PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between pierre smirnoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Buenes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for pierre smirnoff has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

smirnoff
vs
Buenes

225 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

185 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Tri Light Clothing

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, pierre smirnoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Buenes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
smirnoff throws a head kick but Buenes moves out of range.
Buenes tries to clinch but smirnoff is having none of it.
Buenes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but smirnoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buenes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. smirnoff tries to avoid it but Buenes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag smirnoff to the ground. smirnoff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
smirnoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Buenes throws a nice looking combination but smirnoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buenes is looking to clinch but smirnoff is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
smirnoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Buenes. Buenes gets slowly back to his feet.

Buenes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. smirnoff is trying to defend but Buenes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.

smirnoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buenes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Buenes lands a big shot there that rocks smirnoff but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
smirnoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buenes with the ground and pound from mount.
Buenes controlling from mount.
smirnoff is looking to improve his position but Buenes isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
smirnoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buenes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Buenes looks gassed!
smirnoff is desperately trying to improve his position but Buenes has a good base and remains in mount.
Buenes wants to control the pace but smirnoff is squirming around nicely.
smirnoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Buenes tries to control but smirnoff wriggling away.
smirnoff is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
smirnoff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Buenes wants to take a breather but smirnoff is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

smirnoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buenes pulls his head out easily.

smirnoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buenes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Buenes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

smirnoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four 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.
smirnoff tries to get to full guard but Buenes has control of the leg.

smirnoff looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Buenes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

smirnoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buenes pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

smirnoff looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Buenes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

smirnoff moves out of range of the body kick.
Buenes tries to clinch but smirnoff moves out of range.
Buenes shoots for a takedown but smirnoff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
smirnoff throws a head kick but Buenes moves out of range.
Buenes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buenes tries to clinch but smirnoff moves out of range.
Buenes is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buenes looks to land a combination but smirnoff avoids it well.
smirnoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Buenes gets the takedown into side control.
smirnoff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Buenes off and has taken his back!

smirnoff working for the choke.
Buenes tries to escape the position.

smirnoff looking to break Buenes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Buenes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise smirnoff will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

smirnoff is persistently looking for the submission but Buenes is defending it well.

smirnoff is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

smirnoff has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

smirnoff is persistently looking for the submission but Buenes is defending it well.
Buenes trying to control the position but smirnoff manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

smirnoff tightening his grip on Buenes, looking for the choke.

smirnoff is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Buenes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Buenes for a finish.
Buenes looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

smirnoff working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
smirnoff controlling well, preventing Buenes from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

smirnoff is looking for the choke from the back position but Buenes is controlling his hands well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buenes trying to control the position but smirnoff manages to sink in the hooks.

smirnoff has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

smirnoff is looking for the choke from the back position but Buenes is controlling his hands well.
Buenes manages to reverse the position and now he's in smirnoff's guard. Nice work there by Buenes.

smirnoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buenes is aware though and is defending well.

smirnoff is working an open guard so Buenes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buenes shoots in but smirnoff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from smirnoff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

pierre smirnoff dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

smirnoff moves out of range of the strikes.
Antonio Buenes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buenes throws a sloppy head kick
and smirnoff counters with a head kick. That will keep Buenes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A nice combination there by Buenes.
Buenes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. smirnoff defends it nicely.
smirnoff throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Buenes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. smirnoff did well to prevent Buenes getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

smirnoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

smirnoff looking for submissions off his back.

Buenes stands up and beckons smirnoff to join him on the feet.
smirnoff misses with a head kick.
Buenes is trying hard to land a takedown here. smirnoff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

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.
smirnoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buenes throws a body punch but smirnoff moves out of range.
Buenes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and smirnoff counters with a head kick.
Antonio Buenes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
smirnoff lands with a slapping head kick.

Buenes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for smirnoff!
smirnoff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buenes punishing his opponent with strikes.
smirnoff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Buenes is keen to just control but smirnoff is a slippery customer.
Buenes wants to get back to his feet.

smirnoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buenes pulls his head out easily.

smirnoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buenes pulls his head out easily.
smirnoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
smirnoff has hold of Buenes's hands but Buenes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

smirnoff looking for submissions off his back.

smirnoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Buenes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
smirnoff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

smirnoff actively working from the bottom here.

smirnoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buenes pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Buenes.
I think Buenes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Buenes!