PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 731 p4p, 692 weight class) and Jian Zhao (ranked 108 p4p, 102 weight class). Wolf-Fang comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Give It All. Zhao has chosen Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) - Gorillaz as his entrance music. Yamcha Wolf-Fang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Wolf-Fang
vs
Zhao

178 cm
37
160
23 - 21 - 1

173 cm
31
159
19 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jian Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolf-Fang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wolf-Fang attempts a counter takedown but Zhao avoids it well and moves away.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolf-Fang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Wolf-Fang ducks down to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao pulls Wolf-Fang in close to prevent any damage.

Wolf-Fang stands up from Zhao's guard - Wolf-Fang perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao misses with a hook. Wolf-Fang ducked under it nicely.
Zhao throws a series of strikes that have Wolf-Fang backpedaling.

It looks like Yamcha Wolf-Fang has been cut.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf-Fang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf-Fang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhao sprawls and moves away.
Wolf-Fang ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Wolf-Fang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wolf-Fang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Wolf-Fang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wolf-Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Wolf-Fang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolf-Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Zhao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf-Fang slips a straight right by Zhao.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Zhao.
Wolf-Fang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Wolf-Fang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zhao!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao struggling a bit here.
Zhao has one of Wolf-Fang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

Wolf-Fang stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Zhao scores with a four punch combination!
Zhao connects with a leg kick.
Zhao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wolf-Fang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Wolf-Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Wolf-Fang tries to counter with a takedown but Zhao is quick to defend against it.
Zhao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao thows a leg kick but Wolf-Fang checks it

and Wolf-Fang counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhao trying his best to control but Wolf-Fang has mounted him.
Zhao is desperately trying to improve his position but Wolf-Fang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wolf-Fang avoids the attempt from Zhao to control.
Zhao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jian Zhao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang'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.

Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf-Fang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhao sprawls and moves away.
Wolf-Fang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Wolf-Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolf-Fang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf-Fang attempts a counter takedown but Zhao avoids it well and moves away.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao misses with an uppercut

and Wolf-Fang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Zhao kicks Wolf-Fang off and gets back to his feet.
Zhao throws a lazy body kick

and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zhao scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wolf-Fang manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao tries to lock up and control but Wolf-Fang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zhao tries to control Wolf-Fang's body but Wolf-Fang pushes him off. Zhao squirms to his side and now Wolf-Fang has his back!
Wolf-Fang has the hooks in. Zhao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao keeps trying to improve his position.
Wolf-Fang gets his hands free as Zhao looks to control.
Zhao can't escape the position.
Zhao is trying to stand back up.
Zhao is trying to break free.
Zhao is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wolf-Fang off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wolf-Fang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao rolls, trying to escape but Wolf-Fang keeps control of the position.
What can Zhao do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zhao tries to escape the position.
Wolf-Fang keeps control of the position easily here as Zhao tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Wolf-Fang gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Zhao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Wolf-Fang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zhao!
Zhao can't do much from the bottom here.
Zhao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zhao is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yamcha Wolf-Fang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf-Fang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf-Fang feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhao misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy body kick from Zhao

and Wolf-Fang counters with a shoot takedown. Zhao fights it but they end up in guard.
Zhao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Wolf-Fang stands up and waves to Zhao to follow him.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Wolf-Fang counters with a takedown into side control.

Wolf-Fang decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zhao to his feet.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Wolf-Fang saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolf-Fang attempts a counter takedown but Zhao avoids it well and moves away.
Zhao with the inside leg kick.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses

so Wolf-Fang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zhao wants to control but Wolf-Fang passes easily into half guard.
Zhao is looking for a sweep. Wolf-Fang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Zhao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zhao trying to control but Wolf-Fang postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wolf-Fang decides to stand and escape the position.
Wolf-Fang slips under a jab from Zhao.
Wolf-Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolf-Fang ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wolf-Fang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf-Fang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhao sprawls and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Wolf-Fang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Zhao.
Zhao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Wolf-Fang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Zhao manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wolf-Fang keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wolf-Fang blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf-Fang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zhao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Wolf-Fang counters with a single leg into guard. Zhao didn't expect that.
Zhao has Wolf-Fang pulled in close to control his posture.
Zhao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zhao wants to hit a sweep here but Wolf-Fang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zhao there!
Wolf-Fang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zhao to take his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jian Zhao.
I think Zhao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jian Zhao!
A relieved looking Jian Zhao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.