PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bidlo Vibliadok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosco Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Vibliadok
vs
Bunga

150 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bidlo Vibliadok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosco Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Vibliadok or perhaps it was just good defense by Bunga which made him look bad.
No luck for Vibliadok with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Vibliadok or perhaps it was just good defense by Bunga which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bidlo Vibliadok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunga's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bunga duly obliges.
Vibliadok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunga connects with a high kick.
Bunga stuffs the takedown attempt from Vibliadok. Vibliadok gets slowly back to his feet.
Vibliadok tries to move into range but Bunga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vibliadok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bunga can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bunga!

Bunga drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vibliadok is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Vibliadok has an active guard here but Bunga has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunga wants to stand up but Vibliadok has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bunga stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vibliadok to get to his feet.
Bunga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Bidlo Vibliadok has been cut.

Bunga shoots in and bounces Vibliadok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Bunga stands and steps away. Vibliadok gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga stalks Vibliadok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vibliadok's face. Vibliadok staggers backwards, shaken.
Bunga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!

Bunga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bunga is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vibliadok wants to control but Bunga passes into side.

Bunga has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bunga scores a takedown into full mount!
Vibliadok tries to reverse the position but Bunga maintains control.
Vibliadok is working hard here to advance position.

Bunga is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vibliadok takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Bunga shoots in and bounces Vibliadok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vibliadok wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vibliadok trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosco Bunga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bidlo Vibliadok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice body kick from Bunga.
Vibliadok doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bunga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bunga lands a head kick. Vibliadok smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bunga throws a one two combo.
Bunga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vibliadok at a distance.
Vibliadok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunga.
Bunga throws a combination. Vibliadok tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunga works over Vibliadok's head and body with a nice combination.
Bunga scores with a head kick.
Bunga cracks a nice hook into Vibliadok's ribs.

Bunga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Bunga stands up and beckons Vibliadok to join him on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bunga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rosco Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunga lands a slapping body shot.
Bunga throws a nice head kick!
Bidlo Vibliadok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vibliadok takes a step back to recover.

Bunga has closed the distance and engaged Vibliadok in a clinch.

Bunga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bunga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Vibliadok has his feet on Bunga's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throws a nice looking combination but Vibliadok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vibliadok takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Bunga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bunga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vibliadok holds on to Bunga as tight as he can, avoiding damage.

Bunga is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vibliadok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bunga can pounce on him.
Vibliadok has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bunga. Vibliadok shrugs it off though.
Decent striking displayed by Bunga there.
Bunga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vibliadok rather than just go for the knockout.
Bunga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Bunga drives through with a takedown into guard.

Vibliadok wriggles free and stands up.
Vibliadok tries for a takedown but Bunga circles away easily

and Bunga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vibliadok is trying to stand.
Vibliadok works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vibliadok is pulling down on Bunga's head to control his posture.
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!
Vibliadok looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bunga puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosco Bunga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bidlo Vibliadok's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bunga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vibliadok.
Vibliadok has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vibliadok closes the distance and clinches up with Bunga, looking for a takedown. Vibliadok pushes Bunga against the cage but Bunga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rosco Bunga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bunga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vibliadok.
Bunga scores with a kick to the body.

Bunga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vibliadok is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunga has a good base and remains in mount.
Vibliadok wants to hold on but Bunga pushes him away.
Vibliadok is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga prevents Vibliadok from getting the reversal.
Vibliadok tries to hold on but Bunga pushes him away.
Bunga trying to control but Vibliadok is having none of it.
Vibliadok working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bunga stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bunga lands a head kick. Vibliadok smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Bunga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vibliadok tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vibliadok pushes Bunga off looking to stand but Bunga dives back in and keeps control.
Vibliadok is trying to get back to full guard.
Vibliadok trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vibliadok is trying to control but Bunga manages to pass to mount!
Vibliadok is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rosco Bunga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bunga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosco Bunga!