PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Ross Buchanan (ranked 22957 p4p, 6646 weight class) and Back Stabber (ranked 493 p4p, 463 weight class). Buchanan comes to the ring accompanied by Roy Buchanan's Train Blues. Ross Buchanan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Back Stabber's chin.

Buchanan
vs
Stabber

169 cm
44
147
29 - 31 - 0

166 cm
22
138
6 - 5 - 0

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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 29 - 31 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Buchanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Back Stabber!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan doesn't manage to clinch there - Stabber circles away.

Stabber closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Stabber has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stabber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buchanan is working Stabber over against the ropes.
Stabber wants to break the clinch but can't.

Stabber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stabber lands with a straight right. Buchanan didn't see that one coming.
Buchanan misses the shot to the body.

Stabber instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Buchanan.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buchanan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Stabber breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buchanan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stabber let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Stabber gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Stabber breaks from the clinch.

Stabber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Buchanan tries to throw a body punch but Stabber avoids it by throwing Buchanan back against the ropes.
Buchanan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stabber backwards.

Stabber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buchanan tries to clinch up.
Buchanan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buchanan throws a series of punches but Stabber moves out of range.
It seemed like Stabber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buchanan moves in looking to clinch but Stabber pushes him off.

Buchanan drives through and clinches with Stabber against the ropes.
Buchanan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stabber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stabber wants to break free but Buchanan has control.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
Buchanan misses with a punch to the body.
Stabber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
Buchanan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stabber wants to break free but Buchanan has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stabber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stabber clinches.
Stabber can't break the clinch.

Stabber breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Stabber. Those never looked like landing.

Stabber has managed to clinch.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buchanan lands a hook that snaps the head of Stabber backwards.
Buchanan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Stabber breaks from the clinch.
Buchanan closes the distance but Stabber moves to the side
and Stabber counters with a right hand to the body.
Buchanan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stabber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stabber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Buchanan is looking to clinch.

Buchanan clinches.

Stabber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Buchanan moves into the clinch successfully.
Buchanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Stabber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Back Stabber will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stabber takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stabber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
Buchanan misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Stabber uses good head movement to avoid it.

Stabber breaks from the clinch.
Buchanan wants to clinch.
Buchanan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stabber.
Buchanan tries to clinch but Stabber is having none of it.
Buchanan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan tries to clinch but Stabber is having none of it.
Stabber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stabber swats away the attempt to clinch by Buchanan.

Stabber takes the fight into the clinch.
Ross Buchanan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buchanan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stabber's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Stabber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan has a couple of punches blocked by Stabber.

Stabber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buchanan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stabber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stabber throws a solid leg kick but Buchanan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stabber.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buchanan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Stabber clinches.
Stabber is looking to break free of the clinch but Buchanan has double underhooks.
Stabber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buchanan misses with the head strike.

Stabber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Stabber pushes Buchanan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Stabber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stabber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Stabber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Stabber darts in and clinches Buchanan up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.

Stabber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stabber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Stabber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stabber breaks the clinch.

Stabber moves into the clinch successfully.

Stabber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stabber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buchanan tries to clinch up but Stabber circles away and keeps his distance.
Stabber tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stabber scores with a three punch combo!

Buchanan gets tackled into the ropes by Stabber. Stabber maintains the clinch.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Stabber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buchanan lands with an uppercut that bounces Stabber off the ropes and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Back Stabber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Buchanan instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.

Stabber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stabber throws a nice looking combination but Buchanan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buchanan fails to land with a series of punches.
Stabber is looking for the big counter here.
Stabber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stabber fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Buchanan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buchanan misses with a double jab.

Stabber has closed the distance and engaged Buchanan in a clinch.

Stabber breaks from the clinch.
Buchanan moves in looking to clinch but Stabber pushes him off.
Stabber tries to counter by closing the distance.

Stabber pushes Buchanan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Buchanan working aggressively here.

Stabber breaks the clinch.

Buchanan clinches up with Stabber and pushes him back against the ropes.
Stabber tries to circle away but Buchanan has him pinned against the ropes.
Buchanan lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stabber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buchanan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Stabber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buchanan, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabber blocking some punches.
Stabber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Stabber breaks from the clinch.
Buchanan tries to clinch but Stabber moves away
and Stabber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buchanan tries to clinch there but Stabber circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stabber. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Buchanan tries to clinch up.
Stabber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ross Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Stabber forces Buchanan back against the ropes and clinches.
Stabber is trying to force a seperation but Buchanan has the dominant position.
Buchanan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stabber's efforts to push away.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Stabber uses good head movement to avoid it.

Stabber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Back Stabber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stabber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Stabber closes the distance and clinches.
Stabber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Stabber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Stabber clinches up with Buchanan and pushes him back against the ropes.
Stabber blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stabber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Stabber moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stabber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buchanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stabber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Stabber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buchanan tries to clinch up
and Stabber counters with a series of strikes. Buchanan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stabber clinches.
Stabber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Stabber breaks the clinch.
Stabber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buchanan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buchanan.

Stabber closes the distance and clinches.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stabber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Stabber.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Back Stabber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stabber 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Back Stabber!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Back Stabber!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Back Stabber!

Back Stabber wins by unanimous decision!
Back Stabber got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'