PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Timebmb
vs
Bukharin

170 cm
23
191 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
30
196 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jukebox Timebmb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Bukharin!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timebmb just misses with a punch to the body.

Bukharin moves into the clinch successfully.
Bukharin avoiding damage.

Timebmb gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Bukharin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timebmb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Timebmb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Timebmb works over Bukharin with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bukharin is trying to control the position but Timebmb postures up.
Timebmb stopping the sweep attempt from Bukharin.
Bukharin being controlled here, momentarily.
Timebmb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bukharin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Timebmb throws a big right hand that misses.

Timebmb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Timebmb seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Timebmb trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukharin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bukharin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Timebmb defends well.

Bukharin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Timebmb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Timebmb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin wants to sweep here but Timebmb controlling him for the moment.
Timebmb postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Bukharin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timebmb is aware though and is defending well.
Bukharin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timebmb is looking to work some ground and pound but Bukharin has wrist control.
Bukharin keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bukharin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Timebmb defends it easily.
Timebmb trying to control but Bukharin is working from the bottom.
Timebmb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Timebmb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bukharin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bukharin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Bukharin is looking for a triangle but Timebmb pushes his legs off easily.
Bukharin keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Timebmb tries to free his leg and advance position but Bukharin is retaining full guard.
Bukharin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Timebmb is working Bukharin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Timebmb drops back looking for a leg! Bukharin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bukharin manages to kick Timebmb off! Timebmb jumps back into Bukharin's guard.
Timebmb tries to free his leg and advance position but Bukharin is retaining full guard.
Timebmb is in close to Bukharin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Timebmb throws a big elbow that misses.
Timebmb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bukharin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timebmb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timebmb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Timebmb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bukharin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timebmb has managed to get both his arms back between Bukharin's legs - danger averted.
Timebmb is working Bukharin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timebmb trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukharin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timebmb tries to free his leg and advance position but Bukharin is retaining full guard.
Timebmb trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukharin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Timebmb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukebox Timebmb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Timebmb closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bukharin's guard.

Bukharin has his foot on Timebmb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Timebmb works his way back into a safe position though.

Bukharin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Timebmb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Timebmb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Bukharin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bukharin has an active guard here but Timebmb has managed to pass into half guard.
Bukharin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Timebmb scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bukharin is staying active underneath Timebmb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukharin manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Bukharin can't keep his opponent in guard - Timebmb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Timebmb there.

Bukharin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timebmb pulls his head out easily.

Timebmb seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bukharin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jukebox Timebmb!
Jukebox Timebmb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.