PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 1017 p4p, 3299 weight class) and Alan Ragasatria (ranked 66 p4p, 187 weight class). Tzeng comes to the cage accompanied by Mantra Chant. Shu Fang Tzeng had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Tzeng
vs
Ragasatria

165 cm
31
135
15 - 3 - 0

155 cm
25
135
10 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary

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 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Ragasatria!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Ragasatria misses its intended target.
We've been hearing reports that Tzeng has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ragasatria tries to clinch up.
Ragasatria misses with a double jab

so Tzeng counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tzeng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ragasatria keeping full guard, as Tzeng tries to pass.
Tzeng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tzeng tries to free his leg and advance position but Ragasatria is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragasatria trying to control the position.
Ragasatria should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Ragasatria throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ragasatria is looking for a triangle but Tzeng pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ragasatria looking for a guillotine here but Tzeng defends easily.
Tzeng works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tzeng tries to pass to full mount but Ragasatria defends it.
Ragasatria wants to get back to full guard.

Ragasatria actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tzeng is controlling the pace.

Ragasatria looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Ragasatria actively working from the bottom here.
Tzeng uses his free foot to push down on Ragasatria's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ragasatria.
Tzeng controlling the pace for now.
Ragasatria is squirming around, avoiding Tzeng's attempts to control the action.
Ragasatria tries to lock up and control but Tzeng gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Tzeng has control of Ragasatria's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ragasatria regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tzeng trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ragasatria is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragasatria tries to lock up and control but Tzeng gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tzeng looking to control but Ragasatria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tzeng looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tzeng with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tzeng wants to control the pace but Ragasatria is squirming around nicely.
Tzeng controlling from the full mount.
Ragasatria is squirming around, avoiding Tzeng's attempts to control the action.

Tzeng jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ragasatria manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tzeng trying to control the action but Ragasatria is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragasatria tries to improve position but can't.

Tzeng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ragasatria is looking to regain half guard here but Tzeng keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragasatria struggling a bit here.
Ragasatria is not content to let Tzeng control the position.

Tzeng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ragasatria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragasatria swings and misses with a shot to the body

so Tzeng counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Tzeng thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tzeng drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tzeng jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tzeng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Tzeng has an Americana. Ragasatria didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tzeng is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tzeng hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.