PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Budinha (ranked 1034 p4p, 1372 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 56 p4p, 75 weight class). Bokhchuud is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ErgeSholee Biste Turda. Marcos Budinha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Khuchtei Bokhchuud's chin.

Budinha
vs
Bokhchuud

150 cm
23
130
10 - 10 - 0

168 cm
29
146
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Budinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bokhchuud checks a leg kick.
Bokhchuud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcos Budinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budinha tried to score with a low kick but Bokhchuud checks it.
Bokhchuud closes this distance looking for a takedown but Budinha circles away.
Bokhchuud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bokhchuud throws a leg kick that misses.
Budinha lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Budinha.
Bokhchuud misses with a double jab.
Bokhchuud fails with a takedown attempt.
Budinha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Bokhchuud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bokhchuud throws a sloppy head kick and Budinha moves out of range easily.
Bokhchuud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Budinha.
Budinha moves in looking to clinch but Bokhchuud pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Budinha. Bokhchuud shrugs it off though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud checks a leg kick.
Bokhchuud tries to counter with a clinch but Budinha shakes him off and moves away.
Bokhchuud looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcos Budinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khuchtei Bokhchuud.
Budinha thows a leg kick but Bokhchuud checks it
and Bokhchuud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Budinha throws the kick towards the body but Bokhchuud avoids it.
Marcos Budinha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Budinha leaves Bokhchuud with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bokhchuud misses with a takedown attempt - Budinha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Budinha lands a head kick!

It looks like Khuchtei Bokhchuud has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budinha.
A head kick by Bokhchuud misses

and Budinha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bokhchuud takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bokhchuud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Budinha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budinha looking to slow down the pace here.
Bokhchuud is trying to drag Budinha to the mat but Budinha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bokhchuud drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Budinha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bokhchuud avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
Budinha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud is trying to drag Budinha to the mat but Budinha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bokhchuud avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
Budinha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Budinha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Budinha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bokhchuud tries for a takedown but Budinha manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud has Budinha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budinha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bokhchuud is looking for a takedown.
Bokhchuud tries to score a body lock takedown but Budinha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bokhchuud is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Budinha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud is trying to drag Budinha to the mat but Budinha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Budinha stalling the fight.

Bokhchuud wants the takedown. Budinha is fighting it off but Bokhchuud persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Budinha's guard against the cage.

Budinha is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Budinha is trying to stall.
Budinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Budinha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Budinha is stalling here.
Bokhchuud on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bokhchuud can't get the takedown.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bokhchuud avoids it.
Budinha is pressed up against the cage. Bokhchuud has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Budinha down to the mat. Budinha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Bokhchuud throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Budinha was covering up waiting for the punch and Bokhchuud finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Budinha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bokhchuud controls the pace.
Budinha is looking to stand up but Bokhchuud isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Budinha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Budinha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budinha doesn't manage to clinch there - Bokhchuud circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Budinha checks a leg kick.
Budinha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bokhchuud tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bokhchuud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budinha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bokhchuud.

Budinha moves into the clinch.
Budinha stalls.
Bokhchuud looking for a takedown.
Bokhchuud managing to block the knees to the body from Budinha.
Bokhchuud on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budinha gets underhooks to prevent Bokhchuud's takedown attempt.
Budinha gets underhooks to prevent Bokhchuud's takedown attempt.
Marcos Budinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khuchtei Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud takes an elbow to the temple.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but Bokhchuud blocks with his arms.
Bokhchuud lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but Bokhchuud blocks it.
Budinha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bokhchuud's face.
Bokhchuud has Budinha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budinha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Bokhchuud wants the takedown. Budinha is fighting it off but Bokhchuud persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Budinha's guard against the cage.
Budinha is looking to stand up but Bokhchuud isn't so interested in that idea.
Bokhchuud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Budinha pushes Bokhchuud off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud avoids a kick to the body.
Bokhchuud steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Budinha.
A head kick by Budinha misses

and Bokhchuud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bokhchuud.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bokhchuud avoids it.
Bokhchuud can't get the takedown.
Bokhchuud tries for a takedown but Budinha manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bokhchuud wants to take the fight to the mat but Budinha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Budinha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bokhchuud.
Budinha lands a good knee to the midsection. Bokhchuud won't want to take too many of those.
Bokhchuud is breathing heavily.
Budinha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Budinha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bokhchuud on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bokhchuud is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
Budinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bokhchuud wants a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Budinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bokhchuud is defending well for now.
Budinha is trying to stall.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Budinha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
Budinha looking to throw knees to the head but Bokhchuud is blocking nicely.
Bokhchuud is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Budinha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Budinha pushes off an throws an elbow but Bokhchuud leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bokhchuud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Budinha's brow.
Marcos Budinha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Budinha looking to throw knees to the head but Bokhchuud is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Budinha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bokhchuud is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Budinha is defending well.
Budinha prevents the takedown attempt.
Bokhchuud managing to block the knees to the body from Budinha.
Bokhchuud on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Budinha obliges.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Budinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bokhchuud blocks it with crossed arms.
Bokhchuud is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Budinha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bokhchuud managing to block the knees to the body from Budinha.
Bokhchuud lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Budinha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bokhchuud has Budinha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budinha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bokhchuud drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Budinha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bokhchuud throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Budinha's waist but Budinha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bokhchuud off to one side.
Marcos Budinha is winning the standup battle so far.

Bokhchuud drives through and clinches with Budinha against the cage.
Budinha pushes off an throws an elbow but Bokhchuud leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Budinha lands an elbow just above Bokhchuud 's eye.
Bokhchuud tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bokhchuud on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bokhchuud.
Marcos Budinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khuchtei Bokhchuud.
Budinha landing knees to the body.
Budinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bokhchuud is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bokhchuud as Budinha tries to tie him up.
Budinha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Budinha lands an elbow just above Bokhchuud 's eye.
Bokhchuud is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bokhchuud.
Budinha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That has opened up Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut even more.
Bokhchuud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Budinha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bokhchuud on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bokhchuud blocks it with crossed arms.

Bokhchuud lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bokhchuud is keen to just control but Budinha is a slippery customer.
Budinha is looking to escape.
Budinha has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Budinha is keeping him busy.
Bokhchuud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bokhchuud prevents Budinha from standing back up.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bokhchuud checks a leg kick.
Budinha tries to clinch but Bokhchuud is having none of it.
Budinha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bokhchuud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budinha misses with a low kick.
Bokhchuud wants to counter with a clinch but Budinha pushes him away.
Bokhchuud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budinha.
Budinha misses the shot to the body.
Bokhchuud is looking for the big counter here.
Bokhchuud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Budinha as he avoids it easily.
Budinha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bokhchuud misses with a low kick.
Bokhchuud fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Budinha lands a big head kick that sends Bokhchuud tumbling to the mat! Budinha takes a step backwards and waves Bokhchuud back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Bokhchuud is rocked!

The cut above Khuchtei Bokhchuud's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Budinha connects with a leg kick.
Bokhchuud is still on wobbly legs! Can Budinha finish him?
Budinha misses with a body kick.
Budinha is looking to clinch but Bokhchuud is avoiding it.

Budinha closes the distance and pushes Bokhchuud back into the cage.
Bokhchuud seems to have recovered his senses.
Budinha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bokhchuud goes for a takedown in the clinch but Budinha prevents it.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Budinha lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bokhchuud has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Budinha after a bit of a struggle.
Bokhchuud managing to block the knees to the body from Budinha.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but Bokhchuud blocks with his arms.
Bokhchuud drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Budinha gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud takes an elbow to the forehead.
Budinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but Bokhchuud blocks it.
Bokhchuud can't get the takedown.
Budinha looking to slow down the pace here.
Bokhchuud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budinha's elbow.
Budinha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bokhchuud can do to turn this around?
Bokhchuud goes for a takedown in the clinch but Budinha prevents it.
Bokhchuud is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Budinha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Budinha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bokhchuud has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Budinha stalling in the clinch but Bokhchuud improves position.
Bokhchuud looking for a takedown.
Budinha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bokhchuud in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud swings wildly with an uppercut but Budinha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budinha looking to throw knees to the head but Bokhchuud is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Budinha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Budinha, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Budinha!
A relieved looking Marcos Budinha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud was interviewed post fight and said 'Сайн байна "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'.