PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ironmind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Ironmind has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bullock
vs
Ironmind

166 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

205 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabian Bullock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Ironmind!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullock avoids the head kick by Ironmind.

Bullock tries to sprawl but Ironmind drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ironmind.
Ironmind stalling.
Ironmind missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bullock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bullock manages to get to full guard.

Bullock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ironmind defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironmind not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Ironmind got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ironmind has managed to get both his arms back between Bullock's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironmind in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ironmind content to stall in guard here.
Ironmind has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ironmind wants to pass the guard but Bullock is keeping the position.
Ironmind engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bullock trying to strike off his back.
Bullock keeping full guard, as Ironmind tries to pass.

Ironmind stands up from Bullock's guard - Ironmind perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bullock fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ironmind shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bullock is trying to defend but Ironmind finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ironmind sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bullock defending well though.

Ironmind is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bullock sees it coming and defends easily.
Bullock is looking to control Ironmind's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bullock avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ironmind not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironmind throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ironmind uses his free foot to push down on Bullock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bullock.
Bullock manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Ironmind is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bullock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ironmind.

Ironmind stands up and beckons Bullock to join him on the feet.

Bullock tries to keep at a distance but Ironmind has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironmind keeps control of Bullock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Ironmind gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ironmind works his way into side control.
Ironmind is looking to take a break and control but Bullock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ironmind is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bullock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullock is trying to buck Ironmind off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ironmind dominated that round.
That's time! Bullock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ironmind feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Ironmind gets to his feet. Bullock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Ironmind manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bullock on his heels. He'll look to pass Bullock's guard now, I'm sure.
Ironmind loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ironmind looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ironmind trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironmind advances to half guard.
Mike Ironmind has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ironmind is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Bullock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ironmind passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bullock!
Ironmind throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bullock really is a fat lump.
Ironmind looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ironmind thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Bullock defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ironmind.
Ironmind throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bullock because Ironmind loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironmind looking to finish with strikes here!
Ironmind thowing shots but they're missing.
Ironmind looking to finish with strikes here!
Bullock regains half guard.

Ironmind decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Ironmind gets a takedown into half guard.
Bullock is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironmind is trying to control the action in half guard but Bullock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bullock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ironmind pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ironmind is looking for a kimura but Bullock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ironmind to get the leverage.
Ironmind trying to pass the guard but Bullock defending well.
Ironmind has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bullock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ironmind works his way into full mount!
Ironmind throwing strikes here but Bullock is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironmind takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ironmind wants to control the pace but Bullock is squirming around nicely.
Ironmind looking to ground and pound but Bullock is blocking nicely.
Bullock wants to control but Ironmind is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironmind takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Ironmind looking to secure an arm triangle but Bullock defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ironmind showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bullock swats away the attempt to clinch by Ironmind.

Ironmind scores with a takedown into Bullock's guard.
Ironmind sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bullock's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironmind sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Ironmind stands up from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ironmind closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bullock did well to prevent Ironmind getting side control.
Ironmind moves into full mount! Bullock won't be happy about that!
Ironmind controlling from mount.
Ironmind misses with a head shot.
Bullock is trying to escape the mount but Ironmind keeps good control and instead manages to take Bullock's back.
Bullock has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ironmind.
Bullock wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullock trying to control the hands but Ironmind won't let him.
Bullock is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ironmind controls the action.
Bullock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Bullock looking for submissions off his back.

Ironmind decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironmind tries to clinch but Bullock moves out of range.

Ironmind looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ironmind is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullock trying to hold on to Ironmind's head to control him but Ironmind postures up.
Bullock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ironmind.

Bullock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ironmind thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ironmind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ironmind sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Bullock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ironmind pulls his head out easily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ironmind comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ironmind 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ironmind!