PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabba Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bukk Wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukk Wild has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hutt
vs
Wild

225 cm
25
300 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jabba Hutt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bukk Wild!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wild gets caught flat footed, as Hutt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hutt controlling from the top position.
Hutt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hutt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hutt throwing strikes from guard but Wild blocks nicely.
Hutt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hutt throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hutt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wild is keeping the position for now.
Wild utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wild preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wild wants to stand but Hutt is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hutt trying to control but Wild is working from the bottom.
Hutt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hutt trying to control but Wild is working from the bottom.
Hutt tries to free his leg and advance position but Wild is retaining full guard.
Hutt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wild works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wild can't keep his opponent in guard - Hutt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hutt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wild doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hutt.
Hutt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wild blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hutt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hutt throwing shots but Wild is blocking nicely.
Hutt not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wild defending well though.
Hutt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wild does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hutt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

It looks like Bukk Wild has been cut.
Hutt not doing much here.

Hutt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wild is just riding it out for now. Hutt eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabba Hutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bukk Wild's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hutt lands a high kick!

Hutt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wild did well to prevent Hutt getting side control.

Hutt seems to be working for a kimura but Wild defends the submission attempt.
Wild really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hutt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wild avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hutt.
Hutt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hutt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hutt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hutt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wild for as long as he can get away with.

Hutt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hutt misses with a head shot. Wild uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hutt postures up in Wild's guard and throws a big left but Wild blocks it.
Hutt advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hutt connects with a nice short shot to Wild's temple.
Wild has hold of Hutt's hands but Hutt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt throws a strike but Wild avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hutt thows a big elbow that misses.
Hutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hutt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hutt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wild works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wild working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hutt.
Hutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wild works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wild working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hutt.
Wild has momentary wrist control but Hutt slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hutt throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabba Hutt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bukk Wild'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.

Hutt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hutt trying to control the position but Wild is working away.
Hutt working the strikes but Wild uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hutt is looking to take a break and control but Wild is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Hutt wants to work for an arm triangle but Wild is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt controlling the action here.
Hutt throwing shots but Wild is blocking nicely.

Hutt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wild has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hutt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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.
Hutt thows a huge punch but Wild dodges it nicely.
Hutt content to control rather than advance.
Wild is in trouble now - Hutt has advanced to mount!

Hutt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wild turns into him and now he's in Hutt's guard.
Wild must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hutt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wild manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild being controlled here, momentarily.
Hutt looking to pass the guard.
Hutt postures up in Wild's guard and throws a big left but Wild blocks it.
Hutt throws and elbow that misses. Wild uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hutt's guard. Nice move by Wild!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wild won't allow Hutt to sweep him here.
Wild tries to stand but Hutt is controlling from the bottom.
Hutt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wild tries to stand but Hutt is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hutt holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jabba Hutt wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wild tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hutt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hutt.
Hutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabba Hutt clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bukk Wild's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wild wants to clinch

and Hutt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wild!
Wild wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hutt.
Hutt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wild is squirming around, avoiding Hutt's attempts to control the action.
Hutt throwing strikes here but Wild is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hutt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hutt lands a big elbow.

The cut above Bukk Wild's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bukk Wild's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jabba Hutt!
Jabba Hutt retains his super heavyweight title!