PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuhiko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Save Yourself. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bungholz
vs
Tatsuhiko

187 cm
24
168 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

188 cm
29
168 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Akihito Tatsuhiko!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tatsuhiko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bungholz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatsuhiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tatsuhiko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bungholz's head.
A combination from Tatsuhiko does no damage.
Tatsuhiko misses the shot to the body.
Bungholz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatsuhiko manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bungholz. Tatsuhiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bungholz swats away the attempt to clinch by Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bungholz swats away the attempt to clinch by Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch up but Bungholz circles away and keeps his distance.
Tatsuhiko misses with a series of wild punches.

Bungholz drives through and clinches with Tatsuhiko against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz keeps control of Tatsuhiko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tatsuhiko wants to get back to striking at distance but Bungholz won't allow it.
Bungholz jumps guard but Tatsuhiko stands there with Bungholz around his waist. Bungholz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tatsuhiko working aggressively here.

Tatsuhiko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatsuhiko.
Bungholz blocks a head kick by Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatsuhiko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko throws a right hand that Bungholz ducks under and follows up with a left that Bungholz also avoids with ease.
Bungholz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bungholz lands with a good body shot.
Tatsuhiko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatsuhiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bungholz.
Tatsuhiko takes a swing at Bungholz's ribcage but misses.
Tatsuhiko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatsuhiko tries to score with a low kick but Bungholz moves his leg out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bungholz fails with the takedown.
Tatsuhiko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bungholz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatsuhiko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bungholz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touchin Bungholz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bungholz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bungholz avoids the head kick by Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko throws a sloppy head kick and Bungholz moves out of range easily.
Bungholz fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Tatsuhiko tenderised Bungholz's leg. Bungholz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatsuhiko tries to bum rush Bungholz with a series of wild strikes but Bungholz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatsuhiko throws a right and a left that Bungholz avoids nicely.
A head kick from Tatsuhiko lands but Bungholz takes it in his stride.
Tatsuhiko falls off balance throwing a combination

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz trying to control the position but Tatsuhiko is working away.
Tatsuhiko is trying to buck Bungholz off.
Tatsuhiko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bungholz.

Bungholz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tatsuhiko tries to buck Bungholz off but Bungholz is having none of it.

Bungholz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatsuhiko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko is looking for a sweep.
Bungholz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatsuhiko keeps working.
Tatsuhiko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bungholz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bungholz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bungholz advances to full mount.
Tatsuhiko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatsuhiko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bungholz.
Tatsuhiko is trying to maintain the position but Bungholz is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko is refusing to be controlled, as Bungholz sits in half guard.

Tatsuhiko actively working from the bottom here.
Tatsuhiko is breathing heavily.

Tatsuhiko actively working from the bottom here.
Tatsuhiko pushes Bungholz off looking to stand but Bungholz dives back in and keeps control.

Bungholz seems to be looking for submissions.
Tatsuhiko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bungholz.
Bungholz controlling the action here.
Bungholz is pressing down on Tatsuhiko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tatsuhiko is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko is looking to improve his position.
Bungholz wants to take a breather but Tatsuhiko is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatsuhiko is not content to let Bungholz control the position.
Tatsuhiko tries to kick Bungholz off but Bungholz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Bungholz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko trying to hold on to Bungholz's head to control him but Bungholz postures up.
Tatsuhiko is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Touchin Bungholz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tatsuhiko tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bungholz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tatsuhiko!
Tatsuhiko is trying to stand up.
Tatsuhiko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bungholz looking to ground and pound but Tatsuhiko is blocking nicely.
Bungholz looking to control but Tatsuhiko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tatsuhiko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bungholz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bungholz is really struggling to control Tatsuhiko but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Tatsuhiko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tatsuhiko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko wants to clinch.
Akihito Tatsuhiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatsuhiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bungholz tries for a takedown but Tatsuhiko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tatsuhiko misses with a hook
and Bungholz counters with a left to the body.
Bungholz tries to bum rush Tatsuhiko with a series of wild strikes but Tatsuhiko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tatsuhiko misses.
Tatsuhiko throws a series of strikes that have Bungholz backpedaling.
Bungholz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatsuhiko.
Bungholz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bungholz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tatsuhiko swings for the body but Bungholz moves out of range.
Tatsuhiko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz misses with a takedown attempt - Tatsuhiko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touchin Bungholz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatsuhiko moves in looking to clinch but Bungholz pushes him off.
Bungholz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tatsuhiko falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bungholz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Bungholz is working for an americana but Tatsuhiko has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bungholz was thinking about the submission.
Tatsuhiko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko keeping full guard, as Bungholz tries to pass.

Tatsuhiko working for a triangle but Bungholz defends it easily.
Bungholz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Tatsuhiko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bungholz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tatsuhiko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bungholz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Touchin Bungholz clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tatsuhiko defending well as Bungholz loads up on a big left hand.
Bungholz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bungholz ducks under a wild hook from Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko loads up on a big right hand but Bungholz slips the punch.
Akihito Tatsuhiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatsuhiko throws a nice looking combination but Bungholz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tatsuhiko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bungholz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatsuhiko is fending him off so far but Bungholz persists. Nope, Tatsuhiko circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatsuhiko misses the body punch

and Bungholz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tatsuhiko's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bungholz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tatsuhiko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tatsuhiko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tatsuhiko keeping moving, preventing Bungholz from controlling successfully.
Bungholz won't allow Tatsuhiko to get back to his feet.
Bungholz pushes down on Tatsuhiko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tatsuhiko looks like he's trying to stand up.

Bungholz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bungholz not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tatsuhiko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bungholz prevents Tatsuhiko from standing back up.

Bungholz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tatsuhiko defends it well.

Bungholz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tatsuhiko sees it coming and defends easily.
Touchin Bungholz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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 thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatsuhiko's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bungholz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tatsuhiko tries to get to full guard but Bungholz has control of the leg.
Bungholz stops Tatsuhiko from getting back to his feet.

Bungholz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tatsuhiko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bungholz.
Tatsuhiko wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz is looking to stall here but Tatsuhiko recovers full guard.

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

Tatsuhiko working for a triangle but Bungholz defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bungholz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Touchin Bungholz had his way with Akihito Tatsuhiko in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bungholz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatsuhiko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatsuhiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tatsuhiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko throws a leg kick but Bungholz checks it.
Tatsuhiko is looking to score with low kicks.
Bungholz is looking to wear down Tatsuhiko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tatsuhiko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bungholz shoots for a takedown but Tatsuhiko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz moves out of range as Tatsuhiko strikes.
Tatsuhiko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatsuhiko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatsuhiko throws a sloppy head kick and Bungholz moves out of range easily.
Tatsuhiko stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touchin Bungholz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatsuhiko throws a series of punches but Bungholz avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatsuhiko is just out of range.
Tatsuhiko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tatsuhiko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bungholz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bungholz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Tatsuhiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tatsuhiko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatsuhiko throws a series of punches but Bungholz avoids them all with ease.
Bungholz takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz misses the shot to the body.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch there but Bungholz circles away.
Tatsuhiko throws a right and a left that Bungholz avoids nicely.
Tatsuhiko lands a nice shot that snaps Bungholz's head back.
Bungholz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tatsuhiko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bungholz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatsuhiko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatsuhiko is fending him off so far but Bungholz persists. Nope, Tatsuhiko circles away and we're back to standing.
Bungholz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tatsuhiko moves in looking to clinch but Bungholz pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Tatsuhiko as Bungholz shoots in.
Tatsuhiko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatsuhiko connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akihito Tatsuhiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bungholz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Touchin Bungholz!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Touchin Bungholz!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Akihito Tatsuhiko!

Touchin Bungholz wins by split decision!
Touchin Bungholz retains his lightweight title!