PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Shmuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop DoGG. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McCormick
vs
Shmuck

150 cm
23
146 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

174 cm
22
135 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™
Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buck Shmuck!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shmuck shoots in but no luck this time.
Shmuck misses with a hook. McCormick ducked under it nicely.
McCormick misses with a straight left.
McCormick shoots for a double leg takedown but Shmuck sprawls well. He's pushed McCormick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCormick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shmuck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCormick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shmuck in his tracks.

McCormick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shmuck sprawls well initially but McCormick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

McCormick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shmuck sees it coming and defends easily.
Shmuck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCormick.
Shmuck is staying active underneath McCormick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCormick prevents Shmuck from improving his position.
Shmuck wants to get back to his feet.

Shmuck is defending against the submission attempts here by McCormick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCormick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shmuck is just riding it out for now. McCormick eventually gives up the hold.
Shmuck keeping control of the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Shmuck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCormick missing with punches from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck tries to stand and escape but McCormick is controlling the position.
McCormick trying to control here.
McCormick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shmuck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shmuck's back!
McCormick thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Shmuck is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McCormick off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

McCormick working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shmuck preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McCormick.
McCormick is breathing heavily.

Shmuck defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick doesn't have the hooks in and Shmuck manages to turn into his guard.
Shmuck wants to stand and escape but instead McCormick has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McCormick postures up.
McCormick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shmuck keeping full guard, as McCormick tries to pass.
McCormick wants to stand but Shmuck has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McCormick trying to control the position from guard on top but Shmuck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
McCormick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shmuck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCormick throws a body punch but Shmuck moves out of range.
McCormick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shmuck.
Kenny McCormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Shmuck.
Shmuck lands with a slapping head kick.
Shmuck with a lazy takedown attempt

and McCormick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCormick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCormick pushes down on Shmuck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shmuck is trying to stand back up but McCormick is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCormick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shmuck keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny McCormick dominated that 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.

Shmuck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCormick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shmuck fails with a takedown attempt.
Shmuck slips a jab from McCormick.

Shmuck moves into range and clinches up with McCormick.

McCormick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shmuck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCormick avoids it really well and circles away.
McCormick misses with a takedown attempt - Shmuck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCormick connects with a crisp jab.
McCormick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Shmuck counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCormick is looking for a sweep. Shmuck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCormick taking some punishment here, with Shmuck in his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCormick is staying active underneath Shmuck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Shmuck connects with a nice short shot to McCormick's temple.
McCormick is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shmuck.
Shmuck tries to stand but can't do so whilst McCormick controls his leg.
McCormick moves into full guard.

McCormick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

McCormick has his foot on Shmuck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shmuck works his way back into a safe position though.
Shmuck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McCormick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shmuck trying to control the position from guard on top but McCormick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shmuck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCormick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McCormick striking off his back but it's not causing Shmuck any problems.

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.
McCormick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCormick shoots in but Shmuck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shmuck clinches.
McCormick tries for a takedown but Shmuck manages to get underhooks.
Shmuck looking to stall.

Shmuck has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCormick uses from the top position.
Shmuck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCormick throws a strike but Shmuck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shmuck wants to stand but McCormick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shmuck is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCormick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shmuck defends it easily.
McCormick wants to sweep here but Shmuck controlling him for the moment.
McCormick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCormick is working hard here to advance position.

McCormick looking for a guillotine here but Shmuck defends easily.
Shmuck's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Shmuck drops back looking for a leg! McCormick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCormick manages to kick Shmuck off! Shmuck jumps back into McCormick's guard.
Shmuck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shmuck advances to half guard.

Shmuck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCormick sees it coming and defends easily.
McCormick is trying to get back to full guard.

McCormick actively working from the bottom here.

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

Shmuck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCormick sprawls well initially but Shmuck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shmuck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Shmuck postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McCormick to stand up.

Shmuck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shmuck showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Shmuck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Shmuck.

Shmuck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCormick, who protects the arm well.
McCormick is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shmuck is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McCormick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McCormick wants to control but Shmuck is having none of it.

Shmuck looking for a guillotine from mount but McCormick is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCormick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buck Shmuck has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shmuck postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCormick looks a forlorn figure.
Shmuck lands a big elbow.
McCormick gets back to half guard.
McCormick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Shmuck is working for a kimura but McCormick is defending it quite comfortably.
Shmuck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCormick is trying to get back to full guard.
McCormick regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCormick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCormick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shmuck's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick tries to free his leg and advance position but Shmuck is retaining full guard.
McCormick is looking to advance position but Shmuck has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McCormick is looking to improve his position but Shmuck isn't that keen on the idea.
Shmuck landing strikes, looking to finish!

Shmuck jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McCormick manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McCormick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shmuck off and has taken his back!
Shmuck looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

McCormick is persistently looking for the submission but Shmuck is defending it well.
Shmuck manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCormick's guard. Nice work there by Shmuck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Shmuck decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McCormick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCormick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by McCormick.
Shmuck avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Shmuck.
Shmuck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shmuck dodges the punch combination from McCormick.

Shmuck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCormick's guard.

McCormick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shmuck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCormick is keeping the position for now.
McCormick working a defensive guard here.

Shmuck stands and steps away. McCormick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

McCormick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shmuck was covering up waiting for the punch and McCormick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McCormick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shmuck dives on top into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenny McCormick.
I think McCormick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Buck Shmuck!