PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Wang (ranked 578 p4p, 56 weight class) and Demetrious Jorgensen (ranked 2625 p4p, 249 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wang
vs
Jorgensen

168 cm
36
139 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

165 cm
33
143 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Wang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen goes for a double leg but Wang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wang continues to drive forward.

Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jorgensen is looking to improve his position.
Jorgensen is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgensen tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jorgensen gets full guard.
Jorgensen looking to control but Wang passes into half guard.
Wang winds up and cracks Jorgensen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang moves into full mount! Jorgensen won't be happy about that!
Jorgensen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang looking to control but Jorgensen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang with shots to the head and body - Jorgensen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jorgensen wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Jorgensen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jorgensen is looking to escape.

Wang has hold of Jorgensen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jorgensen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jorgensen is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wang landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jorgensen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jorgensen can't escape the position.
Wang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jorgensen is still trying to improve position.
Wang cracks Jorgensen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jorgensen regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorgensen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jorgensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wang.
Jorgensen wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Jorgensen trying to control here.
Wang trying to control from half guard but Jorgensen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jorgensen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Jorgensen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jorgensen keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wang is fighting to break Jorgensen's control of his arms but Jorgensen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jorgensen has momentary wrist control but Wang slips an elbow through the middle.
Jorgensen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Jorgensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang passes Jorgensen's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jorgensen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jorgensen tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Wang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorgensen.
Demetrious Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgensen blocks a leg kick.
Jorgensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorgensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Wang misses the target.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorgensen manages to avoid it.

Jorgensen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wang's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jorgensen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jorgensen's back!
Wang is hanging on to Jorgensen's back as he tries to escape.
Wang is looking to control Jorgensen but Jorgensen is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen trying to control the hands but Wang won't let him.
Wang has Jorgensen flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jorgensen tries to roll but Wang sticks to his back.
Long Wang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wang connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jorgensen to escape the position.
Jorgensen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jorgensen wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Jorgensen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wang is staying active.
Jorgensen regains half guard.
Wang trying to control the action but Jorgensen is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang throwing shots but Jorgensen is blocking nicely.
Jorgensen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jorgensen wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorgensen keeps working.
Jorgensen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jorgensen is trying to control but Wang passes into side control!
Wang working away.
Jorgensen is looking for a sweep.
Wang working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jorgensen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jorgensen is looking for a sweep.
Wang advances to full mount.
Jorgensen is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Jorgensen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but Jorgensen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang prevents Jorgensen from improving his position.

Wang is working for a kimura but Jorgensen is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorgensen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Wang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jorgensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wang tries to avoid it but Jorgensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wang to the ground. Wang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jorgensen manages to circle out of the way.

Jorgensen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.

Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang won't allow Jorgensen to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jorgensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.
Wang chips away with some ground and pound.
Jorgensen keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang trying to control but Jorgensen is working from the bottom.

Jorgensen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wang looking to pass the guard.

Jorgensen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wang is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jorgensen.
Wang working away.
Jorgensen is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jorgensen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jorgensen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang 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 Jorgensen's shoulder. That is not cool.

Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jorgensen struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang landing a few strikes.
Wang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jorgensen some visible discomfort.
Jorgensen is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang landing strikes.
Jorgensen is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang wants to control but Jorgensen is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang lands a nice forearm strike.
Wang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jorgensen!
Jorgensen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wang lands with some strikes.
Jorgensen tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang landing strikes from the mount and Jorgensen is in trouble!
Jorgensen is in a horrible position here. Wang smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang tries to control but Jorgensen wriggling away.
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!
Jorgensen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Wang clearly takes that round.
That's time! Wang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jorgensen tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Wang working aggressively here.
Jorgensen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jorgensen cracks Wang with a nice body shot.
Jorgensen looking to slow down the pace here.

Wang breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang slaps away a takedown attempt from Jorgensen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wang leaves Jorgensen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang throws a jab when Jorgensen was well out of range.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Long Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Jorgensen.
Wang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Wang has Jorgensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jorgensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jorgensen somewhat.
Wang cracks the inside of Jorgensen's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen dodges the punch combination from Wang.
Jorgensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wang defends it well.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorgensen manages to avoid it.
Wang throws a good cross that connects.
Jorgensen avoids the body shot from Wang.

Wang clinches up with Jorgensen and pushes him back against the cage.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Wang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Wang.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Wang controls the action.
Jorgensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang blocks an uppercut.

Wang is trying to trip Jorgensen. He has hold of a leg but Jorgensen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wang persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jorgensen wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Jorgensen keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Jorgensen keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang passes Jorgensen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jorgensen is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jorgensen is trying is best to control the position here.

Wang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jorgensen defends it well.
Wang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang moves into full mount! Jorgensen won't be happy about that!
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang landing strikes from the mount.
Jorgensen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jorgensen is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jorgensen tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Wang had his way with Demetrious Jorgensen in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jorgensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jorgensen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Wang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Long Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Jorgensen.

Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Wang blocking some punches.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
Wang tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Wang working hard to break the clinch.
Wang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Wang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wang looking to slow down the pace here.
Jorgensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorgensen looking to stall.
Wang digs a right hand underneath Jorgensen's ribcage. Jorgensen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wang is looking to control Jorgensen's arms but Jorgensen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wang has his back to the cage.
Jorgensen goes for a takedown attempt but Wang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Wang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Long Wang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Jorgensen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jorgensen is trying to get back to half guard.
Jorgensen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wang is looking to control Jorgensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Jorgensen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jorgensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Jorgensen wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jorgensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jorgensen postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Wang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jorgensen trying to control the position.
Jorgensen is pulling down on Wang's head. It's preventing any offense from Wang, at least for the moment.
Jorgensen is trying to keep Wang in close.
Demetrious Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Long Wang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Long Wang!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Long Wang!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Long Wang!

Long Wang wins by unanimous decision!
Long Wang retains his lightweight title!
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support.