PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Bhullar (ranked 5068 p4p, 5441 weight class) and Mike Mayhew (ranked 496 p4p, 506 weight class). Martin Bhullar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bhullar
vs
Mayhew

178 cm
18
280
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
26
225
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Knock Out Sups

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Bhullar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Mayhew!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhew throws a right and a left that Bhullar avoids nicely.
Bhullar thinks about countering with a head kick.
A head kick by Mayhew misses
and Bhullar counters with a three punch combo that has Mayhew backing up. Mayhew nods at Bhullar to acknowledge the strikes.
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhullar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mayhew.
Mayhew misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Mayhew backs away, Bhullar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Mayhew.
Bhullar blocks a head kick by Mayhew.
Bhullar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Mayhew does no damage.
It looked like Bhullar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mayhew lands a head kick!

It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
Mayhew throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Bhullar counters with a crisp one two that drops Mayhew! Bhullar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mayhew to his feet! Mayhew is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhew fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayhew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Bhullar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick by Mayhew misses

and Bhullar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bhullar.
Mayhew is wriggling around but Bhullar manages to pass to half guard.
Mayhew looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bhullar controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhullar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

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.
Bhullar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bhullar controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayhew really wants to buck Bhullar off and get back to his feet.
Bhullar controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mayhew wants to control but Bhullar is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Mayhew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mayhew throws a lazy head kick

and Bhullar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bhullar.
Martin Bhullar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bhullar stays in close to Mayhew's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayhew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bhullar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayhew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhullar throws a big counter combination but Mayhew scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Mayhew looks to move away, Bhullar throws a big counter combo but Mayhew just gets out of the way.
Mayhew swinging wildly here.
As Mayhew backs away, Bhullar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayhew feints and then cracks Bhullar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bhullar down.
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhullar is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mayhew looks for the body kick but Bhullar saw that one coming.
Mayhew tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhew misses with a double jab.
Mayhew is breathing heavily.
Bhullar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mike Mayhew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhew throws a head kick that half lands.
Mayhew misses with a head kick.
Bhullar thinks about countering with a head kick.
Martin Bhullar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mayhew. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mayhew throws a wild body kick that Bhullar sees coming a mile off.
Bhullar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhew throws a sloppy head kick and Bhullar moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bhullar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses

so Bhullar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayhew wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bhullar manages to pass to side control.

We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bhullar 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.
Bhullar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mayhew for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar moves into full mount! Mayhew won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Mayhew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Mayhew looks to move away, Bhullar throws a big counter combo but Mayhew just gets out of the way.
Mayhew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bhullar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayhew's guard.
Bhullar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bhullar pushes down on Mayhew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mayhew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Mayhew throws a sloppy head kick and Bhullar moves out of range easily.
Bhullar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mayhew tries a head kick but it misses.
Bhullar is looking for a counter combo.
Mayhew misses with a leg kick.
Bhullar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Mayhew looks to move away, Bhullar throws a big counter combo but Mayhew just gets out of the way.
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhullar swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhew.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayhew misses with a leg kick.
Mayhew throws a low kick, looking for Bhullar's leg but Bhullar calmly moves out of range.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhew misses with a head kick.
Bhullar half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar blocks a head kick by Mayhew.
As Mayhew backs away, Bhullar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bhullar avoids the head kick by Mayhew.
Bhullar throws a quick counter head kick but Mayhew was just out of range.
Mayhew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhullar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mayhew motions for Bhullar to come forward. Mayhew throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhew misses with the combination.
Mayhew tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayhew throws a leg kick

and Bhullar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bhullar sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike Mayhew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Mayhew.
I've got Mayhew 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mayhew!