PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bukowski (ranked 2164 p4p, 1798 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 267 p4p, 227 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tong Panong's choice of entrance music: Tetris Song. Marc Tong Panong told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bukowski
vs
Tong Panong

183 cm
34
190
21 - 20 - 0

183 cm
27
192
12 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING
Conquest Nutrition™ (160Q) $97

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Tong Panong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tong Panong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bukowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Tong Panong won't allow it.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tong Panong throws an elbow but misses.
Tong Panong swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bukowski.

Tong Panong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bukowski can't fight it off and eventually Tong Panong manages to take the fight to the floor. Bukowski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tong Panong looking to pass the guard.
Tong Panong is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully.
Tong Panong wants to get up but he can't break Bukowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bukowski is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Bukowski sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Bukowski avoids it this time.
Tong Panong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukowski is looking to counter punch.
Tong Panong tried to score with a low kick but Bukowski checks it.
Tong Panong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bukowski is defended easily by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong wants to counter the offense by Bukowski and move into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Tong Panong rushes Bukowski and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bukowskis head.
Bukowski takes a shot to the head.
Bukowski looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bukowski working aggressively here.
Bukowski is working for takedown but Tong Panong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tong Panong is trying to drag Bukowski to the mat but Bukowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tong Panong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
Bukowski tries to break the clinch but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Tong Panong misses with an elbow strike.
Bukowski tries to work over Tong Panong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bukowski trying to control the position but instead, Tong Panong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bukowski into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bukowski.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bukowski throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike.
Tong Panong lands a hook to the side of the head.

Bukowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bukowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Tong Panong's head.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tong Panong was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.

Bukowski closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong prevents the takedown attempt.
Tong Panong is trying to maintain a safe position but Bukowski gets an underhook and turns Tong Panong into the cage.
Tong Panong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bukowski working aggressively here.
Bukowski effectively controlling the action here.
Bukowski looking for a takedown.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tong Panong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bukowski has a couple of punches blocked by Tong Panong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bukowski avoiding damage.
Tong Panong is working for takedown but Bukowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tong Panong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong scores with a shoulder strike.
Bukowski working hard to break the clinch.
Bukowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bukowski misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tong Panong tries to clinch but Bukowski is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tong Panong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tong Panong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bukowski looking to score a takedown here. Tong Panong is defending well but Bukowski drives through and ends up in Tong Panong's guard.
Bukowski stops Tong Panong from standing up.
Tong Panong trying to keep a closed guard but Bukowski is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Bukowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski landing with the ground and pound.
Tong Panong working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tong Panong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bukowski works over Tong Panong with some ground and pound from guard.
Tong Panong wants to stand up but Bukowski is controlling him.
Tong Panong keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully.
Bukowski is really struggling to control Tong Panong but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two 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.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
A little jabbing left from Tong Panong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tong Panong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bukowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Tong Panong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Tong Panong moves into the clinch successfully.

Bukowski breaks from the clinch.

Bukowski closes the distance and pushes Tong Panong back into the cage.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Bukowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Tong Panong working aggressively here.
Bukowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Bukowski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bukowski is trying to ground and pound but Tong Panong uses the momentary lack of control by Bukowski to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski is stalling here. Tong Panong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bukowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tong Panong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bukowski keeps working.

Tong Panong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bukowski is not content to let Tong Panong control the position.

Tong Panong swings around for an armbar but Bukowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tong Panong's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bukowski won't allow Tong Panong to get back to his feet.
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.
Bukowski won't allow Tong Panong to get back to his feet.
Tong Panong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bukowski controls the pace.
Bukowski trying to control but Tong Panong is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tong Panong looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bukowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tong Panong manages to avoid it.
Marc Tong Panong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tong Panong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tong Panong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tong Panong moves away.
Bukowski misses with a hook
and Tong Panong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tong Panong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tong Panong tries to counter with a clinch but Bukowski shakes him off and moves away.
Tong Panong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bukowski attempts a counter takedown but Tong Panong avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tong Panong was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tong Panong or perhaps it was just good defense by Bukowski, which made it look bad.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Tong Panong moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukowski moves out of range of the body kick from Tong Panong.
Bukowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tong Panong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Bukowski with that takedown attempt.
Tong Panong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bukowski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bukowski.

Bukowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tong Panong's half guard.
Bukowski is thwarting Tong Panong's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong is controlling Bukowski's trapped leg to prevent Bukowski from advancing to side control.
Tong Panong is looking to improve his position.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tong Panong is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Tong Panong wants to control but Bukowski is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong pushes Bukowski off looking to stand but Bukowski dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bukowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bukowski loads up on a big right hand but Tong Panong slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Tong Panong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bukowski is looking to wear down Tong Panong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bukowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tong Panong's waist but Tong Panong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bukowski off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski takes a swing at Tong Panong's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bukowski.
Bukowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tong Panong circles away.
And Tong Panong tries to counter it with a takedown but Bukowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Bukowski misses its intended target.
Tong Panong takes one to the side of the head.
Bukowski shoots and misses
and Tong Panong counters with a stiff right hand.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but Tong Panong shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bukowski takes a swing at Tong Panong's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
A jab from Bukowski finds it's way through Tong Panong's defenses.
Tong Panong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bukowski misses with an uppercut.
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!
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Tong Panong sprawls well. He's pushed Bukowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bukowski clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bukowski.
Bukowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tong Panong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bukowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bukowski 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski!
Charles Bukowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Marc Tong Panong spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.