PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buckshot Tomilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bubba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buckshot Tomilson's chin.

Bubba
vs
Tomilson

196 cm
22
255 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

192 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Bubba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buckshot Tomilson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bubba clinches.

Bubba has clasped his hands together around Tomilson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tomilson is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tomilson wants to get back to full guard.
Tomilson trying to control but Bubba postures up.
It looks like Bubba is going to stand back up.
Bubba has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tomilson wants to hold on but Bubba pushes him away.
Bubba controlling the pace for now.
Bubba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bubba controlling the pace for now.
Tomilson wants to control but Bubba is having none of it.
Tomilson is looking to get to half guard.
Tomilson tries to improve his position but instead Bubba has taken his back!
Bubba cracks Tomilson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Tomilson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Tomilson breaks Bubba's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson stopping the sweep attempt from Bubba.
Tomilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bubba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!

Bubba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bubba keeping moving, preventing Tomilson from controlling successfully.
Bubba wants to get back to his feet but Tomilson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Bubba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba looking to control.
Tomilson trying to control but Bubba is working from the bottom.
Tomilson is stalling in the full guard.
Bubba looking to control.
Tomilson wants to pass the guard but Bubba is keeping the position.
Tomilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Big Bubba has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tomilson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bubba has his takedown stuffed
and Tomilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Bubba looking to score a takedown here. Tomilson is defending well but Bubba drives through and ends up in Tomilson's guard.
Tomilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubba stopping the sweep attempt from Tomilson.

Tomilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bubba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bubba feints and as Tomilson raises his hands in defense, Bubba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tomilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bubba manages to get himself to full guard.
Tomilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bubba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomilson slips nicely into half guard.
Bubba is controlling Tomilson's trapped leg to prevent Tomilson from advancing to side control.

Tomilson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bubba sees it coming and defends easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba is refusing to be controlled, as Tomilson sits in half guard.

Bubba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bubba moves into full guard.
Tomilson postures up in Bubba's guard and throws a big left but Bubba blocks it.
Tomilson wants to control from the top but Bubba keeps moving.
Tomilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba keeping moving, preventing Tomilson from controlling successfully.

Tomilson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bubba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tomilson has Bubba in his guard.
Bubba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tomilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bubba is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tomilson is working an open guard so Bubba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tomilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bubba.
Tomilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bubba.
Tomilson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tomilson tries to buck Bubba off but Bubba is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bubba is looking to take a break and control but Tomilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bubba controls the position.
Big Bubba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson is looking for a sweep.
Tomilson manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tomilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bubba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tomilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bubba is trying to maintain the position but Tomilson is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bubba is looking to sweep but instead, Tomilson has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Buckshot Tomilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bubba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tomilson throws a series of punches but Bubba moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bubba.
Bubba shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomilson tries to sprawl out of it but Bubba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Tomilson tries to keep at a distance but Bubba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bubba.
Tomilson stalling the fight.
Tomilson misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomilson lands with a short shot to the head.

Bubba is trying to trip Tomilson. He has hold of a leg but Tomilson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bubba persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tomilson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bubba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bubba is keen to just control but Tomilson is a slippery customer.

Tomilson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bubba.
Tomilson tries to roll over but Bubba keeps him under control.
It looks like Bubba is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tomilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bubba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bubba prevents Tomilson from improving his position.
Tomilson wants to control but Bubba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tomilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bubba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tomilson tries to roll over but Bubba keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomilson keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bubba prevents Tomilson from improving his position.
Bubba has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tomilson is trying desperately to improve position.

Bubba working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bubba looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson is trying desperately to improve position.
Tomilson is squirming around, avoiding Bubba's attempts to control the action.
Tomilson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomilson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bubba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bubba's back!
Tomilson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Bubba.
Well Bubba 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Bubba!
A less than humble Big Bubba misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.