PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chai Hideto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bunga
vs
Hideto

180 cm
21
154 lbs
5 - 7 - 1

170 cm
19
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Cobra Kai Nutrition (New Products Out)

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 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gonzo Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chai Hideto!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunga.
Bunga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Hideto gets caught flat footed, as Bunga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bunga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunga working some strikes from top position.
Hideto has momentary wrist control but Bunga slips an elbow through the middle.
Hideto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bunga!
Bunga is trying desperately to improve position.

Hideto looking to secure an arm triangle but Bunga defends it well.
Bunga is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga regains half guard.

Bunga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hideto pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Bunga actively working from the bottom here.

Hideto is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bunga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hideto throwing shots but Bunga is blocking nicely.

Hideto is looking for a kimura but Bunga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hideto to get the leverage.

Bunga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hideto on the ground.

Hideto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bunga.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
Bunga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hideto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bunga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hideto is looking for a kimura here.
Bunga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bunga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunga gets back to full guard.

Bunga working for a triangle but Hideto defends it easily.

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.
Hideto trying to control but Bunga is working from the bottom.

Bunga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hideto defends it easily.

Bunga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hideto pushing down on Bunga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bunga is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chai Hideto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hideto doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.

Bunga takes the fight into the clinch.
Bunga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hideto.

Bunga jumps into guard, dragging Hideto to the mat.
Bunga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bunga tries to get out of the position.
Bunga has a closed guard, preventing Hideto from standing up.

Bunga is looking for a triangle but Hideto pushes his legs off easily.

Bunga has his foot on Hideto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hideto works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunga can't keep his opponent in guard - Hideto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Hideto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hideto trying to pass the guard but Bunga defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga is staying active underneath Hideto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Bunga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hideto pulls his head out easily.

Bunga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hideto pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bunga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bunga actively working from the bottom here.
Bunga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hideto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hideto tries to clinch but Bunga is having none of it.

Bunga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Hideto actively working from the bottom here.
Hideto is trying to control but can't.
Hideto tries to roll over but Bunga keeps him under control.
Bunga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bunga looking to ground and pound but Hideto is blocking nicely.
Hideto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hideto trying to control but Bunga postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunga stops Hideto from getting back to his feet.
Bunga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hideto's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bunga connects with a nice short shot to Hideto's temple.
Bunga scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hideto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunga.
Bunga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bunga throws a strike but Hideto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bunga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bunga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bunga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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.
Bunga postures up and lands a big shot to Hideto's brow.
Bunga landing with the ground and pound.
Bunga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hideto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hideto slaps away a takedown attempt from Bunga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hideto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bunga's head backwards.
Hideto misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunga defending well as Hideto loads up on a big left hand.
Bunga fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzo Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunga circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gonzo Bunga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hideto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bunga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bunga tries to clinch up.
Hideto shoots in and drives through. Bunga sprawls well.
Bunga looks for a takedown but Hideto sprawls well.

Bunga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bunga lands in his opponent's guard.
Bunga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Hideto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bunga off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bunga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hideto's waist but Hideto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunga off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonzo Bunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hideto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hideto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hideto fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga shoots and misses
and Hideto counters with a nice body shot.
Hideto jabs at Bunga's body.
Gonzo Bunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hideto sizes up Bunga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bunga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hideto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bunga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hideto somewhat.
Bunga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hideto tries to clinch but Bunga is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bunga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Bunga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bunga throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hideto escapes and throws Bunga's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gonzo Bunga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is looking to regain half guard here but Hideto keeps moving and retains side control.
Bunga is not content to let Hideto control the position.

Hideto tries for a kimura but Bunga is defending well.
Bunga manages to get back to half guard.

Bunga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bunga with the active half guard here but Hideto passes nicely into side control.

Hideto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bunga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bunga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bunga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
Hideto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bunga's head.

Bunga actively working from the bottom here.
Hideto is looking to take a break and control but Bunga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hideto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chai Hideto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hideto 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chai Hideto!