PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maki Pulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bravo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pulu
vs
Bravo Jr

182 cm
18
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Atlantis

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maki Pulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Bravo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo Jr digs a good hook to Pulu's body.
Jab from Bravo Jr.
Bravo Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bravo Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pulu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bravo Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulu. That did some damage!
Bravo Jr lands a head kick!

It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Pulu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bravo Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pulu somewhat.
Pulu misses with a straight right.
Pulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pulu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bravo Jr.
Maki Pulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Bravo Jr. No joy for Pulu on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulu goes for a double leg but Bravo Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bravo Jr continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Pulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulu gets underhooks to prevent Bravo Jr's takedown attempt.
Bravo Jr lands a right hand.

Bravo Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Bravo Jr as Pulu shoots in.
Bravo Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bravo Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bravo Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Pulu. Pulu gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pulu.
Bravo Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bravo Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulu throws out the jab.
Pulu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bravo Jr defends well and Pulu ends up having to push Bravo Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bravo Jr prevents the takedown attempt.

Bravo Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bravo Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Bravo Jr wants to stand up but Pulu is controlling him.
Pulu being controlled here momentarily.

Pulu drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Pulu seems to have locked his on tight now - Bravo Jr screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Pulu, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maki Pulu!
After the big win, Maki Pulu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Atlantis and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.