PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Machete has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kevin Bullock's chin.

Bullock
vs
Machete

188 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Bullock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Machete !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete shoots in and drives through. Bullock sprawls well.

Machete clinches up with Bullock and pushes him back against the cage.
Machete trying to control the position but instead, Bullock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machete into the cage.
Machete is looking to control Bullock's arms but Bullock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machete has his back to the cage.
Bullock has Machete pressed against the cage, preventing Machete from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Bullock manages to break the clinch.

Machete tries to keep at a distance but Bullock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bullock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Bullock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bullock gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bullock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machete .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock wants to get back to striking at distance but Machete won't allow it.
Bullock has Machete pushed against the cage.
Bullock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machete is trying to break free.
Machete misses with a knee to the head.
Bullock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machete tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machete looking for a takedown.

Bullock pulls guard effortlessly.
Bullock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machete won't allow Bullock to get back to his feet.
Bullock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machete is one step ahead there.
Bullock keeping moving, preventing Machete from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete scoring with some ground and pound.
Machete wants to pass the guard but Bullock is keeping the position.
Machete works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bullock misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bullock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machete is working away from the top position though.
Bullock moves into full guard.
Machete wants to get up but he can't break Bullock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Machete is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bullock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machete doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machete manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bullock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bullock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machete looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bullock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete wants to stand up but Bullock is controlling him.
Bullock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machete looking for a sweep. Not yet Machete , not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bullock preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Bullock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Machete fails with the takedown

and Bullock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bullock.
Bullock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machete is trying to break free.
Bullock leaning his opponent against the cage.

Bullock manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Bullock as Machete shoots in.
Bullock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machete can do to turn this around?
Bullock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kevin Bullock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Machete .

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machete has Bullock up against the cage in a clinch.
Bullock slows down the pace here.
Bullock just leaning against Machete , taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Bullock.
Bullock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Bullock.

Machete shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bullock napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Bullock throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete misses with a takedown attempt - Bullock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Machete gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullock jumps guard but Machete stands there with Bullock around his waist. Bullock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Bullock pulls Machete into guard.
Machete won't allow Bullock to get back to his feet.
Machete trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bullock throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete trying to control but Bullock is working from the bottom.
Bullock striking from the bottom here.
Bullock wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machete won't allow Bullock to get back to his feet.
Machete is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bullock avoids the head kick by Machete .
As Machete tries to get set, Bullock tries to push him back and clinch up but Machete manages to avoid the attempt.
Machete tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bullock swivels and escapes.
Machete is breathing heavily.
Machete fails with the takedown

and Bullock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullock tries a body shot but Machete blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Bullock.
Machete tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bullock smiles and moves away.

Machete closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Bullock.
Machete is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bullock is defending well.
Bullock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machete has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullock effectively controlling the action here.
Machete misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bullock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Bullock dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Bullock as Machete shoots in.
Machete closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bullock circles away.
Machete shoots in but Bullock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bullock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kevin Bullock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Machete .

Machete drives through and clinches with Bullock against the cage.

Bullock manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machete doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bullock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bullock.
Machete takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for Bullock to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock keeps control of Machete as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Bullock.

Machete manages to pull guard.
Machete wants to hit a switch here but Bullock passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machete there!
Machete working to try and regain half guard.
Bullock with a couple of short strikes.
Machete is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullock is landing with some decent strikes but Machete is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bullock with good strikes from the mount here!
Bullock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bullock lands a big elbow.
Machete is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machete is in a horrible position here. Bullock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bullock with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bullock lands a couple of good shots and Machete has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bullock keeps control of the position easily here as Machete tries to buck him off.
Can Machete hold on?! Bullock is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bullock lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Machete hold on?!
Bullock is landing with strikes. Machete can't take much more of this.
Bullock is landing with strikes from the back.
Machete tries to roll but Bullock sticks to his back.
Bullock lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machete is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The Machete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Bullock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bullock lands an elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Bullock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bullock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Bullock!