PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 49 p4p, 10 weight class) and Mister Island (ranked 562 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Chugman
vs
Island

150 cm
21
130 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

170 cm
28
145 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

IniTech Nutrition
Aspire Clothing

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Island!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Island moves away from the strike by Chugman.
Chugman misses with a wild body shot.
Island shoots for a takedown but Chugman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chugman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Island.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Island moves away.
Island appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Chugman drives through with a takedown into Island's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chugman slips nicely into half guard.
Chugman is just content to waste time from the top position. Island takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Island is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman advances position into side control!
Island struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Island is not content to let Chugman control the position.

Chugman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chugman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Island avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chugman.
Island wants to control but Chugman postures up.

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.

Chugman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Island knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Island!
Island prevents Chugman from taking his back.
Chugman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Chugman seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Island is holding on tight.
Chugman prevents Island from getting the reversal.
Chugman takes Island's back.

Chugman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Island has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Island is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chugman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Chugman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chugman controlling the position well here. Island rolled but Chugman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Island rolls, trying to escape but Chugman keeps control of the position.

Chugman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Island trying to control the position but Chugman manages to sink in the hooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chugman working for the choke.

Island fending off the submission attempt from Chugman.
Island rolls, trying to escape but Chugman keeps control of the position.

Chugman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Chugman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Island knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Island for a finish.

Chugman working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Chugman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman 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.

Chugman misses with a body shot.
Island tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Island checks the leg kick.
Chugman throws a low kick but Island avoids it.
Chugman tries to score with a low kick but Island moves his leg out of the way.
Island now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Klaus Chugman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chugman throws a body shot but no joy.

Chugman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Chugman passes Island's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Island is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chugman is looking to stall here but Island recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman forces his way into half guard.
Chugman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Island does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Island has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chugman is working away from the top position though.
Chugman tries to pass to full mount but Island defends it.

Chugman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Island doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chugman.
Island is staying active underneath Chugman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.

Chugman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Island has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chugman seems to be looking for submissions.
Chugman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Island can do to turn this around?

Chugman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Island is just riding it out for now. Chugman eventually gives up the hold.
Chugman passes to side control.

Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Island is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Island is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chugman is controlling him well.

Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chugman wants to control but Island is keeping him busy.
Island is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chugman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chugman is keen to just control but Island is a slippery customer.

Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Island defends the submission attempt.
Island keeping control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Island shoots in for a takedown but Chugman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Island moves out of range of the leg kick from Chugman.
Island changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Chugman dives in and scores a takedown into Island's guard.
Chugman pushes down on Island's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman dominated that second round.
That's time! Chugman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Island shoots in looking for a takedown but Chugman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Island's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Chugman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Island looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Chugman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Island gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Island tries to hold on but Chugman pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman wants to take Island's back here but Island is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chugman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Island 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.

Chugman is looking for a kimura but Island is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chugman to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Island is trying to stand.
Island trying to control here.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but Island defending well.

Chugman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Island is just riding it out for now. Chugman eventually gives up the hold.

Chugman is looking for a kimura here.
Chugman is looking to pass Island's guard but actually Island recovers to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Island is retaining full guard.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.

Chugman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Island dives on top into guard.

Chugman has his foot on Island's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Island works his way back into a safe position though.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Island from controlling successfully.

Island is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chugman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman being controlled here momentarily.

Chugman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Island looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Island looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Island!

Island wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chugman, who protects the arm well.

Island is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chugman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chugman regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Island is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chugman defends it well.
Island prevents Chugman from improving his position.

Island is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chugman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Island.
Chugman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Island's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Island's back!
Chugman wants to control but Island is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Island trying to control the hands but Chugman won't let him.

Island defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Klaus Chugman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Island shoots in for a double leg but Chugman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chugman swings widly with a right hand

so Island counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Chugman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Island uses it to pass to side control.

Island is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chugman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chugman can't do much from the bottom here.
Chugman tries to buck Island off but Island is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island trying to control the position but Chugman is working away.
Chugman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chugman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Island thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Island can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Island pushing down on Chugman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Island is controlling the pace.

Island is working for a kimura but Chugman is defending it quite comfortably.

Island is trying to work for a kimura but Chugman is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chugman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Island postures up.

Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Island defends well.
Island won't allow Chugman to sweep him here.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Island from controlling successfully.

Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Island defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Island is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chugman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Island gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Island wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Chugman keeping full guard, as Island tries to pass.
Chugman being controlled here, momentarily.
Island tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard.

That's four 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.
Island advances position into side control!

Island is trying to get an arm triangle but Chugman is defending well.
Chugman sneaks back into half guard.

Island wants to work for an arm triangle but Chugman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chugman is pressing down on Island's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Island wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Island dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Island tries to sprawl but Chugman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Island is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Chugman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Island!
Island really wants to buck Chugman off and get back to his feet.
Chugman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Island is looking to escape.

Chugman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Island is now in Chugman's guard. A big mistake from Chugman there, giving up the dominant position!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Island postures up.
Island trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Island drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Island jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chugman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Island wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.

Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Island defends well.
Island wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Mister Island has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chugman keeping full guard, as Island tries to pass.

Chugman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chugman can't keep his opponent in guard - Island advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Island trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.

Chugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Island pulls his head out easily.

Island is looking for a kimura but Chugman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Island to get the leverage.

Chugman is defending against the submission attempts here by Island.

Island is looking for a kimura here.
Island is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chugman looking for submissions off his back.

Island seems to be working for a kimura but Chugman defends the submission attempt.
Island wants to free his trapped foot but Chugman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chugman gets back to full guard.

Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Island gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four 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.
Chugman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Island gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chugman pulls Island in close to prevent any damage.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Island from controlling successfully.
Chugman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Island manages to get himself to full guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Island had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chugman defends it easily.
Chugman content to stall in guard here.

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 Klaus Chugman.
Well Chugman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman retains his lightweight title!
Klaus Chugman very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.