PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Trumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Buck Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trumble comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna get you again Gracie!. Buck Jr has chosen Converge - Worms Will Feed as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Trumble
vs
Buck Jr

188 cm
20
154 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

NEMESIS CAGE CLOTHING

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Trumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Buck Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumble throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trumble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Derek Trumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trumble wants to clinch.
Buck Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trumble.
Trumble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trumble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buck Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Trumble.
Buck Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Trumble tries to sprawl but Buck Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Buck Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buck Jr not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trumble keeps working.
Buck Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Buck Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two 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.
Trumble is not content to let Buck Jr control the position.
Trumble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buck Jr on the ground.
Buck Jr thows a huge punch but Trumble dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumble tries to roll over but Buck Jr keeps him under control.

Buck Jr is looking for a kimura but Trumble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buck Jr to get the leverage.
Buck Jr wants to control but Trumble is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumble holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Buck Jr trying to control from half guard but Trumble is working away.
Buck Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trumble kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Buck Jr throwing shots but Trumble is blocking nicely.
Buck Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trumble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Forrest Buck Jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Buck Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trumble tries to clinch but Buck Jr moves away

and Buck Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Trumble controls the position for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck Jr scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trumble gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Buck Jr misses with a head shot.
Buck Jr looking to control but Trumble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Buck Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Trumble misses with a head kick.
Buck Jr throws a nice looking combination but Trumble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buck Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trumble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trumble misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buck Jr throws a body punch but Trumble moves out of range.
Buck Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Buck Jr throws the kick towards the body but Trumble avoids it.
Trumble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trumble throws a head kick but Buck Jr moves out of range.

Buck Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trumble pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trumble gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumble fails to pull guard.

Buck Jr pulls Trumble into guard.

Buck Jr has an active guard here but Trumble has managed to pass into half guard.
Buck Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trumble tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Buck Jr.
Buck Jr tries to get to full guard but Trumble has control of the leg.
Buck Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buck Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trumble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Buck Jr has his foot on Trumble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trumble works his way back into a safe position though.
Buck Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Buck Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Trumble wants to stand but Buck Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Trumble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Buck Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Trumble to get to half guard.
Buck Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Buck Jr wants to hold on but Trumble pushes him away.

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.
Buck Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Trumble avoids the attempt from Buck Jr to control.
Buck Jr working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trumble controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Trumble dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Buck Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Buck Jr trying to control but Trumble is working from the bottom.
Buck Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Buck Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trumble wants to control but Buck Jr is keeping busy.
Trumble tries to roll over but Buck Jr keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck Jr trying to control the action but Trumble is working from the bottom.
Buck Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trumble defending well though.

Buck Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buck Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trumble won't allow Buck Jr to pass to mount.

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 Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Buck Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trumble!
Buck Jr prevents Trumble from getting the reversal.
Buck Jr looking to ground and pound but Trumble is blocking nicely.
Trumble is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck Jr misses with some ground and pound and Trumble recovers position to half guard.
Buck Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Buck Jr is pressing down on Trumble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trumble is holding on for now.
Buck Jr trying to control from half guard but Trumble is working away.

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.

Buck Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trumble sees it coming and defends easily.
Trumble gets back to full guard.
Buck Jr looking to pass the guard.
Buck Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buck Jr trying to control but Trumble is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Buck Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buck Jr 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

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