PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chao Wang (ranked 24698 p4p, 24681 weight class) and Pamby Plamblit (ranked 540 p4p, 561 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Wang
vs
Plamblit

177 cm
19
172
1 - 4 - 0

178 cm
19
167
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Next Gen Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chao Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pamby Plamblit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plamblit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick from Wang lands but Plamblit takes it in his stride.
Wang looks for a takedown but Plamblit sprawls well.
Plamblit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Plamblit looks to land a combination. Wang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wang lands a head kick!
Plamblit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Plamblit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plamblit has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plamblit's waist but Plamblit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wang off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chao Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plamblit throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plamblit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Plamblit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wang momentarily.
Plamblit lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Plamblit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt
and Plamblit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wang is breathing heavily.
Wang tries for a takedown but Plamblit circles away easily
letting Plamblit counter with a right hand.
Wang closes the distance but Plamblit moves to the side
and Plamblit counters with a straight right hand.
Plamblit throws a right and a left that Wang avoids nicely.
Wang avoids the head kick by Plamblit.
Wang misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Plamblit counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plamblit is trying to break the clinch but Wang is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Plamblit's face.
Wang misses with a punch on the inside.
Plamblit is trying to force a seperation but Wang has the dominant position.
Plamblit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.

Plamblit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plamblit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Plamblit circles away.
Plamblit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A bone on bone clash there as Wang blocks the leg kick.

Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Plamblit is trying to push Wang away but Wang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Plamblit tries to circle away but Wang has him pinned against the cage.
Wang stalling the fight.
Plamblit wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Plamblit's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plamblit throws a leg kick but Wang checks it.
Pamby Plamblit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plamblit jabs at Wang's body.
Plamblit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Plamblit.
Wang tries to clinch there but Plamblit circles away.
Wang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Plamblit throws a head kick but Wang moves out of range.
A left and a right from Plamblit both land. Nice combination.
Wang with a poor takedown
and Plamblit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plamblit looks to land a combination but Wang avoids it well.
Wang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plamblit finds it's way round the side to connect with Wang's head.
Wang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plamblit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chao Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang checks a low kick from Plamblit.
Wang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plamblit is fending him off so far but Wang persists. Nope, Plamblit circles away and we're back to standing.
Plamblit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Plamblit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Plamblit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plamblit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Plamblit scores with a jab to the body.
Wang tries to clinch
and Plamblit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Plamblit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pamby Plamblit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Plamblit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wang on the side of the head.

Plamblit gets caught napping as Wang dives in and scores a takedown. Plamblit manages to retain guard.

Plamblit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang stays in close to Plamblit's body and controls the position.
Plamblit trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plamblit working a defensive guard here.

Plamblit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Plamblit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chao Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang tries for a takedown but Plamblit circles away easily
and Plamblit counters with a three punch combo that has Wang backing up. Wang nods at Plamblit to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plamblit misses with a head kick.
Wang tries to clinch up
and Plamblit counters with a stiff right hand.
Plamblit throws the kick towards the body but Wang avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wang.
Plamblit counters with a body kick.
Plamblit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plamblit connects with a nice looking jab.
Wang walks into a left hand.
Wang throws a lazy head kick
and Plamblit counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Plamblit - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plamblit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Plamblit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wang.
Plamblit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chao Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plamblit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plamblit swats away the attempt to clinch by Wang.
Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Plamblit.
Plamblit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wang defends it well.
Wang throws a low kick but Plamblit moves out of range easily.
Wang sets himself, and Plamblit steps forward looking for the clinch! Wang avoids it this time.
Wang fails with the takedown
and Plamblit counters with a one-two to the body.
Wang takes one to the side of the head.
Wang tries to clinch but Plamblit is having none of it.
Plamblit throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plamblit misses with a double jab.
Plamblit lands with a straight right. Wang didn't see that one coming.
Wang blocks the body kick.
Wang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plamblit feints the counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plamblit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plamblit wants to slow Wang down by chopping away at his legs.
Wang throws a quick counter head kick but Plamblit was just out of range.
Wang tries to clinch but Plamblit moves out of range.
Plamblit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wang defends it well.
Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plamblit lands with a shot to the body.
Wang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Plamblit lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pamby Plamblit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Plamblit tries to land a front kick but Wang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wang is looking to clinch but Plamblit is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Wang.
Plamblit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Plamblit wants to counter the offense by Wang and move into the clinch position.

Wang clinches with his opponent.
Wang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wang prevents Plamblit from breaking the clinch.
Wang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Plamblit's defenses.
Wang looking to slow down the pace here.
Plamblit can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plamblit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plamblit wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
Wang has Plamblit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Plamblit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plamblit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Plamblit tries to circle away but Wang has him pinned against the cage.
Wang misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Plamblit is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Plamblit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plamblit is trying to break free.

Plamblit breaks from the clinch.
Wang with a lazy takedown attempt

and Plamblit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wang is trying to pull guard but Plamblit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chao Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plamblit's efforts to push away.
Plamblit has had enough of the clinch but Wang keeps him there for the moment.

Plamblit manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt.
Plamblit stalks Wang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wang's face. Wang staggers backwards, shaken.
Plamblit digs a good body shot into Wang's ribs.
Pamby Plamblit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plamblit throws a good cross that connects.
Wang tries to move into range but Plamblit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plamblit pinned against the cage. Plamblit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Plamblit finds it's target.
Plamblit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plamblit tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plamblit.
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plamblit.
Plamblit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Wang misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Plamblit wants to counter with a clinch but Wang pushes him away.
Plamblit connects with a single shot there.
Plamblit lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plamblit throws a push kick but Wang slaps the foot to one side.
Wang misses with a left hand
and Plamblit counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Wang rushes Plamblit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plamblit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Plamblit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plamblit is trying to break the clinch but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Plamblit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wang prevents Plamblit from breaking the clinch.
Plamblit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Plamblit tries to break free but Wang pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plamblit is trying to break the clinch but Wang has him pressed against the cage.

Plamblit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wang or perhaps it was just good defense by Plamblit, which made it look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pamby Plamblit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plamblit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pamby Plamblit!
After the big win, Pamby Plamblit made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Next Gen Sports and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.