PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Ketrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mophaf Bungradidoa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ketrzynski
vs
Bungradidoa

201 cm
28
263 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

178 cm
21
250 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jakub Ketrzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bungradidoa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ketrzynski moves out of range as Bungradidoa throws a body kick.
A head kick by Bungradidoa misses
and Ketrzynski counters with a big head kick but Bungradidoa shrugs it off.

Ketrzynski shoots in and bounces Bungradidoa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bungradidoa looking to control.
Bungradidoa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tokyo Totally Gym + Sauna. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ketrzynski is looking to work some ground and pound but Bungradidoa has wrist control.
Ketrzynski forces his way into half guard.
Bungradidoa is looking to escape.
Bungradidoa has hold of Ketrzynski's hands but Ketrzynski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bungradidoa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ketrzynski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ketrzynski's back!
Ketrzynski prevents Bungradidoa from getting a body triangle.
Ketrzynski is really stuck here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketrzynski trying to control the hands but Bungradidoa won't let him.

Bungradidoa is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ketrzynski reverses the position brilliantly into Bungradidoa's guard!
Bungradidoa keeping moving, preventing Ketrzynski from controlling successfully.

Bungradidoa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Bungradidoa breaks the clinch.
Bungradidoa is looking to slow Ketrzynski down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketrzynski shoots in but Bungradidoa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mophaf Bungradidoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bungradidoa has managed to clinch.
Ketrzynski is working for takedown but Bungradidoa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bungradidoa is trying to break the clinch but Ketrzynski is controlling him.
Ketrzynski misses with the head strike.
Ketrzynski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Ketrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!

Bungradidoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketrzynski shoots in but Bungradidoa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bungradidoa misses with a two punch combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ketrzynski as Bungradidoa tries to tie him up.
Ketrzynski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bungradidoa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ketrzynski fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bungradidoa pushes Ketrzynski up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Ketrzynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ketrzynski enables Bungradidoa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ketrzynski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bungradidoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketrzynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ketrzynski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bungradidoa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ketrzynski is trying to hold Bungradidoa in close to prevent damage but Bungradidoa has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bungradidoa wants to pass to mount but Ketrzynski is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mophaf Bungradidoa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bungradidoa instigates a clinch.
Bungradidoa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bungradidoa is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Ketrzynski has denied him.
Bungradidoa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ketrzynski.

Bungradidoa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ketrzynski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bungradidoa to the mat. Bungradidoa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ketrzynski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ketrzynski prevents Bungradidoa from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa wants to sweep here but Ketrzynski controlling him for the moment.
Ketrzynski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bungradidoa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ketrzynski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ketrzynski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ketrzynski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bungradidoa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ketrzynski is controlling him.

Bungradidoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ketrzynski defends it easily.
Ketrzynski prevents Bungradidoa from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketrzynski throwing strikes from guard but Bungradidoa blocks nicely.
Ketrzynski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bungradidoa keeping moving, preventing Ketrzynski from controlling successfully.
Ketrzynski stands up over Bungradidoa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bungradidoa pulls Ketrzynski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ketrzynski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ketrzynski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ketrzynski cracks Bungradidoa with a solid left hand.
Ketrzynski preventing the sweep.
Ketrzynski lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketrzynski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bungradidoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ketrzynski distracts Bungradidoa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bungradidoa is trying to control the position but Ketrzynski postures up.
Ketrzynski won't allow Bungradidoa to get back to his feet.

Bungradidoa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ketrzynski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Ketrzynski avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketrzynski blocks the elbow strike.
Bungradidoa is trying to break the clinch but Ketrzynski is controlling him.

Ketrzynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bungradidoa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bungradidoa misses with an elbow over the top.

Ketrzynski manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Ketrzynski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A head kick misses from Bungradidoa.

Bungradidoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bungradidoa working hard to break the clinch.
Bungradidoa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ketrzynski blocks it with crossed arms.
Bungradidoa is pushing Ketrzynski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bungradidoa tries to circle away but Ketrzynski has him pinned against the cage.
Bungradidoa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bungradidoa tries to break the clinch but Ketrzynski is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketrzynski is trying to pull guard but Bungradidoa has him pressed against the cage.
Bungradidoa stops a takedown attempt from Ketrzynski.
Bungradidoa tries to break free but Ketrzynski pushes him back against the cage.
Bungradidoa is trying to push Ketrzynski away but Ketrzynski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bungradidoa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ketrzynski backwards.
Bungradidoa can't break the clinch.
Bungradidoa throws a head punch that misses.
Ketrzynski avoids a wild elbow strike from Bungradidoa.
Ketrzynski wants to take the fight to the mat but Bungradidoa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Ketrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bungradidoa working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketrzynski looking to stall.
Bungradidoa is trying to break free.
Bungradidoa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ketrzynski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Bungradidoa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Ketrzynski with that takedown attempt.
Bungradidoa lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Bungradidoa.
No luck for Ketrzynski with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bungradidoa has Ketrzynski up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bungradidoa misses with a hook from the clinch.

Bungradidoa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bungradidoa throws an off balance right hand
and Ketrzynski counters with a head kick. That will keep Bungradidoa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bungradidoa throws a series of punches but Ketrzynski avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa throws a big shot that misses.

Bungradidoa has closed the distance and engaged Ketrzynski in a clinch.

Ketrzynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ketrzynski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bungradidoa's guard.

Bungradidoa kicks Ketrzynski off and gets to his feet.

Bungradidoa moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ketrzynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Bungradidoa controls his hands.
Bungradidoa is trying to break the clinch but Ketrzynski is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ketrzynski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ketrzynski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bungradidoa keeping moving, preventing Ketrzynski from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mophaf Bungradidoa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bungradidoa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mophaf Bungradidoa!
Mophaf Bungradidoa made sure to mention his sponsor, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q in his post fight interview.