PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lark Bizzy (ranked 5514 p4p, 5392 weight class) and Bingo Bongo (ranked 530 p4p, 528 weight class). Bingo Bongo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lark Bizzy's chin.

Bizzy
vs
Bongo

209 cm
25
265
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
270
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

PWNAGE™
White Gorilla

White Gorilla
PWNAGE™

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lark Bizzy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bingo Bongo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bongo is defended easily by Bizzy.
Bizzy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck for Bongo with that takedown attempt.

Bizzy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bongo manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bizzy is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizzy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bizzy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bizzy works over Bongo with some ground and pound from guard.
Bongo 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.
Bongo has his hands on Bizzy's head, controlling the position.
Bongo wants to stand and escape but Bizzy is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bizzy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bongo on the ground.
Bongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bizzy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bizzy throws a strike but Bongo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bizzy seems keen to control Bongo's posture.
Bizzy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bongo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bongo is trying to control. Bizzy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bongo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Bongo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bizzy is looking for a sweep. Bongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bongo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bongo darts in looking for a takedown but Bizzy gets double underhooks and turns Bongo into the cage.
Lark Bizzy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Bongo.

Bizzy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bongo did well to prevent Bizzy getting side control.
Bongo wants to get back to his feet.
Bongo gets back to full guard.
Bizzy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at H!lo inform us that Bongo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizzy trying to control but Bongo is working from the bottom.
Bongo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bongo is on top in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bongo wants to control from the top but Bizzy keeps moving.
Bongo stopping the sweep attempt from Bizzy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bingo Bongo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bongo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bizzy to the ground. Bongo is now in Bizzy's guard.
Bizzy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bongo manages to pass to side control.

Bongo is taking a breather. Bizzy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bizzy is trying to maintain the position but Bongo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bongo wants to take a breather but Bizzy is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizzy trying to control but Bongo postures up.
Bongo not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bongo in particular looking to stall.
Bizzy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bongo is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bizzy is trying to maintain the position but Bongo is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bongo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bongo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bizzy wants to control but Bongo is having none of it.
Bongo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bongo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bongo avoids the attempt from Bizzy to control.
Bongo controlling his opponent.
Bizzy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bizzy tries to get out of the position.
Bongo tries to control but Bizzy wriggling away.
Bizzy tries to reverse the position but Bongo maintains control.
Bongo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizzy tries to lock up and control but Bongo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bizzy is squirming around, avoiding Bongo's attempts to control the action.
Bongo controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bingo Bongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bongo shoots for a takedown but Bizzy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Bongo gets a double leg takedown into Bizzy's guard.
Bongo forces his way into half guard.
Bongo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Bongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bizzy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongo not doing much here.
Bongo is trying to control the action in half guard but Bizzy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bongo controlling the action here.
Bongo is continuing to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bongo is defended easily by Bizzy.
Bizzy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Bingo Bongo has been cut.
Bizzy slaps away a takedown attempt from Bongo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lark Bizzy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Bongo.
Bizzy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bizzy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bizzy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bingo Bongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizzy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bongo circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bongo.
Bongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizzy lands with a cross.
Bongo tries to move into range but Bizzy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Bongo moves into the clinch.
Bizzy tries to break the clinch but Bongo is controlling the position.
Bongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bizzy prevents it.
Bizzy has had enough of the clinch but Bongo keeps him there for the moment.
Bizzy working aggressively here.
Bizzy tries to circle away but Bongo has him pinned against the cage.
Bongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bizzy gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bizzy wants the takedown. Bongo is fighting it off but Bizzy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bongo's guard against the cage.
Bizzy controlling from the top position.
Bingo Bongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizzy trying to control but Bongo is working from the bottom.
Lark Bizzy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bizzy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bongo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Lark Bizzy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bongo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingo Bongo!