PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bronco Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamont has chosen Twisted Nerve as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Buster
vs
Lamont

179 cm
34
180 lbs
22 - 16 - 0

181 cm
33
180 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronco Buster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaise Lamont!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buster lands a really nice looking cross but Lamont seems unphased.
Lamont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buster avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Buster has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lamont tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buster swivels and escapes.
Buster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lamont.
Bronco Buster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaise Lamont.
Buster scores with a kick to the body.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buster but Buster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lamont takes one to the chin there.
Lamont doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Buster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lamont avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buster.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lamont knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lamont is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster trying to control from half guard but Lamont is working away.
Lamont blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buster.
Buster is just content to waste time from the top position. Lamont takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Buster is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamont has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buster throws a strike but Lamont rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lamont scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buster pulls Lamont in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamont is one step ahead there.
Lamont throws a strike but Buster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lamont has control of Buster's left arm, preventing Buster from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buster content to stall in guard here.
Buster wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Buster won't allow Lamont to sweep him here.
Buster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buster preventing the sweep.
Buster postures up in Lamont's guard and throws a big left but Lamont blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont 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.
Buster postures up in Lamont's guard and throws a big left but Lamont blocks it.
Buster throwing strikes but missing.
Lamont is trying to keep Buster in close.
Lamont keeping moving, preventing Buster from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buster trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronco Buster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Buster throws a push kick but Lamont slaps the foot to one side.
Lamont slips a straight right by Buster.
Nice sprawl there from Buster as Lamont shoots in.
Buster lands a leg kick that knocks Lamont off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Buster. Beautiful body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lamont.
Buster swings for the body but Lamont moves out of range.
A big right from Lamont misses.
Lamont fails to land the takedown.
Bronco Buster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaise Lamont.
Buster misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Buster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont lands with an uppercut that bounces Buster off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Buster.
That kick from Buster tenderised Lamont's leg. Lamont is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Buster moves into range and clinches up with Lamont.
Lamont taking a breather.
Lamont working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lamont prevents the takedown attempt.
Lamont misses with some punches.
Lamont swings wildly with an uppercut but Buster uses good head movement to avoid it.

Buster manages to break the clinch.
Buster swings for the body but Lamont moves out of range.

Buster moves into the clinch.

Lamont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster wants to clinch.
Lamont on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buster throws a low kick but Lamont avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buster misses with a wild body shot.
Buster misses with a body punch
and Lamont counters with a straight right hand.
Buster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lamont missing with a left hand there. Buster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buster fails with the takedown
and Lamont counters with a one-two to the body.
Lamont tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buster swivels and escapes.
Buster wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont lands a right hook to the body.
Buster thows a body shot but no joy.
Buster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lamont.
A clash of legs there as Lamont blocks the low kick.
Buster scores with a shot to the body.
Buster misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lamont counter with a right hand.

Lamont shoots in and bounces Buster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lamont accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont throws an elbow that misses. Buster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lamont's guard. Nice move by Buster!
Buster throws an elbow that misses. Lamont uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buster's guard. Nice move by Lamont!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamont wanted to stand there but Buster had control of the position.
Lamont preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bronco Buster will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Buster feints and as Lamont raises his hands in defense, Buster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Buster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buster trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamont is keeping the position for now.
Buster trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buster postures up in Lamont's guard and throws a big left but Lamont blocks it.
Buster throws an elbow that misses. Lamont uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buster's guard. Nice move by Lamont!
Lamont keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buster's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lamont accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buster is pulling down on Lamont's head to control his posture.
Lamont throws a big right hand that misses.
Buster trying to keep a closed guard but Lamont is proving a slippery customer.
Lamont connects with a couple of short punches.
Lamont throws a strike but Buster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lamont bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buster's guard.
Blaise Lamont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamont has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster is trying to control the position but Lamont postures up.
Lamont with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamont working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamont pushing down on Buster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lamont trying to control the action but Buster is working from the bottom.
Lamont thows a huge punch but Buster dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buster is trying to get back to full guard.
Buster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bronco Buster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buster's head.
Lamont landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lamont thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buster's head.
Buster keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lamont throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamont lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Buster wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster is looking for a sweep. Lamont is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lamont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lamont scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lamont scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamont sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buster defending well though.
Buster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lamont.
Buster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lamont.
Buster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont is working Buster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buster wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaise Lamont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Blaise Lamont!
Blaise Lamont seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.