PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Bulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Badass. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vera
vs
Bulton

170 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubba Bulton!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulton scores with a body shot.

Vera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bulton tries to get to full guard but Vera has control of the leg.
Vera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bulton wants to improve his position but Vera is controlling well.
Vera controlling the action here.
Bulton regains full guard. Nicely done.

Bulton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vera defends it easily.
Bulton being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera passes Bulton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vera throwing shots but Bulton is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera slows the pace down in half guard.

Frank Vera has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulton.
Vera misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vera blocks a jab.

Vera rushes Bulton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Vera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bulton is trying to keep an underhook but Vera manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bulton's head.
Vera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Vera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bulton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bulton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Vera seems to be looking for submissions.
Vera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bulton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vera.
Bulton wants to control but Vera is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulton tries to roll over but Vera keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Vera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bulton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulton looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
Vera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulton moves away.
Bulton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vera backs up against the cage.
A shot to the body from Vera misses
and Bulton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vera lands the left hand.
Bulton works the jab nicely.
Vera scores with a punch to the head.
Bulton misses with a right hand
and Vera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bulton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vera throws a body punch but Bulton moves out of range.

Vera clinches with his opponent.
Bulton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulton wants to get back to striking at distance but Vera won't allow it.
Vera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bulton walks away with a smile on his face. Vera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bulton throws a looping overhand right but Vera ducks down to avoid it.
Bulton throws a right and a left that Vera avoids nicely.
Bulton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vera moves away from the strike by Bulton.
Bulton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bulton throws a right and a left that Vera avoids nicely.
Bulton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bulton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulton.
Bubba Bulton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bulton tries to avoid it but Vera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bulton to the ground. Bulton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera shoots in for a double leg but Bulton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Bulton finds it's target.
Bulton connects with a crisp jab.

Vera is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulton measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Vera! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bubba Bulton!