PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zung Chi Lung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade's entrance music is Are You Ready?. A fine choice. Zung Chi Lung will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wade
vs
Chi Lung

195 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

166 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Untouchable Fight Gear

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Untouchable Fight Gear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zung Chi Lung!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chi Lung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zung Chi Lung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Chi Lung enables Wade to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chi Lung manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wade cracks Chi Lung with a solid left hand.
Wade really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wade won't allow Chi Lung to sweep him here.
Chi Lung keeping moving, preventing Wade from controlling successfully.
Chi Lung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wade preventing the sweep.
Wade lands a couple of digs.
Wade lands a couple of elbows.
Wade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Chi Lung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wade is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wade landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi Lung controls Wade momentarily but Wade frees himself.

Chi Lung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Chi Lung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wade is aware though and is defending well.
Wade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wade throws a strike but Chi Lung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Chi Lung postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wade is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chi Lung, into his guard.
Wade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a big elbow that misses.
Chi Lung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wade manages to get himself to full guard.
Wade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wade tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chi Lung wants to pass the guard but Wade is keeping the position.

Chi Lung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wade looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wade looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wade!
Chi Lung is trying to control Wade's posture but Wade avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi Lung is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wade connects with a decent elbow.
Wade cracks Chi Lung with a big right hand but Chi Lung just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chi Lung sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wade is looking to take a break and control but Chi Lung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wade drops an elbow to the side of Chi Lung's head.

Chi Lung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wade pulls his head out easily.
Wade seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wade throwing shots but Chi Lung is blocking nicely.
Wade is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade lands strikes from half guard.

Chi Lung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi Lung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wade.
Wade is looking to advance position but Chi Lung won't allow it.
Chi Lung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chi Lung.
Wade stands and throws Chi Lung's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chi Lung taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wade throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wade lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Wade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chi Lung dives in and scores a takedown into Wade's guard.
Wade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wade has his hands on Chi Lung's head, controlling the position.
Chi Lung throwing strikes but missing.
Chi Lung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wade swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Chi Lung drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wade dives on top into guard.
Thomas Wade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi Lung lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wade!
Chi Lung misses with a head shot.
Chi Lung avoids the attempt from Wade to control.
Wade tries to reverse the position but Chi Lung maintains control.
Chi Lung looking to ground and pound but Wade is blocking nicely.

Chi Lung moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wade has worked his arm free - good work by Wade!
Wade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chi Lung on the ground.

Chi Lung is working to tighten is grip on Wade's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wade has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Chi Lung is really squeezing tight and eventually Wade passes out! Chi Lung breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zung Chi Lung!
In his post fight interview, Zung Chi Lung started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.