PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Misuaksual Lutuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xieng Zhing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lutuka
vs
Zhing

182 cm
24
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Misuaksual Lutuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xieng Zhing!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zhing closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lutuka did well to prevent Zhing getting side control.
Zhing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lutuka defending well though.

Lutuka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhing pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lutuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zhing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lutuka is trying to stand.

Zhing 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.

Lutuka looking for submissions off his back.
Zhing trying to mount his opponent but Lutuka defends it.
Lutuka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zhing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zhing lands a nice short elbow.
Zhing prevents Lutuka from standing back up.

Lutuka looking for submissions off his back.
Zhing is trying to control the action in half guard but Lutuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Lutuka actively working from the bottom here.

Lutuka looking for submissions off his back.
Zhing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zhing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zhing lands a nice short elbow.

Lutuka actively working from the bottom here.
Zhing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zhing lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lutuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zhing throwing shots but Lutuka is blocking nicely.
Zhing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lutuka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zhing lands with a punch from half guard.
Zhing trying to control the action but Lutuka is working from the bottom.
Lutuka wants to get back to his feet.
Zhing controlling the pace.
Lutuka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zhing scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zhing is trying to control the action in half guard but Lutuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lutuka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zhing.
Lutuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zhing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lutuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lutuka is breathing heavily.
Zhing landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhing winds up and cracks Lutuka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zhing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lutuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zhing drops an elbow to the side of Lutuka's head.
Nice strikes from Zhing there.
Lutuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lutuka is pressing down on Zhing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhing working some strikes from top position.
Zhing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zhing with a nice head shot there.
Zhing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Lutuka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zhing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zhing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zhing's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhing lands a couple of digs.
Zhing with a nice head shot there.
Zhing lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lutuka's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lutuka keeping moving, preventing Zhing from controlling successfully.
Zhing showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zhing trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhing chips away with some ground and pound.
Zhing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zhing works over Lutuka with some ground and pound from guard.
Zhing postures up and lands a big shot to Lutuka's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhing landing with the ground and pound.
Zhing stands up over Lutuka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Lutuka has his foot on Zhing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhing works his way back into a safe position though.
Lutuka has momentary wrist control but Zhing slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xieng Zhing dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zhing doesn't manage to clinch there - Lutuka circles away.
Lutuka misses with a takedown attempt - Zhing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lutuka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Zhing closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lutuka did well to prevent Zhing getting side control.

Lutuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zhing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lutuka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lutuka tries to get to full guard but Zhing has control of the leg.
Lutuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zhing connects with a nice short shot to Lutuka's temple.
Zhing working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutuka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zhing scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zhing scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lutuka is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhing scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lutuka has hold of Zhing's hands but Zhing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Zhing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zhing connects with a nice short shot to Lutuka's temple.
Ground and pound from Zhing.
Zhing is trying to control the action in half guard but Lutuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lutuka tries to roll over but Zhing keeps him under control.
Zhing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lutuka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zhing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zhing trying to control from half guard but Lutuka is working away.
Zhing is nestled in close to Lutuka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zhing working over Lutuka with some ground and pound. Lutuka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Xieng Zhing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhing working Lutuka over with strikes.
Lutuka has hold of Zhing's hands but Zhing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lutuka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zhing scores with a couple of nice shots.

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

Lutuka actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Zhing there.
Zhing lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zhing working Lutuka over with strikes.
Zhing lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lutuka wants to get back to his feet.
Zhing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zhing drops an elbow to the side of Lutuka's head.
Zhing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zhing working over Lutuka with some ground and pound. Lutuka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zhing winds up and cracks Lutuka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lutuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zhing working the head and body with strikes.
Zhing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zhing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhing perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Zhing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lutuka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhing.
Zhing working the head and body with strikes.
Zhing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lutuka pushes Zhing off looking to stand but Zhing dives back in and keeps control.
Lutuka is not content to let Zhing control the position.
Zhing working Lutuka over with strikes.
Zhing lands strikes from half guard.
Zhing working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zhing connects with a nice short shot to Lutuka's temple.
Zhing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhing wants to control but Lutuka is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zhing lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zhing is working for a submission of some sort.

Lutuka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lutuka is defending against the submission attempts here by Zhing.
Lutuka is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zhing is looking to take a break and control but Lutuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xieng Zhing 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!

Zhing scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lutuka in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lutuka shoots and misses

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

Lutuka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhing defends well.
Zhing is looking to work some ground and pound but Lutuka has wrist control.
Zhing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zhing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhing is working Lutuka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhing landing with the ground and pound.
Zhing throws a big right hand that misses.

Zhing is posturing up here but Lutuka has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zhing tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zhing has to tap! Slick submission there by Lutuka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Misuaksual Lutuka!
Misuaksual Lutuka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.