PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mogweister (ranked 6290 p4p, 547 weight class) and Bingo Bango (ranked 7137 p4p, 582 weight class). Mogweister comes into the arena with Show me how to live, Audioslave. blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mogweister
vs
Bango

185 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Mogweister !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bingo Bango!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mogweister gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Bango counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mogweister !
Bango connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mogweister some visible discomfort.
Mogweister is letting Bango control him for a moment.
Bango looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mogweister is avoiding damage well.
Mogweister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mogweister isn't going anywhere.
Bango trying to control the action but Mogweister is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogweister is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bango is controlling him well.
Bango scoring with punches and elbows.
Mogweister is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bango's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mogweister wants to control but Bango is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mogweister wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bango lands a nice short elbow.
Bango scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bango is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bango sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mogweister defending well though.
Bango performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Bango connects with a nice short shot to Mogweister 's temple.
Bango is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bango thows a huge punch but Mogweister dodges it nicely.
Bango sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mogweister defending well though.
Bango keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mogweister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Bango releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mogweister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bango shoots in but no luck this time.
Mogweister misses with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bango.

Mogweister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bango, pushing him back against the cage.
Bango wants a takedown.
Mogweister prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rob Mogweister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Bango.
Mogweister lands an elbow inside.
Bango dodges an elbow strike from Mogweister .
Mogweister manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mogweister is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bango is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mogweister to the mat. Mogweister regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mogweister being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bingo Bango dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mogweister wants to clinch up but Bango keeps it at a distance.
Bango feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Mogweister misses.
Mogweister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bango swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bango clinches up with Mogweister and pushes him back against the cage.
Mogweister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mogweister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bango's face.
Mogweister is trying to break free.
Bango is trying to pull guard but Mogweister has him pressed against the cage.
Mogweister tries to break free but Bango pushes him back against the cage.
Bango wants to get back to striking at distance but Mogweister won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mogweister pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mogweister doesn't manage to clinch there - Bango circles away.
A head kick by Mogweister misses
enabling Bango to counter with a crisp jab.
Mogweister looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mogweister shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bango defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bango throws a right hand that Mogweister ducks under and follows up with a left that Mogweister also avoids with ease.
Mogweister lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mogweister moves away.
Rob Mogweister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mogweister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mogweister tries to clinch but Bango moves away

and Bango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bango.
Mogweister being controlled here, momentarily.
Bango's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogweister keeping moving, preventing Bango from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bango accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mogweister is looking to stand up but Bango isn't so interested in that idea.
Mogweister keeping moving, preventing Bango from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bango connects with a couple of short punches.
Bango sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bango looking to score a takedown here. Mogweister is defending well but Bango drives through and ends up in Mogweister 's guard.
Bango is standing up over Mogweister . Mogweister looks to escape but Bango dives into side control.

Mogweister gets back to half guard.
Mogweister looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bango perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bango prevents Mogweister from improving his position.
Bango content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Bango has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bingo Bango has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Bango connects with a nice short shot to Mogweister 's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bingo Bango showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A lazy body kick from Mogweister

and Bango counters with a shoot takedown. Mogweister fights it but they end up in guard.

Mogweister manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bango looking for a takedown.
Bango can't find room to land a body shot as Mogweister controls the action.
Mogweister with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mogweister misses with an elbow strike.
Bango has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mogweister throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bango blocks it with crossed arms.
Bango blocks the elbow strike.

Mogweister breaks from the clinch.
Bango shoots in for a takedown but Mogweister shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mogweister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bango.
Mogweister throws a sloppy head kick

and Bango counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mogweister working a defensive guard here.
Bango must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bango controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogweister has momentary wrist control but Bango slips an elbow through the middle.
Mogweister tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Mogweister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mogweister keeping moving, preventing Bango from controlling successfully.
Bango controlling from the top position.
Bango is looking to work some ground and pound but Mogweister has wrist control.
Bango is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bango lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Mogweister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bango's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mogweister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mogweister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bango.
Mogweister misses with a lunging right hand
and Mogweister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Bango gets a double leg takedown into Mogweister 's guard.
Bango looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bango is in close to Mogweister 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rob Mogweister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mogweister can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bango controls the pace.
Bango landing with the ground and pound.
Bango slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bango keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mogweister 's head.
Bingo Bango is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bango slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bingo Bango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bango 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingo Bango!