PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fresenius James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Bologna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Phil Bologna enters the cage!

James
vs
Bologna

177 cm
25
165 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Legal High's [CBK]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresenius James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Bologna!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bologna moves out of range as James strikes.
Bologna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Bologna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bologna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from James.
Bologna misses with a wild combination.
Bologna throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Bologna does a little dance to reset his feet.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bologna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James misses with an uppercut.
Bologna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James throws a lazy right hand but Bologna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bologna.
Bologna lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
James misses with a straight left.
Bologna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bologna ducks under a wild hook from James.
Bologna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Bologna's head.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James thuds his right hand into Bologna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James works the jab nicely.
Bologna lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bologna scores with a spinning back kick!
James misses with an uppercut. Bologna saw that one coming.
Bologna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James looks to throw the jab but Bologna is out of range.
Good shot there by James.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bologna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bologna staying out of range there.
Bologna lands with a good body shot.
Bologna connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bologna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bologna goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bologna misses with a wild body shot.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James moves out of range as Bologna strikes.
Bologna misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a body shot
and Bologna counters with a stiff right hand.
Bologna plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Bologna.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James misses the shot to the body.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from James.
Bologna lands with a good body shot.
Bologna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bologna throws out a powerful jab.
Bologna plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
James with a hook.
Bologna scores with a leg kick.
Bologna scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bologna counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Bologna.
Bologna tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bologna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James throws a right and a left that Bologna avoids nicely.
A left lands for Bologna.
Bologna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bologna lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bologna tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bologna lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James slips a straight right by Bologna.
Bologna lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bologna throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James misses with an uppercut. Bologna saw that one coming.
Bologna throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bologna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bologna defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Bologna lands a lovely overhand right.
Bologna on the wrong end of a nice hook.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bologna finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Bologna looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bologna counter with a right hand.
Bologna needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Bologna ducks under a wild hook from James.
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bologna takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bologna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bologna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James is looking to chop away at Bologna's legs.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Bologna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bologna drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bologna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James throws a hook but Bologna avoids it easily.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Bologna does a little dance to reset his feet.
James drops his hands momentarily and Bologna takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fresenius James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bologna connects with a solid leg kick.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bologna to score with a decent uppercut.
Bologna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Bologna dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

James falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Bologna counter with a right hand.
James blocks a low kick nicely.
Bologna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bologna.
James lands a slapping body shot.
James blocks a head kick by Bologna.
Phil Bologna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bologna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bologna throws a leg kick but James moved away.
Bologna lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bologna circles away quickly and effectively.
James misses with a looping right.
James misses with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bologna.
Bologna keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
James throws a nice looking combination but Bologna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bologna throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James takes one to the chin there.
Bologna lands with a cross.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bologna doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bologna digs a good hook to James's body.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bologna lands with an overhand left.
Bologna lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Bologna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bologna moves out of range of the strikes.
James throws the left hand but Bologna avoids the punch easily.
Bologna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Bologna swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James throws a lazy right hand but Bologna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James misses with an uppercut. Bologna saw that one coming.
Bologna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bologna tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James lunges at Bologna with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bologna's hand.
Bologna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bologna, right into the meat.
Bologna will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Bologna.
James misses with a looping left.
James lands the left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Bologna lands but James takes it in his stride.
Bologna digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Bologna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James tries to move into range but Bologna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James swinging wildly here.
James throws the left hand but Bologna avoids the punch easily.
James throws a combination that misses
and Bologna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bologna.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A swing and a miss from James.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bologna.
Bologna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and Bologna counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bologna.
Bologna keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bologna throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bologna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bologna scores with a shot to the body.
Bologna lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bologna.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bologna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
James ducks right into an uppercut from Bologna.
Bologna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bologna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether James might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bologna connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body kick there by Bologna.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good exchange - Bologna coming out on top.
Bologna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bologna lands with a good body shot.
Bologna thumps James with a low kick.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Bologna - just one landing.
Bologna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bologna lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bologna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bologna plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bologna.
Bologna lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bologna.
Bologna tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bologna.
Bologna connects with a solid leg kick.
Bologna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bologna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bologna scores with a spinning back kick!
Bologna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bologna ducks under a wild hook from James.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bologna. Bologna obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Bologna finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
James takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Bologna.
Bologna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bologna lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Bologna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

James takes one on the button.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bologna to score with a decent uppercut.
Bologna scores with a leg kick.
James thows a leg kick but Bologna checks it
and Bologna counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
James throws a big shot that misses.
Bologna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bologna manages to avoid it.
Bologna lands a nice shot to the body.
Bologna blocks a jab.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bologna.
Bologna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Bologna.
Bologna goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bologna.
Bologna lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bologna cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James misses with an uppercut.
Bologna moves out of range as James strikes.
Bologna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bologna tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bologna throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A cross from Bologna lands.
Bologna scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bologna, right into the meat.
Bologna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James misses with a looping left.
Bologna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bologna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bologna.
James throws out a loose jab but Bologna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bologna scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bologna works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
Bologna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Bologna tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James misses with a straight left.
Bologna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James thuds his right hand into Bologna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James lands a jab.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bologna to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bologna feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Bologna misses with a wild combination.
Bologna throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bologna.
Bologna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bologna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bologna lands a jab to James's midsection.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bologna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bologna counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
Bologna cracks the inside of James's front leg.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
James misses with a hook. Bologna ducked under it nicely.
Bologna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bologna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage.
James misses with a body shot.
James throws a sloppy body shot
and Bologna counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bologna, as that shot connected.
James misses with a hook. Bologna ducked under it nicely.
Bologna lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Bologna tries a head kick but it misses.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bologna can pounce on him.
A punch combination from James misses.
Bologna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James throws a lazy right hand but Bologna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bologna misses with the combination.
Bologna throws a quick inside leg kick.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bologna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Bologna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bologna is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bologna at a distance.
Bologna feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Bologna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bologna tries a low kick but James avoids it.
Bologna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Bologna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Bologna does no damage.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bologna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fresenius James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bologna scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James with a hook.
Bologna throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James throws the left hand but Bologna avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bologna.
Bologna scores with a leg kick.
Bologna scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bologna lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bologna throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Bologna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bologna lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bologna sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Bologna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bologna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Bologna!