PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pullford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKukOSBybyw as his entrance music. Apollo Creed is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pullford
vs
Creed

180 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Behold The Beast
Behold The Beast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Pullford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullford blocks a head kick by Creed.
Pullford blocks a head kick by Creed.
A head kick misses from Creed.

Pullford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pullford is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pullford's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pullford is trying to work for a kimura but Creed is defending well.
Creed pushes Pullford off looking to stand but Pullford dives back in and keeps control.
Pullford not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bill Pullford just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Creed throws a head kick that misses.

Pullford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Creed is trying to get back to his feet.

Pullford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pullford is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Creed is trying to escape the position but Pullford is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pullford has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pullford throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pullford is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Creed's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pullford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pullford wants to control but Creed is keeping him busy.
Creed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Creed wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pullford advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Pullford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Creed throws a head kick but Pullford moves out of range.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pullford blocks a head kick by Creed.
Creed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Pullford gets the takedown into side control.
Creed pushes Pullford away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pullford gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pullford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bill Pullford just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

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

Pullford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Creed, who protects the arm well.
Pullford landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Pullford tries for a kimura but Creed is defending well.
Pullford is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Creed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullford seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Creed for as long as he can get away with.

Pullford tries for a kimura but Creed is defending well.
Pullford trying to control the action but Creed is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is letting Pullford control him for a moment.
Pullford is looking to take a break and control but Creed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Creed tries to escape but Pullford is in control.
A lull in the action here.

Pullford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Creed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pullford is looking to take a break and control but Creed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Pullford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Creed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pullford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Creed throws a head kick but Pullford moves out of range.

Pullford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pullford takes a little break here. Creed wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Pullford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Creed, who protects the arm well.
Bill Pullford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Creed wants to get back to his feet but Pullford drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pullford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Creed is not content to let Pullford control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bill Pullford just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Pullford avoids the head kick by Creed.
Bill Pullford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Pullford gets a takedown into half guard.
Pullford controlling the pace.
Pullford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullford is keen to just control but Creed is a slippery customer.
Pullford works his way into side control.
Apollo Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pullford controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bill Pullford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Pullford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pullford, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Pullford!