PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Potemkin Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Die Rücksichtslos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mind The Gap. This should be fireworks!

Buster
vs
Die Rücksichtslos

198 cm
25
205 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

188 cm
26
225 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160
Real Fighters Nutrition

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 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Potemkin Buster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Buster with that takedown attempt.
Buster fails with the takedown.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a leg kick that knocks Buster off balance momentarily.
Buster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Die Rücksichtslos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Die Rücksichtslos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Potemkin Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Die Rücksichtslos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buster.
Buster fails with the takedown
and Die Rücksichtslos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Die Rücksichtslos clobbers Buster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buster dives in and grabs Die Rücksichtslos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Die Rücksichtslos pushes down on Buster's head and hops out.

Buster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Buster lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Die Rücksichtslos is pulling down on Buster's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Die Rücksichtslos dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buster looking to control but Die Rücksichtslos passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buster is looking for a sweep. Die Rücksichtslos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buster.

Buster working for a triangle but Die Rücksichtslos defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buster has an active guard here but Die Rücksichtslos has managed to pass into half guard.
Die Rücksichtslos not doing much here.

Buster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Die Rücksichtslos stands up and beckons Buster to join him on the feet.
Buster checks a leg kick.
Buster takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Die Rücksichtslos lands with a right hand.
Buster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Die Rücksichtslos's waist but Die Rücksichtslos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buster off to one side.
Buster scores with a decent looking hook.
Buster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buster is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buster with a poor takedown
and Die Rücksichtslos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Die Rücksichtslos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buster.
Die Rücksichtslos connects with a body shot that sends Buster's belly button to the back.
Buster steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Die Rücksichtslos. That one must have hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Die Rücksichtslos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Die Rücksichtslos is looking to land body kicks.
Die Rücksichtslos cracks the inside of Buster's front leg.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Die Rücksichtslos, as that shot connected.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a body punch but Buster moves out of range.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a shot to the body.
Die Rücksichtslos is looking to clinch.
Buster has his takedown stuffed
and Die Rücksichtslos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Die Rücksichtslos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buster rather than just go for the knockout.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a series of strikes that have Buster backpedaling.

Buster is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Die Rücksichtslos takes a swing at Buster's ribcage but misses.
Oh Buster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Die Rücksichtslos wants to clinch up but Buster keeps it at a distance.
Buster seems to have got his legs back now.
Die Rücksichtslos swings for the body but Buster moves out of range.
Die Rücksichtslos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos dominated that round.
That's time! Buster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Die Rücksichtslos enables Buster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Die Rücksichtslos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Buster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Die Rücksichtslos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Buster has Die Rücksichtslos in his guard.

Buster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Buster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Buster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Die Rücksichtslos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Buster is tightening it up a little... Die Rücksichtslos has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Die Rücksichtslos reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Die Rücksichtslos taps out! Nice BJJ there by Buster!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Potemkin Buster!