PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zygor Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waeg Luchung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waeg Luchung has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zygor Bane's chin.

Bane
vs
Luchung

185 cm
20
207 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Marvel Combat
Biobonds Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zygor Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Waeg Luchung!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luchung just misses with a punch to the body.
Luchung lands a nice shot that snaps Bane's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Bane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Luchung is looking for a sweep. Bane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luchung trying to hold on to Bane's head to control him but Bane postures up.
Luchung wants to get back to full guard.
Bane blocks the strikes from Luchung.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bane wants to control but Luchung is keeping him busy.

Luchung is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bane pulls his head out easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Luchung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luchung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Luchung misses with a two punch combination.

Bane closes the distance and clinches.
Luchung is trying to force a seperation but Bane has the dominant position.
Bane missing with knees to the body.
Luchung wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bane has him pressed against the cage.
Luchung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bane obliges.
Bane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Bane wants the takedown. Luchung is fighting it off but Bane persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Luchung's guard against the cage.
Luchung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luchung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baneis looking to pass into half guard but Luchung pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Luchung is in guard.
Luchung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luchung trying to control the position from guard on top but Bane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luchung tries to free his leg and advance position but Bane is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bane has his feet on Luchung's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Waeg Luchung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luchung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luchung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luchung misses with a wild body shot.
Luchung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bane manages to avoid it.
Luchung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luchung lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Luchung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Bane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Luchung!
Luchung looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by Bane.
Bane manages to capitalize on a mistake by Luchung to take his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bane controlling the positon.
Will Bane go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Luchung wants to escape the position.

Bane looking for the RNC.
Bane wants to control but Luchung is keeping busy.
Bane has good solid back control here.
Luchung manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bane's guard. Nice work there by Luchung.

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.
Luchung wants to control from the top but Bane keeps moving.
Luchung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luchung trying to control but Bane is working from the bottom.
Luchung wants to get up but he can't break Bane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luchung cracks Bane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bane shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luchung throws a head kick that half lands.

Bane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Bane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luchung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bane has managed to get both his arms back between Luchung's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zygor Bane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luchung throws out the jab.
Luchung swats away the attempt to clinch by Bane.

Bane closes the distance and pushes Luchung back into the cage.
Bane can't get the takedown.

Bane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luchung misses with a looping left.
Bane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luchung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Bane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bane tries to free his leg and advance position but Luchung is retaining full guard.
Luchung is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bane is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luchung is trying to hold Bane in close to prevent damage but Bane has managed to pass into half guard.
Luchung trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luchung is refusing to be controlled, as Bane sits in half guard.
Bane tries to pass to full mount but Luchung defends it.
Luchung trying to control here.
Bane tries to stand and escape but Luchung is controlling the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Luchung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zygor Bane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luchung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bane manages to avoid it.
Luchung lands with a nice combination. Bane backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Zygor Bane has been cut.
Bane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane takes one to the chin there.
Luchung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bane at a distance.
Luchung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luchung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luchung scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Luchung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luchung finds it's way round the side to connect with Bane's head.
No joy there for Luchung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luchung misses with a two punch combination.
Luchung throws a sloppy head kick and Bane moves out of range easily.
Bane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luchung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luchung digs a good hook to Bane's body.
A cross from Luchung lands.
Luchung tries to bum rush Bane with a series of wild strikes but Bane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luchung misses with a few strikes there.
Bane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luchung.
Luchung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bane tries to clinch up.
Luchung misses with a double jab.
Luchung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luchung throws a one two combo.
Bane tries to clinch but Luchung moves out of range.
Bane avoids the body shot from Luchung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luchung lands a nice shot to the body.

Bane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Luchung manages to get to full guard.
Luchung lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bane!

Luchung is standing up, even though he is in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Luchung scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waeg Luchung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zygor Bane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bane scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bane looking to control but Luchung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Luchung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bane is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bane tries to move into range but Luchung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luchung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bane shoots in for a takedown but Luchung shows good takedown defense.
Luchung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luchung lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Luchung.
Waeg Luchung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luchung lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Luchung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luchung cracks the inside of Bane's front leg.
Luchung scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luchung throws a sloppy head kick and Bane moves out of range easily.
Waeg Luchung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luchung works the jab nicely.

Bane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zygor Bane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luchung regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luchung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bane is one step ahead there.

Bane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luchung throws a series of punches but Bane moves out of range.
Luchung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luchung fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bane dives in and grabs Luchung's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luchung pushes down on Bane's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zygor Bane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luchung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bane avoids the head kick by Luchung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Luchung both land. Nice combination.
Luchung scores with a jab to the body.
Luchung moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Luchung lands a nice shot that snaps Bane's head back.
Luchung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Luchung.
Luchung throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bane's head.
Bane looks for a takedown but Luchung sprawls well.
A right-left combo lands from Luchung.
Luchung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luchung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luchung swats away the attempt to clinch by Bane.
Luchung closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Bane clinches.

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

Bane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luchung trying to control the position.
Bane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane wants to get up but he can't break Luchung's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waeg Luchung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luchung 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waeg Luchung!