PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wei Cheng (ranked 3920 p4p, 5319 weight class) and Tugsbayar Enkhtulga (ranked 506 p4p, 604 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Cheng
vs
Enkhtulga

184 cm
26
192
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
28
185
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wei Cheng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheng wants to clinch
and Enkhtulga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Enkhtulga scores with a punch to the head.
Cheng tries to clinch but Enkhtulga moves out of range.
Cheng walks forward, straight into a front kick from Enkhtulga.
Cheng wants to clinch but Enkhtulga slips to the side
and Enkhtulga counters with a nice uppercut.
Enkhtulga closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Wei Cheng has been cut.
Cheng closes the distance but Enkhtulga moves to the side
and Enkhtulga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheng doesn't manage to clinch there - Enkhtulga circles away.
Cheng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enkhtulga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Enkhtulga counters with a left and a right that stings Cheng.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheng is looking to clinch but Enkhtulga is avoiding it.
Enkhtulga throws a fast counter high kick but Cheng manages to duck under it in time.
Enkhtulga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enkhtulga.
Cheng closes the distance but Enkhtulga moves to the side
and Enkhtulga counters with a series of strikes. Cheng will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheng tries to close the distance and clinch but Enkhtulga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enkhtulga keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheng wants to clinch but Enkhtulga slips to the side
enabling Enkhtulga to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheng tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Enkhtulga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Enkhtulga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Cheng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Enkhtulga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cheng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Enkhtulga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Enkhtulga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cheng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Enkhtulga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Enkhtulga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Enkhtulga distracts Cheng with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enkhtulga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Enkhtulga's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cheng is looking for a sweep.
Enkhtulga working the head with strikes.
Enkhtulga scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cheng tries to bench press Enkhtulga off him but Enkhtulga keeps the position.
Enkhtulga trying to control the action but Cheng is working from the bottom.
Enkhtulga working the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cheng manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Enkhtulga wants to get back to full guard but Cheng has mounted him!
Enkhtulga tries to improve his position but instead Cheng has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enkhtulga is trying to stand back up.
Cheng trying to control.
Enkhtulga trying to control but not successfully.
Enkhtulga trying to get back to his feet but Cheng is in full control for now.
Enkhtulga is really stuck here.

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.
Enkhtulga is still trying to improve position.
Cheng doesn't have the hooks in and Enkhtulga manages to turn into his guard.

Enkhtulga decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Enkhtulga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Enkhtulga counters with a two punch combo.

Wei Cheng's cut is getting worse.
Cheng tries to clinch but Enkhtulga moves away
and Enkhtulga counters with a left and a right that stings Cheng.
Enkhtulga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cheng tries to clinch up.
Cheng tries to close the distance and clinch but Enkhtulga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheng tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Enkhtulga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Wei Cheng's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheng tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Enkhtulga counters with a one-two to the body.

Jeez, Wei Cheng's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cheng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Enkhtulga to score with a decent uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wei Cheng's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.