PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Bongwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bud Bongwater has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bongwater
vs
Kelly

196 cm
18
214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
23
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bud Bongwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Kelly!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kelly takes a swing at Bongwater's ribcage but misses.

Bongwater darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kelly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kelly gets back to full guard.
Kelly trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kelly is looking to sweep but instead, Bongwater has passed into half guard.
Bongwater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kelly's head.
Kelly gets full guard.
Bongwater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bongwater with a nice head shot there.
Bongwater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bongwater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
Kelly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bongwater.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongwater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kelly is striking but Bongwater is not phased and passes to half guard.
Bongwater slips a nice elbow through Kelly's hands, connecting with Kelly's forehead.
Bongwater tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kelly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bongwater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kelly tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bongwater wants to pass to mount but Kelly is defending the position.
Bongwater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bongwater lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bongwater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kelly's head.
Kelly wants to control but Bongwater is keeping busy.
Kelly misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bongwater lands with a punch from half guard.
Kelly gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Bongwater from controlling successfully.
Kelly trying to control the position.
Kelly thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bongwater looking to pass the guard.
Kelly will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bongwater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Bongwater tries to pass.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bongwater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well.

Bongwater shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kelly doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bongwater stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Bongwater throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Bongwater from controlling successfully.
Kelly will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Kelly throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bongwater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kelly is trying to control the position but Bongwater postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bongwater shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Bongwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bongwater bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kelly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kelly is trying to maintain the position but Bongwater is very close to passing his half guard.
Bongwater prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Kelly trying to control but Bongwater postures up.
Bongwater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kelly trying to control from the bottom.
Bongwater working over Kelly with some ground and pound. Kelly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bongwater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Bongwater dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bongwater looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well.
Kelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bongwater shoots in and drives through. Kelly sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Bongwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bongwater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to avoid it but Bongwater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelly to the ground. Kelly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for Bongwater on that attempt.
Bongwater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bongwater off to one side.
Bongwater shoots in but no luck this time.
Bongwater shoots in but Kelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Bongwater with that takedown attempt.
Bongwater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kelly is fending him off so far but Bongwater persists. Nope, Kelly circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kelly as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Bud Bongwater has been cut.
Bongwater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kelly is fending him off so far but Bongwater persists. Nope, Kelly circles away and we're back to standing.
Bongwater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelly swivels and escapes.
Bud Bongwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bongwater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kelly circles away.
Kelly sends Bongwater crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kelly is motioning to the referee to let Bongwater up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kelly drives through with a powerful takedown. That's hurt Bongwater!

Bongwater is rocked!
Bongwater keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Kelly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bongwater's head.

Kelly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bongwater misses with a takedown
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Bud Bongwater's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Bongwater moved out of range.

Bongwater fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kelly sprawls well initially but Bongwater persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly punching from the bottom.
Kelly is trying to maintain the position but Bongwater is very close to passing his half guard.
Kelly flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kelly trying to hold on to Bongwater's head to control him but Bongwater postures up.
Bongwater is trying to control. Kelly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kelly striking from his own guard.
Bongwater wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Bud Bongwater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kelly has a takedown stuffed.
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bongwater.

Bongwater shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kelly doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bongwater is in close to Kelly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Bongwater from controlling successfully.
Bongwater landing some decent shots from guard.
Kelly trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bongwater is in close to Kelly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kelly striking off his back but it's not causing Bongwater any problems.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Bongwater from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bongwater with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Bongwater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bongwater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Bongwater misses with a takedown attempt
and Kelly counters with a series of strikes. Bongwater will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bongwater with a poor takedown

and Kelly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bongwater's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Bongwater keeps moving.
Bongwater 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.
Kelly landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bongwater's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bud Bongwater'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bongwater tries for a takedown but Kelly circles away easily
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Bongwater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bongwater misses with a takedown attempt
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Bongwater drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Kelly tries to strike from the bottom.
Kelly throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kelly looking to control.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.
Kelly trying to control the position.
Kelly striking off his back but it's not causing Bongwater any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bongwater!
Bongwater regains half guard.
Bongwater on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bongwater flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kelly thows a huge punch but Bongwater dodges it nicely.
Bongwater manages to get to full guard.
Bongwater throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Kelly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bongwater, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly punishes Bongwater's body with a nice straight punch.
Bongwater misses with a takedown
and Kelly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Bongwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kelly gets caught flat footed, as Bongwater shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kelly 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.
Bongwater postures up and lands a big shot to Kelly's brow.
Kelly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bongwater!
Kelly is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bongwater can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bongwater is trying desperately to improve position.
Bongwater taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bongwater tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bongwater punching from the bottom.
Kelly lands strikes from half guard.
Bongwater misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kelly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bongwater blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kelly.
Kelly with the ground and pound but Bongwater uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Bongwater gets a takedown into half guard.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Bongwater is controlling well.
Kelly strikes from the bottom but Bongwater passes into mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater prevents Kelly from getting the reversal.
Bongwater working Kelly over with strikes here.
Bongwater fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Kelly that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Bongwater.
Kelly swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kelly taking shots to the head.
Kelly is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bongwater cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Bongwater.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bud Bongwater.
I think Bongwater 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bud Bongwater!