PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Angelo Bulaun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Takata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinya Takata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Angelo Bulaun
vs
Takata

167 cm
23
130 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
143 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Angelo Bulaun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinya Takata!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takata thows a body shot but no joy.
Takata misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Takata.

Bulaun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bulaun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takata defends it easily.

Bulaun working for a triangle but Takata defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bulaun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Bulaun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takata is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takata thows a big elbow that misses.
Takata pushes down on Bulaun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bulaun wants to get back to full guard.
Bulaun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Bulaun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bulaun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bulaun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takata moves nicely into side control.
Bulaun is trying to improve his position.

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.
Takata working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Takata throws an elbow but Bulaun slips to the side and avoids it well.
Takata landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bulaun regains half guard.
Takata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Takata is keen to just control but Bulaun is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bulaun actively working from the bottom here.
Bulaun taking some punishment here, with Takata in his half guard.
Bulaun is pressing down on Takata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Takata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bulaun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takata has managed to get both his arms back between Bulaun's legs - danger averted.
Bulaun trying to keep a closed guard but Takata is proving a slippery customer.
Takata is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bulaun keeping moving, preventing Takata from controlling successfully.
Bulaun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takata wants to pass the guard but Bulaun is keeping the position.
Takata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bulaun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Bulaun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takata is working Bulaun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Bulaun has his foot on Takata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takata works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takata wants to pass the guard but Bulaun is keeping the position.
Bulaun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takata.
Bulaun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takata.
Takata tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulaun is retaining full guard.

Bulaun is looking for a triangle but Takata pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Takata landing with the ground and pound.
Takata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takata landing with the ground and pound.
Bulaun trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takata cracks Bulaun with a solid left hand.
Takata wants to control from the top but Bulaun keeps moving.

Bulaun looking for a guillotine here but Takata defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Angelo Bulaun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Takata misses the shot to the body.
Takata tries to land a leg kick but Bulaun saw it coming and moves away.
Takata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulaun.
Takata missing with a left hand there. Bulaun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bulaun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Takata misses.
Takata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulaun moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulaun slips a jab from Takata.
Takata slaps away a takedown attempt from Bulaun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bulaun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takata.
Takata misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Takata.
Shinya Takata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takata scores with a punch to the head.
Bulaun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takata throws out the jab.
Takata misses with a straight left.
Bulaun blocks a low kick nicely.
Bulaun fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Takata.

Bulaun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Takata is trying to stand back up but Bulaun is controlling him

Bulaun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takata defends it well.
Takata is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Takata is defending against the submission attempts here by Bulaun.
Michael Angelo Bulaun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bulaun is trying to work for a kimura but Takata is defending well.

Bulaun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takata defends it well.
Takata is looking for a sweep. Bulaun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulaun stops Takata from getting back to his feet.

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

Bulaun gets caught flat footed, as Takata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Bulaun working for a triangle but Takata defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Bulaun has his foot on Takata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takata works his way back into a safe position though.

Bulaun isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Takata stacks Bulaun on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Takata!
Bulaun wants to control but Takata postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulaun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bulaun is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Takata winds up and cracks Bulaun with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bulaun is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Takata there.
Takata lands with a punch from half guard.

Bulaun is rocked!
Takata lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bulaun! More strikes land and this one is all over! Takata jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinya Takata!