PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Batungbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batungbakal has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Batungbakal
vs
Lundgren

198 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

185 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Jacob Batungbakal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bo Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batungbakal wants to clinch.

Lundgren pushes Batungbakal up against the cage in a clinch.

Lundgren gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura but Batungbakal is defending well.
Lundgren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lundgren is working for a kimura but Batungbakal is defending it quite comfortably.
Lundgren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batungbakal defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lundgren is looking for submissions but instead, Batungbakal has regained full guard.
Lundgren controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batungbakal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batungbakal is breathing heavily.

Lundgren is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Batungbakal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Batungbakal has escaped and now he's on top!
Lundgren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Lundgren wants to sweep but no luck.

Lundgren working for a triangle but Batungbakal defends it easily.
Batungbakal throwing strikes but missing.
Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batungbakal is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lundgren is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Batungbakal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Lundgren looking for submissions off his back.
Batungbakal wants to take a breather but Lundgren is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Batungbakal passes to side control.
Batungbakal throwing strikes but Lundgren manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Lundgren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lundgren works to advance to full mount. Batungbakal defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lundgren controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Lundgren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lundgren has managed to clinch.
Batungbakal is trying to break free.
Batungbakal fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Lundgren wants the takedown. Batungbakal is fighting it off but Lundgren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Batungbakal's guard against the cage.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Batungbakal keeps moving.
Batungbakal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lundgren working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lundgren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lundgren lands a couple of digs.

Lundgren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lundgren stopping the sweep attempt from Batungbakal.
Lundgren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Batungbakal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lundgren is one step ahead there.
Batungbakal keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren goes for a takedown attempt but Batungbakal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lundgren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lundgren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Batungbakal gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Lundgren has hold of one of Batungbakal's legs. Batungbakal is fighting the takedown attempt but Lundgren gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lundgren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Batungbakal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lundgren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Batungbakal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Batungbakal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Batungbakal!
Batungbakal wants to take a breather but Lundgren manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Batungbakal.
Batungbakal with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batungbakal trying to control but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Lundgren 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! This is the final round!

Lundgren moves into the clinch.

Lundgren gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Batungbakal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lundgren.
Lundgren trying to control but Batungbakal is working from the bottom.
Lundgren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Batungbakal keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lundgren drops back looking for a leg! Batungbakal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batungbakal manages to kick Lundgren off! Lundgren jumps back into Batungbakal's guard.

Lundgren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lundgren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Batungbakal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Batungbakal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Lundgren has managed to clinch.

Lundgren tightens his grip and picks Batungbakal up, before dumping him to the ground. Batungbakal manages to land in guard.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Batungbakal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundgren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Batungbakal keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Batungbakal kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bo Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bo Lundgren.
Batungbakal closes the distance but Lundgren moves to the side

and Lundgren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lundgren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batungbakal's efforts to push away.

Lundgren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lundgren throws a right hand that Batungbakal ducks under and follows up with a left that Batungbakal also avoids with ease.
Batungbakal misses with a double jab

and Lundgren counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Lundgren to work.
Batungbakal wants a takedown.
Jacob Batungbakal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lundgren has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Batungbakal regains guard immediately.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Batungbakal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Lundgren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lundgren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Lundgren!