PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Bugasto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torched Sonicboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bugasto
vs
Sonicboom

180 cm
21
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 Sydney, Chad Bugasto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Torched Sonicboom!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bugasto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonicboom.
Bugasto darts in trying to clinch
enabling Sonicboom to counter with a crisp jab.
Bugasto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sonicboom looks gassed!
Sonicboom dodges the punch combination from Bugasto.
A big left from Bugasto misses.

Bugasto clinches up against the cage.
Bugasto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sonicboom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bugasto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Bugasto.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow.
Bugasto with a knee to the head.
Bugasto landing knees to the body.
Bugasto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sonicboom's face.
Bugasto lands a knee to the body.
Bugasto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonicboom's defenses.

It looks like Torched Sonicboom has been cut.
Sonicboom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bugasto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bugasto lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugasto lands an elbow that stopped Sonicboom in his tracks for a moment.
Bugasto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonicboom's defenses.
Bugasto scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bugasto.
Sonicboom throws a head punch that misses.
Bugasto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonicboom's defenses.
Bugasto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonicboom's defenses.
Sonicboom takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Bugasto.
Bugasto lands an elbow inside.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bugasto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonicboom's defenses.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bugasto lands an elbow that stopped Sonicboom in his tracks for a moment.
Sonicboom has Bugasto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bugasto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Bugasto.
Sonicboom takes an elbow to the temple.
Sonicboom takes an elbow to the temple.
Sonicboom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bugasto pushes off an throws an elbow but Sonicboom leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sonicboom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sonicboom.
Sonicboom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chad Bugasto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torched Sonicboom.
Bugasto gets underhooks to prevent Sonicboom's takedown attempt.
Bugasto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sonicboom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sonicboom blocks an elbow strike.
Bugasto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonicboom's defenses.
Sonicboom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bugasto fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Sonicboom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sonicboom throws an elbow but misses.
Sonicboom tries to break free but Bugasto pushes him back against the cage.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bugasto stops a takedown attempt from Sonicboom.
Bugasto scores a nice knee to the body.
Bugasto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bugasto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sonicboom dodges an elbow strike from Bugasto.
Bugasto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Bugasto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonicboom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bugasto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sonicboom working hard to break the clinch.
Sonicboom tries for a takedown but Bugasto manages to get underhooks.
Sonicboom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bugasto smiles and moves away.
Bugasto throws a sloppy head kick and Sonicboom moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Bugasto misses.
Chad Bugasto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bugasto closes the distance and clinches.
Sonicboom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bugasto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bugasto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sonicboom has Bugasto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bugasto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bugasto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sonicboom is trying to drag Bugasto to the mat but Bugasto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Bugasto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonicboom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bugasto throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Bugasto.
Sonicboom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bugasto scores with a knee to the head.
Bugasto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sonicboom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sonicboom goes for a takedown attempt but Bugasto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sonicboom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bugasto circles away.
Bugasto misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonicboom counters with a head kick. That will keep Bugasto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bugasto throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonicboom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonicboom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bugasto tries to avoid it but Sonicboom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bugasto to the ground. Bugasto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bugasto tries to clinch there but Sonicboom circles away.
Sonicboom tries for a takedown but Bugasto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sonicboom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bugasto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torched Sonicboom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bugasto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonicboom.
Sonicboom ducks under a wild hook from Bugasto.
Bugasto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonicboom shoots in and drives through. Bugasto sprawls well.
Bugasto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bugasto tries to clinch but Sonicboom is having none of it.
Bugasto wants to clinch.
Bugasto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugasto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonicboom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sonicboom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bugasto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sonicboom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bugasto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bugasto lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow.
Bugasto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonicboom's defenses.
Bugasto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bugasto scores with a knee to the head.
Bugasto prevents the takedown attempt.
Chad Bugasto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torched Sonicboom.
Bugasto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bugasto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sonicboom dodges an elbow strike from Bugasto.
Bugasto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sonicboom avoids the elbow strike from Bugasto, against the cage.
Sonicboom jumps guard but Bugasto stands there with Sonicboom around his waist. Sonicboom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bugasto lands an elbow just above Sonicboom 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sonicboom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bugasto's brow.
Bugasto lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Bugasto.
Bugasto misses with a knee strike.
Bugasto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bugasto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sonicboom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chad Bugasto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sonicboom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sonicboom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bugasto prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sonicboom tries for a takedown but Bugasto manages to get underhooks.
Sonicboom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bugasto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bugasto landing knees to the head.
Sonicboom goes for a takedown attempt but Bugasto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bugasto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sonicboom is out of range and Bugasto settles back down.
Bugasto wants to clinch.

Sonicboom clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bugasto.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bugasto obliges.
Bugasto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bugasto working Sonicboom over with knees to the body.
Sonicboom fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugasto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bugasto landing knees to the body.
Sonicboom lands a nice elbow.
Bugasto lands a damaging elbow.
Sonicboom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sonicboom wants a takedown but no success here.
Bugasto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bugasto misses with an elbow over the top.
Sonicboom has Bugasto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bugasto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sonicboom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bugasto fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Bugasto has managed to clinch.
Bugasto lands an elbow inside.
Bugasto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sonicboom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sonicboom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sonicboom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bugasto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bugasto stuffs the takedown attempt from Sonicboom. Sonicboom gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonicboom avoids the body shot from Bugasto.
Bugasto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bugasto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonicboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Bugasto.
Bugasto throws a series of punches but Sonicboom moves out of range.
Bugasto moves in looking to clinch but Sonicboom pushes him off.

Sonicboom moves into the clinch.
Bugasto lands a knee to the body.
Sonicboom lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bugasto.
Still in the clinch, Sonicboom scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bugasto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bugasto.
Bugasto lands an elbow inside that Sonicboom shrugs off.
Bugasto lands an elbow that stopped Sonicboom in his tracks for a moment.
Bugasto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonicboom.
Sonicboom has Bugasto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bugasto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bugasto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Torched Sonicboom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bugasto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonicboom swats away the attempt to clinch by Bugasto.

Bugasto clinches up with Sonicboom and pushes him back against the cage.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bugasto obliges.
Sonicboom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bugasto lands an elbow that stopped Sonicboom in his tracks for a moment.
Bugasto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sonicboom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bugasto walks away with a smile on his face. Sonicboom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Bugasto has managed to clinch.
Sonicboom is working for takedown but Bugasto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chad Bugasto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torched Sonicboom.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow.
Bugasto with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bugasto.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bugasto.
Sonicboom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bugasto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bugasto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sonicboom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bugasto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugasto gets underhooks to prevent Sonicboom's takedown attempt.
Sonicboom lands an elbow that stopped Bugasto in his tracks for a moment.
Bugasto lands an elbow inside.
Bugasto connects with a knee to the head.
Bugasto lands an elbow that stopped Sonicboom in his tracks for a moment.
Bugasto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sonicboom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sonicboom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bugasto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bugasto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bugasto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonicboom.
Sonicboom takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bugasto stops a takedown attempt from Sonicboom.
Sonicboom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sonicboom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sonicboom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bugasto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sonicboom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bugasto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bugasto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonicboom can do to turn this around?
Bugasto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonicboom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sonicboom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sonicboom takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bugasto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sonicboom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bugasto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bugasto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bugasto.
Bugasto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Sonicboom.
Bugasto throws an elbow that misses.
Bugasto tries to land a knee to the head but Sonicboom blocks with his arms.
Bugasto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bugasto lands an elbow inside that Sonicboom shrugs off.
Bugasto tries to land a knee to the head but Sonicboom blocks with his arms.
Bugasto misses with an elbow strike.
Sonicboom takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonicboom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bugasto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sonicboom is looking to break free of the clinch but Bugasto has double underhooks.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bugasto connects with a knee to the head.
Sonicboom taking a breather.
Bugasto lands a nice elbow.
Sonicboom throws an elbow that misses.
Bugasto lands an elbow that stopped Sonicboom in his tracks for a moment.
Bugasto throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Sonicboom pulls Bugasto into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sonicboom can do anything to dispel that myth.

Bugasto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sonicboom, up you get!
Sonicboom blocks a head kick by Bugasto.
Sonicboom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bugasto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonicboom fails with the takedown.
Bugasto wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonicboom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bugasto's waist but Bugasto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonicboom off to one side.
Bugasto tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonicboom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bugasto gets a clinch.
Sonicboom tries to pull guard but Bugasto holds him up against the cage and eventually Sonicboom drops back down to his feet.
Bugasto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Torched Sonicboom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bugasto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bugasto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bugasto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonicboom avoids it.
Sonicboom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bugasto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sonicboom wants a takedown.
Bugasto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonicboom.
Bugasto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sonicboom wants a takedown but no success here.
Chad Bugasto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sonicboom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Bugasto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bugasto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Bugasto!