High Flyin Action 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Horn (ranked 5513 p4p, 567 weight class) and Jab Buckeye (ranked 2888 p4p, 379 weight class). Buckeye has chosen Right above it lil Wayne as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Horn
vs
Buckeye

185 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
196 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 Hilo, Brandon Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn tries to bum rush Buckeye with a series of wild strikes but Buckeye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Buckeye gets a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Buckeye.
Buckeye is controlling the pace.
Buckeye throwing shots but Horn is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horn wants to control but Buckeye passes into side.
Horn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Buckeye is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckeye taking a breather here.
Horn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Buckeye.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Buckeye postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like Buckeye might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Buckeye landing a few strikes.
Buckeye is working Horn over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The strikes coming from Buckeye are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Horn trying to remain calm as Buckeye controls from the top position.
Buckeye's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Buckeye throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Buckeye scoring with punches and elbows.
Buckeye throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Horn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buckeye on the ground.
Buckeye cracks Horn with a big right hand but Horn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye looks up at the clock and then as Horn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Buckeye smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Buckeye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buckeye content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
More stalling from Buckeye.
Buckeye landing a few strikes.
Buckeye controls the position.
Buckeye grinds an elbow into Horn's temple.
Buckeye postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Buckeye misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Horn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Buckeye working the head with strikes.

Horn is rocked!
Horn is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye taking a breather here.
Oh Horn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckeye scoring with punches and elbows.
Buckeye is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Horn's shoulder. That is not cool.

Buckeye is working to tighten his grip on Horn's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Horn has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Buckeye is really squeezing tight and eventually Horn passes out! Buckeye breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jab Buckeye!
In his post fight interview, Jab Buckeye started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Francone (ranked 6977 p4p, 489 weight class) and Thisguy Willwhoopu (ranked 5613 p4p, 430 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Francone
vs
Willwhoopu

176 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Francone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thisguy Willwhoopu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willwhoopu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Francone does no damage.
Nice shot by Francone.
Francone tries to bum rush Willwhoopu with a series of wild strikes but Willwhoopu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Francone enables Willwhoopu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Francone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Francone keeping moving, preventing Willwhoopu from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Willwhoopu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Willwhoopu trying to control but Francone is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willwhoopu wants to pass the guard but Francone is keeping the position.
Willwhoopu trying to control but Francone is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Willwhoopu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Francone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Francone.
Francone throws a series of punches but Willwhoopu moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francone avoids the head kick by Willwhoopu.

Francone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Willwhoopu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Willwhoopu trying to control but Francone is working from the bottom.
Francone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Willwhoopu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Francone lands a body shot.
Francone avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Francone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Francone.
Danny Francone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willwhoopu dives in and grabs Francone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Francone pushes down on Willwhoopu's head and hops out.
Willwhoopu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Willwhoopu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Francone.
Francone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Willwhoopu feints the counter takedown.
Francone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Willwhoopu moves into range and clinches up with Francone.
Willwhoopu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danny Francone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thisguy Willwhoopu.

Willwhoopu drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willwhoopu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willwhoopu looking for a sweep. Not yet Willwhoopu, not yet.
Willwhoopu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Willwhoopu uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Francone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francone wants to get back to striking at distance but Willwhoopu won't allow it.
Francone is looking to break free of the clinch but Willwhoopu has double underhooks.

Willwhoopu jumps guard and drags Francone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Willwhoopu is looking to cinch up a triangle. Francone throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Willwhoopu's body to avoid the submission. Willwhoopu has instead reached around Francone's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Willwhoopu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thisguy Willwhoopu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Strawberry (ranked 4749 p4p, 165 weight class) and Mike Badmean (ranked 5036 p4p, 168 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.

Strawberry
vs
Badmean

190 cm
18
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
269 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald Strawberry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Badmean!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Badmean has taken the fight to the clinch.
Badmean lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Ronald Strawberry has been cut.
Strawberry tries to pull guard but Badmean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Badmean comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Strawberry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Badmean.

Ronald Strawberry's cut is getting worse.
Strawberry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badmean lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Ronald Strawberry's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Strawberry tries to score a body lock takedown but Badmean shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Badmean lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jeez, Ronald Strawberry's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ronald Strawberry's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Badmean!
Mike Badmean is the new super heavyweight champion!
Ronald Strawberry spoke after the fight, saying 'Got get da bread next time round. Good fight, boy.'.