PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Pendle (ranked 5964 p4p, 4824 weight class) and Chu Chu Fukyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tom Pendle has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tom Pendle seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Pendle
vs
Fukyu

193 cm
24
185
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
193
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Pendle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chu Chu Fukyu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fukyu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Fukyu.
Fukyu lands with a nice body punch.
Pendle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fukyu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fukyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pendle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pendle scores with a nice body kick.
Pendle throws a right and a left that Fukyu avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Fukyu.
Fukyu dodges the punch combination from Pendle.
Pendle scores with a nice head shot.
Fukyu scores with the left hand. Pendle knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Fukyu.
Pendle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fukyu defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukyu lands with a shot to the body.
Pendle tries to move into range but Fukyu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pendle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fukyu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pendle's head.
Fukyu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pendle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fukyu as he jumps to the side.
Pendle lands a two punch combo.
Fukyu scores with a hook to the body. Pendle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pendle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Fukyu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fukyu cracks Pendle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pendle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pendle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fukyu.
Fukyu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fukyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Pendle's head.
Fukyu dodges the punch combination from Pendle.
Fukyu connects with a body shot that sends Pendle's belly button to the back.
Fukyu lands a jab to the nose.
Pendle throws a sloppy head kick and Fukyu moves out of range easily.
Fukyu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pendle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.

Pendle closes the distance and clinches.
Pendle tries to stall but Fukyu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fukyu.
Pendle working hard to break the clinch.
Pendle is trying to break free.

Pendle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fukyu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fukyu leaves Pendle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Pendle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Pendle misses
and Fukyu counters with a one-two to the body.
Pendle moves forwards but Fukyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fukyu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pendle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pendle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fukyu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pendle is breathing heavily.
Fukyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pendle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pendle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukyu connects with a looping right hand.
Pendle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fukyu stuns Pendle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pendle misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fukyu.
Fukyu lands a jab.
Pendle needs to keep his hands up - Fukyu had a free shot at his head there.
Chu Chu Fukyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pendle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fukyu cracks Pendle with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Fukyu - just one landing.
Pendle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pendle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pendle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fukyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pendle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pendle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fukyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Fukyu.
Fukyu throws out a powerful jab.
Pendle goes for a double leg but Fukyu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fukyu continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chu Chu Fukyu dominated that round.
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.

Fukyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fukyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fukyu scores with a jab.
Pendle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fukyu tries to land a leg kick but Pendle saw it coming and moves away.
Pendle throws a big counter combination but Fukyu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fukyu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pendle. Pendle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fukyu connects with a body shot.
Tom Pendle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fukyu is looking to slow Pendle down with leg kicks.
Fukyu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been informed that Fukyu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fukyu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pendle takes one on the button.
Fukyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fukyu circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Fukyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Pendle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pendle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fukyu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendle throws a head kick that misses
and Fukyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fukyu lands with a good body shot.
Pendle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Pendle.
Fukyu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch lands to the side of Pendle 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Pendle clinches up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pendle. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fukyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Fukyu.
Pendle misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fukyu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukyu.
Fukyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendle tries to break the clinch but Fukyu is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendle throws an elbow but it misses.
Fukyu lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Fukyu.
Fukyu misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Fukyu.
Fukyu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Fukyu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Fukyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukyu.
Fukyu is stalling here.
A short right from Fukyu.
Fukyu tries to work over Pendle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukyu can't find room to land a body shot as Pendle controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fukyu missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukyu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fukyu trying to stall but Pendle improves his position.
Fukyu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukyu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fukyu tries to work over Pendle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pendle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Pendle manages to break the clinch.
Pendle moves in looking to clinch but Fukyu pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Fukyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pendle misses with a leg kick.
Pendle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pendle moves forwards but Fukyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pendle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fukyu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pendle under the eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Fukyu. That snapped Pendle's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukyu dips to his left and cracks Pendle with an uppercut!
Pendle throws a right hand that Fukyu ducks under and follows up with a left that Fukyu also avoids with ease.
Pendle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fukyu misses with a low kick.
Fukyu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fukyu misses with a head kick.
Fukyu throws a good cross that connects.
Fukyu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fukyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fukyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pendle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fukyu thuds a left hand into Pendle's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chu Chu Fukyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pendle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pendle walks into a stiff left hand from Fukyu.
Pendle moves in looking to clinch but Fukyu pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Fukyu - just one landing.
Pendle misses with a right hand
enabling Fukyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukyu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fukyu throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Pendle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pendle.
Pendle takes a little break here. Fukyu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pendle working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendle is chipping away with strikes.
Fukyu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pendle.
Pendle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fukyu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pendle is controlling him well.
Pendle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fukyu is avoiding damage well.
Pendle lands an elbow.
Pendle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Pendle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fukyu cracks a nice hook into Pendle's ribs.
Fukyu digs a good body shot into Pendle's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pendle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fukyu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pendle scrambles back to his feet.
Fukyu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pendle's hands.
Pendle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pendle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukyu scores with a sloppy right hand. Pendle should have avoided that one.
Pendle has his takedown stuffed
and Fukyu counters with a thumping low kick.
Chu Chu Fukyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pendle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pendle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fukyu.
Fukyu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pendle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fukyu jabs Pendle right on the nose. Pendle blinks but takes it well.
Fukyu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendle blocks a leg kick.
Fukyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Pendle's head.
Pendle drops his hands momentarily and Fukyu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fukyu connects with a nice looking jab.
Fukyu thuds his right hand into Pendle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fukyu with a jab.
Jab from Fukyu.
Chu Chu Fukyu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pendle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fukyu cracks a nice hook into Pendle's ribs.
Fukyu lands a right hook to the body.
Fukyu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fukyu lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukyu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pendle's hands.
Fukyu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Pendle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fukyu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fukyu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pendle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fukyu wants to stand up but Pendle is controlling him.
Pendle postures up.
Pendle preventing the sweep.
Pendle passes into half guard.
Pendle controlling the pace.
Pendle uses his free foot to push down on Fukyu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fukyu.
Tom Pendle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pendle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pendle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

And that's the end of the fight!
Chu Chu Fukyu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fukyu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chu Chu Fukyu!