PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIFF BUPHALICIOUS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and johnathan black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think BUPHALICIOUS might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Meet the Monster. black has chosen i get money as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

BUPHALICIOUS
vs
black

195 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
256 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BIFF BUPHALICIOUS!
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, johnathan black!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BUPHALICIOUS keeps the fight on the outside.
black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
BUPHALICIOUS wants to clinch.

BUPHALICIOUS has closed the distance and engaged black in a clinch.
A knee to the head by BUPHALICIOUS.

It looks like johnathan black has been cut.

BUPHALICIOUS breaks from the clinch.
black circles away from the clinch attempt.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to clinch up.
black swats away the attempt to clinch by BUPHALICIOUS.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to bum rush black with a series of wild strikes but black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to clinch up.
black throws a right and a left that both miss.
black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BUPHALICIOUS looks to clinch

and black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in BUPHALICIOUS's guard.
BUPHALICIOUS wants to sweep here but black controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
black trying to control but BUPHALICIOUS is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BUPHALICIOUS is looking to stand up but black isn't so interested in that idea.
black trying to control the position from guard on top but BUPHALICIOUS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
black won't allow BUPHALICIOUS to get back to his feet.
BUPHALICIOUS knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for black on the ground.
black has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of BUPHALICIOUS is proving hard to escape from.
black wants to control from the top but BUPHALICIOUS keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

BUPHALICIOUS feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
BUPHALICIOUS throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

black manages to escape and get back to his feet.
BUPHALICIOUS is breathing heavily.

BUPHALICIOUS drives through and clinches with black against the cage.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to score a body lock takedown but black shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
BUPHALICIOUS stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
black avoids the elbow strike from BUPHALICIOUS, against the cage.

BUPHALICIOUS jumps into guard, dragging black to the mat.
black 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.
black trying to control but BUPHALICIOUS is working from the bottom.
black content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BUPHALICIOUS is looking to stand up but black isn't so interested in that idea.
black working some strikes from top position.
black looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

BUPHALICIOUS has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
black chips away with some ground and pound.
black passes BUPHALICIOUS's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
black has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
black landing punches.
BUPHALICIOUS has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

johnathan black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on johnathan black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

black throws a leg kick but BUPHALICIOUS moved away.
BUPHALICIOUS doesn't manage to clinch there - black circles away.
BUPHALICIOUS is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS closes the distance looking to clinch

and black counters with a single leg into guard. BUPHALICIOUS didn't expect that.
BUPHALICIOUS working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from black.

BUPHALICIOUS pushes black off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
BUPHALICIOUS wants to clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS throws out a loose jab but black uses good head movement to avoid it.
BUPHALICIOUS keeps the fight on the outside.

BUPHALICIOUS fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with black, pushing him back against the cage.
BUPHALICIOUS throws an elbow but it misses.
BUPHALICIOUS connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

BUPHALICIOUS breaks from the clinch.

black has managed to clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for BUPHALICIOUS.
black is breathing heavily.
BUPHALICIOUS with a knee to the head.

black is rocked!

BUPHALICIOUS breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BUPHALICIOUS moves in looking to clinch but black pushes him off.

BUPHALICIOUS has closed the distance and engaged black in a clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS scores with a knee to the head.
black is still on wobbly legs! Can BUPHALICIOUS finish him?
black avoids the elbow strike from BUPHALICIOUS, against the cage.

BUPHALICIOUS escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
black fails in his attempt to clinch.
black seems to have recovered his senses.

BUPHALICIOUS changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. black looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

BUPHALICIOUS tries for a kimura but black is defending well.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to get to his feet but black is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with BUPHALICIOUS in his guard.
BUPHALICIOUS trying to stand up but can't free himself from black's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
black has BUPHALICIOUS pulled in close to control his posture.
BUPHALICIOUS won't allow black to get back to his feet.
black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
BUPHALICIOUS looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with black in particular looking to stall.

black stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows BUPHALICIOUS to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

black forces BUPHALICIOUS back against the cage and clinches.

BUPHALICIOUS tightens his grip and picks black up, before dumping him to the ground. black manages to land in guard.

BUPHALICIOUS gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
BIFF BUPHALICIOUS seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

BUPHALICIOUS scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
black is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
black is trying to control BUPHALICIOUS's posture but BUPHALICIOUS avoids it.
black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on BUPHALICIOUS's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BUPHALICIOUS wants to stand up but black has a hold of him and won't allow it.
black moves into full guard.
black thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
black wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
black has a closed guard, preventing BUPHALICIOUS from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
black keeping moving, preventing BUPHALICIOUS from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BIFF BUPHALICIOUS dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on johnathan black's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

black circles away from the clinch attempt

and black counters with a shoot takedown. BUPHALICIOUS fights it but they end up in guard.
black passes BUPHALICIOUS's left leg - he's now in half guard.

black escapes and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from BUPHALICIOUS misses.
BUPHALICIOUS wants to clinch up but black keeps it at a distance.

black closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - black lands in his opponent's guard.
black showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BUPHALICIOUS wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and black manages to pass to side control.
black trying to control the action but BUPHALICIOUS is working from the bottom.
black is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two 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.
black passes to side control.
black working the body and head with strikes.

black decides to stand up, so the ref orders BUPHALICIOUS to his feet.

black scores with a takedown into BUPHALICIOUS's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
BUPHALICIOUS is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
BUPHALICIOUS trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
black wanted to stand there but BUPHALICIOUS had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BUPHALICIOUS wants to stand but black is controlling the position.

black drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and BUPHALICIOUS dives on top into guard.
BUPHALICIOUS keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of black's head.

The cut above johnathan black's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
black doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
black pulls BUPHALICIOUS in close to prevent any damage.
black wants to sweep here but BUPHALICIOUS controlling him for the moment.

That's four 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now black is on top in guard.
black prevents BUPHALICIOUS from getting back to his feet.
black is in close to BUPHALICIOUS's body, working some short punches and elbows.
black stands and throws BUPHALICIOUS's legs to the side, diving into side control.
black advances to mount.

black working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. BUPHALICIOUS turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips black off and cradles BUPHALICIOUS's limp body as black celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). johnathan black!