PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tham Boon Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yodsuwan's choice of entrance music: LL Cool J - Mama' Said Knock You Out. Tham Boon Yodsuwan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bungholz
vs
Boon Yodsuwan

187 cm
26
168 lbs
18 - 15 - 1

178 cm
27
168 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Tham Boon Yodsuwan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yodsuwan swings for the body but Bungholz moves out of range.
Yodsuwan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bungholz misses with a straight left.
Yodsuwan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bungholz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yodsuwan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yodsuwan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bungholz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Yodsuwan moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz is trying to pull guard but Yodsuwan has him pressed against the cage.
Bungholz fails to pull guard.

Yodsuwan pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yodsuwan wants to get back to his feet but Bungholz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bungholz is standing up over Yodsuwan. Yodsuwan looks to escape but Bungholz dives into side control.
Bungholz trying to control the position but Yodsuwan is working away.

Yodsuwan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Yodsuwan 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.

Bungholz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yodsuwan was covering up waiting for the punch and Bungholz finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan wants to stand up but Bungholz is controlling him.

Yodsuwan pushes Bungholz off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yodsuwan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yodsuwan scores with a nice right hand.
Bungholz misses with a hook. Yodsuwan ducked under it nicely.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch there but Bungholz circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Yodsuwan.
Bungholz misses with a straight left.
Yodsuwan has a takedown stuffed.
Bungholz dives in and grabs Yodsuwan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yodsuwan pushes down on Bungholz's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touchin Bungholz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Yodsuwan darts in and clinches Bungholz up against the cage.

Bungholz pulls Yodsuwan into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Bungholz has his foot on Yodsuwan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yodsuwan works his way back into a safe position though.
Yodsuwan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bungholz is trying to control the position but Yodsuwan postures up.

Bungholz working for a triangle but Yodsuwan defends it easily.
Bungholz working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yodsuwan trying to control but Bungholz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tham Boon Yodsuwan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yodsuwan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yodsuwan wants to clinch
and Yodsuwan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bungholz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bungholz wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodsuwan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yodsuwan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yodsuwan dives in and scores a takedown into Bungholz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bungholz looking to control.

Bungholz working for submissions but it's allowed Yodsuwan to get to half guard.
Yodsuwan wants to free his trapped foot but Bungholz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bungholz trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bungholz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yodsuwan works his way into side control.

Yodsuwan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tham Boon Yodsuwan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bungholz is looking to reverse the position.
Bungholz gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bungholz trying to hold on to Yodsuwan's head to control him but Yodsuwan postures up.
Yodsuwan wants to take a breather but Bungholz is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bungholz is defending against the submission attempts here by Yodsuwan.
Bungholz moves into full guard.
Yodsuwan wants to stand but Bungholz is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bungholz is on top in guard.
Yodsuwan keeping full guard, as Bungholz tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz forces his way into half guard.
Yodsuwan wants to get back to his feet.

Bungholz is working for a kimura but Yodsuwan is defending it quite comfortably.
Yodsuwan tries to kick Bungholz off but Bungholz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bungholz is trying to control the action in half guard but Yodsuwan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yodsuwan is trying to stand up here but Bungholz is controlling him well.
Bungholz trying to control the action but Yodsuwan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tham Boon Yodsuwan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bungholz swats away the attempt to clinch by Yodsuwan.
Bungholz missing with a left hand there. Yodsuwan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Bungholz gets a double leg takedown into Yodsuwan's guard.
Bungholz stops Yodsuwan from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bungholz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bungholz is controlling him.
Bungholz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bungholz won't allow Yodsuwan to get back to his feet.
Bungholz pushing down on Yodsuwan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bungholz is looking to advance position but Yodsuwan won't allow it.
Yodsuwan is in trouble now - Bungholz has advanced to mount!

Bungholz looking for a guillotine from mount but Yodsuwan is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Yodsuwan somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Yodsuwan tries for a takedown but Bungholz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bungholz throws a right hand that Yodsuwan ducks under and follows up with a left that Yodsuwan also avoids with ease.
Bungholz lands a jab to the nose.
Yodsuwan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bungholz tries to avoid it but Yodsuwan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bungholz to the ground. Bungholz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan throws the left hand but Bungholz avoids the punch easily.
Bungholz with a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Yodsuwan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bungholz!

Yodsuwan stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Yodsuwan misses with a takedown attempt - Bungholz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Touchin Bungholz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tham Boon Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bungholz cracks Yodsuwan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yodsuwan moves into range and clinches up with Bungholz.

Bungholz successfully pulls guard.

Bungholz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yodsuwan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bungholz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yodsuwan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yodsuwan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bungholz working for a triangle but Yodsuwan defends it easily.
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!

Yodsuwan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bungholz!
Bungholz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bungholz tries to control the position but Yodsuwan now has his back.
You can see the frustration on Bungholz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan is trying to stick to Bungholz's back but Bungholz is turning into Yodsuwan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yodsuwan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bungholz.
Yodsuwan wants to get back to his feet but Bungholz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bungholz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodsuwan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yodsuwan wants to stand but Bungholz is controlling the position.
Bungholz trying to control but Yodsuwan is working from the bottom.
Bungholz passes into half guard.
Yodsuwan looks like he's trying to stand up.

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.
Yodsuwan is trying to stand back up but Bungholz is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bungholz seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Yodsuwan has recovered full guard.
Yodsuwan is looking to stand up but Bungholz isn't so interested in that idea.
Yodsuwan keeping moving, preventing Bungholz from controlling successfully.
Yodsuwan is looking to stand up but Bungholz isn't so interested in that idea.
Bungholz trying to control but Yodsuwan is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Yodsuwan pushes Bungholz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bungholz misses with a straight right.
Yodsuwan wants to clinch but Bungholz slips to the side

and Bungholz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Bungholz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yodsuwan sees it coming and defends easily.
Yodsuwan is staying active underneath Bungholz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz stops Yodsuwan from getting back to his feet.
Yodsuwan is not content to let Bungholz control the position.
Bungholz is really struggling to control Yodsuwan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yodsuwan wants to get back to his feet.
Yodsuwan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bungholz stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bungholz is trying to work for a kimura but Yodsuwan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Touchin Bungholz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Yodsuwan shoots and misses
and Bungholz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bungholz stuns Yodsuwan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yodsuwan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yodsuwan moves out of range as Bungholz strikes.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch up.
Yodsuwan with a poor takedown
and Bungholz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Touchin Bungholz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tham Boon Yodsuwan.
Bungholz throws an off balance right hand
and Yodsuwan counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz shoots in looking for a takedown but Yodsuwan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bungholz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bungholz stuffs the takedown attempt from Yodsuwan. Yodsuwan gets slowly back to his feet.
Yodsuwan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yodsuwan tries to clinch up
and Bungholz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bungholz circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bungholz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yodsuwan pushes Bungholz off and gets back to his feet.

Bungholz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bungholz stops Yodsuwan from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bungholz is keen to just control but Yodsuwan is a slippery customer.

Bungholz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yodsuwan sees it coming and defends easily.
Bungholz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yodsuwan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bungholz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Yodsuwan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Yodsuwan keeping moving, preventing Bungholz from controlling successfully.
Yodsuwan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bungholz is controlling him.
Bungholz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bungholz trying to control the position but Yodsuwan is working away.
Bungholz prevents Yodsuwan from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Yodsuwan's face as Bungholz controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yodsuwan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bungholz throws a lazy uppercut
and Yodsuwan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch up.
Bungholz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yodsuwan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yodsuwan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bungholz but Bungholz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bungholz throws a lazy right hand but Yodsuwan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Touchin Bungholz.
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 James Glass scores the fight for Touchin Bungholz!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Touchin Bungholz!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Touchin Bungholz!

Touchin Bungholz wins by unanimous decision!
Touchin Bungholz retains his lightweight title!
Touchin Bungholz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.