PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between It Kiefa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). It Kiefa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gonzo Bunga's chin.

Kiefa
vs
Bunga

172 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
158 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, It Kiefa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gonzo Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiefa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bunga closes the distance and clinches up with Kiefa, looking for a takedown. Bunga pushes Kiefa against the cage but Kiefa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kiefa stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunga. Bunga gets slowly back to his feet.
It Kiefa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gonzo Bunga.
A nice combination there by Kiefa.
Bunga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiefa but Kiefa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bunga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzo Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunga swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiefa.

Bunga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kiefa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bunga grinds an elbow into Kiefa's temple.
Bunga prevents Kiefa from escaping the position.
Bunga working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Bunga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Bunga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bunga looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiefa gets back to half guard.

Bunga wants to work for an arm triangle but Kiefa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bunga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Bunga there.

Bunga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiefa is staying active underneath Bunga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kiefa wants to control but Bunga is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Bunga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiefa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kiefa 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.
Kiefa looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bunga wants to work for an arm triangle but Kiefa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kiefa looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bunga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kiefa sprawls well initially but Bunga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Bunga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bunga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bunga is pressing down on Kiefa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kiefa is holding on for now.

Bunga is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gonzo Bunga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kiefa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiefa tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bunga shoots in for a double leg but Kiefa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bunga misses with a takedown attempt - Kiefa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It Kiefa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gonzo Bunga.
Nice takedown defense from Kiefa. No joy for Bunga on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bunga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Bunga goes for an armbar but Kiefa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kiefa.
Kiefa looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiefa tries to stand but Bunga is controlling from the bottom.

Bunga looking for a guillotine here but Kiefa defends easily.

Bunga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bunga looking to control.

Bunga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kiefa passes into side control.
Kiefa trying to control the action but Bunga is working from the bottom.
Bunga wants to control but Kiefa postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiefa wants to stand but Bunga has his arm trapped.
Bunga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kiefa off and has taken his back!
Bunga is not going to allow Kiefa to sit and survive in this position.

Bunga working for the choke.

Bunga has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kiefa! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bunga gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gonzo Bunga!