PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Bujol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Still has chosen Krayzie Bone - Silent Warrior as his entrance music. Sergio Bujol has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bujol
vs
Still

180 cm
25
178 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

182 cm
24
183 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q)
Conviction

Sun-Tzu
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Bujol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dre Still!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bujol is looking to chop away at Still's legs.
Still pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Still takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Still throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bujol throws the left hand but Still avoids the punch easily.
Bujol connects with a body shot.
Bujol throws an overhand right that lands on Still's shoulder, as Still tries to avoid the shot.

Still scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Still grinds an elbow into Bujol's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Still is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bujol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bujol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Still's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still stops Bujol from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bujol manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Still trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Still won't allow Bujol to sweep him here.

Bujol is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Still presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Still scores with a shot to the side of Bujol's head.
Still lands with a right to the head.
Bujol blocks an uppercut.
Bujol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Still's elbow.
Bujol tries to throw a body punch but Still avoids it by throwing Bujol back against the cage.
We've been informed that Still has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bujol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bujol.

Bujol manages to break the clinch.
Bujol swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Still throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bujol counters with a stiff right hand.
Bujol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still throws a front kick aimed at Bujol's knee but Bujol avoids it well.
Bujol has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Werewolf's cave in the buildup to the fight.
Still throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bujol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bujol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Still.
A jab from Still does it's job there.
Bujol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Still bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bujol is pushing Still's head away, looking to escape. Still manages to hold on to the position though.
Bujol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bujol takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Still thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Still working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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Bujol is not content to let Still control the position.

Still thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Still tries to score with some ground and pound. Bujol controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Still sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bujol is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bujol takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Still working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still prevents Bujol from escaping the position.
Bujol can't do much from the bottom here.
Still is working Bujol over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bujol is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bujol is working to avoid the ground and pound but Still connects with a decent elbow.
Still cracks Bujol with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bujol is trying to improve his position.
Bujol is working hard here to advance position.
Still working the head with strikes.
Bujol defending against the ground and pound.
Still in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dre Still will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bujol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Still swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Still swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bujol.
Still avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Still fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bujol is out of range.
Still connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bujol.
Bujol misses with a wild body shot.
Still smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bujol misses with a kick to the body.
Still bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Still is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bujol on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Still fails with the takedown.
It looked like Bujol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Still.
Sergio Bujol is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Still fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bujol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Still throws a right hand that misses
and Bujol counters with a stiff right hand.
Still moves out of range of the leg kick from Bujol.
Still on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Still. Bujol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bujol lands a slapping body shot.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Still is just out of range.
Still takes a swing at Bujol's ribcage but misses.
Bujol throws a hook but Still blocks it.
Bujol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Still was well out of range. Poor timing from Bujol.
Still on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
Bujol takes a swing at Still's ribcage but misses.
Still is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bujol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still takes one to the side of the head.
Still finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Still lands a body shot.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Still does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bujol moves out of range as Still strikes.
Bujol throws the left hand but Still avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bujol.
Still connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Still lands with a straight right. Bujol didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Still.
Bujol misses with a low kick as Still jumps back.
A combination from Bujol does no damage.
Still swings for the body but Bujol moves out of range.
Still fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Still throws a jab but it's blocked by Bujol.
Still uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bujol.
Bujol misses the shot to the body.
Still is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Still misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bujol.
Bujol appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Still shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Still pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bujol is keeping the position for now.
Still scoring with some ground and pound.
Bujol is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Still is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still wants to pass the guard but Bujol is keeping the position.
Still postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still advances position into side control!
Still has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Still cracks Bujol with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dre Still will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Still tests Bujol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Still displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bujol throws out the jab.
Bujol misses the shot to the body.
Bujol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Bujol misses its intended target.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Still lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bujol misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Still fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bujol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Still somewhat.
Still scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bujol in his tracks.
Bujol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Still tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bujol is able to avoid easily.
Bujol throws a front kick aimed at Still's knee but Still avoids it well.
Bujol lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Still throws a big shot that misses.
Bujol throws a low kick but Still moves out of range easily.
Bujol throws a looping overhand right but Still ducks down to avoid it.
Sergio Bujol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bujol throws the left hand but Still avoids the punch easily.
Bujol gets off balance looking for a body kick

so Still counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Still trying to control the position from guard on top but Bujol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Still content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still lands a couple of elbows.

Bujol looking for a guillotine here but Still defends easily.
Bujol is looking to stand up but Still isn't so interested in that idea.
Bujol trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bujol has Still pulled in close to control his posture.
Bujol wants to sweep here but Still controlling him for the moment.
Bujol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Still working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bujol wants to stand but Still is controlling the position.
Still is looking to work some ground and pound but Bujol has wrist control.
Still tries to free his leg and advance position but Bujol is retaining full guard.
Still wants to control from the top but Bujol keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Still is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bujol looking for a sweep. Not yet Bujol, not yet.
Bujol wants to stand but Still is controlling the position.
Still with a nice head shot there.
Still tries to free his leg and advance position but Bujol is retaining full guard.
Bujol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Still is one step ahead there.

Bujol is looking for a triangle but Still pushes his legs off easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bujol pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dre Still.
I've got Still winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dre Still!
In his post fight interview, Dre Still started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.