PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RAJ FDJKL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bunga
vs
FDJKL

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seth Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, RAJ FDJKL!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FDJKL looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
FDJKL shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bunga knocks FDJKL to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

It looks like RAJ FDJKL has been cut.
The ground and pound from Bunga seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
FDJKL should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bunga tries to stand but FDJKL controls the position and pulls Bunga into his guard.
Bunga wants to stand but FDJKL has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
FDJKL pulls Bunga in close to his closed guard and prevents Bunga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bunga tries to stand but FDJKL is controlling from the bottom.
FDJKL is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
FDJKL working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunga.
FDJKL is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FDJKL trying to pass the guard but Bunga defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunga wants to get back to full guard.
FDJKL blocks the strikes from Bunga.
Bunga is refusing to be controlled, as FDJKL sits in half guard.
Bunga is trying to stand back up but FDJKL is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FDJKL blocks the strikes from Bunga.
FDJKL works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bunga is working to get back to half guard.
Bunga is trying to stand but he's just given FDJKL his back.
Bunga is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
FDJKL controls the position.
FDJKL is hanging on to Bunga's back as he tries to escape.
FDJKL is trying to stick to Bunga's back but Bunga is turning into FDJKL. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in FDJKL's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bunga.

Bunga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
FDJKL trying to keep a closed guard but Bunga is proving a slippery customer.
Bunga throwing strikes from guard but FDJKL blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throws a strike but FDJKL rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bunga has momentary wrist control but FDJKL slips an elbow through the middle.
Bunga keeping moving, preventing FDJKL from controlling successfully.

Bunga is working an open guard so FDJKL takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
FDJKL misses with an uppercut. Bunga saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bunga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Bunga clinches with his opponent.

Bunga manages to break the clinch.

FDJKL shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
FDJKL can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bunga is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
FDJKL takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bunga swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bunga is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
FDJKL controlling the pace for now.
Bunga tries to buck FDJKL off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Seth Bunga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on RAJ FDJKL's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

FDJKL gets in close and instigates a clinch.
FDJKL throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunga.
Bunga landing knees to the head.

Bunga manages to break the clinch.
FDJKL circles away from the clinch attempt

and FDJKL counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
FDJKL working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
FDJKL stays in close to Bunga's body and controls the position.
Bunga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - FDJKL has eaten all the pies!

FDJKL stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bunga tries to clinch
letting FDJKL counter with a right hand.
Seth Bunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunga throws a head kick but FDJKL moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bunga.
Bunga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bunga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but FDJKL was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunga.

That's one minute gone in the round.

FDJKL shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bunga's guard.
Bunga can't keep his opponent in guard - FDJKL advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
FDJKL seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bunga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for FDJKL on the ground.
Bunga is trying to stand back up but FDJKL is controlling him
FDJKL looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bunga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bunga is looking to escape.
Bunga tries to kick FDJKL off in order to stand up. FDJKL Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
FDJKL remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
FDJKL passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bunga!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

FDJKL stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bunga shoots and misses

and FDJKL counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunga throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
RAJ FDJKL has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bunga lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Bunga can't keep his opponent in guard - FDJKL advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

FDJKL stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bunga to get to his feet.
Bunga shoots and misses

and FDJKL decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bunga's guard.

Bunga is working an open guard so FDJKL takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Bunga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows FDJKL to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bunga is striking from the bottom but FDJKL uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is trying to stand.
Bunga is trying to get back to full guard.
Bunga punching from the bottom.
Bunga is trying to escape back to his feet but FDJKL uses the scramble to pass into side control.
FDJKL slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Bunga.
FDJKL lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

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.
BOOM! FDJKL connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bunga really wants to buck FDJKL off and get back to his feet.

FDJKL swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). RAJ FDJKL!