PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mahdi Makungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Broadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makungu comes to the cage accompanied by Nelly - Heart of a Champion. Mahdi Makungu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Makungu
vs
Broadus

174 cm
22
156 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

172 cm
23
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mahdi Makungu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giuseppe Broadus!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makungu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Broadus but Broadus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Broadus just misses with a punch to the body.

Makungu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Broadus sprawls well initially but Makungu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Makungu is tying to control. Broadus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Makungu is looking for a kimura but Broadus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makungu to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makungu is tying to control. Broadus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Broadus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Broadus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makungu. Makungu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Mahdi Makungu has been cut.
Giuseppe Broadus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broadus stuffs the takedown.

Makungu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Broadus wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Broadus!
Broadus wants to try and get back to his feet.

Makungu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Broadus turns into him and now he's in Makungu's guard.
Makungu is breathing heavily.

Makungu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Broadus is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Makungu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Broadus's back instead.
Makungu trying to control momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Broadus is in bad spot here.
Broadus breaks Makungu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Makungu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Broadus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Makungu is looking for a triangle but Broadus pushes his legs off easily.
Broadus wants to stand and escape but instead Makungu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Makungu trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broadus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Broadus looking to control but Makungu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makungu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Broadus avoids the attempt from Makungu to control.
Broadus prevents Makungu from getting the reversal.

That's four 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.
Broadus trying to control but Makungu is having none of it.
Broadus controlling the position easily from mount.
Makungu is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mahdi Makungu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Broadus misses with a few strikes there.
Broadus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makungu with a jab.
Makungu misses with a few strikes there.
Broadus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makungu.
Broadus scores with a one two! Makungu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Broadus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makungu fails with the takedown.
Broadus throws a combination that misses
and Makungu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Broadus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broadus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makungu moves out of range as Broadus throws a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makungu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Broadus thows a body shot but no joy.
Makungu shoots for a takedown but Broadus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadus misses with a combination

and Makungu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Broadus is refusing to be controlled, as Makungu sits in half guard.
Makungu trying to control from Broadus's half guard. Broadus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Broadus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makungu pushing down on Broadus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Makungu wants to work for an arm triangle but Broadus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Makungu seems to be working for a kimura but Broadus defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Makungu is working for a submission of some sort.
Broadus moves into full guard.
Makungu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Broadus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus trying to control from half guard but Makungu is working away.
Broadus tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Makungu.
Broadus blocks the strikes from Makungu.
Makungu is looking for a sweep. Broadus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makungu is staying active underneath Broadus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Makungu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makungu is looking to control Broadus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makungu avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makungu is looking to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Broadus misses with a few strikes there.
Broadus wants to land a leg kick but Makungu is out of range.
Broadus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makungu.
A big left from Makungu misses.
Makungu thuds a left hand into Broadus's body.
Broadus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Broadus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Broadus lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makungu missing with a left hand there. Broadus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mahdi Makungu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Makungu throws a hook but Broadus blocks it.
Makungu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broadus.
Broadus misses with a series of wild punches.
Broadus throws a series of punches but Makungu avoids them all with ease.
Makungu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Makungu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Makungu working the ground and pound effectively.

Makungu working for a submission but Broadus is keeping him at bay.
Makungu controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Makungu is working for a guillotine from mount but Broadus frees his head quite easily.

Makungu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Broadus is now in Makungu's guard. A big mistake from Makungu there, giving up the dominant position!
Broadus postures up.
Makungu looking for a sweep. Not yet Makungu, not yet.

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.
Broadus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makungu trying to control the position.
Makungu wants to sweep but no luck.
Broadus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makungu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Broadus tries to stand but Makungu is controlling from the bottom.
Makungu wants to sweep here but Broadus controlling him for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Broadus throws a leg kick

so Makungu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Broadus keeping full guard, as Makungu tries to pass.
Makungu looking to sit in guard and control but Broadus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makungu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Makungu working for a triangle but Broadus defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Makungu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Makungu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Broadus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Broadus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahdi Makungu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A punch combination from Broadus misses.
Makungu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makungu avoids the head kick by Broadus.
Broadus misses with a head kick.
Broadus is looking to chop away at Makungu's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Broadus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Broadus.
Broadus moves out of range of the strikes.
Broadus tries to bum rush Makungu with a series of wild strikes but Makungu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makungu has a takedown stuffed.
Broadus's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Broadus duly obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Broadus swinging wilding here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadus fails to land with a series of punches.
Makungu throws the left hand but Broadus avoids the punch easily.
Broadus throws a left and a right that both miss

and Makungu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Broadus's guard now.

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

Makungu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Broadus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Broadus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Broadus!

Broadus stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Makungu counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broadus stops Makungu from passing to mount.
Broadus can't do much from the bottom here.

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

Makungu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Makungu is looking for a triangle but Broadus pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus postures up.

Makungu is looking for a triangle but Broadus pushes his legs off easily.
Broadus trying to control the position from guard on top but Makungu 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.
Makungu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahdi Makungu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broadus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makungu throws an overhand right that lands on Broadus's shoulder, as Broadus tries to avoid the shot.
Broadus falls off balance throwing a combination

and Makungu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Broadus's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makungu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makungu wants to pass the guard but Broadus is keeping the position.
Makungu trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broadus has Makungu pulled in close to control his posture.
Makungu trying to control but Broadus is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broadus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makungu manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahdi Makungu had his way with Giuseppe Broadus in that round.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Makungu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Broadus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Broadus throws a shot from downtown. Makungu moves away and avoids it.
Broadus slips a jab and a cross from Makungu.
Broadus looks to land a body kick but Makungu moved away.
Broadus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makungu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makungu.
Broadus blocks a leg kick.
Broadus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makungu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Broadus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mahdi Makungu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Makungu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Makungu wants to work for an arm triangle but Broadus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu is trying to control the action in half guard but Broadus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Broadus is in trouble now - Makungu has advanced to mount!

Makungu goes for an armbar but Broadus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Broadus.
Makungu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two 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.
Makungu is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Makungu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broadus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Makungu working for a triangle but Broadus defends it easily.
Giuseppe Broadus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Makungu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broadus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Broadus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Broadus.
Broadus misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Broadus.
Giuseppe Broadus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makungu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makungu swinging wilding here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makungu has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Broadus.
Broadus cracks a nice hook into Makungu's ribs.
Makungu throws a looping overhand right but Broadus ducks down to avoid it.
Broadus throws a sloppy head kick and Makungu moves out of range easily.
Giuseppe Broadus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makungu throws a push kick but Broadus slaps the foot to one side.
Makungu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Broadus's sensitive parts.
Broadus throws a series of punches but Makungu moves out of range.
Mahdi Makungu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Makungu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makungu slips a jab and a cross from Broadus.
A punch combination from Broadus misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mahdi Makungu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makungu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahdi Makungu!
Mahdi Makungu retains his featherweight title!