PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Chic Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Reid
vs
Chic Chong

174 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Li Chic Chong!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reid closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reid lands in his opponent's guard.
Reid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chic Chong's head.

Reid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chic Chong has managed to free his arm - good work.

Reid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chic Chong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reid.

Reid is looking for a kimura but Chic Chong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reid to get the leverage.
Reid thows a huge punch but Chic Chong dodges it nicely.
Chic Chong tries to kick Reid off but Reid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chic Chong looks gassed!
Chic Chong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reid.

Reid wants to work for an arm triangle but Chic Chong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Reid is working for a kimura but Chic Chong is defending it quite comfortably.
Reid has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reid trying to control but Chic Chong is having none of it.
Chic Chong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chic Chong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid won't let Chic Chong get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Reid moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chic Chong has worked his arm free - good work by Chic Chong!

Reid decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Reid shoots in looking for a takedown. Chic Chong tries to sprawl out of it but Reid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chic Chong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid looks for a takedown but Chic Chong sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chic Chong tries to clinch

and Reid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Reid drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chic Chong dives on top into guard.

Reid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chic Chong defends well.

Chic Chong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chic Chong wants to stand but Reid has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chic Chong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Reid is trying to control the position but Chic Chong postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Reid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chic Chong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Reid is tightening it up a little... Chic Chong has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chic Chong reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chic Chong taps out! Nice BJJ there by Reid!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Greg Reid!