PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray White (ranked 939 p4p, 1402 weight class) and Bing Bang (ranked 74 p4p, 101 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- Change. 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.

White
vs
Bang

164 cm
30
141
5 - 3 - 0

165 cm
21
141
9 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bing Bang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from White.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bang.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bang digs a good hook to White's body.
White misses with a right hand
and Bang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Bing Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang misses the shot to the body.

White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bang's 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!
White wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White postures up.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White with a nice head shot there.
Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Pure Progress Fitness inform us that Bang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Bang.
White postures up.

Bang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! White has picked Bang up and slammed him! Bang can't keep hold of the triangle and White manages to pass to side control!
White trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
White landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
White creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bang is trying to improve his position.

White tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face as White controls the position.

White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bang regains half guard.
Bang moves into full guard.
Bang trying to control the position.

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.
White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bang's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
White wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
White lands a couple of digs.

White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
White stays in close to Bang's body and controls the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Bang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because White has passed into half guard!
White working over Bang with some ground and pound. Bang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from White.

White seems to be looking for submissions.
White tries to pass to full mount but Bang defends it.
White prevents Bang from improving his position.
White trying to control from half guard but Bang is working away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bang regains full guard. Nicely done.

Bang working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
Bang 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.
Bang trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
Bang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control White haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Bang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! White has picked Bang up and slammed him! Bang can't keep hold of the triangle and White manages to pass to side control!
Bang is not content to let White control the position.
White cracks Bang with a big elbow.
White lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bang tries to improve position but can't.
White lands a nice forearm strike.
White scores with punches from side control.

White is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
White lands some shots froms side control.
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
White lands some shots froms side control.
Bang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is pressing down on Bang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

White working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bang has passed into half guard!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bang lands a nice short elbow.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
White tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray White dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bang tries a low kick but White avoids it.
White throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White shoots in for a double leg but Bang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.

White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bang wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and White manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Still in half guard, White seems content to control.

White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang works his way to full guard. Good work.

Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.

Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White 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.

Bang got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bang has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Bang passes into half guard.
Ray White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Bang connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
Bang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White is trying to control but can't.
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. Bang connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
Bang slows the pace down in half guard.
Bang prevents White from improving his position.

White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bang seems to be looking for submissions.
Bang tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg.
Bang working White over with strikes.
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Bang throws a sloppy strike and White has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bang is forced to tap! Great BJJ from White!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray White!
Ray White thanked the fans post fight for their support.