PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hyuga Neji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Neji
vs
Bull

170 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyuga Neji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terry Bull!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bull.
Bull looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Neji shoots for a takedown but Bull saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Terry Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull throws a series of punches but Neji moves out of range.
Neji leaves Bull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neji misses with a takedown

and Bull counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Neji wants to sweep here but Bull controlling him for the moment.
Neji trying to keep a closed guard but Bull is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neji wants to sweep here but Bull controlling him for the moment.
Neji is looking to stand up but Bull isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Neji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bull might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Neji kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Neji throws a head kick that Bull semi-blocks.
Neji tries to clinch but Bull is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Bull counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyuga Neji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bull wants to control from the top but Neji keeps moving.
Bull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neji is keeping the position for now.
Bull is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bull wants to stand but Neji is controlling his posture from full guard.
Neji trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neji.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bull shoots in but Neji avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Bull shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Bull is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bull not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Bull dominated that round.
That's time! Neji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Neji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bull drives through with a takedown into guard.
Neji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neji keeping full guard, as Bull tries to pass.
Neji is trying to control the position but Bull postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neji keeping full guard, as Bull tries to pass.
Neji keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
Neji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Neji darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bull manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull trying to control the position.
Bull is striking but Neji is not phased and passes to half guard.
Neji controlling the action here.
Bull gets back to full guard.

Bull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull is controlling Neji's posture.
Bull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bull is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Neji wanted to stand there but Bull had control of the position.

Bull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neji wants to get up but he can't break Bull's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bull pulls Neji in close to prevent any damage.
Neji postures up.
Neji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bull wants to stand up but Neji is controlling him.
Bull trying to keep a closed guard but Neji is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bull throws a head kick that misses
and Neji counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bull is defended easily by Neji.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bull throws a right and a left that Neji avoids nicely.
Neji wants to clinch.
Neji moves in looking to clinch but Bull pushes him off.
Bull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Neji avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull fails with the takedown
and Neji counters with a nice body shot.

Neji instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neji wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Neji is looking to control Bull's arms but Bull gets an underhook and turns him. Now Neji has his back to the cage.
Neji wants to break free but Bull has control.
Neji tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Neji landing knees to the head.
Neji is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bull stalling.
Neji tries to land knees in the clinch but Bull avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bull jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Neji walks away with a smile on his face. Bull gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hyuga Neji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Bull.
Bull misses with a takedown attempt
and Neji counters with a leg kick.
Neji swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neji stuffs the takedown.

Bull looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neji is looking for a sweep. Bull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bull performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bull is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Bull is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Bull 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.

That's four 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.
Bull drops an elbow to the side of Neji's head.
Neji is pressing down on Bull's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bull 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Bull!