PBP Commentary

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

Bullock
vs
Built

160 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

170 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Sandra Bullock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Practice Built!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built stalks Bullock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bullock's face. Bullock staggers backwards, shaken.
We've been hearing reports that Bullock has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Built throws a quick inside leg kick.
Built shoots in but no luck this time.
Built shoots in looking for a takedown. Bullock tries to sprawl out of it but Built keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bullock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bullock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Built sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Built tenderised Bullock's leg. Bullock is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock shoots in for a double leg but Built sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Built has managed to clinch.
Built told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bullock goes for a takedown attempt but Built pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Built.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A nice combination there by Built.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bullock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sandra Bullock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Practice Built.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch but Bullock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bullock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Built sprawls and moves away.
Built shoots for a takedown but Bullock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bullock attempts a counter takedown but Built avoids it well and moves away.

Built gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bullock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Built avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Built avoids a wild elbow strike from Bullock.

Built's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bullock.
A countering left hand to the body from Built misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bullock looking to score a takedown here. Built is defending well but Bullock drives through and ends up in Built's guard.
Built trying to control the position.
Built preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bullock passes Built's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bullock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Built taking some punishment here, with Bullock in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullock is looking to stall here but Built recovers full guard.
Built is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bullock passes Built's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bullock trying to pass the guard but Built defending well.
Built is not content to let Bullock control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Practice Built dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bullock pushes Built up against the cage in a clinch.
Bullock misses with a punch to the body.
Built tries to pull guard but Bullock won't allow it.

Built breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Built's waist but Built gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bullock off to one side.
Built stuffs the takedown.
Built tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Built throws a leg kick which misses Bullock's front leg but catches the back leg as Bullock tries to avoid it.
Built goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Built.
Built fails with the takedown.

Bullock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bullock.
Bullock is looking to take a break and control but Built is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Bullock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bullock throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullock trying to control the position but Built is working away.
Built dodges the ground and pound from Bullock.
Bullock is looking to take a break and control but Built is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built defending against the ground and pound.
Bullock tries to score with some ground and pound. Built controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bullock is looking to take a break and control but Built is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bullock is working Built over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bullock grinds an elbow into Built's temple.
Bullock wants to take a breather but Built manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bullock.
Built looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bullock is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullock throwing strikes but missing.
Bullock working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bullock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bullock postures up in Built's guard and throws a big left but Built blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bullock trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bullock won't allow Built to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sandra Bullock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bullock is looking to clinch.
Bullock shoots in but no luck this time.
Bullock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Built shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bullock as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Bullock.
Bullock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Built swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Built lands with a nice combination. Bullock backs away looking to recover.
Bullock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Built throws a leg kick which misses Bullock's front leg but catches the back leg as Bullock tries to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Built.
Built scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Built throws a series of punches but Bullock avoids them all with ease.
Bullock feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Bullock misses
and Built counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bullock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Built sneaks out the side door and pushes Bullock away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Built takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bullock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Bullock backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Bullock manages to avoid it all.
Built tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bullock defends well and Built ends up having to push Bullock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Built moves into the clinch.
Bullock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Built prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandra Bullock. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Built is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullock.

Built escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullock tries to land a front kick but Built steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Bullock.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built throws a combination. Bullock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bullock is looking to clinch but Built is avoiding it.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Bullock misses.
Bullock blocks a head kick by Built.
Bullock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Practice Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Built has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Practice Built!