PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burn Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burn Hell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bullit
vs
Hell

188 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Win Nutritional
Win Nutritional

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Bullit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Burn Hell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell wants to clinch.

Bullit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hell sprawls well initially but Bullit persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Bullit wants to work for an arm triangle but Hell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bullit is pressing down on Hell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hell is holding on for now.

Bullit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hell is just riding it out for now. Bullit eventually gives up the hold.
Bullit tries to pass to full mount but Hell defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bullit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bullit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bullit trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
Bullit stopping the sweep attempt from Hell.
Bullit advances position into side control!
Hell can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two 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.
Bullit working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Bullit tries for a kimura but Hell is defending well.
Hell wants to get back to his feet but Bullit drags him back down.

Bullit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bullit is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hell is looking to regain half guard here but Bullit keeps moving and retains side control.

Bullit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hell, who protects the arm well.
Hell is not content to let Bullit control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bullit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Bullit has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Bullit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four 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.
Hell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bullit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Bullit seems to be looking for submissions.
Hell moves into full guard.
Bullit looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hell keeping full guard, as Bullit tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Bullit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bullit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Hell lands but Bullit takes it in his stride.

Bullit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hell is looking to escape.
Bullit is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bullit is trying to work for a kimura but Hell is defending well.
Hell is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bullit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullit wants to pass to mount but Hell is defending the position.
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bullit is working away from the top position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hell with a poor takedown

and Bullit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bullit stays in close to Hell's body and controls the position.
Bullit looking to pass the guard.
Bullit passes Hell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bullit is working for a kimura but Hell is defending it quite comfortably.
Hell tries to get to full guard but Bullit has control of the leg.

Bullit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hell sees it coming and defends easily.

Bullit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bullit is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bullit is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hell wants to control but Bullit is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Hell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Bullit shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hell's guard.
Hell looking to control.
Hell can't keep his opponent in guard - Bullit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullit moves nicely into side control.

Bullit is trying to get an arm triangle but Hell is defending well.
Charlie Bullit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bullit is chipping away with strikes.
Hell struggling a bit here.
Hell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hell wants to control but Bullit postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Bullit dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bullit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

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

Bullit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hell has escaped the position, nice work there.

Bullit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hell, who protects the arm well.
Hell is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell can't do much from the bottom here.

Bullit decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hell to his feet.
Burn Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hell doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bullit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bullit works his way into full mount!
Hell really wants to buck Bullit off and get back to his feet.

Bullit with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hell tries to lock up and control but Bullit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullit landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bullit takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Bullit has his arm under Hell's chin here. Game over son! Bullit squeezes tightly and Hell is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charlie Bullit!