PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Art Vandalay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Bujol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Vandalay
vs
Bujol

184 cm
27
190 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
187 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Spartakus
GREEN!160

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Art Vandalay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Bujol!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandalay digs a good body shot into Bujol's ribs.
Bujol misses with an uppercut. Vandalay saw that one coming.
Vandalay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bujol.
Vandalay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vandalay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bujol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vandalay scrambles back to his feet.
Vandalay misses with a double jab.
Bujol lands with a good body shot.
Bujol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bujol.
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vandalay moves away.
Vandalay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vandalay throws a series of punches but Bujol avoids them all with ease.
Bujol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vandalay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vandalay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vandalay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vandalay 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Bujol misses its intended target.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandalay.
Bujol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vandalay's head backwards.
A cross from Bujol lands.
Bujol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandalay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vandalay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vandalay misses with a double jab.
Bujol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vandalay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Vandalay.
Vandalay tries to bum rush Bujol with a series of wild strikes but Bujol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bujol looks to land a right hand but Vandalay moved out of range.
Bujol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vandalay stuns Bujol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bujol throws a lazy uppercut
and Vandalay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Vandalay.
Bujol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vandalay was well out of range. Poor timing from Bujol.
Bujol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vandalay doesn't seem bothered though.
Vandalay lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Vandalay.
Vandalay jabs at Bujol's body.
Sergio Bujol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vandalay ducks under a wild hook from Bujol.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bujol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vandalay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bujol throws a shot from downtown. Vandalay moves away and avoids it.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandalay.
Vandalay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vandalay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bujol.
Bujol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bujol lands a head shot.
Vandalay defending well as Bujol loads up on a big left hand.
Vandalay is looking to wear down Bujol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandalay.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Vandalay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bujol is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vandalay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bujol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Vandalay misses with a body shot.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Vandalay throws a shot from downtown. Bujol moves away and avoids it.
Vandalay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bujol.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay tries to land a leg kick but Bujol saw it coming and moves away.
Bujol lands a lovely overhand right.
Vandalay feints a jab promting Bujol to slip. Vandalay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bujol slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bujol slips a jab and a cross from Vandalay.
Bujol drops his hands momentarily and Vandalay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bujol shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vandalay eats them both and turns towards Bujol to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vandalay fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Bujol.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Vandalay works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bujol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vandalay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bujol.
Bujol scores with a jab.
Vandalay just misses with a punch to the body.
Bujol throws a jab when Vandalay was well out of range.
Bujol misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay takes a swing at Bujol's ribcage but misses.
Vandalay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bujol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vandalay throws a series of punches but Bujol moves out of range.
Bujol stuns Vandalay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vandalay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vandalay defending well as Bujol loads up on a big left hand.
Vandalay with a nice cross.
Vandalay lands with a hook. Bujol tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bujol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vandalay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bujol scrambles back to his feet.
Vandalay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bujol.
Bujol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bujol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vandalay takes a swing at Bujol's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vandalay looks to land a combination. Bujol sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vandalay connects with a body shot that sends Bujol's belly button to the back.
Vandalay blocks a jab.
Vandalay scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergio Bujol will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vandalay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vandalay misses with a hook.
Vandalay slips under a jab.
Vandalay ducks under a wild hook from Bujol.
Bujol misses the jab.
Vandalay blocks a jab.
Vandalay looks to score with a jab to the body but Bujol is just out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bujol in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vandalay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vandalay misses with a two punch combination.
Vandalay misses with a double jab.
Bujol misses with an uppercut.
Bujol throws a body punch but Vandalay moves out of range.
Bujol lands an overhand right.
Bujol lands a really nice looking cross but Vandalay seems unphased.
Bujol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vandalay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bujol blocks a head kick by Vandalay.
Bujol looks to land a right hand but Vandalay moved out of range.
Bujol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vandalay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol misses with an uppercut.
Bujol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vandalay throws a body shot but no joy.
Vandalay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vandalay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Bujol does no damage.
Bujol lands with an overhand left.
Bujol misses with an uppercut. Vandalay saw that one coming.
Vandalay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bujol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vandalay scrambles back to his feet.
A left and a right from Vandalay both land. Nice combination.
Vandalay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vandalay blocks a jab.
Vandalay staying out of range there.
Bujol stalks Vandalay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vandalay's face. Vandalay staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bujol slips under a jab.
Vandalay needs to keep his hands up - Bujol had a free shot at his head there.
Bujol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vandalay was well out of range. Poor timing from Bujol.
Art Vandalay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vandalay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bujol.
Bujol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vandalay's head.
Bujol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vandalay.
Bujol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bujol slips a jab and a cross from Vandalay.
Vandalay moves out of range of the strikes.
Bujol throws a nice looking combination but Vandalay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vandalay lands a jab to the nose.
Vandalay throws a head kick but Bujol moves out of range.
Bujol misses the body punch
and Vandalay counters with a left and a right that stings Bujol.
A telegraphed right hand from Bujol misses the target.
Bujol misses with a hook.
Bujol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sergio Bujol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Bujol as he connects with a hook.
Vandalay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bujol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bujol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bujol misses with an uppercut.
Bujol digs a good body shot into Vandalay's ribs.
Vandalay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bujol momentarily.
Bujol stuns Vandalay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vandalay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bujol.
Vandalay takes one to the chin there.
Bujol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vandalay slips a straight right by Bujol.
The crowd cheers as Bujol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vandalay doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vandalay.
Vandalay lands a head shot.
Vandalay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bujol misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bujol.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Bujol. That snapped Vandalay's head back.
Vandalay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vandalay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandalay.
Bujol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vandalay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bujol throws out the jab.
Vandalay lands with an overhand left.
Bujol checks a low kick from Vandalay.
Vandalay looks to land a left hand but Bujol moved out of range nicely.
Vandalay moves away from the strike by Bujol.
Bujol lands with a good body shot.
Vandalay dodges the punch combination from Bujol.
Bujol connects with a crisp jab.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandalay.
A big left from Bujol misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bujol cracks Vandalay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bujol throws an off balance right hand
and Vandalay counters with a three punch combo that has Bujol backing up. Bujol nods at Vandalay to acknowledge the strikes.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandalay.
Bujol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Bujol misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Bujol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Vandalay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bujol.
Vandalay ducks under a wild hook from Bujol.
Bujol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bujol moves out of range as Vandalay strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Vandalay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bujol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Vandalay.
Nice straight punches there by Bujol. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bujol.
Vandalay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vandalay moves forwards but Bujol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vandalay takes a swing at Bujol's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Bujol.
Bujol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vandalay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vandalay throws a right and a left that Bujol avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Vandalay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bujol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vandalay counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol misses with a hook.
Vandalay lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vandalay. Bujol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Bujol.
Bujol throws a shot from downtown. Vandalay moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Vandalay.
Bujol throws the left hand but Vandalay avoids the punch easily.
Vandalay looks to throw the jab but Bujol is out of range.
Bujol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bujol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Bujol misses.
Vandalay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vandalay throws a hook but Bujol avoids it easily.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Bujol loads up on a big right hand but Vandalay slips the punch.
Bujol lands a jab.
Bujol connects with a right hand. Vandalay shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay digs a good body shot into Bujol's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vandalay throws a nice looking combination but Bujol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vandalay throws a lazy right hand but Bujol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vandalay's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vandalay duly obliges.
Bujol cracks a nice hook into Vandalay's ribs.
Bujol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vandalay in his tracks.
Bujol lands with a shot to the body.
Bujol scores with a jab to the head.
Vandalay misses with a series of wild punches.
Bujol scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Vandalay is rocked!
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Vandalay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bujol slips a jab and a cross from Vandalay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay sizes up Bujol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vandalay seems to have got his legs back now.
Bujol dodges the punch combination from Vandalay.
Bujol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bujol slips under a jab.
Vandalay throws a right and a left that Bujol avoids nicely.
Bujol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vandalay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bujol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vandalay.
Bujol misses with a straight right.
Vandalay moves out of range as Bujol strikes.
Vandalay needs to keep his hands up - Bujol had a free shot at his head there.
Bujol throws a big shot that misses.
Vandalay scores with a one two! Bujol had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vandalay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bujol was well out of range. Poor timing from Vandalay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bujol throws a series of punches but Vandalay avoids them all with ease.
Vandalay throws the left hand but Bujol avoids the punch easily.
Vandalay staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Vandalay - just one landing.
Vandalay takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vandalay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Art Vandalay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bujol jabs Vandalay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vandalay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bujol throws out the jab.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Vandalay tests Bujol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vandalay. That's going to slow Bujol down.
Bujol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bujol lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bujol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vandalay counters with a two punch combo.
Vandalay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Bujol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bujol has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Bujol!
Sergio Bujol decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.