PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Bulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Mogilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandr Mogilev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bulk
vs
Mogilev

178 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Bulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandr Mogilev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mogilev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mogilev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mogilev fails with the takedown
and Bulk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brandon Bulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Mogilev.

Mogilev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bulk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulk wants to stand up but Mogilev is controlling him.
Mogilev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bulk wants to stand up but Mogilev is controlling him.

Mogilev stands and steps away. Bulk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Bulk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mogilev looks gassed!
Bulk tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulk throws a series of strikes that have Mogilev backpedaling.

It looks like Aleksandr Mogilev has been cut.
Mogilev walks into a left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Bulk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bulk.
Mogilev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bulk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mogilev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bulk - that will leave a mark!
Bulk looks to land a combination. Mogilev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aleksandr Mogilev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mogilev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bulk.

Bulk clinches up with Mogilev and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bulk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bulk tries to clinch up.
Bulk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bulk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bulk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mogilev circles away quickly and effectively.
Mogilev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bulk is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bulk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mogilev.
A head kick misses from Mogilev.
Bulk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mogilev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bulk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bulk cracks a nice hook into Mogilev's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bulk.
Bulk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulk throws a sloppy head kick and Mogilev moves out of range easily.
Bulk throws a right hand that Mogilev ducks under and follows up with a left that Mogilev also avoids with ease.
Bulk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mogilev.
Horrible takedown by Mogilev or perhaps it was just good defense by Bulk which made him look bad.

Bulk moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bulk.
Bulk is trying to break the clinch but Mogilev has him pressed against the ropes.
Mogilev taking a breather.
Bulk is looking to break free of the clinch but Mogilev has double underhooks.
Bulk is looking to break free of the clinch but Mogilev has double underhooks.
Bulk wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mogilev controlling the action here for a moment.
Bulk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bulk is trying to force a seperation but Mogilev has the dominant position.
Bulk prevents the takedown attempt.
Bulk wants to get back to striking at distance but Mogilev won't allow it.
Bulk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mogilev has him pressed against the ropes.
Bulk wants to get back to striking at distance but Mogilev won't allow it.
Bulk is trying to break the clinch but Mogilev is controlling him.

Bulk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mogilev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bulk quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mogilev controlling the action here.

Mogilev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Bulk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Mogilev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Bulk throws a head kick but Mogilev moves out of range.
Mogilev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bulk is fending him off so far but Mogilev persists. Nope, Bulk circles away and we're back to standing.
Mogilev tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Bulk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bulk blocks a head kick by Mogilev.
Mogilev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bulk counters with a left and a right that stings Mogilev.
Mogilev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bulk stalks Mogilev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mogilev's face. Mogilev staggers backwards, shaken.

That has opened up Aleksandr Mogilev's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulk misses with a head kick.
Bulk lands a two punch combo.
Bulk throws a head kick that misses.
Bulk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bulk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mogilev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bulk tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bulk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mogilev gets the takedown into side control.
Bulk is trying to escape the position but Mogilev is controlling the position.
Mogilev working away.
Bulk is pushing Mogilev's head away, looking to escape. Mogilev manages to hold on to the position though.
Mogilev trying to control the action but Bulk is working from the bottom.

Mogilev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bulk to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogilev shoots in but Bulk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brandon Bulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Mogilev.
Bulk lands a jab-cross combination.
Bulk tries to clinch there but Mogilev circles away.
Bulk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mogilev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mogilev is defended easily by Bulk.
Brandon Bulk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Mogilev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mogilev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mogilev wants to control the pace but Bulk is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mogilev looking to secure an arm triangle but Bulk defends it well.
Mogilev avoids the attempt from Bulk to control.
Bulk tries to control the position but Mogilev now has his back.
Bulk rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mogilev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mogilev prevents Bulk from standing back up.
Bulk is staying active underneath Mogilev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mogilev is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Mogilev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bulk sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mogilev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bulk has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Bulk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Mogilev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bulk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bulk looks to land a combination but Mogilev avoids it well.
Bulk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bulk tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulk misses with a wild combination.
Mogilev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mogilev shoots in for a takedown but Bulk shows good takedown defense.
Bulk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mogilev on the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bulk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bulk wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab by Bulk.
Bulk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Bulk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogilev fails to land the takedown.
Brandon Bulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Mogilev.
Bulk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Mogilev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Bulk scores with a four punch combination!
Mogilev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bulk sprawls well. Bulk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mogilev gets slowly back to his feet.
Mogilev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bulk throws a sloppy head kick and Mogilev moves out of range easily.
Bulk looks to land a combination. Mogilev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brandon Bulk is winning the standup battle so far.
Mogilev shoots in but Bulk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mogilev dives in and grabs Bulk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bulk pushes down on Mogilev's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mogilev.

Bulk gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogilev keeps control of Bulk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Mogilev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandon Bulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bulk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mogilev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bulk wants to clinch.
Mogilev shoots in for a takedown but Bulk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bulk tests Mogilev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mogilev misses with a takedown attempt - Bulk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bulk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mogilev doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogilev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bulk tries to avoid it but Mogilev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bulk to the ground. Bulk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Bulk as he connects with a hook.
Mogilev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bulk as he jumps to the side.
Bulk misses with a two punch combination.
Bulk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mogilev tries to clinch there but Bulk circles away.
Bulk tries to clinch up but Mogilev circles away and keeps his distance.

Bulk has managed to clinch.

Bulk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mogilev has a takedown stuffed.
Mogilev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bulk as he avoids it easily.
Mogilev shoots and misses
and Bulk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mogilev tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bulk misses.
Aleksandr Mogilev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mogilev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bulk.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mogilev is defended easily by Bulk.
Mogilev is looking to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mogilev wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mogilev is trying to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bulk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandon Bulk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bulk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mogilev's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Bulk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bulk, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Bulk!