PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 950 p4p, 570 weight class) and Eero Jukola (ranked 74 p4p, 44 weight class). Eero Jukola will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chugman
vs
Jukola

150 cm
47
130
48 - 46 - 0

165 cm
40
148
32 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola fails to land with a series of punches.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chugman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jukola throws the left hand but Chugman avoids the punch easily.
Jukola swats away the attempt to clinch by Chugman.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Chugman.
Jukola throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chugman takes one to the chin there.
Jukola thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chugman if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chugman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
Jukola fails to land with a series of punches.
Chugman needs to keep his hands up - Jukola had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jukola closes the distance and pushes Chugman back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.

Chugman successfully pulls guard.
Jukola is working Chugman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jukola passes Chugman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jukola trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Jukola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chugman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chugman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jukola drops an elbow to the side of Chugman's head.
Jukola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jukola prevents Chugman from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jukola wants to take a breather but Chugman is having none of it.
Jukola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chugman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jukola working over Chugman with some ground and pound. Chugman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman is looking to control Jukola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chugman avoid being mounted?
Chugman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jukola controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Jukola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jukola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chugman's head.
Jukola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chugman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jukola is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jukola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice straight punches there by Jukola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jukola.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jukola clinches with his opponent.
Chugman misses with a punch to the body.
Chugman fails to pull guard.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Jukola.
Jukola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chugman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jukola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jukola lands a hook that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
Chugman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman jumps guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jukola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chugman fails to pull guard.
Jukola lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jukola misses with an uppercut.
Jukola misses the jab.
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chugman on the side of the head.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jukola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A head kick misses from Jukola.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Chugman. That snapped Jukola's head back.
Chugman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chugman checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman blocks a jab.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jukola moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jukola misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jukola!
Jukola is looking for a sweep.
Chugman controls the position.
Chugman working the body and head with strikes.
Jukola managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chugman.
Chugman scores with punches from side control.
Jukola looks to move to half guard but instead Chugman has passed into mount! Damn!
Jukola is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman landing punches.
Jukola is looking to get to half guard.
Chugman controlling the pace for now.
Chugman lands a heavy elbow.
Jukola tries to lock up and control but Chugman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jukola working to try and regain half guard.
Chugman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four 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.
Chugman prevents Jukola from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman avoids the attempt from Jukola to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jukola misses with a head kick.
Jukola dips to his left and cracks Chugman with an uppercut!
Jukola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jukola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chugman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJukola.
A cross from Jukola lands.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Jukola avoids it well and moves away.
Chugman shoots in and drives through. Jukola sprawls well.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chugman's head.
The crowd cheers as Jukola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chugman doesn't seem phased though.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Jukola pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Chugman is out of range.
Chugman throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jukola throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
Jukola takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
Jukola throws a right hand that misses

and Chugman counters with a single leg into guard. Jukola didn't expect that.
Jukola looking to control.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jukola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jukola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Jukola keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Chugman with that takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Jukola.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Chugman's head but Chugman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chugman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jukola connects with a body shot.

Jukola takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is trying to pull guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jukola.
Chugman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jukola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Chugman pulls Jukola into guard.
Jukola throwing strikes but missing.
Jukola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chugman's guard.
Jukola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chugman working a defensive guard here.
Jukola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jukola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chugman slips a straight right by Jukola.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukola sprawls and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jukola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chugman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chugman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jukola but Jukola pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eero Jukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jukola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!
Eero Jukola decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.