PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Fernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mang Juan Bali Bukog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Fernan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Fernan
vs
Juan Bali Bukog

195 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcelo Fernan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mang Juan Bali Bukog!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bali Bukog.

Bali Bukog looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bali Bukog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bali Bukog scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bali Bukog is working Fernan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bali Bukog cracks Fernan with a solid left hand.
Fernan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bali Bukog advances to half guard.
Fernan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bali Bukog on the ground.
Bali Bukog is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fernan!
Bali Bukog unloading with bombs!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bali Bukog working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bali Bukog postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fernan looks a forlorn figure.
Bali Bukog landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bali Bukog landing punches.
Fernan is breathing heavily.
Bali Bukog landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oooh a big shot lands for Bali Bukog! Fernan is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mang Juan Bali Bukog!
During a confident post fight interview, Mang Juan Bali Bukog thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.