PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanuelssen Bulokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Al Capone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Capone
vs
Bulokov

170 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

168 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emanuelssen Bulokov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bulokov gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Capone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Capone tries to kick Bulokov off but Bulokov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Capone is refusing to be controlled, as Bulokov sits in half guard.
Bulokov trying to pass the guard but Capone defending well.
Bulokov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone wants to improve his position but Bulokov is controlling well.
Bulokov is taking a breather. Capone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Emanuelssen Bulokov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bulokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Capone coming out on top.
Bulokov stuffs the takedown.
Bulokov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bulokov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone stuffs the takedown attempt from Bulokov. Bulokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuelssen Bulokov.
Capone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bulokov as he jumps to the side.
Capone shoots and misses

and Bulokov counters with a single leg into guard. Capone didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bulokov landing some decent shots from guard.
Bulokov won't allow Capone to sweep him here.
Capone can't keep his opponent in guard - Bulokov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bulokov in particular looking to stall.

Bulokov is working for a kimura but Capone is defending it quite comfortably.
Bulokov wants to pass to mount but Capone is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Capone is staying active underneath Bulokov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Capone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Capone wants to control but Bulokov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Capone is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulokov wants to take a breather but Capone is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuelssen Bulokov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Capone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Capone shoots and misses

and Bulokov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Capone's guard now.
Bulokov wants to control from the top but Capone keeps moving.

Capone looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bulokov has picked Capone up and slammed him! Capone can't keep hold of the triangle and Bulokov manages to pass to side control!

Bulokov decides to stand back up.
Capone fails with the takedown.

Bulokov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bulokov breaks from the clinch.
Bulokov fails to land the takedown.
Capone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bulokov sprawls well. Bulokov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Capone gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Capone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulokov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Capone defends it nicely.
Emanuelssen Bulokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Capone with that takedown attempt.
Capone shoots in for a takedown but Bulokov shows good takedown defense.
Capone shoots in looking for a takedown. Bulokov tries to sprawl out of it but Capone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bulokov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capone fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bulokov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Capone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bulokov is in Capone's guard.
Bulokov trying to control but Capone is working from the bottom.

Bulokov stands up from Capone's guard - Bulokov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bulokov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bulokov leaves Capone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bulokov shoots in for a takedown but Capone shows good takedown defense.
Bulokov has his takedown stuffed

so Capone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Capone prevents Bulokov from getting back to his feet.
Capone wants to pass the guard but Bulokov is keeping the position.
Bulokov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capone.
Bulokov working a defensive guard here.
Capone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulokov is pulling down on Capone's head to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Capone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bulokov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulokov is trying to control the position but Capone postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Emanuelssen Bulokov.
Bulokov shoots for a takedown but Capone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Capone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Capone wants to slow Bulokov down by chopping away at his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capone misses with a takedown attempt - Bulokov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bulokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuelssen Bulokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Capone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Capone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Capone lands a really nice looking cross but Bulokov seems unphased.
Capone blocks a head kick by Bulokov.
Bulokov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Capone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulokov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Capone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capone throws a body kick that misses.
Capone has his takedown stuffed

and Bulokov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulokov wants to take a breather but Capone is having none of it.
Bulokov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Bulokov is working for a submission of some sort.
Bulokov is trying to control. Capone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Capone trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone works his way to full guard. Good work.

Bulokov stands and steps away. Capone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Al Capone is winning the standup battle so far.
Bulokov checks the leg kick.
Capone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Capone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bulokov sprawls well. Bulokov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Capone gets slowly back to his feet.
Bulokov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bulokov shoots in for a takedown but Capone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Capone with that takedown attempt.
Al Capone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bulokov clinches.
Capone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulokov is defending well for now.
Capone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bulokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capone's elbow.

Bulokov breaks from the clinch.
Bulokov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Capone but Capone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bulokov misses with a body kick.
Capone fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulokov misses with a two punch combination.

Bulokov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Capone tries to roll over but Bulokov keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Capone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulokov looking to sit in guard and control but Capone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Emanuelssen Bulokov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capone throws an elbow that misses. Bulokov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Capone's guard. Nice move by Bulokov!

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuelssen Bulokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bulokov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuelssen Bulokov!