PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bulbous George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Rolland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

George
vs
Rolland

196 cm
21
289 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

SAVE A FIGHTER

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bulbous George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cole Rolland!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George is looking to slow Rolland down with leg kicks.
Rolland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rolland has a takedown stuffed.

Rolland moves into the clinch.
George throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
George tries a body shot but Rolland blocks it.
Rolland being controlled against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for George.
George tries a body shot but Rolland blocks it.
George swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolland uses good head movement to avoid it.
George stalling in the clinch but Rolland improves position.
George tries a body shot but Rolland blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolland scores with a shoulder strike.
Rolland blocking some punches.
George tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Rolland.

Rolland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but George regains guard immediately.
Rolland is looking to work some ground and pound but George has wrist control.
Rolland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rolland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as George works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rolland throwing strikes but missing.
Rolland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as George works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
George looking for a sweep. Not yet George, not yet.
George utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolland with a nice head shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rolland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rolland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
George is breathing heavily.
Rolland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rolland throws a strike but George rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
George engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rolland scrambles and gets back to his feet.
George could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rolland shoots for a takedown but George saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rolland walks into a stiff left hand from George.
George throws a right and a left that Rolland avoids nicely.
Rolland throws a left and a right that both miss
and George counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rolland thinking.
Bulbous George is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. George manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

George rushes Rolland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
George is trying to push Rolland away but Rolland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Rolland breaks the clinch.
George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George thuds his right hand into Rolland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
George lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from George misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolland throws a combination that misses
and George counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bulbous George will probably get the nod.
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.

George lunges at Rolland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rolland's hand.
A jab lands there for George.
Bulbous George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rolland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rolland.
George uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rolland.
Rolland shoots in but no luck this time.
Bulbous George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Rolland.
Rolland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as George throws out the jab.
George's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and George duly obliges.

It looks like Cole Rolland has been cut.
Rolland throws a series of punches but George avoids them all with ease.
Rolland is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolland misses with a hook
and George counters with a two punch combo.
George throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
George swinging wildly here.
Rolland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George lands a jab to the head.
George lands a jab to Rolland's midsection.
George scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rolland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
George throws a head kick that misses.
Rolland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
George lands a nice shot that snaps Rolland's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by George.
Good leg kick by George there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
George dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
George connects with a nice looking jab.
George connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
George works over Rolland's head and body with a nice combination.
George lands a head shot.
George scores with a body shot.
George looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
George lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
George misses with a double jab.
George lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck for Rolland with that takedown attempt.
Good exchange - George coming out on top.
Good exchange - George coming out on top.
Rolland misses with a takedown
and George counters with a two punch combo.
George throws a leg kick which misses Rolland's front leg but catches the back leg as Rolland tries to avoid it.
That kick from George tenderised Rolland's leg. Rolland is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
George connects with a body shot.
George lands a nice hook to Rolland's body. Rolland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
George fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bulbous George is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Rolland. Those never looked like landing.
Rolland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
George circles away from the clinch attempt.
George closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bulbous George dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cole Rolland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

George lands with a nice combination. Rolland backs away looking to recover.
Rolland has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
George misses with a two punch combination.

Rolland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
George misses with a punch to the body.
Rolland wants to get back to striking at distance but George won't allow it.
The referee calls for Rolland to work.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
George trying to stall but Rolland improves his position.
George misses with a hook from the clinch.
George working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rolland blocks a body shot from George.
Rolland is trying to break the clinch but George has him pressed against the cage.
George misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rolland breaks the clinch.
Rolland ducks under a wild hook from George.
An inside leg kick lands from George.

George has managed to clinch.
Rolland misses with some punches.
George avoiding damage as Rolland throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rolland.

Rolland pulls guard effortlessly.
Rolland wants to stand and escape but George is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rolland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rolland is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George throwing strikes from guard but Rolland blocks nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rolland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but George circles away quickly and effectively.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rolland crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from George - the referee stops the clock and Rolland gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says George. Rolland manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sloppy strikes from George. Those never looked like landing.
George fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rolland wants to clinch up but George keeps it at a distance.
Jab from George.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rolland is trying hard to land a takedown here. George sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
George connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rolland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rolland there as he acknowledges the shot.
George throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
George lands with a nice body punch.
George fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
George turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rolland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rolland there as he acknowledges the shot.
George fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bulbous George is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George connects with a jab.
George shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rolland eats them both and turns towards George to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cole Rolland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by George. Beautiful body shot.
Rolland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
George lands a nice looking body shot.
George rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rolland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Rolland catches George right on the button with a cross.
George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolland can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has George pinned against the cage. George gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
George throws a right and a left that Rolland avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bulbous George showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for George, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bulbous George!
Post fight, an emotional Bulbous George said 'YeeeeHaw!!! '.