PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bulay (ranked 4797 p4p, 3970 weight class) and Juanma Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bulay
vs
Lopez

190 cm
24
170
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
178
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Bulay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juanma Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulay lands a right hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bulay.

It looks like Juanma Lopez has been cut.
Bulay keeps the fight on the outside.
Bulay throws a big counter combination but Lopez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Bulay saw that one coming.
Bulay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bulay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bulay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lopez throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lopez wants the takedown. Bulay is fighting it off but Lopez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bulay's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulay is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Bulay keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bulay is looking to sweep but instead, Lopez has passed into half guard.
Lopez is thwarting Bulay's attempts to control the position.
Lopez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez throwing shots but Bulay is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lopez is keen to just control but Bulay is a slippery customer.
Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bulay misses with some strikes from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bulay throws a body kick that misses
and Bulay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bulay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Bulay shoots in.
Bulay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.

Lopez has managed to clinch.
Bulay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lopez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bulay after a bit of a struggle.
Lopez has Bulay pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lopez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Lopez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bulay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Bulay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulay tries to circle away but Lopez has him pinned against the cage.
Bulay throws an elbow that misses.
Bulay tries for a takedown but Lopez manages to get underhooks.
Bulay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
Bulay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lopez prevents it.
Lopez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bulay is trying to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulay has had enough of the clinch but Lopez keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lopez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bulay's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Lopez is trying to trip Bulay. He has hold of a leg but Bulay is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lopez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Bulay manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lopez missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bulay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lopez's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bulay as Lopez tries to tie him up.
Lopez is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanma Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juanma Lopez's cut.
That's time! Bulay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lopez closes the distance and pushes Bulay back into the cage.
Bulay avoids a wild elbow strike from Lopez.
Bulay is working for takedown but Lopez is calmly controlling the position for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bulay blocks an elbow strike.
Lopez is trying to drag Bulay to the mat but Bulay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lopez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bulay's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulay being controlled against the cage.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bulay avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lopez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bulay blocks it with crossed arms.

Bulay jumps guard and drags Lopez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bulay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bulay is pulling down on Lopez's head. It's preventing any offense from Lopez, at least for the moment.
Bulay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses. Bulay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez's guard. Nice move by Bulay!

Bulay trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulay wanted to stand there but Lopez had control of the position.

Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bulay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez wants to control the position but Bulay says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Lopez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bulay pulls his head out easily.

Lopez looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bulay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Bulay there.
Bulay passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lopez!
Bulay trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to lock up and control but Bulay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bulay tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Bulay thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bulay trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Bulay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juanma Lopez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Charlie Bulay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bulay instigates a clinch.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bulay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bulay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bulay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Bulay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopez uses from the top position.
Bulay trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.

Bulay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bulay has control of Lopez's left arm, preventing Lopez from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Bulay blocks nicely.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bulay tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Bulay stalks Lopez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lopez's face. Lopez staggers backwards, shaken.
Bulay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
Lopez wants to counter with a clinch but Bulay pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Bulay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a slapping leg kick.

Lopez darts in and clinches Bulay up against the cage.
Lopez throws an elbow but it misses.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bulay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bulay wants to stall.
Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bulay tries to break free but Lopez pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bulay avoids it.
Bulay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lopez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bulay.
Lopez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bulay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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.
Lopez lands a left hand.
Lopez slowing the pace effectively.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulay is working for takedown but Lopez is calmly controlling the position for now.
A bit of stalling here from Bulay.
Bulay letting Lopez take a breather here.
Lopez works on Bulay's body with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez trying to land knees to the body.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanma Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lopez 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanma Lopez!