PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Buttchecks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazimierz Deyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Buttchecks
vs
Deyna

175 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Buttchecks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazimierz Deyna!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buttchecks is defended easily by Deyna.
Buttchecks circles away from the clinch attempt.

Deyna closes the distance and clinches.
Deyna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Deyna breaks from the clinch.
Buttchecks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deyna sprawls well. Deyna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buttchecks gets slowly back to his feet.
Deyna tries to close the distance and clinch but Buttchecks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buttchecks tries to close the distance and clinch but Deyna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buttchecks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Buttchecks. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Deyna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buttchecks, pushing him back against the cage.

Deyna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deyna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buttchecks is looking to clinch but Deyna is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttchecks throws a head kick but Deyna moves out of range.
Deyna throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Apollo Buttchecks has been cut.

Deyna instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Deyna.
Deyna stalling in the clinch.
Buttchecks tries to pull guard but Deyna won't allow it.
Deyna lands an elbow inside.
Buttchecks jumps guard but Deyna stands there with Buttchecks around his waist. Buttchecks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deyna avoiding damage.
Deyna is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Deyna jumps into guard, dragging Buttchecks to the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Deyna has his feet on Buttchecks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deyna shoots for a double leg takedown but Buttchecks sprawls well. He's pushed Deyna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Buttchecks gets tackled into the cage by Deyna. Deyna maintains the clinch.
Buttchecks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deyna to keep the fight standing.

Deyna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown by Buttchecks or perhaps it was just good defense by Deyna which made him look bad.

Deyna clinches.
Deyna tries to land a knee to the head but Buttchecks blocks with his arms.
Deyna stops a takedown attempt from Buttchecks.
Buttchecks goes for a takedown attempt but Deyna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buttchecks is breathing heavily.
Buttchecks tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttchecks misses with a two punch combination.
Deyna tries to clinch but Buttchecks moves out of range.
Buttchecks shoots in for a takedown but Deyna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Deyna lands a big head kick that sends Buttchecks tumbling to the mat! Deyna takes a step backwards and waves Buttchecks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Buttchecks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Deyna clinches up against the cage.

Deyna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buttchecks keeps the fight on the outside.
Buttchecks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kazimierz Deyna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deyna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Deyna. No joy for Buttchecks on that attempt.

Deyna changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buttchecks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Deyna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buttchecks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Deyna has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Deyna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deyna has managed to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Buttchecks. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Deyna jumps guard and drags Buttchecks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deyna seems keen to control Buttchecks's posture.
Buttchecks stops Deyna from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deyna wants to sweep here but Buttchecks controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazimierz Deyna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Buttchecks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Buttchecks tries for a takedown but Deyna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deyna throws a head kick that misses.
Buttchecks is looking to land body kicks.
Buttchecks tries to land a front kick but Deyna steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Buttchecks tries to clinch but Deyna is having none of it.

Deyna lands a big head kick that sends Buttchecks tumbling to the mat! Deyna takes a step backwards and waves Buttchecks back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Buttchecks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deyna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buttchecks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buttchecks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deyna throws a series of punches but Buttchecks moves out of range.
Buttchecks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Deyna darts in and clinches Buttchecks up against the cage.
Deyna pushes Buttchecks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deyna tries to land knees in the clinch but Buttchecks avoids the damage to the body.
Deyna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buttchecks blocks it with crossed arms.

Buttchecks pulls guard effortlessly.
Deyna is looking to stand up but Buttchecks won't let him.
Deyna wants to control from the top but Buttchecks keeps moving.
Deyna is looking to stand up but Buttchecks won't let him.
Deyna postures up.
Deyna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buttchecks has Deyna pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Deyna lands a big head kick that sends Buttchecks tumbling to the mat! Deyna takes a step backwards and waves Buttchecks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Buttchecks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Apollo Buttchecks's cut is getting worse.
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!

Deyna moves into the clinch successfully.
Buttchecks seems to have got his legs back now.
Buttchecks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttchecks missing with knees to the body.
Buttchecks jumps guard but Deyna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Deyna tries a knee to the head but Buttchecks blocks it.

Deyna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deyna stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Buttchecks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deyna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buttchecks pinned against the cage. Buttchecks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Deyna fails with the takedown.
Deyna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buttchecks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deyna misses with a two punch combination.
Apollo Buttchecks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttchecks stuffs the takedown attempt from Deyna. Deyna gets slowly back to his feet.
Deyna scores with a kick to the body.

Deyna pushes Buttchecks up against the cage in a clinch.

Deyna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buttchecks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deyna tries to close the distance and clinch but Buttchecks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buttchecks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Deyna shoots for a double leg takedown but Buttchecks sprawls well. He's pushed Deyna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deyna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deyna wants it to stay on the feet.
Deyna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buttchecks was well out of range. Poor timing from Deyna.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttchecks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buttchecks slaps away a takedown attempt from Deyna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deyna moves in looking to clinch but Buttchecks pushes him off.
Buttchecks has a takedown stuffed.
Deyna scores with a head kick. Buttchecks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Deyna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buttchecks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deyna's waist but Deyna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buttchecks off to one side.
Deyna throws a head kick that Buttchecks semi-blocks.

Deyna looking to score a takedown here. Buttchecks is defending well but Deyna drives through and ends up in Buttchecks's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Buttchecks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deyna defends well.

Deyna decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Buttchecks, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazimierz Deyna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Apollo Buttchecks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Deyna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buttchecks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buttchecks wants it to stay on the feet.
Deyna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buttchecks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buttchecks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deyna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deyna scores with a kick to the midsection.
Deyna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deyna tries for a takedown but Buttchecks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buttchecks throws a leg kick

and Deyna holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Deyna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Deyna breaks from the clinch.
Deyna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deyna wants to clinch up but Buttchecks keeps it at a distance.
Deyna is looking to clinch.
Buttchecks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deyna scores with a leg kick.

Deyna has Buttchecks up against the cage in a clinch.
Deyna stalling.
Kazimierz Deyna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Deyna looking to throw knees to the head but Buttchecks is blocking nicely.
Buttchecks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deyna prevents it.
Buttchecks wants to break free but Deyna has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deyna is trying to drag Buttchecks to the mat but Buttchecks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Apollo Buttchecks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazimierz Deyna.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buttchecks.
Deyna stalls.

Buttchecks manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buttchecks keeping moving, preventing Deyna from controlling successfully.
Buttchecks wants to sweep but no luck.
Deyna trying to control but Buttchecks is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Buttchecks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deyna defends well.
Deyna trying to control the position from guard on top but Buttchecks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kazimierz Deyna wasn't active enough on the ground.
Buttchecks looks for a takedown but Deyna sprawls well.
Deyna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buttchecks avoids it really well and circles away.
Kazimierz Deyna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deyna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Buttchecks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Deyna as Buttchecks shoots in.
Deyna wants to clinch up but Buttchecks keeps it at a distance.

Deyna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buttchecks to the mat! Buttchecks manages to get full guard.

Deyna decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Buttchecks, up you get!

Deyna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Deyna decides to stand up, so the ref orders Buttchecks to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Deyna. No joy for Buttchecks on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deyna tries to clinch up.
Apollo Buttchecks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazimierz Deyna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deyna lands a head kick. Buttchecks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazimierz Deyna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deyna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazimierz Deyna!