PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Bueno
vs
Wilkins

188 cm
35
192 lbs
34 - 15 - 1

185 cm
34
195 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedro Bueno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueno misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Bueno scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Andy Wilkins has been cut.
Wilkins works the jab nicely.
Bueno misses the shot to the body.
Bueno's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bueno duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bueno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkins.
A shot to the body from Wilkins misses
and Bueno counters with a stiff right hand.
Bueno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bueno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pedro Bueno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Bueno fails to land with a series of punches.
Bueno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilkins moves out of range as Bueno strikes.
Bueno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bueno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bueno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bueno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bueno doesn't seem bothered though.
Bueno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkins misses with a straight left.
Wilkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bueno circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilkins jabs at Bueno's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilkins. Bueno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bueno.
Bueno scores with a leg kick.
Wilkins jabs Bueno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Wilkins misses.
Wilkins throws a body punch but Bueno moves out of range.
Bueno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilkins.
Bueno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bueno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilkins's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkins misses with a body shot.
Bueno lands a leg kick that knocks Wilkins off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins takes a swing at Bueno's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bueno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Bueno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pedro Bueno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Wilkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bueno tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wilkins easily slips into full mount!
Bueno is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wilkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bueno is looking to improve his position but Wilkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Bueno tries to lock up and control but Wilkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilkins lands a big shot there that rocks Bueno but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wilkins unloading with bombs!

Bueno is rocked!
Bueno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oh Bueno is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bueno is controlling Wilkins's trapped leg to prevent Wilkins from advancing to side control.
Bueno seems to have got his legs back now.
Wilkins is trying to control. Bueno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bueno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueno pushes Wilkins off looking to stand but Wilkins dives back in and keeps control.
Bueno preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wilkins wants to control but Bueno is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bueno scores with a jab to the head.
Bueno throws a leg kick but Wilkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wilkins!

Bueno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilkins is working for takedown but Bueno is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bueno misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkins.
Bueno tries a body shot but Wilkins blocks it.
Bueno lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Bueno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bueno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pedro Bueno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Wilkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bueno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bueno.
Wilkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bueno momentarily.
Wilkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Bueno's head.
Bueno misses with an uppercut. Wilkins saw that one coming.
Wilkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bueno's head backwards.
Wilkins works Bueno's body with a nice hook.
Bueno throws a chopping leg kick but Wilkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bueno just misses with a punch to the body.

Wilkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bueno to see if he's OK.
Who's going to make the next move?
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!
You can see the frustration on Bueno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins lands an elbow.
Wilkins prevents Bueno from escaping the position.

Wilkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bueno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wilkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bueno keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Bueno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilkins working the body and head with strikes.
Bueno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilkins cracks Bueno with a big right hand but Bueno just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bueno looking for a sweep but Wilkins has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bueno is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueno gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkins prevents Bueno from improving his position.
Andy Wilkins has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wilkins is trying to work for a kimura but Bueno is defending well.
Bueno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Wilkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bueno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Bueno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bueno wants to get back to full guard.
Wilkins is trying to control. Bueno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno wants to improve his position but Wilkins is controlling well.
Bueno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilkins.
Well, if Wilkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wilkins wants to pass to mount but Bueno is defending the position.
Wilkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wilkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bueno is just riding it out for now. Wilkins eventually gives up the hold.
Wilkins throwing shots but Bueno is blocking nicely.
Bueno gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bueno has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wilkins has passed into side control.
Wilkins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bueno!
Bueno tries to reverse the position but Wilkins maintains control.
Wilkins landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkins lands a heavy elbow.
Bueno tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Wilkins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bueno to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bueno shrugs it off.
Bueno is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bueno tries to hold on but Wilkins pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Wilkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wilkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Wilkins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wilkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bueno tries to land a leg kick but Wilkins saw it coming and moves away.
Wilkins misses the shot to the body.
Wilkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bueno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab by Wilkins.
Wilkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Bueno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Bueno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bueno misses with a punch on the inside.
Bueno tries to throw a body punch but Wilkins avoids it by throwing Bueno back against the cage.
Wilkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wilkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bueno after a bit of a struggle.
Pedro Bueno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Wilkins.
Bueno can't find room to land a body shot as Wilkins controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bueno.
Wilkins wants to stall.
Bueno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wilkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bueno lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bueno as Wilkins tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Bueno - that landed with a thud.
Wilkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bueno.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bueno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bueno has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkins.
Bueno scores with a shoulder strike.
Bueno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilkins backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bueno.
Bueno blocks an uppercut.
Wilkins is trying to push Bueno away but Bueno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bueno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilkins blocks an uppercut.
Wilkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Bueno.
Bueno lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bueno is keeping busy.
Bueno working aggressively here.
Bueno lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilkins backwards.
Bueno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bueno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkins's elbow.
Bueno throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkins.
Bueno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bueno.
Bueno lands with a short shot to the head.
Bueno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bueno lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Wilkins is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Bueno finish him?
Bueno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bueno fails to land.
Bueno throws a head punch that misses.
Bueno throws a head punch that misses.
Bueno misses with the head strike.
Bueno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bueno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkins blocks an uppercut.
Bueno misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bueno fails to land.
Bueno throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkins blocks an uppercut.
Wilkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bueno fails to land.
Pedro Bueno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bueno has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkins.
Bueno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bueno swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bueno misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bueno.
Wilkins blocking some punches.
Bueno throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkins.
Wilkins blocking some punches.
Wilkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bueno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkins blocks an uppercut.
Wilkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bueno fails to land.
Wilkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkins is trying to push Bueno away but Bueno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bueno lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilkins backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilkins looking to stall.
Bueno lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Bueno clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Wilkins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bueno is looking to clinch but Wilkins is avoiding it.
Bueno misses with an uppercut. Wilkins saw that one coming.

Bueno closes the distance and pushes Wilkins back into the cage.
Bueno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilkins blocks a body shot from Bueno.
Bueno has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkins.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bueno pushes Wilkins against the cage. Bueno is working some dirty boxing. Bueno pushes off with a quick right hook! Wilkins goes down! Wilkins tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bueno moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Bueno!
During a confident post fight interview, Pedro Bueno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.