PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Konchekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konchekov comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - In My Remains (instrumental). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Konchekov
vs
Wang

161 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
131 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Konchekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Wang!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konchekov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Wang misses.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Wang does no damage.
Jab by Wang.
Konchekov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wang swivels and escapes.
Wang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Konchekov.
Wang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wang fails to land with a series of punches.
Wang tries to bum rush Konchekov with a series of wild strikes but Konchekov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wang tries to score with a low kick but Konchekov moves his leg out of the way.
Konchekov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wang misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Konchekov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Wang misses
and Konchekov counters with a two punch combo.
Lee Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konchekov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Konchekov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konchekov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wang avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Konchekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konchekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Wang thows a leg kick but Konchekov checks it
and Konchekov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Konchekov scoring well with a low kick there.
Konchekov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Konchekov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Konchekov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Konchekov lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Konchekov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konchekov wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Konchekov wants to stand but Wang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Konchekov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wang tries to land a leg kick but Konchekov saw it coming and moves away.
A combination from Wang does no damage.
A low kick from Wang is predictable there
and Konchekov counters with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Wang.
Konchekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wang circles away.
Wang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Konchekov or perhaps it was just good defense by Wang which made him look bad.
Konchekov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wang's waist but Wang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Konchekov off to one side.
Wang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Konchekov slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wang.
Konchekov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.

Wang moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Konchekov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Konchekov is in Wang's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konchekov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Konchekov wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Konchekov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang wants to stand and escape but Konchekov is having none of it.

Ivan Konchekov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Konchekov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Konchekov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A combination from Wang does no damage.
Konchekov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Konchekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wang circles away.
Wang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Konchekov eats them both and turns towards Wang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Ivan Konchekov has been cut.
Konchekov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wang scores with a nice head shot.
Konchekov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Wang. No joy for Konchekov on that attempt.
Konchekov swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Konchekov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Konchekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Konchekov counters with a big head kick but Wang shrugs it off.

It looks like Lee Wang has been cut.
Wang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Konchekov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang throws a right hand that Konchekov ducks under and follows up with a left that Konchekov also avoids with ease.
Ivan Konchekov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Konchekov.
Konchekov tries to close the distance and clinch but Wang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wang tried to score with a low kick but Konchekov checks it.
Wang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Konchekov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Konchekov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Konchekov with that takedown attempt.
Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Konchekov shoots in but Wang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A right-left combo lands from Wang.
Wang connects with a leg kick. Konchekov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konchekov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Konchekov back to the cage. Wang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wang has a takedown stuffed.
Konchekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wang circles away.
Konchekov closes the distance and clinches up with Wang, looking for a takedown. Konchekov pushes Wang against the cage but Wang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Konchekov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wang's waist but Wang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Konchekov off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Konchekov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Konchekov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wang's half guard.
Konchekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Konchekov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Konchekov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wang will feel that in the morning.
Wang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Konchekov tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range.
Konchekov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wang pinned against the cage. Wang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Konchekov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wang tries a low kick but Konchekov avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Wang.
Konchekov blocks the body kick.
Wang slaps away a takedown attempt from Konchekov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wang misses with a two punch combination.
Konchekov moves in looking to clinch but Wang pushes him off.
Konchekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Konchekov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wang as he avoids it easily.
Konchekov walks into a left hand.
Wang thumps Konchekov with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konchekov shoots in for a double leg but Wang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wang misses with a two punch combination.
Wang throws the kick towards the body but Konchekov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Wang throws a series of punches but Konchekov avoids them all with ease.
Konchekov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wang throws a series of punches but Konchekov avoids them all with ease.
Wang throws a head kick but Konchekov moves out of range.
Konchekov shoots for a double leg takedown but Wang sprawls well. He's pushed Konchekov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Konchekov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Konchekov throws a head kick but Wang moves out of range.
Wang misses with a leg kick
and Konchekov counters with a one-two to the body.

Wang has Konchekov up against the cage in a clinch.

Konchekov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang wanted to stand there but Konchekov had control of the position.
Wang stops Konchekov from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konchekov working a defensive guard but Wang passes into half guard.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Wang 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.
Wang prevents Konchekov from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Wang is looking for a kimura but Konchekov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage.
Konchekov trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang prevents Konchekov from standing back up.

Wang gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Konchekov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Konchekov moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
Wang scores with a leg kick.
Konchekov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Konchekov fails with the takedown.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Konchekov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Konchekov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Konchekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konchekov takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang thows a leg kick but Konchekov checks it
and Konchekov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Konchekov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wang pinned against the cage. Wang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Konchekov fails with the takedown
and Wang counters with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Wang.
Wang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Konchekov blocks the leg kick.
Wang throws a solid leg kick but Konchekov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wang.
Lee Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang misses with a combination
and Konchekov counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konchekov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wang 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Wang!