PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Trade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jora Buhovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Trade
vs
Buhovsky

182 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Backyard Fighting
Sparta Fightware

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Trade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jora Buhovsky!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buhovsky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buhovsky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trade after a bit of a struggle.
Buhovsky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trade after a bit of a struggle.
Trade with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jora Buhovsky has been cut.
Trade looking to throw knees to the head but Buhovsky is blocking nicely.
Buhovsky is looking for a takedown.
Jack Trade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jora Buhovsky.
Trade tries to land a knee to the head but Buhovsky blocks with his arms.

Buhovsky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Buhovsky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trade throwing strikes from guard but Buhovsky blocks nicely.
Trade distracts Buhovsky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buhovsky keeping moving, preventing Trade from controlling successfully.
Trade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buhovsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buhovsky is working an open guard so Trade takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Buhovsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buhovsky somewhat.
Buhovsky looks winded!

Buhovsky moves into the clinch.

Buhovsky lands a takedown into guard.
Trade has his hands on Buhovsky's head, controlling the position.
Buhovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Trade is retaining full guard.
Trade 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.
Buhovsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Trade has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Buhovsky doesn't defend quickly enough and Trade has managed to lock this one up! Can Buhovsky escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Trade on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Trade!