PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Chamba (ranked 3927 p4p, 1383 weight class) and Madik MBaku (ranked 414 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chamba
vs
MBaku

194 cm
31
245
20 - 21 - 0

198 cm
28
246
15 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

MKFC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilberto Chamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Madik MBaku!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamba doesn't manage to clinch there - MBaku circles away.
Chamba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

MBaku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chamba is trying to improve his position.

MBaku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chamba keeps MBaku under control for a moment.
MBaku advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku tries to control but Chamba wriggling away.
Chamba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamba is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chamba wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
MBaku slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chamba tries to break free.

MBaku patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chamba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from MBaku.
Chamba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

MBaku looking for the choke from the back.
Chamba trying to control the hands but MBaku won't let him.

MBaku looking to break Chamba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chamba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MBaku will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Chamba right now.

Chamba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MBaku.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

MBaku is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chamba defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chamba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MBaku on the ground.

MBaku tightening his grip on Chamba, looking for the choke.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MBaku has the hooks in. Chamba is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

MBaku working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chamba trying to control the action but MBaku just sinks the hooks in.
Chamba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chamba wants to escape the position.
MBaku struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MBaku is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

MBaku is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chamba defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

MBaku is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chamba can't escape the position.

MBaku is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chamba knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chamba for a finish.
MBaku is not going to allow Chamba to sit and survive in this position.
MBaku keeps control of the position as Chamba tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MBaku working for a choke but Chamba is defending well.
Chamba tries to roll but MBaku sticks to his back.

MBaku working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Chamba is doing well to defend. MBaku seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Chamba is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.