PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobi Bumbum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Blackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bumbum
vs
Blackman

186 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobi Bumbum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Blackman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bumbum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blackman.
Blackman misses the jab.
Blackman looks to land a left hand but Bumbum moved out of range nicely.
Blackman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bumbum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blackman somewhat.
Blackman looks to land a combination but Bumbum avoids it well.
Blackman thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Frank Blackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bumbum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Blackman closes the distance and clinches.
Bumbum has Blackman pressed against the cage.

Bumbum breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blackman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bumbum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bumbum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bumbum takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Blackman does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Bumbum blocks the low kick.

Blackman moves into the clinch.
Blackman tries to pull guard but Bumbum holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackman drops back down to his feet.
Bobi Bumbum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Blackman.
Bumbum is working for takedown but Blackman is calmly controlling the position for now.

Blackman wants the takedown. Bumbum is fighting it off but Blackman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bumbum's guard against the cage.
Bumbum is looking to stand back up but Blackman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bumbum.
Bumbum wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bumbum kicks off Blackman and gets to his feet.
Blackman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bumbum but Bumbum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Blackman misses.
Blackman scores with a hook to the body. Bumbum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bumbum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bumbum counters with a thumping low kick.
Blackman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bumbum as he avoids it easily.
Blackman looks winded!
Bumbum stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Blackman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bumbum.
Blackman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bumbum's waist but Bumbum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blackman off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Blackman dominated that round.
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.

Bumbum moves out of range as Blackman throws a body kick.
Bumbum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Blackman.

Blackman instigates a clinch.
Bumbum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bumbum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blackman gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blackman tries to work over Bumbum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Bumbum pulls guard effortlessly.

Blackman drops back looking for a leg! Bumbum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bumbum manages to kick Blackman off! Blackman jumps back into Bumbum's guard.
Blackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bumbum wriggles free and stands up.
Blackman throws a leg kick
and Bumbum counters with a nice kick to the body.

Blackman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bumbum, pushing him back against the cage.
Blackman has had enough of the clinch but Bumbum keeps him there for the moment.

Bumbum decides to pull guard.
Blackman won't allow Bumbum to get back to his feet.
Blackman distracts Bumbum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bumbum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blackman is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bumbum scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bumbum's waist but Bumbum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blackman off to one side.
Blackman is breathing heavily.
Blackman tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackman misses with a kick to the body.
Blackman falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bumbum counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman is working for takedown but Bumbum is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bobi Bumbum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Blackman.
Bumbum tries for a takedown but Blackman manages to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bumbum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blackman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Bumbum breaks from the clinch.

Blackman moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackman can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bobi Bumbum 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. 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.

Bumbum leaves Blackman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blackman shoots in for a takedown but Bumbum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blackman shoots in but no luck this time.
Bobi Bumbum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Blackman.

Blackman moves into range and clinches up with Bumbum.

Bumbum manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blackman is defended easily by Bumbum.
Blackman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bumbum defends it nicely.
Blackman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bumbum leaves Blackman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

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.
Blackman tries a low kick but Bumbum avoids it.
Blackman fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Blackman with that takedown attempt.
Blackman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bumbum manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackman darts in and clinches Bumbum up against the cage.

Bumbum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bumbum dodges the punch combination from Blackman.
Blackman misses with a body shot
and Bumbum counters with a body kick that stops Blackman in his tracks momentarily.
Blackman shoots in and drives through. Bumbum sprawls well.
Blackman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bumbum pinned against the cage. Bumbum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blackman thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blackman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bumbum is fending him off so far but Blackman persists. Nope, Bumbum circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackman closes the distance and clinches up with Bumbum, looking for a takedown. Blackman pushes Bumbum against the cage but Bumbum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bumbum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blackman.
Blackman throws a leg kick that is checked

and Bumbum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Blackman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blackman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Blackman!