PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Igor Lomachenko (ranked 2567 p4p, 2429 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 0 p4p, 65 weight class). Klaus Chugman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lomachenko
vs
Chugman

175 cm
24
145
4 - 1 - 0

150 cm
37
130
27 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Lomachenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman scores with a jab.
We've been told by Lomachenko's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lomachenko connects with a leg kick.
Lomachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it.
And Chugman tries to counter it with a takedown but Lomachenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lomachenko throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lomachenko won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Lomachenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lomachenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chugman off and has taken his back!
Lomachenko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Chugman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chugman trying to control but not successfully.
Chugman tries to roll but Lomachenko sticks to his back.
Chugman is still trying to improve position.
Lomachenko wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman is trying to break free.
Lomachenko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chugman doesn't escape.
Lomachenko is not going to allow Chugman to sit and survive in this position.
Chugman is trying to break free.
Lomachenko controls the position.
Chugman staying busy and making it hard for Lomachenko to control.
Lomachenko controlling well, preventing Chugman from escaping the position.
Chugman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman trying to control the position but Lomachenko manages to sink in the hooks.
Chugman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lomachenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lomachenko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chugman tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lomachenko is not going to allow Chugman to sit and survive in this position.
Lomachenko has the hooks in. Chugman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lomachenko is looking to control Chugman but Chugman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chugman tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko keeps control of the position easily here as Chugman tries to buck him off.
Chugman trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Chugman right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Lomachenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lomachenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Lomachenko misses with a low kick.
Lomachenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chugman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lomachenko scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko leaves Chugman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lomachenko lands a really nice looking cross but Chugman seems unphased.
Lomachenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Lomachenko pushes him off.
Lomachenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomachenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko wants to clinch up but Chugman keeps it at a distance.
Lomachenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chugman finds it's way round the side to connect with Lomachenko's head.
Lomachenko tries to clinch but Chugman moves out of range.
Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chugman can do to turn this around?
Lomachenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chugman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chugman shoots in and drives through. Lomachenko sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Igor Lomachenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomachenko swings for the body but Chugman moves out of range.
Igor Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Chugman blocks the leg kick.
Lomachenko blocks a jab.
No luck for Chugman with that takedown attempt.
Lomachenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Chugman avoided it.
Igor Lomachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Lomachenko tries to clinch but Chugman moves out of range.
Lomachenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chugman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chugman swings for the body but Lomachenko moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lomachenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomachenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chugman throws a big shot that misses.
Chugman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lomachenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomachenko wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chugman with the counter takedown but Lomachenko avoids it easily.
Lomachenko misses with a kick to the body

and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown. Lomachenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Chugman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Chugman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lomachenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chugman's guard! Nice work there by Lomachenko!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chugman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lomachenko keeping full guard, as Chugman tries to pass.
Chugman passes Lomachenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lomachenko tries to roll over but Chugman keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Lomachenko is defending well.
Chugman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Lomachenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lomachenko trying to hold on to Chugman's head to control him but Chugman postures up.
Chugman trying to control the action but Lomachenko is working from the bottom.

Chugman is working for a submission of some sort.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chugman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lomachenko is looking to improve his position.
Chugman 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.

Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Lomachenko defends the submission attempt.
Lomachenko gets back to full guard.
Lomachenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Chugman tries to keep at a distance but Lomachenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Chugman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chugman has Lomachenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lomachenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chugman is trying to drag Lomachenko to the mat but Lomachenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chugman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chugman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lomachenko up against the cage.
Chugman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chugman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well.
Igor Lomachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chugman can't get the takedown.
Lomachenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomachenko misses with a body punch.
Chugman wants a takedown.
Chugman tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lomachenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lomachenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chugman moves out of range as Lomachenko throws a body kick.
Lomachenko tried to score with a low kick but Chugman checks it.
Lomachenko throws a series of punches but Chugman avoids them all with ease.
Lomachenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chugman has time to react.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown but Lomachenko shows good takedown defense.
Chugman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chugman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chugman checks a leg kick.
Lomachenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Lomachenko clinches with his opponent.
Chugman stalling.
Lomachenko tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
Chugman jumps guard but Lomachenko stands there with Chugman around his waist. Chugman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is trying to stall.
Chugman looking to slow down the pace here.
Chugman blocks a body shot from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lomachenko.
A head punch on the inside from Lomachenko fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chugman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lomachenko can't find room to land a body shot as Chugman controls the action.
Lomachenko stalling in the clinch.
Chugman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chugman is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Lomachenko.
Chugman can't get the takedown.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko digs a right hand into Chugman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chugman's gas tank.
Lomachenko presses Chugman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chugman can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman tries to pull guard but Lomachenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chugman stalling in the clinch but Lomachenko improves position.
Chugman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lomachenko leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Lomachenko fails to land.
Lomachenko tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Lomachenko back against the cage.
Chugman stalling in the clinch but Lomachenko improves position.
Lomachenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chugman taking a breather.
Chugman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lomachenko gets underhooks to prevent Chugman's takedown attempt.
Chugman is struggling to control the position.
Lomachenko lands with a light punch inside.
Chugman trying to control the position but instead, Lomachenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chugman into the cage.
A short right from Lomachenko.
Chugman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lomachenko up against the cage.
Chugman tries to pull guard but Lomachenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Chugman drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lomachenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lomachenko missing with a left hand there. Chugman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lomachenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chugman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lomachenko throws out a leg kick but Chugman moves out of range and Lomachenko only half commits.

Lomachenko darts in and clinches Chugman up against the cage.
Chugman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lomachenko up against the cage.
Lomachenko tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Lomachenko back against the cage.
Chugman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lomachenko walks away with a smile on his face. Chugman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chugman tries for a takedown but Lomachenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lomachenko misses the target.
Chugman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lomachenko throws a looping overhand right but Chugman ducks down to avoid it.
Lomachenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Lomachenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lomachenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Lomachenko!