Wang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lundstrum is putting a hurting on Wang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lundstrum working the ground and pound.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Lundstrum scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Lundstrum dominated that round.
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.

Lundstrum closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wang quickly recovers to half guard.
Wang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Lundstrum is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Lundstrum is very close to passing his half guard.
Lundstrum is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Lundstrum lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Lundstrum sits in half guard.
Well, if Lundstrum is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wang is in trouble now - Lundstrum has advanced to mount!
Lundstrum working the ground and pound effectively.
Lundstrum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lundstrum lands a big shot there that rocks Wang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lundstrum. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lundstrum lands a big elbow.
Lundstrum scoring with strikes but Wang is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundstrum tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang tries to hold on but Lundstrum pushes him away.
Lundstrum lands a couple of good shots and Wang has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lundstrum lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Lundstrum tries to keep control of the position but Wang is staying busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lundstrum is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wang has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wang tries to escape but Lundstrum has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundstrum is punishing Wang with strikes - can he finish him?!
Lundstrum biding his time, looking for the opening.

Lundstrum has his arm under Wang's chin here. Game over son! Lundstrum squeezes tightly and Wang is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Lundstrum!
An out of breath Jon Lundstrum thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.