PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 55 p4p, 8 weight class) and Abdel Mumu (ranked 537 p4p, 69 weight class). Abdel Mumu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Klaus Chugman's chin.

Chugman
vs
Mumu

150 cm
22
130 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
169 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

IniTech Nutrition
Aspire Clothing

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdel Mumu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman has his takedown stuffed
and Mumu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Chugman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chugman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
Mumu cracks the inside of Chugman's front leg.
Chugman misses with a body shot.
Chugman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mumu checks it well.
Chugman misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mumu tries to avoid it but Chugman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mumu to the ground. Mumu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to the body from Chugman misses
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chugman misses with a hook to the body
and Mumu counters with a straight right hand.
Mumu stuffs the takedown attempt from Chugman. Chugman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mumu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chugman somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chugman. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chugman throws a leg kick
letting Mumu counter with a right hand.
Chugman throws a leg kick
and Mumu counters with a body kick that stops Chugman in his tracks momentarily.
Chugman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chugman throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Mumu counter with a right hand.
Chugman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Klaus Chugman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu.
Chugman throws a low kick but Mumu moves out of range easily.
Abdel Mumu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mumu moves in looking to clinch but Chugman pushes him off.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chugman throws a solid leg kick but Mumu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chugman.
Mumu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chugman throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Chugman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mumu to the mat! Mumu manages to get full guard.
Mumu is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman is really struggling to control Mumu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mumu is retaining full guard.
Mumu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mumu is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman advances to half guard.

Chugman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mumu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mumu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chugman controls the pace.

Chugman has gone for a leg lock! Mumu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chugman's guard.

Chugman being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard.
Mumu preventing the sweep.
Chugman working a defensive guard here.
Mumu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Chugman working for a triangle but Mumu defends it easily.

Chugman working for a triangle but Mumu defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu dominated that round.
That's time! Chugman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chugman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chugman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chugman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mumu's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chugman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mumu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu tries to bench press Chugman off him but Chugman keeps the position.
Mumu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mumu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mumu, who protects the arm well.
Chugman working away.

Chugman tries for a kimura but Mumu is defending well.

Chugman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chugman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two 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.
Mumu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chugman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mumu prevents Chugman from improving position.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mumu keeps working.

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

Chugman has his foot on Mumu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mumu works his way back into a safe position though.
Mumu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chugman has Mumu pulled in close to control his posture.

Mumu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mumu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mumu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chugman trying to control the position.

That's four 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.

Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mumu defends well.
Mumu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chugman trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mumu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chugman misses with a takedown
and Mumu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chugman throws a leg kick that is checked

and Mumu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chugman! Mumu lets Chugman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Chugman is rocked!
Mumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu.
Oh Chugman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chugman misses with a takedown
and Mumu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chugman misses with a hook to the body
and Mumu scores with a counter punch that sends Chugman to the canvas! Mumu smells blood - he's punishing Chugman with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Chugman has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdel Mumu!
Abdel Mumu is the new lightweight champion!
Abdel Mumu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.