PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivben Jakynov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zung Chi Lung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jakynov
vs
Chi Lung

172 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivben Jakynov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zung Chi Lung!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jakynov has managed to clinch.

Jakynov breaks the clinch.
Chi Lung misses with a double jab.

Jakynov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chi Lung sprawls well initially but Jakynov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chi Lung tries to get to full guard but Jakynov has control of the leg.
Chi Lung is not content to let Jakynov control the position.
Chi Lung tries to roll over but Jakynov keeps him under control.
Chi Lung trying to control from the bottom.
Jakynov wants to control but Chi Lung is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ivben Jakynov just wasn't active enough.
Chi Lung lands with a shot to the body.
Jakynov is looking to clinch but Chi Lung is avoiding it.
Chi Lung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakynov is fending him off so far but Chi Lung persists. Nope, Jakynov circles away and we're back to standing.
Jakynov tries to clinch up but Chi Lung circles away and keeps his distance.

Chi Lung drives through with a takedown into Jakynov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jakynov wants to stand but Chi Lung is controlling the position.
Jakynov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chi Lung.
Chi Lung prevents Jakynov from getting back to his feet.
Chi Lung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chi Lung prevents Jakynov from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chi Lung is trying to get an arm triangle but Jakynov is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakynov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jakynov prevents Chi Lung from improving position.
Jakynov is looking to regain half guard here but Chi Lung keeps moving and retains side control.

Chi Lung working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chi Lung working away.
Jakynov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chi Lung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Chi Lung seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chi Lung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jakynov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jakynov wants to improve his position but Chi Lung is controlling well.
Jakynov is trying to maintain the position but Chi Lung is very close to passing his half guard.

Chi Lung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jakynov defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Chi Lung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jakynov sees it coming and defends easily.
Jakynov is looking to improve his position.
Chi Lung stops Jakynov from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chi Lung wants to work for an arm triangle but Jakynov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jakynov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chi Lung manages to pass to mount!
Jakynov is wriggling around trying to escape.

Chi Lung wants to finish this one by submission but Jakynov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chi Lung.
Jakynov is bucking up trying to escape but Chi Lung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jakynov tries to improve his position but instead Chi Lung has taken his back!
Chi Lung scores with strikes from the back.
Jakynov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chi Lung cracks Jakynov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jakynov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zung Chi Lung dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chi Lung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Chi Lung has Jakynov up against the cage in a clinch.

Chi Lung manages to break the clinch.
Ivben Jakynov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chi Lung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Jakynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Chi Lung has picked Jakynov up - he's going for a ride! Chi Lung dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jakynov pushes Chi Lung off looking to stand but Chi Lung dives back in and keeps control.
Jakynov won't allow Chi Lung to pass to mount.
Chi Lung prevents Jakynov from improving his position.
Chi Lung wants to pass the guard but Jakynov is defending well.
Jakynov looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi Lung passes to side control.

Chi Lung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jakynov can't do much from the bottom here.

Chi Lung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Chi Lung wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jakynov, who protects the arm well.
Jakynov gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chi Lung has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jakynov defend it? Chi Lung steps over the head and cranks it - Jakynov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chi Lung!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zung Chi Lung!
Zung Chi Lung bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.