PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Buhler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Marco Buhler has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marco Buhler seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Buhler
vs
Boulwiha

198 cm
30
265 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

185 cm
30
275 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Vikai Gear

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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Buhler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuba Boulwiha!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boulwiha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boulwiha is pushing down on Buhler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buhler is fighting to maintain full guard but Boulwiha has managed to sneak the leg through.

Boulwiha is looking for a kimura here.
Boulwiha is keen to just control but Buhler is a slippery customer.
Boulwiha trying to pass the guard but Buhler defending well.
Buhler is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulwiha thows a huge punch but Buhler dodges it nicely.
Buhler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boulwiha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulwiha tries to pass to full mount but Buhler defends it.
Boulwiha has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Buhler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boulwiha on the ground.
Boulwiha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buhler wants to get back to full guard.

Boulwiha maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Buhler could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boulwiha has cracked it and Buhler is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boulwiha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuba Boulwiha!
After the fight, Yuba Boulwiha was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.