PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fung Hao Ming (ranked 4190 p4p, 5831 weight class) and Sambo Sam (ranked 443 p4p, 531 weight class). Hao Ming comes to the cage accompanied by Long Arirang. This should be a great matchup!

Hao Ming
vs
Sam

176 cm
20
155
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
168
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fung Hao Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao Ming tries to clinch but Sam moves out of range.
Hao Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hao Ming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao Ming has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sam.
Hao Ming swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hao Ming tries to clinch up.
Sam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sam throws out a loose jab but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sam throws a body shot but no joy.

Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
Sam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hao Ming gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.
Sam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hao Ming after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fung Hao Ming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
A short right from Hao Ming.
Sam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hao Ming will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sam up against the cage.
Sam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hao Ming smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hao Ming pinned against the cage. Hao Ming gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hao Ming tries to clinch up but Sam circles away and keeps his distance.
Sam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hao Ming sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao Ming throws out the jab.
Sam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hao Ming wants to clinch.
Sam tries to clinch but Hao Ming is having none of it.
Hao Ming appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming swats away the attempt to clinch by Sam.
Sam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hao Ming tries to avoid it but Sam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hao Ming to the ground. Hao Ming escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hao Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fung Hao Ming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Hao Ming on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Sam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Sam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hao Ming has managed to free his arm - good work.

Sam 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao Ming tries to kick Sam off but Sam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sam.

Sam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sam wants to work for an arm triangle but Hao Ming is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sam is keen to just control but Hao Ming is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sam prevents Hao Ming from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam trying to mount his opponent but Hao Ming defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hao Ming is staying active underneath Sam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hao Ming tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sam manages to move to mount!
Hao Ming is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hao Ming is squirming around, avoiding Sam's attempts to control the action.
Sam fails to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hao Ming wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fung Hao Ming will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hao Ming doesn't manage to clinch there - Sam circles away.

Sam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hao Ming is looking to escape.
Hao Ming is refusing to be controlled, as Sam sits in half guard.
Hao Ming is trying to stand back up but Sam is controlling him
Sam is trying to control the action in half guard but Hao Ming is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sam wants to pass to mount but Hao Ming is defending the position.
Hao Ming wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is stalling here. Hao Ming is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sam seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hao Ming has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hao Ming working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao Ming tries to stand but Sam is controlling his head.
Hao Ming has control of an arm but Sam manages to advance to Hao Ming's back!

Sam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hao Ming is defending well though. Sam let's go of the attempt for now.

Hao Ming preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sam.

Hao Ming fending off the submission attempt from Sam.
Hao Ming trying to get back to his feet but Sam is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming staying busy and making it hard for Sam to control.
Sam softening up his opponent with strikes here.

Sam working for a choke but Hao Ming is defending well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sam's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hao Ming is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Sam has his opponent's back but Hao Ming is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Sam.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.

Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
Hao Ming is struggling to control the position.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming won't allow it.
Hao Ming lands a good knee to the midsection. Sam won't want to take too many of those.
Sam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fung Hao Ming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
Hao Ming gets underhooks to prevent Sam's takedown attempt.
Sam misses with an elbow over the top.
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body.
Hao Ming stalling in the clinch.
Sam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hao Ming avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Sam has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hao Ming gets underhooks to prevent Sam's takedown attempt.
Hao Ming tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Hao Ming - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hao Ming taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming leaning against his opponent.
Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside.

Hao Ming manages to break the clinch.

Hao Ming moves into the clinch successfully.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Hao Ming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming stalls.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Hao Ming landing knees to the body.
Hao Ming scores with a shoulder strike.
Hao Ming throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head.
Hao Ming scores with a shot to the side of Sam's head.
Hao Ming taking a breather.
Hao Ming leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hao Ming for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fung Hao Ming dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sam moves to clinch but Hao Ming breaks away
and Hao Ming counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Sam misses.

Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sam is trying to pull guard but Hao Ming has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hao Ming prevents the takedown attempt.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut.
Sam has Hao Ming pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hao Ming manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fung Hao Ming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is trying to pull guard but Hao Ming turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hao Ming to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hao Ming as Sam tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao Ming misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sam.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hao Ming to keep the fight standing.
Sam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hao Ming smiles and moves away.

Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
Hao Ming lands a left hand.
Sam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hao Ming just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sam has had enough of the clinch but Hao Ming keeps him there for the moment.
Hao Ming pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut.
Hao Ming stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hao Ming pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hao Ming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hao Ming staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Hao Ming.
Sam fails with the takedown.
Hao Ming lands a glancing blow to the side of Sam's head.

Sam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming is trying to buck Sam off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming prevents Sam from improving position.

Sam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hao Ming rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sam's guard! Nice work there by Hao Ming!

Sam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao Ming is aware though and is defending well.

Sam is working an open guard so Hao Ming takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Hao Ming drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
Sambo Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam being controlled against the cage.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
Hao Ming lands a left hand.
Sam jumps guard but Hao Ming turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sam jumps guard but Hao Ming turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sam fails to pull guard.
Hao Ming's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sam blocks an elbow strike from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming has Sam pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hao Ming as Sam tries to tie him up.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hao Ming to keep the fight standing.
Sam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hao Ming is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sam throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hao Ming.
Sam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sam jumps guard but Hao Ming stands there with Sam around his waist. Sam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sam throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Fung Hao Ming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hao Ming stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fung Hao Ming showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hao Ming, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fung Hao Ming!