PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Julianno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley Julianno will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Backlund
vs
Julianno

189 cm
23
197 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
195 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Backlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Julianno!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backlund throws out a leg kick but Julianno moves out of range and Backlund only half commits.
Backlund lands a head kick!
A big right from Julianno misses.
Julianno blocks a leg kick.
Backlund has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Julianno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Backlund's hands.
Backlund slips a straight right by Julianno.
Danga de danga de dang - Julianno scores with a four punch combination!
Julianno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backlund throws a leg kick but Julianno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Julianno throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Julianno.
Backlund throws a low kick, looking for Julianno's leg but Julianno calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Julianno does it's job there.
Backlund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Julianno lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Julianno blocks a leg kick.
Backlund shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Julianno as he avoids it easily.
Backlund dives in and grabs Julianno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Julianno pushes down on Backlund's head and hops out.
No luck for Backlund with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Backlund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Backlund connects with a high kick.
Wesley Julianno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backlund takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Julianno misses with an uppercut.
Julianno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Backlund's hands.

Backlund is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backlund throws a leg kick but Julianno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oh Backlund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Backlund glances at the clock... BAM! Julianno nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Backlund crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Backlund is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Julianno!
After winning the bout, Wesley Julianno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.