PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incan Bulb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Beckett
vs
Bulb

168 cm
22
150 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
153 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Prestige Nutrition (160!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Incan Bulb!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Beckett as he checks the leg kick.
Bulb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bulb tries to land a leg kick but Beckett saw it coming and moves away.
Beckett throws a lazy right hand but Bulb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckett.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bulb. That's going to slow Beckett down.
Bulb is looking to slow Beckett down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Bulb finds it's target.
Bulb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Beckett blocks a leg kick.
Beckett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bulb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beckett's calf.
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!
Beckett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beckett throws a lazy uppercut
and Bulb counters with a good low kick that Beckett was not able to check.
Beckett lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulb moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beckett.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beckett at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bulb.
Bulb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bulb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beckett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bulb throws a low kick but Beckett moves out of range easily.
Bulb misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beckett.
Bulb lands with a shot to the body.
Bulb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beckett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bulb scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Bulb misses.
Bulb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beckett finds it's way round the side to connect with Bulb's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beckett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beckett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Bulb blocks a jab.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bulb swings for the body but Beckett moves out of range.
Bulb avoids a kick to the body.
Beckett blocks a leg kick.
Beckett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beckett slips a jab and a cross from Bulb.
Beckett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bulb under the eye.
Beckett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Beckett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beckett's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bulb does no damage.
Beckett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beckett.
Beckett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beckett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bulb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beckett.
Beckett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beckett looks to land a left hand but Bulb moved out of range nicely.
Beckett connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Bulb as he connects with a hook.
A head kick from Beckett lands but Bulb takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beckett.

Beckett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beckett lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Bulb keeping moving, preventing Beckett from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulb lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Beckett!
Beckett regains half guard.
Beckett wants to control but Bulb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bulb wants to get back to his feet.
Beckett trying to hold on to Bulb's head to control him but Bulb postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Incan Bulb will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Beckett throws a jab when Bulb was well out of range.
Beckett misses with a looping right.
Bulb avoids the body shot from Beckett.
Beckett misses with a leg kick
and Bulb counters with a stiff right hand.
Beckett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bulb counters with a nice body kick.
Bulb slips a jab from Beckett.
Bulb lands with a right hand.
Beckett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beckett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beckett is looking to land body kicks.
Beckett checks a low kick from Bulb.
Bulb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bulb takes one on the button.
Beckett connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beckett is out of range and Bulb settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bulb moves out of range of the leg kick from Beckett.
Beckett moves out of range of the leg kick from Bulb.
Incan Bulb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beckett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beckett blocks a jab.
Bulb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beckett is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bulb. That's going to slow Beckett down.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beckett thows a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beckett, right into the meat.
Bulb throws out a leg kick but Beckett moves out of range and Bulb only half commits.

Beckett gets a takedown into half guard.
Beckett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bulb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bulb keeping moving, preventing Beckett from controlling successfully.
Bulb looking for a sweep. Not yet Bulb, not yet.
Beckett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bulb looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Beckett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett wants to control from the top but Bulb keeps moving.
Bulb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckett trying to control but Bulb is working from the bottom.
Beckett is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Jim Beckett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bulb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beckett tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckett cracks Bulb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beckett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bulb's sensitive parts.
Bulb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb misses with a low kick.
Beckett thumps Bulb with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Beckett.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beckett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Bulb connects with a leg kick. Beckett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb tries to land a leg kick but Beckett saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckett. Bulb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beckett motions for Bulb to come forward. Beckett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckett defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
Bulb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beckett cracks Bulb with an open hand slap.
Beckett throws a solid leg kick but Bulb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beckett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Beckett will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Some bone on bone action there as Beckett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beckett throws a front kick aimed at Bulb's knee but Bulb avoids it well.
Beckett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulb.
Bulb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beckett checks a leg kick.
Bulb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beckett under the eye.
Bulb tries to land a front kick but Beckett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Beckett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beckett showed some decent athleticism there.
Bulb is controlling Beckett's trapped leg to prevent Beckett from advancing to side control.
Beckett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulb is trying to maintain the position but Beckett is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jim Beckett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bulb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bulb pulls Beckett in close to prevent any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Incan Bulb wasn't active enough on the ground.
Crunch! Beckett slams his shin into Bulb's torso.
Bulb lands with a nice body kick.
Beckett throws a lazy right hand but Bulb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckett lands with a good body shot.
Beckett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bulb. Beckett shrugs it off though.
A good leg kick by Bulb.
That kick from Bulb tenderised Beckett's leg. Beckett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Incan Bulb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beckett misses the jab.
Bulb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beckett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulb.
A low kick from Bulb misses

so Beckett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bulb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bulb wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beckett wants to control from the top but Bulb keeps moving.
Bulb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bulb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beckett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beckett won't allow Bulb to sweep him here.
Bulb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beckett controls the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beckett thows a body shot but no joy.
Beckett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bulb.
Horrible takedown by Beckett or perhaps it was just good defense by Bulb which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett loads up on a big right hand but Bulb slips the punch.
Bulb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bulb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beckett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beckett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beckett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bulb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beckett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beckett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beckett looks to throw a body kick
and Bulb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckett avoids the body shot from Bulb.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beckett's sensitive parts.
Bulb checks a low kick from Beckett.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bulb.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Incan Bulb.
I think Bulb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Incan Bulb!
Incan Bulb decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.