PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Fatim El Hazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatim El Hazad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Paul Van Dyk - Crush. Touchin Bungholz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Fatim El Hazad
vs
Bungholz

188 cm
24
169 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

187 cm
20
168 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Khalid Fatim El Hazad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatim El Hazad wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad wants to clinch up but Bungholz keeps it at a distance.
Bungholz looks for a takedown but Fatim El Hazad sprawls well.
Bungholz keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch but Bungholz is having none of it.
Fatim El Hazad doesn't manage to clinch there - Bungholz circles away.
Fatim El Hazad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bungholz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Fatim El Hazad clinches up with Bungholz and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad misses with a knee strike.
Fatim El Hazad landing knees to the head.
Bungholz tries to pull guard but Fatim El Hazad holds him up against the cage and eventually Bungholz drops back down to his feet.
Fatim El Hazad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bungholz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Bungholz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bungholz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bungholz wants to sweep here but Fatim El Hazad controlling him for the moment.
Bungholz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bungholz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fatim El Hazad looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fatim El Hazad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Bungholz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Bungholz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bungholz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad wants to control but Bungholz is keeping busy.

Bungholz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fatim El Hazad sees it coming and defends easily.

Bungholz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bungholz looks gassed!
Bungholz uses his free foot to push down on Fatim El Hazad's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fatim El Hazad.

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.

Bungholz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fatim El Hazad has worked his arm free - good work by Fatim El Hazad!
Fatim El Hazad prevents Bungholz from moving into mount.
Fatim El Hazad is looking for a sweep.

Bungholz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fatim El Hazad rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bungholz's guard! Nice work there by Fatim El Hazad!
Fatim El Hazad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bungholz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fatim El Hazad defends it easily.
Fatim El Hazad wants to get up but he can't break Bungholz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Touchin Bungholz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fatim El Hazad thuds a left hand into Bungholz's body.
Fatim El Hazad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khalid Fatim El Hazad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fatim El Hazad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fatim El Hazad tries to land a knee to the head but Bungholz blocks with his arms.
Fatim El Hazad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bungholz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fatim El Hazad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bungholz avoiding damage as Fatim El Hazad throws knees to the body.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off an throws an elbow but Bungholz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Bungholz blocks it.
Bungholz controlling the action here for a moment.
Fatim El Hazad looking to throw knees to the head but Bungholz is blocking nicely.
Fatim El Hazad looking to throw knees to the head but Bungholz is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bungholz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fatim El Hazad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bungholz blocks it with crossed arms.
Bungholz taking a breather.

Bungholz pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Bungholz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fatim El Hazad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fatim El Hazad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bungholz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fatim El Hazad is aware though and is defending well.

Bungholz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bungholz is looking for a triangle but Fatim El Hazad pushes his legs off easily.

Fatim El Hazad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Khalid Fatim El Hazad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch up.
Bungholz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fatim El Hazad.

Bungholz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fatim El Hazad is trying to defend but Bungholz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bungholz trying to mount his opponent but Fatim El Hazad defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bungholz is looking for a kimura but Fatim El Hazad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bungholz to get the leverage.
Fatim El Hazad won't allow Bungholz to pass to mount.
Fatim El Hazad is positioning himself well to prevent Bungholz advancing to mount.

Bungholz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fatim El Hazad is just riding it out for now. Bungholz eventually gives up the hold.
Fatim El Hazad pushes Bungholz off looking to stand but Bungholz dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad is trying to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fatim El Hazad throws a head kick but Bungholz moves out of range.
Fatim El Hazad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch up.
Bungholz slips a jab from Fatim El Hazad.

Fatim El Hazad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bungholz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Bungholz advances to half guard.
Fatim El Hazad won't allow Bungholz to pass to mount.

Bungholz is working for a submission of some sort.
Fatim El Hazad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bungholz is working away from the top position though.
Fatim El Hazad wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Touchin Bungholz 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. This is the final round!

Fatim El Hazad tries to keep at a distance but Bungholz has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Fatim El Hazad.

Bungholz successfully pulls guard.
Fatim El Hazad sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bungholz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bungholz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fatim El Hazad decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bungholz, up you get!
Fatim El Hazad misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fatim El Hazad clinches but Bungholz breaks the clinch

and Bungholz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Touchin Bungholz has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bungholz is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bungholz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fatim El Hazad still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fatim El Hazad has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bungholz tries to bench press Fatim El Hazad off him but Fatim El Hazad keeps the position.

Fatim El Hazad decides to stand back up.
Fatim El Hazad loads up on a big right hand but Bungholz slips the punch.
Bungholz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fatim El Hazad looks to clinch

and Bungholz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fatim El Hazad keeping full guard, as Bungholz tries to pass.
Khalid Fatim El Hazad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bungholz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fatim El Hazad dives on top into guard.
Fatim El Hazad's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Fatim El Hazad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fatim El Hazad tries to stand but Bungholz is controlling from the bottom.

Fatim El Hazad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fatim El Hazad wants to clinch

and Bungholz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fatim El Hazad's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bungholz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fatim El Hazad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bungholz has Fatim El Hazad in his guard.
Fatim El Hazad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bungholz has his foot on Fatim El Hazad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fatim El Hazad works his way back into a safe position though.

Fatim El Hazad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bungholz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fatim El Hazad has managed to get both his arms back between Bungholz's legs - danger averted.
Fatim El Hazad trying to control the position from guard on top but Bungholz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatim El Hazad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Bungholz looking for a guillotine here but Fatim El Hazad defends easily.
Fatim El Hazad connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Bungholz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fatim El Hazad defends it easily.

Fatim El Hazad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Fatim El Hazad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fatim El Hazad throws a sloppy head kick and Bungholz moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch up

and Bungholz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fatim El Hazad's guard now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Touchin Bungholz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bungholz 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touchin Bungholz!