PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seth Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Kriukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Bunga has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bunga
vs
Kriukov

200 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seth Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Kriukov !
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kriukov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bunga to the mat! Bunga manages to get full guard.
Bunga trying to strike off his back.
Bunga wants to stand and escape but Kriukov is having none of it.
Bunga wants to sweep but no luck.
Kriukov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunga wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bunga tries to strike from the bottom.
Kriukov prevents Bunga from getting back to his feet.
Bunga lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Bunga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bunga strikes from his own guard.
Kriukov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bunga throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Bunga doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bunga trying to strike off his back.
Bunga tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kriukov prevents Bunga from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kriukov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
Bunga wants to control but Kriukov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kriukov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bunga looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kriukov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kriukov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Bunga kicks Kriukov off and gets back to his feet.

Kriukov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kriukov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bunga throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Kriukov .
Kriukov content just to control the position here.
Kriukov 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bunga is looking to get to half guard.
Kriukov looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriukov breaks from Bunga's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bunga working to try and regain half guard.
Kriukov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bunga looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Kriukov looking for the RNC.
Bunga is trying to stand back up.
Bunga tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kriukov scores with punches from the back.
Kriukov controlling from the back.

Kriukov is persistently looking for the submission but Bunga is defending it well.
Bunga trying to control the hands but Kriukov won't let him.
Will Kriukov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bunga looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasiliy Kriukov dominated that round.
That's time! Bunga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bunga misses with a takedown

and Kriukov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bunga's guard.
Kriukov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bunga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bunga throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bunga striking off his back but it's not causing Kriukov any problems.
Bunga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kriukov stays in close to Bunga's body and controls the position.
Kriukov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bunga looking to control.
Bunga trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kriukov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bunga tries to land a front kick but Kriukov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kriukov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Bunga.
Kriukov throws a wild body kick that Bunga sees coming a mile off.
Bunga tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kriukov counters with a single leg into guard. Bunga didn't expect that.

Kriukov gets to his feet. Bunga looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bunga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bunga walks into a jab.
Seth Bunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kriukov .
Bunga tries to clinch but Kriukov moves away

and Kriukov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Bunga is looking to escape.
Kriukov controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kriukov there.
Bunga is trying to maintain the position but Kriukov is very close to passing his half guard.
Bunga flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kriukov controlling the pace.
Bunga is staying active underneath Kriukov , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bunga is pressing down on Kriukov 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunga, not yet.

Bunga has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kriukov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kriukov throws a head kick that misses.
Kriukov throws a head kick that misses.

Bunga clinches with his opponent.
Bunga tries to break the clinch but Kriukov is controlling the position.
Bunga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kriukov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bunga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kriukov breaks the clinch.
Bunga misses with a takedown

so Kriukov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bunga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kriukov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kriukov is working Bunga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kriukov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunga is keeping the position for now.
Kriukov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunga has wrist control.
Bunga throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kriukov wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bunga is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasiliy Kriukov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kriukov lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kriukov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kriukov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kriukov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunga throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bunga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kriukov stops Bunga from standing up.
Kriukov wants to pass the guard but Bunga is keeping the position.
Kriukov wanted to stand there but Bunga had control of the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kriukov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bunga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Kriukov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bunga wants to get back to his feet.
Bunga trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
You can see the frustration on Bunga's face as Kriukov controls the position.
Bunga takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Kriukov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kriukov wants to control but Bunga is keeping him busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bunga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kriukov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bunga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kriukov wants to pass to mount but Bunga is defending the position.
Bunga is trying to get back to full guard.
Bunga tries to kick Kriukov off but Kriukov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bunga is trying to get back to full guard.
Kriukov prevents Bunga from standing back up.
Bunga trying to control from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kriukov avoids the head kick by Bunga.
Bunga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bunga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kriukov throws a lazy head kick
and Bunga counters with an inside leg kick.
Kriukov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kriukov moves into the clinch.

Bunga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bunga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bunga trying to control the position.
Bunga punching from the bottom.
Bunga is striking but Kriukov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Bunga tries to roll over but Kriukov keeps him under control.
Seth Bunga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasiliy Kriukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Kriukov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Kriukov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kriukov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Kriukov !