PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Cheetos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bula Bulala (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.

Cheetos
vs
Bulala

186 cm
20
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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 London, Omar Cheetos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bula Bulala!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cheetos gets the takedown into side control.

Cheetos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheetos tries to score with some ground and pound. Bulala controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cheetos trying to control the position but Bulala is working away.
Bulala is trying to control Cheetos's posture but Cheetos avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheetos controls the position from side control.
Cheetos is working Bulala over with some ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Cheetos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cheetos wants to control but Bulala is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bulala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bulala is looking for a sweep.
Bulala is trying to control Cheetos's posture but Cheetos avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Cheetos stalls from top position.
Bulala can't do much from the bottom here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bulala with a poor takedown

and Cheetos counters with a shoot takedown. Bulala fights it but they end up in guard.

Bulala is working an open guard so Cheetos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bulala looks gassed!

Cheetos clinches up with Bulala and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cheetos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bulala regains guard immediately.
Bulala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cheetos is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Cheetos dominated that round.
That's time! Cheetos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bulala gets caught flat footed, as Cheetos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Cheetos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bulala, up you get!

Cheetos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cheetos stalling.

Cheetos decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bulala is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cheetos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Bulala is working an open guard so Cheetos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cheetos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bulala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Cheetos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Cheetos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheetos throws the kick towards the body but Bulala avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cheetos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cheetos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bulala is trying to control but can't.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cheetos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bulala defending well though.
Cheetos is taking a breather. Bulala says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Cheetos wants to work for an arm triangle but Bulala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cheetos not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Cheetos dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cheetos has Bulala up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheetos is trying to break free.

Cheetos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bulala regains guard immediately.
Cheetos tries to stand but Bulala is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheetos controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheetos postures up.
Cheetos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cheetos wants to control from the top but Bulala keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cheetos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cheetos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cheetos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cheetos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cheetos passes Bulala's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Cheetos.
Cheetos thows a huge punch but Bulala dodges it nicely.
Cheetos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheetos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Cheetos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cheetos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Cheetos!