PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Bulalo (ranked 4193 p4p, 5063 weight class) and First Lighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bulalo
vs
Lighter

225 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
300
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Junior Bulalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, First Lighter!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Lighter has Bulalo up against the cage in a clinch.
Bulalo prevents a body shot from Lighter.
Lighter tries a body shot but Bulalo blocks it.
Lighter controlling the action here for a moment.
Lighter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lighter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bulalo.
Lighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulalo backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lighter lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lighter.
Bulalo blocks a body shot from Lighter.
Bulalo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lighter smiles and moves away.

Bulalo tries to keep at a distance but Lighter has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Lighter.
Lighter misses with a punch to the body.

Bulalo breaks from the clinch.

Lighter forces Bulalo back against the cage and clinches.
Lighter lands with a left to the head.
Bulalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lighter is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulalo.
Bulalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lighter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulalo backwards.
Bulalo is breathing heavily.
Lighter stalling.
Lighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lighter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lighter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lighter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lighter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lighter tries to throw a body punch but Bulalo avoids it by throwing Lighter back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Lighter - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lighter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulalos head.
Lighter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lighter lands a body punch.
Lighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lighter works on Bulalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Lighter pushes Bulalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lighter lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lighter.
Lighter misses with a punch to the body.
Lighter lands a shoulder strike.
Lighter stalling the fight.
Lighter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Lighter's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lighter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lighter is leaning against Bulalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lighter misses with a body punch.
Lighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lighter has Bulalo pressed against the cage.
Lighter digs a right hand underneath Bulalo's ribcage. Bulalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lighter lands with a light punch inside.
Lighter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lighter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Lighter.
We've been informed that Lighter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lighter has Bulalo pushed against the cage.
Lighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulalo's elbow.
Lighter misses with a body punch.
Lighter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lighter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bulalo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bulalo backwards.
Lighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lighter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

First Lighter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lighter clinches.
Lighter controlling the action here for a moment.

Lighter connects with a big uppercut there that sends Bulalo tumbling to the ground! Lighter follows him down into his guard.

Bulalo is rocked!

Bulalo working for a triangle but Lighter defends it easily.
Oh Bulalo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lighter is stalling in the full guard.
Bulalo seems to have got his legs back now.

Lighter stands up from Bulalo's guard - Lighter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lighter clinches.
Bulalo being controlled against the cage.
Lighter avoiding damage.
Lighter receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lighter tries to work over Bulalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lighter has Bulalo pushed against the cage.
Lighter has Bulalo pressed against the cage.
Lighter is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by First Lighter.

Bulalo gets tackled into the cage by Lighter. Lighter maintains the clinch.
Lighter pushes Bulalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulalo backwards.
Lighter is struggling to control the position.
Lighter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lighter.
A right handed body shot lands from Lighter.
Lighter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bulalo up against the cage.
The referee calls for Lighter to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by First Lighter.

Lighter drives through and clinches with Bulalo against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bulalo tumbles to the floor! Lighter threw a big shot that dropped him and now Lighter is on top looking to finish! Bulalo has guard but can he survive?!

It looks like Junior Bulalo has been cut.
Bulalo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lighter controls the pace.
Lighter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Lighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lighter wants to stand but Bulalo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lighter stays in close to Bulalo's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lighter has closed the distance and engaged Bulalo in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

First Lighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junior Bulalo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Lighter closes the distance and pushes Bulalo back into the cage.
Lighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulalo backwards.
Lighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bulalo blocks an uppercut.
Lighter misses with a body punch.
Lighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bulalo backwards.
Lighter can't find room to land a body shot as Bulalo controls the action.
Lighter tries to work over Bulalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulalo prevents a body shot from Lighter.
Lighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Lighter tries to work over Bulalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulalo being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lighter stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lighter has a couple of punches blocked by Bulalo.
Lighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lighter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Lighter to work.
Lighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulalo backwards.
Lighter misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lighter as the two fighters clinch.
Lighter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lighter stalling against the cage.
Lighter lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lighter.
Bulalo being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by First Lighter.
Bulalo throws a head kick that misses

and Lighter counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Bulalo!
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!
Lighter controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Bulalo is out! Lighter gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). First Lighter!
After winning the bout, First Lighter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.