PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Moukako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarzan Bundolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moukako
vs
Bundolo

190 cm
20
211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Moukako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tarzan Bundolo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moukako gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bundolo.
Bundolo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Bundolo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moukako fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moukako shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bundolo but Bundolo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good exchange - Bundolo coming out on top.
Bundolo throws a right and a left that Moukako avoids nicely.
Bundolo throws a series of strikes that have Moukako backpedaling.
Moukako takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Bundolo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moukako shoots in for a takedown but Bundolo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Moukako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundolo thuds a left hand into Moukako's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundolo scores with a shot to the body.
Bundolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moukako moves away.
Bundolo lands with a right hand.
Bundolo takes a swing at Moukako's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Moukako or perhaps it was just good defense by Bundolo which made him look bad.
A combination from Bundolo does no damage.
Bundolo misses with a two punch combination.
Moukako takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bundolo misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Bundolo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Moukako. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bundolo lands a jab to Moukako's midsection.
Bundolo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Moukako shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bundolo pinned against the cage. Bundolo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bundolo throws the left hand but Moukako avoids the punch easily.
Bundolo swings for the body but Moukako moves out of range.
Bundolo thows a body shot but no joy.
Bundolo stuns Moukako with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Moukako shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moukako showed some decent athleticism there.
Moukako missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bundolo tries to roll over but Moukako keeps him under control.
Moukako thows a huge punch but Bundolo dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukako throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moukako is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bundolo is doing well to control the position and prevent Moukako from advancing to side control.
Moukako trying to control the action but Bundolo is working from the bottom.
Moukako is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bundolo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moukako has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bundolo cracks Moukako with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bundolo misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moukako.
Bundolo misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bundolo. That snapped Moukako's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundolo looks to throw the jab but Moukako is out of range.
Bundolo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bundolo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moukako.
Bundolo throws a head kick that misses.
Moukako displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundolo throws out the jab.
Bundolo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Moukako had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bundolo misses with a straight right.
Moukako keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundolo lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundolo misses with a straight left.
Moukako takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bundolo thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarzan Bundolo 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.

Bundolo takes a swing at Moukako's ribcage but misses.
Bundolo looks to land a left hand but Moukako moved out of range nicely.
Bundolo lands with an overhand left.
A lazy left from Bundolo finds it's target.
Bundolo works over Moukako's head and body with a nice combination.
Moukako tries to move into range but Bundolo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bundolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moukako bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundolo cracks Moukako with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bundolo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bundolo thows a body shot but no joy.
Bundolo digs a good body shot into Moukako's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukako steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bundolo.
Bundolo takes a swing at Moukako's ribcage but misses.
Bundolo misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Bundolo misses the target.
Moukako shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bundolo but Bundolo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tarzan Bundolo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bundolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bundolo thows a body shot but no joy.
Moukako shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bundolo but Bundolo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bundolo misses with a hook.
Tarzan Bundolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.
Bundolo throws a hook but Moukako blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Moukako 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bundolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundolo throws a hook to the side of Moukako's head but Moukako sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moukako takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moukako slips a jab and a cross from Bundolo.
Bundolo jabs Moukako right on the nose. Moukako blinks but takes it well.
Moukako shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bundolo but Bundolo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Moukako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moukako takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Moukako looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundolo keeping control of the position.
Bundolo is trying to get back to full guard.
Bundolo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bundolo has his hands clasped together around Moukako's back. He's all about the action.
Bundolo is trying to maintain the position but Moukako is very close to passing his half guard.
Bundolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moukako looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bundolo is controlling Moukako's trapped leg to prevent Moukako from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Moukako is working for a kimura but Bundolo is defending it quite comfortably.

Moukako seems to be looking for submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moukako moves away from the strike by Bundolo.
Bundolo catches Moukako with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bundolo misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundolo throws a body punch but Moukako moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Bundolo. Beautiful body shot.
Bundolo throws a shot from downtown. Moukako moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarzan Bundolo 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Moukako takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bundolo scores with a nice right hand.
Sammy Moukako is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bundolo connects with a nice looking jab.
Bundolo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moukako is able to avoid easily.
Moukako blocks a jab.
Moukako looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bundolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bundolo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moukako in his tracks.
Bundolo cracks Moukako with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bundolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moukako.
Good work by Bundolo as he checks the leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moukako.
Bundolo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukako wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bundolo keeps working.
Moukako trying to mount his opponent but Bundolo defends it.
Bundolo wants to control but Moukako is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bundolo moves into full guard.
Bundolo keeping full guard, as Moukako tries to pass.
Moukako with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bundolo controlling Moukako's posture.
Bundolo wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Moukako wants to control from the top but Bundolo keeps moving.
Moukako stopping the sweep attempt from Bundolo.
Moukako trying to control but Bundolo is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moukako uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bundolo.
Bundolo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Bundolo.
Tarzan Bundolo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bundolo throws a body punch but Moukako moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundolo shoots and misses

and Moukako counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bundolo won't be happy with that.

Moukako thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moukako trying to control the position but Bundolo is working away.
Bundolo regains half guard.
Bundolo keeping hold of Moukako's head, controlling as best he can.

Moukako is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bundolo desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moukako is looking to advance position but Bundolo won't allow it.
Bundolo trying to hold on to Moukako's head to control him but Moukako postures up.
Moukako is looking to advance position but Bundolo won't allow it.

Moukako is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bundolo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bundolo is refusing to be controlled, as Moukako sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bundolo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarzan Bundolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bundolo 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarzan Bundolo!