PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhou Fei Chi Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Dexter
vs
Fei Chi Song

172 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
33
154 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eugene Dexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhou Fei Chi Song!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fei Chi Song circles away.
Zhou Fei Chi Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dexter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fei Chi Song has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dexter is working away from the top position though.

Dexter is working for a submission of some sort.

Fei Chi Song actively working from the bottom here.
Fei Chi Song is trying to get back to full guard.
Fei Chi Song gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter trying to control the position from guard on top but Fei Chi Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fei Chi Song being controlled here, momentarily.
Dexter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dexter trying to control but Fei Chi Song is working from the bottom.
Dexter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fei Chi Song swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dexter trying to control but Fei Chi Song is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eugene Dexter has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Dexter takes the fight into the clinch.
Fei Chi Song goes for a takedown attempt but Dexter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fei Chi Song shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dexter misses with a body shot
and Fei Chi Song makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dexter just misses with a punch to the body.
Dexter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fei Chi Song misses with a body shot.
Dexter looks to land a left hand but Fei Chi Song moved out of range nicely.
Fei Chi Song lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dexter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fei Chi Song!
Sloppy strikes there by Dexter.
You can see the frustration on Fei Chi Song's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Dexter decides to stand back up.

Dexter dives in and scores a takedown into Fei Chi Song's guard.
Dexter trying to control the position from guard on top but Fei Chi Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dexter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fei Chi Song is trying to keep Dexter in close.
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.
Dexter wanted to stand there but Fei Chi Song had control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fei Chi Song throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dexter postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fei Chi Song looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fei Chi Song is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Dexter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fei Chi Song.
Fei Chi Song lands with an overhand left.
Fei Chi Song thows a body shot but no joy.
Fei Chi Song connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dexter's hands.
Dexter shoots in and drives through. Fei Chi Song sprawls well.
Fei Chi Song scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dexter in his tracks.
Fei Chi Song swinging wildly here.
Dexter takes one to the chin there.
Dexter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dexter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fei Chi Song avoids it really well and circles away.
Fei Chi Song stuns Dexter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter tries for a takedown but Fei Chi Song sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Dexter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fei Chi Song darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fei Chi Song thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fei Chi Song slips a nice elbow through Dexter's hands, connecting with Dexter's forehead.
Fei Chi Song throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fei Chi Song throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dexter is pressing down on Fei Chi Song's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Dexter looking for subs off his back but Fei Chi Song has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dexter trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dexter's head.
Fei Chi Song working the head and body with strikes.
Fei Chi Song takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fei Chi Song prevents Dexter from improving his position.
Dexter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fei Chi Song on the ground.

Fei Chi Song is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dexter defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fei Chi Song lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fei Chi Song lands a nice short elbow.
Fei Chi Song is looking to take a break and control but Dexter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fei Chi Song working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fei Chi Song looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dexter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fei Chi Song looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dexter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dexter punching from the bottom.
Dexter is looking to control Fei Chi Song's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dexter avoid being mounted?
Dexter is trying to stand back up but Fei Chi Song is controlling him

Dexter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fei Chi Song pulls his head out easily.
Fei Chi Song working the head and body with strikes.
Fei Chi Song tries to pass to full mount but Dexter defends it.

Dexter actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song throwing shots but Dexter is blocking nicely.
Fei Chi Song trying to mount his opponent but Dexter defends it.
Fei Chi Song throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fei Chi Song is trying to control. Dexter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zhou Fei Chi Song has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fei Chi Song drops an elbow to the side of Dexter's head.
Fei Chi Song is pressing down on Dexter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dexter is holding on for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fei Chi Song throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fei Chi Song trying to control from half guard but Dexter is working away.
Dexter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fei Chi Song is working away from the top position though.
Dexter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dexter tries to get out of the position.
Fei Chi Song is nestled in close to Dexter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhou Fei Chi Song showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dexter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dexter stuffs the takedown.
Fei Chi Song bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dexter's head backwards.
Fei Chi Song works over Dexter's head and body with a nice combination.
Dexter shoots in for a double leg but Fei Chi Song sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fei Chi Song throws a right hand that Dexter ducks under and follows up with a left that Dexter also avoids with ease.
Fei Chi Song lands a slapping body shot.
Fei Chi Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Fei Chi Song tries to bum rush Dexter with a series of wild strikes but Dexter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Fei Chi Song shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fei Chi Song showed some decent athleticism there.
Dexter is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song trying to control from half guard but Dexter is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fei Chi Song lands a nice short elbow.
Dexter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fei Chi Song sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dexter defending well though.

Dexter actively working from the bottom here.
Dexter wants to improve his position but Fei Chi Song is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fei Chi Song with the ground and pound but Dexter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fei Chi Song stopping the sweep attempt from Dexter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fei Chi Song pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dexter is keeping the position for now.
Fei Chi Song scoring with some ground and pound.
Dexter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fei Chi Song has passed into side control.
Dexter is looking for a sweep.
Fei Chi Song lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dexter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fei Chi Song scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fei Chi Song uses his free foot to push down on Dexter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dexter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chi Song lands a heavy elbow.
Dexter taking shots to the head.
Dexter landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead.
Fei Chi Song controlling from mount.
Fei Chi Song working Dexter over with strikes here.

Dexter is rocked!
Fei Chi Song with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Dexter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dexter tries to hold on but Fei Chi Song pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fei Chi Song with shots to the head and body - Dexter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fei Chi Song lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fei Chi Song prevents Dexter from getting the reversal.
Fei Chi Song controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter is bucking up trying to escape but Fei Chi Song cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fei Chi Song postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dexter badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Fei Chi Song around the waist but Fei Chi Song pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Fei Chi Song is the winner by TKO! Fei Chi Song jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhou Fei Chi Song!
An out of breath Zhou Fei Chi Song thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.