PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonothan Kuhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuhula has chosen Native Drums from the South Pacific as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Boulder
vs
Kuhula

198 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

212 cm
39
280 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Boulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tonothan Kuhula!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulder throws an overhand right that lands on Kuhula's shoulder, as Kuhula tries to avoid the shot.
Boulder shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuhula sprawls well. He's pushed Boulder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuhula as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Frank Boulder has been cut.
Boulder misses with a double jab
and Kuhula counters with a nice body shot.

Kuhula lands a big right hand that sends Boulder crashing to the mat! Kuhula stays standing though and waves Boulder back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuhula misses with a double jab.

Kuhula lands a left and a right that send Boulder crashing to the mat, dazed. Kuhula thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Boulder is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Kuhula.
Oh Boulder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Kuhula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boulder seems to have got his legs back now.
Boulder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been told by Boulder's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boulder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuhula.
Kuhula throws a nice looking combination but Boulder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Boulder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Kuhula misses.
The fighters circling - Kuhula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boulder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boulder moves out of range of the strikes.
Boulder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuhula on the side of the head.

It looks like Tonothan Kuhula has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boulder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuhula postures up in Boulder's guard and throws a big left but Boulder blocks it.
Kuhula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boulder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuhula is controlling him.
Kuhula wants to control from the top but Boulder keeps moving.
Kuhula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuhula wants to get up but he can't break Boulder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boulder keeping full guard, as Kuhula tries to pass.

Kuhula stands and steps away. Boulder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boulder or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuhula, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boulder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuhula counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuhula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boulder.
Kuhula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boulder misses with a straight left.
Boulder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuhula avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuhula clobbers Boulder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Kuhula finds it's target.
Kuhula is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Boulder tries to land a front kick but Kuhula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boulder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuhula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhula with a jab.
Kuhula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boulder.
Boulder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuhula.
Kuhula might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuhula lands a jab to the nose.
Boulder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuhula.
Kuhula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boulder moves out of range as Kuhula strikes.
Boulder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuhula has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boulder shoots in and drives through. Kuhula sprawls well.
Boulder looks to land a right hand but Kuhula moved out of range.
Kuhula swinging wildly here.
Kuhula shoots for a double leg takedown but Boulder sprawls well. He's pushed Kuhula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kuhula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boulder shoots in for a takedown but Kuhula shows good takedown defense.
Kuhula is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boulder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Kuhula misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boulder lands with a nice body kick.
Kuhula looks winded!
Kuhula scores with a three punch combo!
Boulder looks to throw the jab but Kuhula is out of range.
Kuhula looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuhula stuffs the takedown attempt from Boulder. Boulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kuhula as Boulder shoots in.
Boulder fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boulder tries to bum rush Kuhula with a series of wild strikes but Kuhula uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boulder tries to land a front kick but Kuhula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Boulder gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulder lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonothan Kuhula dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boulder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boulder dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuhula sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Kuhula 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.
Boulder is looking to stand back up but Kuhula counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boulder.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuhula not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuhula looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boulder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kuhula thows a huge punch but Boulder dodges it nicely.
Kuhula thows a huge punch but Boulder dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuhula.
Boulder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kuhula is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boulder sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuhula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boulder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuhula looks to land a strike but Boulder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhula wants to pass the guard but Boulder is keeping the position.
Kuhula pushes down on Boulder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boulder preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kuhula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boulder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuhula.
Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuhula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two 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.
Kuhula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuhula trying to control from Boulder's half guard. Boulder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kuhula trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuhula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuhula trying to move into half guard but instead Boulder has managed to sweep!

Kuhula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boulder.
Kuhula wants to stand and escape but Boulder is having none of it.

Boulder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuhula is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuhula has escaped and now he's on top!

Kuhula advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Kuhula is trying to get an arm triangle but Boulder is defending well.
Tonothan Kuhula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boulder wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kuhula throws an elbow but Boulder slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kuhula lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four 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.

Kuhula stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boulder looks for a takedown but Kuhula sprawls well.
Kuhula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boulder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuhula tries to avoid it but Boulder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuhula to the ground. Kuhula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuhula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boulder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boulder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boulder throws an overhand right that lands on Kuhula's shoulder, as Kuhula tries to avoid the shot.

Kuhula lands a big right hand that sends Boulder crashing to the mat! Kuhula stays standing though and waves Boulder back to his feet!
Boulder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boulder darts in looking for a takedown but Kuhula gets double underhooks and turns Boulder into the cage.
Boulder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuhula.
Boulder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonothan Kuhula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kuhula throws an overhand right that drops Boulder like a sack of potatoes! Kuhula dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonothan Kuhula!
Tonothan Kuhula managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 8$), into his post fight interview.