PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 2269 p4p, 2213 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 293 p4p, 287 weight class). Klaus Chugman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chugman
vs
Fortythree

150 cm
41
130
35 - 34 - 0

168 cm
36
143
26 - 34 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fantasy Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 34 - 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 26 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fortythree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Chugman drives through and clinches with Fortythree against the cage.
Chugman blocks a body shot from Fortythree.
Chugman tries to pull guard but Fortythree holds him up against the cage and eventually Chugman drops back down to his feet.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Fortythree goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Fortythree.
We've been informed that Fortythree has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chugman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fortythree avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree struggles to land a body shot inside as Chugman controls his hands.
Fortythree doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Fortythree.
Chugman is trying to force a seperation but Fortythree has the dominant position.
Fortythree struggles to land a body shot inside as Chugman controls his hands.

Chugman has Fortythree pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chugman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fortythree tumbling to the mat - Chugman dives into Fortythree's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree keeping full guard, as Chugman tries to pass.
Chugman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fortythree works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fortythree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fortythree wants to stand up but Chugman is controlling him.
Chugman content to stall in guard here.

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 with a nice head shot there.
Fortythree controlling Chugman's posture.
Chugman throwing strikes from guard but Fortythree blocks nicely.
Chugman distracts Fortythree with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fortythree has control of Chugman's left arm, preventing Chugman from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman postures up in Fortythree's guard and throws a big left but Fortythree blocks it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fortythree throws a shot from downtown. Chugman moves away and avoids it.
Fortythree defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chugman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortythree thows a left - swing and a miss!

Chugman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chugman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fortythree gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Chugman wants the takedown. Fortythree is fighting it off but Chugman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fortythree's guard against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree looking to control.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Fortythree tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chugman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fortythree is trying to control the position but Chugman postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fortythree is trying to control the position but Chugman postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fortythree jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortythree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fortythree throws a body punch but Chugman moves out of range.
One Fortythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chugman tries to clinch up but Fortythree circles away and keeps his distance.
Chugman with a poor takedown
and Fortythree counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chugman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree scores with a sloppy right hand. Chugman should have avoided that one.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fortythree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fortythree as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chugman has managed to clinch.

Fortythree jumps into guard, dragging Chugman to the mat.
Fortythree looking for a sweep. Not yet Fortythree, not yet.
Chugman trying to control but Fortythree is working from the bottom.
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.
Fortythree wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman working a defensive guard but Fortythree manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chugman struggling a bit here.
Chugman is looking for a sweep.
Chugman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chugman has a hand on Fortythree's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fortythree takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Chugman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fortythree wants to take Chugman's back here but Chugman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chugman gets back to half guard.
Chugman gets back to full guard.

Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fortythree defends it easily.
Chugman looking to control but Fortythree passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman tries to get to full guard but Fortythree has control of the leg.
Chugman gets full guard.
Fortythree trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Fortythree wants to get up but he can't break Chugman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortythree pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chugman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chugman blocking some punches.
Fortythree blocks an uppercut.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Fortythree tries to work over Chugman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortythree.

Chugman lands a takedown into guard.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Chugman throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fortythree is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman trying to control the action but Fortythree is working from the bottom.
Fortythree trying his best to control but Chugman has mounted him.
Fortythree is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chugman lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree wants to control but Chugman is having none of it.
Chugman raining down shots from the mount!
Fortythree wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chugman.
Chugman prevents Fortythree from getting the reversal.
Fortythree tries to hold on but Chugman postures up.
Fortythree suckers Chugman into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Fortythree is now in Chugman's guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree wants to get up but he can't break Chugman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chugman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fortythree's guard.

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

Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fortythree defends it easily.
Chugman has a closed guard, preventing Fortythree from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman trying to keep a closed guard but Fortythree is proving a slippery customer.

Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fortythree doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fortythree manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortythree pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
Fortythree tries to stand but Chugman is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortythree wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.

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

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.