PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bagong Buhay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fourie Du Preez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buhay kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tatsulok. Fourie Du Preez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Buhay
vs
Du Preez

164 cm
21
146 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

165 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bagong Buhay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fourie Du Preez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buhay misses with a takedown
and Du Preez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Du Preez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Buhay shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Buhay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Du Preez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buhay.
Buhay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Du Preez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Buhay prevents Du Preez from improving his position.
Du Preez keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fourie Du Preez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Buhay blocks a jab.
Fourie Du Preez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buhay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Du Preez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buhay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Du Preez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bagong Buhay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buhay tries for a takedown but Du Preez circles away easily
and Du Preez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bagong Buhay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Du Preez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Du Preez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buhay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Buhay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buhay is on top in guard.
Du Preez has Buhay pulled in close to control his posture.
Buhay scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Buhay throws a big elbow that misses.
Buhay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Du Preez controlling the position.
Du Preez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Du Preez is on top in guard.
Du Preez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Buhay is looking to cinch up a triangle. Du Preez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Buhay's body to avoid the submission. Buhay has instead reached around Du Preez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Buhay arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bagong Buhay!
Bagong Buhay got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'