PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zuluh Luluh (ranked 5907 p4p, 699 weight class) and Barry Blunt (ranked 2181 p4p, 319 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Luluh
vs
Blunt

178 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

196 cm
26
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zuluh Luluh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry Blunt!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blunt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Luluh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Blunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blunt scores with a hook to the body. Luluh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Blunt lands a big shot that drops Luluh! Can he finish him?

It looks like Zuluh Luluh has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blunt is stalling in the full guard.

Luluh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luluh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Luluh working for a triangle but Blunt defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt pushing down on Luluh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Blunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Luluh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Luluh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blunt pulls his head out easily.

Blunt is looking for a kimura but Luluh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blunt to get the leverage.
Luluh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Luluh could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Luluh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blunt pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blunt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Luluh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Luluh looking for submissions off his back.

Blunt is looking for a kimura but Luluh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blunt to get the leverage.

Blunt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Luluh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blunt.

Blunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luluh defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luluh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blunt trying to control from half guard but Luluh is working away.

Blunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luluh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luluh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Blunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Luluh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Luluh looking for submissions off his back.
Luluh is looking for a sweep. Blunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barry Blunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blunt jabs Luluh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luluh misses with a takedown
and Blunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blunt lands a body shot.
Blunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luluh rather than just go for the knockout.
Luluh is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blunt lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Blunt. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Blunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zuluh Luluh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blunt scores with a body shot.

Blunt cracks Luluh with a big right hand and Luluh goes down!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blunt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blunt looking to pass the guard.
Blunt is still trying to improve position.

Luluh has his foot on Blunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luluh is keeping the position for now.
Blunt advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Luluh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Blunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luluh has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blunt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Blunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Blunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Blunt wants to take his opponent's back but Luluh doesn't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luluh is looking to escape.
Barry Blunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Blunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Luluh frees his head quite easily.
Luluh is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luluh is looking to escape.

Blunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Luluh frees his head quite easily.

Blunt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Luluh turns into him and now he's in Blunt's guard.

Luluh stands up from Blunt's guard - Luluh perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luluh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blunt.
Luluh slips a jab and a cross from Blunt.

Blunt cracks Luluh with a big right hand and Luluh goes down!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Luluh looking for a guillotine here but Blunt defends easily.
Blunt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Blunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zuluh Luluh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Blunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luluh doesn't seem bothered though.
Barry Blunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blunt works Luluh's body with a nice hook.

Blunt drops Luluh with a big left hand and mounts him. Luluh is in big trouble!

Luluh is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Blunt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Luluh manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oh Luluh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luluh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Blunt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Luluh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blunt but great work by Luluh.
Luluh seems to have got his legs back now.
Blunt manages to get back to half guard.

Blunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Luluh is trying to work for a kimura but Blunt is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blunt keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt is looking to improve his position.

Luluh is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blunt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blunt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Blunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luluh regains half guard there - taking advantage of Blunt's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Luluh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blunt in particular looking to stall.
Blunt is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Blunt is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Luluh still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Luluh has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Luluh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blunt has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunt keeps Luluh under control for a moment.

Luluh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Luluh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blunt scores with the left hand. Luluh knows he should have avoided that one.
Barry Blunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Zuluh Luluh's cut is getting worse.
Blunt lands with a cross.
Zuluh Luluh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blunt punishes Luluh's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Blunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Blunt!
A relieved looking Barry Blunt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.