PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Chung (ranked 7041 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riise (ranked 4488 p4p, 0 weight class). John Riise will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chung
vs
Riise

167 cm
19
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
141 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Riise!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick from Riise is predictable there

and Chung counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chung.
Chung stops Riise from standing up.
Riise really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riise looking for a sweep. Not yet Riise, not yet.
Chung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chung cracks Riise with a solid left hand.

Riise is looking for a triangle but Chung pushes his legs off easily.
Chung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riise is keeping the position for now.
Chung is working Riise over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Riise is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riise is still in real trouble! Can Chung finish him?
Chung loads up on a big left hand. Riise felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Chung looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Riise can't hide his disappointment, as Chung celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Chung!
Wayne Chung seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.