PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Murch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, jake the peg by rolf harris . Bruce Bongo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fernando Murch's chin.

Bongo
vs
Murch

182 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Bongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernando Murch!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murch tries to clinch there but Bongo circles away.
Bongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murch wants to clinch
and Bongo counters with a nice body shot.
Bongo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murch sprawls well. Murch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bongo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murch but Murch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fernando Murch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murch moves in looking to clinch but Bongo pushes him off.
Bongo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murch as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bongo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murch is looking to clinch but Bongo is avoiding it.

Murch moves into range and clinches up with Bongo.
Bongo wants to stall.
Bongo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murch taking a breather.
Murch with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murch looking to throw knees to the head but Bongo is blocking nicely.
Murch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murch landing knees to the body.
Murch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Bongo slows down the pace here.
Murch just leaning against Bongo, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Bongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murch tries to land a knee to the head but Bongo blocks with his arms.
Murch landing knees to the head.
Murch stalling the fight.
Murch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Murch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Murch lands a nice knee to the body.
Murch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bongo is breathing heavily.
Bongo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bongo lands with a left to the head.
Murch throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bongo has Murch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bongo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murch has Bongo pushed against the cage.
Murch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Murch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bongo is keeping busy.
Murch landing knees to the head.
Murch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bongo trying to stall but Murch improves his position.
Bongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bongo is trying to drag Murch to the mat but Murch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murch stalling in the clinch but Bongo improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongo looking to slow down the pace here.
Murch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murch misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murch as Bongo tries to tie him up.
Murch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murch fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Murch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bongo, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bongo up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Murch dominated that 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.

Bongo shoots in but Murch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murch tries to close the distance and clinch but Bongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bongo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Bongo or perhaps it was just good defense by Murch which made him look bad.
Murch tries to clinch up.
Bongo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bongo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bongo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murch as he avoids it easily.
Bruce Bongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Murch moves into the clinch.
Murch working Bongo over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murch scores with a knee to the head.
Bongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murch to keep the fight standing.
Murch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Murch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fernando Murch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Murch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bongo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murch lands an elbow inside.
Murch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Murch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Murch landing knees to the head.
Murch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murch misses with an elbow over the top.
Bongo avoids a wild elbow strike from Murch.
Murch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bongo pulls guard.
Bongo wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bongo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Murch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murch.
Murch misses with a knee strike.
Murch crunches a lovely knee into Bongo's ribcage.
Murch crunches a lovely knee into Bongo's ribcage.
Murch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murch pushes off an throws an elbow but Bongo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murch managing to block the knees to the body from Bongo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murch landing knees to the body.
Murch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bongo as Murch tries to tie him up.
Murch misses with a knee strike.
Bongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murch smiles and moves away.
Bongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bongo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Murch tries to close the distance and clinch but Bongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernando Murch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bongo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bongo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Murch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Murch.
Murch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murch scores with a knee to the head.
Murch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murch tries a knee to the head but Bongo blocks it.
Murch tries to land knees in the clinch but Bongo avoids the damage to the body.
Bongo tries to break the clinch but Murch is controlling the position.
Murch misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murch misses with a knee to the head.
Bongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Murch won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murch prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Murch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bongo gets tackled into the cage by Murch. Murch maintains the clinch.
Murch tries a knee to the head but Bongo blocks it.
Bongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Murch has double underhooks.
Murch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murch looking to throw knees to the head but Bongo is blocking nicely.
Murch tries a knee to the head but Bongo blocks it.
Murch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bongo is defending well for now.
Bongo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bongo is trying to break the clinch but Murch is controlling him.
Murch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bongo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bongo managing to block the knees to the body from Murch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongo avoiding damage as Murch throws knees to the body.
Bongo tries to break free but Murch pushes him back against the cage.
Murch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bongo is working for takedown but Murch is calmly controlling the position for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bongo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bongo managing to block the knees to the body from Murch.
Murch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murch misses with a knee strike.
Bongo scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongo has had enough of the clinch but Murch keeps him there for the moment.

Bongo jumps guard and drags Murch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bongo is adopting a defensive guard.
Bongo trying to keep a closed guard but Murch is proving a slippery customer.
Murch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bongo pushes Murch off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Murch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murch tries to clinch up but Bongo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bongo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bongo shoots for a double leg takedown but Murch sprawls well. He's pushed Bongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murch tries to clinch but Bongo is having none of it.
Murch tries to clinch up.
Murch closes the distance but Bongo moves to the side
and Bongo counters with a left and a right that stings Murch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murch wants to clinch up but Bongo keeps it at a distance.
Murch is looking to clinch but Bongo is avoiding it.
Murch is looking to clinch but Bongo is avoiding it.
Murch tries to clinch but Bongo moves away
and Bongo counters with a right hand to the body.
Murch tries to close the distance and clinch but Bongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Murch gets a clinch.
Murch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bongo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murch connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Murch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Murch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Murch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murch after a bit of a struggle.
Murch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murch misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bongo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bongo's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Murch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murch 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Murch!