PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Von Magnaron (ranked 2190 p4p, 205 weight class) and Wu Fei Chung (ranked 760 p4p, 89 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fei Chung's choice of entrance music: God of Gamblers. Wu Fei Chung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Magnaron
vs
Fei Chung

175 cm
31
155 lbs
19 - 14 - 1

169 cm
36
146 lbs
23 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Von Magnaron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wu Fei Chung!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnaron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fei Chung just misses with a punch to the body.
Fei Chung throws a combination. Magnaron tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magnaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnaron throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung slips a jab from Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a straight left.
Fei Chung misses with a low kick as Magnaron jumps back.
Magnaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fei Chung sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Magnaron misses.
Magnaron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut.
Magnaron scores with a jab.
Fei Chung throws a body punch but Magnaron moves out of range.
Magnaron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the body from Magnaron misses
and Fei Chung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnaron takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses.
Magnaron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fei Chung has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No joy there for Fei Chung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magnaron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnaron. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fei Chung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnaron.
Von Magnaron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnaron connects with the punch.
Magnaron throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnaron misses the jab.
Magnaron throws a jab when Fei Chung was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Magnaron there.
Magnaron misses with a wild body shot.
Magnaron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnaron checks a low kick from Fei Chung.
A combination from Magnaron does no damage.
Magnaron moves out of range as Fei Chung strikes.
Magnaron just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magnaron checks a leg kick.
Fei Chung looks to land a body kick but Magnaron moved away.
Fei Chung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnaron.
Fei Chung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magnaron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fei Chung throws a jab but it's blocked by Magnaron.
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!
Fei Chung lands a slapping body shot.
Fei Chung moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut
and Fei Chung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fei Chung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Fei Chung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magnaron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magnaron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fei Chung misses with a wild combination.
Fei Chung lands a lovely overhand right.
Magnaron looks to throw the jab but Fei Chung is out of range.
Fei Chung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fei Chung scores with a head kick.
Fei Chung moves out of range as Magnaron strikes.

Magnaron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magnaron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fei Chung.
Magnaron avoids the elbow strike from Fei Chung, against the cage.
Good body shot from Fei Chung.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fei Chung tries to work over Magnaron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Magnaron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fei Chung backwards.
Magnaron has a couple of punches blocked by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands an elbow inside that Magnaron shrugs off.
Fei Chung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fei Chung tries to throw a body punch but Magnaron avoids it by throwing Fei Chung back against the cage.
Magnaron lands a nice uppercut.
Fei Chung blocks an uppercut.
Magnaron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fei Chung misses with a body punch.
Magnaron blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung blocks an uppercut.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Magnaron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fei Chung connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei Chung.
Magnaron scores with a nice right hand.
Fei Chung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Magnaron throws a jab when Fei Chung was well out of range.
Magnaron jabs Fei Chung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magnaron connects with a right hand. Fei Chung shakes it off.
Magnaron throws a right hand that Fei Chung ducks under and follows up with a left that Fei Chung also avoids with ease.
Fei Chung feints a counter leg kick.
Fei Chung connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Magnaron jabs Fei Chung right on the nose. Fei Chung blinks but takes it well.
Von Magnaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnaron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fei Chung connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Von Magnaron will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fei Chung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magnaron sprawls well. Magnaron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fei Chung gets slowly back to his feet.
Fei Chung throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magnaron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fei Chung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magnaron misses with a straight right.
Magnaron throws a shot from downtown. Fei Chung moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Fei Chung.
Magnaron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Magnaron.
A big right from Fei Chung misses.
Magnaron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magnaron misses with a straight left.
Fei Chung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Von Magnaron is winning the standup battle so far.
Fei Chung throws a hook to the side of Magnaron's head but Magnaron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magnaron scores with a punch to the head.
Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Magnaron falls off balance throwing a combination

and Fei Chung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magnaron's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fei Chung slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.

Fei Chung 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.

Magnaron kicks off Fei Chung and gets to his feet.
Fei Chung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnaron.
Fei Chung slips a jab from Magnaron.
Magnaron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fei Chung throws a right and a left that Magnaron avoids nicely.
Magnaron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fei Chung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Magnaron misses.
Fei Chung replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magnaron blocks it well.
Magnaron misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnaron. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fei Chung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magnaron.
Fei Chung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Magnaron instigates a clinch.
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!
Magnaron pushes Fei Chung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magnaron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fei Chung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fei Chung blocks an uppercut.
Fei Chung scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung misses with the head strike.
Fei Chung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fei Chung lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnaron creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnaron tries to work over Fei Chung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron.
Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnaron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung throws a head punch that misses.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnaron lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magnaron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnaron scores with a shot to the side of Fei Chung's head.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fei Chung lands a nice uppercut.
Fei Chung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Magnaron has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magnaron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnaron scores with a shot to the side of Fei Chung's head.
Fei Chung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnaron's elbow.
Magnaron can't find room to land a body shot as Fei Chung controls the action.
Magnaron misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Magnaron fails to land.
Magnaron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fei Chung can do to turn this around?

Magnaron breaks the clinch.
Magnaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fei Chung thinks about the counter body kick.
Magnaron misses with a hook.
Fei Chung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fei Chung tries for a takedown but Magnaron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fei Chung just misses with a punch to the body.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Magnaron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei Chung.
Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei Chung.
No joy there for Magnaron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fei Chung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magnaron misses with a right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fei Chung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Magnaron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magnaron misses with a looping right.
Fei Chung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Magnaron.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnaron moves out of range of the strikes.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut. Fei Chung saw that one coming.
Magnaron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnaron walks into a jab.
Magnaron misses with a hook
and Fei Chung counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Von Magnaron dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Magnaron connects with a looping right hand.
Fei Chung lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice defenses there by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fei Chung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magnaron.
Magnaron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fei Chung wants to slow Magnaron down by chopping away at his legs.
Magnaron throws a looping overhand right but Fei Chung ducks down to avoid it.
Fei Chung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fei Chung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnaron scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Magnaron misses.
Fei Chung staying out of range there.
Fei Chung defending well as Magnaron loads up on a big left hand.
Magnaron takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses.
Magnaron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut. Fei Chung saw that one coming.
Fei Chung fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fei Chung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magnaron circles away quickly and effectively.
Magnaron is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fei Chung.
Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Magnaron - just one landing.
Magnaron blocks the body kick.
Magnaron avoids the body shot from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a head kick but Magnaron moves out of range.
Magnaron throwing a counter right hand but Fei Chung manages to avoid it.
A cross from Magnaron lands.
Fei Chung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fei Chung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magnaron misses with a body shot.
Fei Chung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a body shot.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
Magnaron blocks a jab.
Magnaron throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Magnaron.
Magnaron uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Magnaron gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fei Chung to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Magnaron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fei Chung is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magnaron is keeping the position for now.
Magnaron is looking to stand up but Fei Chung isn't so interested in that idea.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet but Fei Chung passes into half guard.
Magnaron is trying to stand back up but Fei Chung is controlling him
Magnaron pushes Fei Chung off but Fei Chung dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron prevents Fei Chung from improving position.
Magnaron is pushing Fei Chung's head away, looking to escape. Fei Chung manages to hold on to the position though.
Wu Fei Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnaron is not content to let Fei Chung control the position.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet but Fei Chung drags him back down.

Fei Chung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magnaron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnaron pushes Fei Chung away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fei Chung gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fei Chung trying to control the action but Magnaron is working from the bottom.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet but Fei Chung drags him back down.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fei Chung tries to land a leg kick but Magnaron saw it coming and moves away.
A combination from Magnaron does no damage.
Fei Chung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magnaron.
Fei Chung swings for the body but Magnaron moves out of range.
Fei Chung lands with a slapping head kick.
Magnaron throws a shot to the body.
Fei Chung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Fei Chung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magnaron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Magnaron misses.
Fei Chung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wu Fei Chung.
I think Magnaron has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Magnaron!
In his post fight interview, Von Magnaron started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Wu Fei Chung had this to say: 'Where am I? What's going on? What happened?'.