PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ching Chong (ranked 2858 p4p, 4714 weight class) and Aaron Buodkai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Buodkai will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Chong
vs
Buodkai

168 cm
25
243
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
220
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ching Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Buodkai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buodkai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chong misses with a two punch combination.

Chong clinches up with Buodkai and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Buodkai fails to land.
Chong fails to pull guard.
Buodkai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buodkai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chong.
Chong jumps guard but Buodkai stands there with Chong around his waist. Chong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ching Chong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chong manages to end up in side control.
Buodkai is looking to get back to his feet here but Chong is keeping cool and he's managed to take Buodkai's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What can Buodkai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Buodkai.
Chong has the hooks in. Buodkai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Buodkai keeps trying to improve his position.

Chong is looking for the choke from the back position but Buodkai is controlling his hands well.

Chong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Buodkai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chong gets his hands free as Buodkai looks to control.
Chong lands a shot to the body.

Chong looking for the choke from the back.

Chong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Buodkai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chong just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Buodkai is trying to get back to his feet but Chong has full control of the position and if anything, Buodkai has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chong controlling the positon.
Chong really is a fat lump.

Chong is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chong is not going to allow Buodkai to sit and survive in this position.
Buodkai is in bad spot here.

Chong tightening his grip on Buodkai, looking for the choke.
Buodkai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Buodkai.

Chong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Buodkai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Buodkai tries to roll but Chong sticks to his back.
Buodkai trying to control but not successfully.
Chong is riding his opponent, not letting Buodkai buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buodkai tries to roll but Chong sticks to his back.
We've been informed that Buodkai has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chong controls the position.
Buodkai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Buodkai is trying to get back to his feet but Chong has full control of the position and if anything, Buodkai has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Buodkai looks winded!
Chong biding his time, controlling Buodkai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buodkai is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Chong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chong connects with a right hand. Buodkai shakes it off.

Buodkai instigates a clinch.
Buodkai tries to break the clinch but Chong is controlling the position.
Chong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buodkai smiles and moves away.
Chong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buodkai can do to turn this around?
Chong tries to clinch but Buodkai moves out of range.

Chong closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Buodkai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buodkai is trying to force a seperation but Chong has the dominant position.
Chong tries to pull guard but Buodkai won't allow it.
Buodkai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chong breaks from the clinch.
Buodkai shoots in but no luck this time.
Buodkai tries to clinch up.
Chong swats away the attempt to clinch by Buodkai.
As Buodkai tries to get set, Chong tries to push him back and clinch up but Buodkai manages to avoid the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Buodkai misses.
Ching Chong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Chong closes the distance and pushes Buodkai back into the cage.

Chong breaks the clinch.

Buodkai dives in and scores a takedown into Chong's guard.
Chong has Buodkai pulled in close to control his posture.
Buodkai postures up in Chong's guard and throws a big left but Chong blocks it.
Buodkai throwing strikes but missing.
Buodkai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Chong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Buodkai off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chong throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ching Chong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buodkai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buodkai shoots in looking for a takedown. Chong tries to sprawl out of it but Buodkai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
A combination from Buodkai does no damage.

Buodkai takes the fight into the clinch.

Chong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Buodkai can't fight it off and eventually Chong manages to take the fight to the floor. Buodkai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chong works over Buodkai with some ground and pound from guard.
Ching Chong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chong won't allow Buodkai to sweep him here.
Chong sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong wants to pass the guard but Buodkai is keeping the position.
Chong trying to control but Buodkai is working from the bottom.
Buodkai wants to sweep here but Chong controlling him for the moment.
Chong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buodkai is keeping the position for now.
Chong prevents Buodkai from getting back to his feet.
Chong stopping the sweep attempt from Buodkai.
Chong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Buodkai looking for a sweep. Not yet Buodkai, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buodkai can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Chong stands up from Buodkai's guard - Chong perhaps looking for a knockout.

Buodkai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chong, pushing him back against the cage.

Chong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buodkai tries to clinch but Chong moves out of range.
Chong throws a head kick that misses.
Buodkai doesn't manage to clinch there - Chong circles away.
Chong swats away the attempt to clinch by Buodkai.
Buodkai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buodkai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Chong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Chong shoots in looking for a takedown. Buodkai tries to sprawl out of it but Chong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buodkai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buodkai as he jumps to the side.
Chong shoots in for a takedown but Buodkai shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ching Chong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buodkai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buodkai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chong breaks from the clinch.
Buodkai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chong back to the cage. Buodkai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buodkai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buodkai tries for a takedown but Chong circles away easily
and Chong counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buodkai wants to clinch up but Chong keeps it at a distance.

Buodkai clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Buodkai.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Buodkai tries to circle away but Chong has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Buodkai.
Buodkai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chong has him pressed against the cage.
Buodkai has had enough of the clinch but Chong keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buodkai.

Chong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Buodkai trying to control but Chong postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buodkai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chong tries to stand but Buodkai is controlling from the bottom.
Chong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chong won't allow Buodkai to get back to his feet.

Chong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Buodkai wants to clinch up but Chong keeps it at a distance.
Chong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buodkai counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buodkai tries to clinch but Chong is having none of it.
Chong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buodkai sprawls and moves away.
Buodkai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buodkai.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Buodkai instigates a clinch.
Chong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buodkai's efforts to push away.
Aaron Buodkai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Buodkai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buodkai shoots for a takedown but Chong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chong shoots for a takedown but Buodkai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice combination there by Buodkai.

Buodkai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buodkai prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buodkai.
Buodkai has had enough of the clinch but Chong keeps him there for the moment.
Buodkai prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Buodkai.

Buodkai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Buodkai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buodkai.
Aaron Buodkai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buodkai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chong is looking to clinch but Buodkai is avoiding it.
Buodkai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chong shoots for a double leg takedown but Buodkai sprawls well. He's pushed Chong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buodkai doesn't manage to clinch there - Chong circles away.
Aaron Buodkai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ching Chong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buodkai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Buodkai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chong 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ching Chong!