PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elwood Buckknuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Oppelaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Oppelaar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Buckknuckle
vs
Oppelaar

180 cm
30
198 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

188 cm
26
192 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elwood Buckknuckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Oppelaar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckknuckle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oppelaar manages to avoid it.
Oppelaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buckknuckle circles away quickly and effectively.
Oppelaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buckknuckle counters with a straight right hand.
Buckknuckle works the jab nicely.
Buckknuckle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oppelaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Oppelaar.
Buckknuckle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oppelaar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oppelaar moves out of range of the body kick from Buckknuckle.
Oppelaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buckknuckle thows a body shot but no joy.
Buckknuckle takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oppelaar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oppelaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buckknuckle circles away quickly and effectively.
Oppelaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buckknuckle circles away quickly and effectively.
Buckknuckle throws a body punch but Oppelaar moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buckknuckle. Oppelaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buckknuckle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buckknuckle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oppelaar under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckknuckle misses with a takedown attempt - Oppelaar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buckknuckle shoots in and drives through. Oppelaar sprawls well.
Oppelaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buckknuckle slips a jab and a cross from Oppelaar.
Oppelaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Dennis Oppelaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oppelaar blocks a jab.
Buckknuckle shoots in for a takedown but Oppelaar shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elwood Buckknuckle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oppelaar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buckknuckle throws a body punch but Oppelaar moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Oppelaar enables Buckknuckle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oppelaar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oppelaar is trying to control the position but Buckknuckle postures up.
Buckknuckle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckknuckle postures up in Oppelaar's guard and throws a big left but Oppelaar blocks it.
Oppelaar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buckknuckle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oppelaar's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar is pulling down on Buckknuckle's head to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oppelaar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buckknuckle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dennis Oppelaar.
The fighters circling - Oppelaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oppelaar misses with a double jab
and Buckknuckle counters with a series of strikes. Oppelaar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oppelaar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buckknuckle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Oppelaar.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buckknuckle.
Oppelaar misses with a jab, cross combination.

Oppelaar tries to sprawl but Buckknuckle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Buckknuckle thows a huge punch but Oppelaar dodges it nicely.
Buckknuckle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oppelaar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oppelaar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oppelaar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buckknuckle's guard.

Oppelaar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Buckknuckle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Buckknuckle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Buckknuckle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oppelaar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oppelaar preventing the sweep.

Oppelaar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Buckknuckle has his foot on Oppelaar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oppelaar works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar scoring with punches to the head and body.

Buckknuckle looking for a guillotine here but Oppelaar defends easily.
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!
Oppelaar forces his way into half guard.
Buckknuckle tries to roll over but Oppelaar keeps him under control.

Oppelaar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buckknuckle is just riding it out for now. Oppelaar eventually gives up the hold.
Oppelaar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buckknuckle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oppelaar looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buckknuckle slips a jab from Oppelaar.

Buckknuckle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oppelaar defending against the ground and pound.
Oppelaar is looking to regain half guard here but Buckknuckle keeps moving and retains side control.
Buckknuckle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Oppelaar's legs.
Oppelaar is trying to control Buckknuckle's posture but Buckknuckle avoids it.
Elwood Buckknuckle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buckknuckle works to advance to full mount. Oppelaar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Oppelaar can't escape the position.
Buckknuckle thowing shots but they're missing.
Oppelaar wants to control but Buckknuckle is having none of it.
Oppelaar is desperately trying to improve his position but Buckknuckle has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckknuckle lands a big elbow.
Buckknuckle breaks from Oppelaar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oppelaar is trying to stand up.
Oppelaar wants to hold on but Buckknuckle pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Buckknuckle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckknuckle looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Oppelaar covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elwood Buckknuckle!
During a confident post fight interview, Elwood Buckknuckle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.