PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Buck
vs
Wright

225 cm
24
293 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Wright!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buck gets the takedown into side control.
Wright is looking for a sweep.
Wright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Buck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wright preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wright throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Buck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Buck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Buck connects with a nice short shot to Wright's temple.
Buck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wright pushes Buck off looking to stand but Buck dives back in and keeps control.
Buck thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wright to regain full guard.
Buck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buck is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Buck trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright looking to control.
Wright is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Buck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Buck avoids a punch combination nicely.

Wright gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright looks gassed!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wright connects with a nice short shot to Buck's temple.
Buck is not content to let Wright control the position.
Buck is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wright blocks the strikes from Buck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buck lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Buck tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright is looking to pass Buck's guard but actually Buck recovers to full guard.
Wright is pushing down on Buck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buck is fighting to maintain full guard but Wright has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wright prevents Buck from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to pass to mount but Buck is defending the position.
Wright tries to stand and escape but Buck is controlling the position.
Buck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Buck punching from the bottom.
Wright tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright throws a head kick but Buck moves out of range.
Buck tries for a takedown but Wright circles away easily

and Wright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to take a breather but Buck is having none of it.

Wright stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Buck to get to his feet.

Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Buck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Wright forces Buck back against the cage and clinches.
Buck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buck trying to stall but Wright improves his position.
Buck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body.

Wright manages to break the clinch.
Buck tries to clinch but Wright moves away
and Wright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buck darts in trying to clinch
and Wright counters with a nice body kick.

Wright looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Buck!
Bryan Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buck is in a horrible position here. Wright smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Buck throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wright. What's that going to do exactly?
Wright cracks Buck with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Wright is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Buck has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Buck tries to hold on but Wright pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wright is working for a guillotine from mount but Buck frees his head quite easily.
Wright lands a heavy elbow.
Buck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buck looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wright not allowing Buck to control his hands.
What can Buck do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wright's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Wright.
Wright tries to keep control of the position but Buck is staying busy.
Wright controlling well, preventing Buck from escaping the position.

Buck defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Buck wants to control his opponent's hands but Wright gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Buck's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Buck is looking for a way out.
Buck rolls, trying to escape but Wright keeps control of the position.
Wright lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Wright trying to control momentarily.
Buck manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wright's guard. Nice work there by Buck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Buck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wright misses the shot to the body.
Michael Buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Wright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buck's guard.
Wright stands and throws Buck's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Buck looking for a sweep but Wright has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wright controlling from mount.
Wright punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Buck is desperately trying to improve his position but Wright has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Buck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buck thows a big elbow that misses.

Wright pushes Buck off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Buck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buck shoots and misses

and Wright counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wright.

Wright wants the takedown. Buck is fighting it off but Wright persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Buck's guard against the cage.
Wright pushing down on Buck's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Buck strikes from the bottom but Wright uses the opportunity to move to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wright has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Wright closes the distance and clinches.

Wright has hold of one of Buck's legs. Buck is fighting the takedown attempt but Wright gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Buck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wright trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck keeping full guard, as Wright tries to pass.

Wright stands up from Buck's guard - Wright perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buck misses with a double jab

and Wright counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Michael Buck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.

Wright decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Buck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Wright gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Wright drags the fight down to the ground.
Wright is trying to control the position but Buck postures up.
Buck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bryan Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Buck is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wright 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Wright!