PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Balu Baluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Mullins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Baluu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to WALK - Pantera. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Baluu
vs
Mullins

177 cm
30
165 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

174 cm
28
168 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

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 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balu Baluu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerard Mullins!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullins misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Baluu.
Baluu misses with a wild body shot.
Baluu avoids the body shot from Mullins.
Baluu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baluu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mullins on the side of the head.

Baluu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baluu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baluu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullins's elbow.
Mullins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baluu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baluu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mullins backwards.
Baluu lands with a light punch inside.
Baluu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mullins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baluu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baluu tries to throw a body punch but Mullins avoids it by throwing Baluu back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu tries a body shot but Mullins blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Baluu.
Mullins tries to pull guard but Baluu holds him up against the cage and eventually Mullins drops back down to his feet.
Balu Baluu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mullins.
Mullins is trying to drag Baluu to the mat but Baluu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baluu.
Baluu working Mullins over with knees to the body.
Baluu lands a body punch.
Baluu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mullins backwards.
Mullins can't get the takedown.
Baluu lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Baluu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baluu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baluu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baluu gets through Mullins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Baluu.
Baluu misses with a punch to the body.
Baluu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baluu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baluu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baluu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Baluu.
Nice elbow from Baluu.
Baluu prevents the takedown attempt.
Baluu scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baluu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baluu misses with a punch to the body.
Baluu struggles to land a body shot inside as Mullins controls his hands.
Baluu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Mullins is rocked!
Baluu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mullins backwards.
Mullins is still on wobbly legs! Can Baluu finish him?
Baluu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baluu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mullins seems to have recovered his senses.
Baluu lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baluu crunches a lovely knee into Mullins's ribcage.
Baluu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baluu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mullins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baluu lands an uppercut.
Baluu is looking to control Mullins's arms but Mullins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baluu has his back to the cage.
Baluu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Baluu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baluu.
Baluu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mullins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baluu after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baluu with a knee to the head.
Baluu is struggling to control the position.
Baluu prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balu Baluu dominated that round.
That's time! Baluu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mullins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baluu's waist but Baluu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mullins off to one side.

Mullins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baluu on his heels. He'll look to pass Baluu's guard now, I'm sure.

Mullins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baluu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mullins has managed to get both his arms back between Baluu's legs - danger averted.
Baluu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mullins tries to free his leg and advance position but Baluu is retaining full guard.
Baluu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baluu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mullins tries to free his leg and advance position but Baluu is retaining full guard.
Baluu has Mullins pulled in close to control his posture.

We're going to have a standup here because Balu Baluu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Baluu slips a jab and a cross from Mullins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu throws a head kick but Mullins moves out of range.
Mullins misses with a body shot
and Baluu counters with a right hand to the body.
Mullins avoids the head kick by Baluu.
Some wild striking there from Mullins.
Mullins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baluu sprawls well. Baluu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mullins gets slowly back to his feet.
Baluu throws a combination that misses

and Mullins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mullins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baluu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Baluu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baluu controlling the pace for now.
Mullins can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baluu content just to control the position here.
Baluu trying to control but Mullins is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baluu controlling the position easily from mount.

We're going to have a standup here because Balu Baluu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Baluu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baluu lands a really nice looking cross but Mullins seems unphased.
Balu Baluu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baluu jabs Mullins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baluu lands a nice shot to the body.
Mullins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baluu stuffs the takedown.
Balu Baluu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mullins.
Baluu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baluu connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baluu finds it's way round the side to connect with Mullins's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baluu misses the shot to the body.
Mullins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baluu but Baluu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baluu lands a glancing blow to the side of Mullins's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balu Baluu dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Baluu.
Baluu lands a leg kick that knocks Mullins off balance momentarily.
Baluu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mullins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mullins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baluu's waist but Baluu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mullins off to one side.
Mullins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Mullins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baluu did well to prevent Mullins getting side control.
Baluu keeping control of the position.
Baluu wants to control but Mullins is keeping busy.
Mullins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baluu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mullins wants to control but Baluu is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu is trying to get back to full guard.
Baluu gets full guard.
Baluu controls Mullins momentarily but Mullins frees himself.
Baluu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baluu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mullins's guard.
Mullins has a closed guard, preventing Baluu from standing up.
Baluu wants to stand and escape but instead Mullins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullins looking to pass the guard.
Baluu controlling Mullins's posture.
Mullins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baluu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mullins is one step ahead there.
Baluu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullins wants to pass the guard but Baluu is keeping the position.
Balu Baluu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Balu Baluu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Baluu throws a leg kick but Mullins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baluu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baluu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mullins can do to turn this around?
Mullins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baluu. Baluu obviously looking to wear him down.
Mullins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mullins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baluu.
Good leg kick by Baluu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baluu jabs Mullins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baluu throws a leg kick that misses.

Baluu drives through and clinches with Mullins against the cage.
Mullins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baluu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baluu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baluu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mullins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baluu is defending well.
Balu Baluu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mullins.
Mullins wants to take the fight to the mat but Baluu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mullins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullins prevents a body shot from Baluu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baluu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mullins.
Baluu taking a breather.
Baluu scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baluu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gerard Mullins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baluu tries a body shot but Mullins blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balu Baluu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baluu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balu Baluu!