PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Le Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher comes to the cage accompanied by Handelbars. Chung has chosen Cypress Hill - Latin Thugs as his entrance music. Le Chung is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fisher
vs
Chung

178 cm
22
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Cutthroat

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Freddy Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Le Chung!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fisher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chung sprawls well initially but Fisher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Chung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fisher wants to control but Chung is keeping him busy.
Fisher content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chung is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fisher is keen to just control but Chung is a slippery customer.

Freddy Fisher has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Fisher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chung sprawls well initially but Fisher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chung looks winded!

Fisher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fisher blocks the strikes from Chung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Chung is having none of it.

Chung makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fisher tries to land a front kick but Chung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Fisher scores with a takedown into Chung's guard.
Chung wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
Chung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Chung from controlling successfully.
Chung stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.
Chung slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fisher controls Chung momentarily but Chung frees himself.
Chung sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Freddy Fisher just wasn't active enough.

Fisher gets a takedown into half guard.
Chung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Chung is looking for a triangle here but Fisher uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chung tries to buck Fisher off but Fisher is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chung keeps working.
Fisher is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chung's shoulder. That is not cool.

Fisher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chung regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher trying to control from half guard but Chung is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chung can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chung tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fisher enables Chung to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fisher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chung trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Chungis looking to pass into half guard but Fisher pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fisher is in guard.
Chung keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.

Fisher gets to his feet. Chung looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Fisher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chung is trying to defend but Fisher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chung flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung gets full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freddy Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chung manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chung controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to escape the mount.
Fisher wants to hold on but Chung pushes him away.
Chung controlling his opponent.

Chung working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fisher is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung controlling the pace for now.

Chung working for a submission but Fisher is keeping him at bay.
Chung controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chung controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chung's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Le Chung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fisher looks to land a combination. Chung sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Freddy Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Chung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fisher!
Fisher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fisher is working hard here to advance position.
Chung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisher tries to lock up and control but Chung gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fisher tries to reverse the position but Chung maintains control.
Chung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Chung has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chung stands up from mount. Strange move.
Chung looks for a takedown but Fisher sprawls well.
Chung throws a head kick that misses.
Fisher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung working to try and regain half guard.
Fisher avoids the attempt from Chung to control.
Fisher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fisher controlling the pace for now.
Chung throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fisher throws some wild stikes that Chung manages to avoid easily.

Chung bucks up and throws Fisher to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Chung gets caught napping as Fisher dives in and scores a takedown. Chung manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chung wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.

Chung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fisher preventing the sweep.
Chung throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom.
Chung trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Chung keeps moving.
Chung has his hands on Fisher's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Le Chung.
I think Chung 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Le Chung!
Le Chung got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'