PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amadeo Lights out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young Buck is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lights out
vs
Buck

225 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amadeo Lights out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Young Buck!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Lights out or perhaps it was just good defense by Buck which made him look bad.

Lights out clinches up against the cage.
Buck is looking to break free of the clinch but Lights out has double underhooks.
Lights out looking for a takedown.
Buck can't break the clinch.

Lights out decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Buck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lights out trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Lights out had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buck defends it easily.
Buck trying to control but Lights out is working from the bottom.
Buck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lights out swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lights out is looking to stand up but Buck isn't so interested in that idea.
Buck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lights out fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buck avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeo Lights out. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Buck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lights out!
Buck tries to control but Lights out wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buck is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Buck rushes Lights out and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Lights out manages to break the clinch.

Lights out gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Buck to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Buck passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lights out takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lights out keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lights out is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Buck is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lights out is breathing heavily.
Lights out tries to hold on but Buck pushes him away.
Buck scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lights out?
Buck controlling from mount.
Lights out is trying to stand up.
Buck controlling the pace for now.

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.
Lights out working to try and regain half guard.
Buck is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lights out is in real trouble.
Lights out wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Young Buck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Young Buck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Buck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lights out napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Buck stalls from top position.
Buck has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lights out!
Lights out is desperately trying to improve his position but Buck has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buck looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lights out tries to lock up and control but Buck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Buck looking to secure an arm triangle but Lights out defends it well.
Buck wants to take Lights out's back but he can't do it this time.
Lights out throwing hammer fists to the chest of Buck. What's that going to do exactly?
Lights out wants to control but Buck is having none of it.
Buck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lights out is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lights out tries to lock up and control but Buck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Buck wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lights out regains half guard.
Lights out trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck controlling from mount.
Buck trying to control but Lights out is having none of it.
Buck fails to take his opponent's back.
Buck putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lights out working to try and regain half guard.
Buck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Buck prevents Lights out from getting the reversal.
Buck controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lights out wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Young Buck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Young Buck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Buck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lights out defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buck.
Lights out throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Buck.
Lights out shoots and misses

and Buck counters with a single leg into guard. Lights out didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck trying to control the position from guard on top but Lights out is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buck looking to sit in guard and control but Lights out gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lights out trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buck is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck preventing the sweep.
Buck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lights out swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buck trying to control the position from guard on top but Lights out is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lights out keeping full guard, as Buck tries to pass.
Lights out working a defensive guard here.
Young Buck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Lights out throws his legs up looking for a submission but Buck uses it to pass to side control.
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.
Lights out wants to control but Buck postures up.
Buck gets to mount! Lights out was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck content just to control the position here.
Lights out can't escape the position.
Buck controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Buck has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Despite being in the dominant position, Young Buck just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buck scores with a jab to the head.
Buck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lights out sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lights out shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Buck counters with a shoot takedown. Lights out fights it but they end up in guard.
Buck passes Lights out's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Amadeo Lights out has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Young Buck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Buck winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young Buck!