PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 1952 p4p, 1979 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 118 p4p, 119 weight class). One Fortythree will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chugman
vs
Fortythree

150 cm
31
130
23 - 16 - 0

168 cm
25
143
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree throws a big shot that misses.
Chugman tries to counter with a takedown but Fortythree is quick to defend against it.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortythree swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fortythree has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Chugman misses with a body shot.
Chugman throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortythree counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chugman misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Fortythree releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chugman misses with a right hand
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.

Chugman shoots in and bounces Fortythree off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chugman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fortythree is trying to improve his position.
Fortythree is not content to let Chugman control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman is staying tight to Fortythree's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Chugman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fortythree tries to bench press Chugman off him but Chugman keeps the position.
Fortythree is letting Chugman control him for a moment.
Fortythree is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Chugman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fortythree some visible discomfort.

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 tries for a kimura but Fortythree is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortythree gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Chugman is looking for a kimura but Fortythree is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chugman to get the leverage.
Chugman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chugman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chugman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chugman is trying to control the action in half guard but Fortythree is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fortythree trying to control here.
Chugman not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Chugman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fortythree has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fortythree trying to control from the bottom.

Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Fortythree defends the submission attempt.

Chugman is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Fortythree defends the submission attempt.

Chugman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fortythree is just riding it out for now. Chugman eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortythree wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chugman instigates a clinch.
Chugman is trying to pull guard but Fortythree has him pressed against the cage.
Fortythree tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chugman blocks a body shot from Fortythree.

Chugman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chugman slips under a jab.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chugman misses the shot to the body.
Chugman tries to clinch
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chugman swings for the body but Fortythree moves out of range.

Chugman shoots in and bounces Fortythree off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Fortythree is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree wants to get back to his feet but Chugman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fortythree's guard.
Fortythree is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
Chugman trying to advance position but Fortythree counters by regaining guard.
Fortythree is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chugman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fortythree wants to get back to full guard.
Chugman is trying to control. Fortythree wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman tries to pass to full mount but Fortythree defends it.
Chugman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chugman wants to pass to mount but Fortythree is defending the position.
Fortythree blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chugman.
Fortythree has hold of Chugman's hands but Chugman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chugman is keen to just control but Fortythree is a slippery customer.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fortythree keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman wants to free his trapped foot but Fortythree is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fortythree is in trouble now - Chugman has advanced to mount!
Chugman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Chugman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fortythree is in bad spot here.

Chugman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fortythree has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fortythree staying busy and making it hard for Chugman to control.
Fortythree is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chugman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fortythree is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chugman.
Chugman keeps control of the position as Fortythree tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is not going to allow Fortythree to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Fortythree's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Chugman looking to break Fortythree's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fortythree remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chugman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chugman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Fortythree is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chugman gets his way!

Chugman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Chugman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Chugman fails to land the takedown.
Chugman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown but Fortythree shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Chugman drives through with a takedown into Fortythree's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chugman controlling from the top position.
Fortythree keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman passes Fortythree's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chugman is looking for a kimura here.
Chugman trying to control the action but Fortythree is working from the bottom.
Chugman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Chugman there.

Chugman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chugman throws a strike but Fortythree avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

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 wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Fortythree wants to stand and escape but Chugman is having none of it.
Chugman throws an elbow that misses. Fortythree uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chugman's guard. Nice move by Fortythree!

Fortythree must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chugman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fortythree is refusing to be controlled, as Chugman sits in half guard.
Chugman is just content to waste time from the top position. Fortythree takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Fortythree is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman trying to control but Fortythree is working from the bottom.
Chugman pushes down on Fortythree's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chugman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fortythree can do to turn this around?

Chugman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Chugman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortythree keeps working.

That's four 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.
Fortythree trying to control from the bottom.

Chugman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chugman working the head and body with strikes.
Chugman moves into full mount! Fortythree won't be happy about that!
Poor strikes thrown by Chugman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
One Fortythree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chugman controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chugman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.