PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yas Uru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Buckson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Uru
vs
Buckson

165 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yas Uru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buzz Buckson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Buckson has eaten all the pies!
Buckson lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Yas Uru has been cut.
Uru moves out of range of the body kick from Buckson.
Buckson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buckson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckson throws a push kick but Uru slaps the foot to one side.
Buckson misses with a body kick.
Buckson thuds his shin into the meat of Uru's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckson throws a head kick that misses.
Buckson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buckson lands a nice hook to Uru's body. Uru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckson misses with a few strikes there.
Uru avoids the head kick by Buckson.
Buzz Buckson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buckson throws a combination that misses
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buckson misses with a double jab
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Buckson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uru staying out of range there.
Buckson throws a head kick that misses.
Buckson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckson misses with a low kick.
Buckson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buckson looks winded!
Buckson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buckson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buckson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buckson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buckson throws a leg kick
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uru avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Uru blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buckson.
Buckson throws a head kick that misses.
Buckson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckson throws a sloppy head kick and Uru moves out of range easily.
Buckson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buckson throws a head kick but Uru moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Buckson throws a head kick but Uru moves out of range.
Buckson throws a sloppy head kick and Uru moves out of range easily.
Buckson misses with a head kick.
Buckson throws a right and a left that Uru avoids nicely.
Buckson misses with a double jab
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buckson misses with a body shot
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Buckson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckson throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Buckson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yas Uru's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Buckson.
Buckson throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Buckson throws a head kick that misses.
Buckson looks for the body kick but Uru saw that one coming.
Buckson throws a body shot but no joy.
Buckson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buckson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uru is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Buckson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uru.
Buckson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Buckson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buckson misses with a head kick.
Buckson misses with a double jab.
Uru is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Uru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Buckson misses the shot to the body.
Buckson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buckson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckson misses with a kick to the body.
Uru blocks a head kick by Buckson.
Buckson throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
Buckson looks for the body kick but Uru saw that one coming.
Uru blocks a low kick nicely.
Buckson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buckson misses with a body kick.
Buckson throws a head kick that misses.
Buckson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Uru counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uru defending well as Buckson loads up on a big left hand.
Buckson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uru manages to avoid it.
Buckson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
Uru slips a jab and a cross from Buckson.
Buckson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buckson misses with a body kick.
Buckson misses with a double jab
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buckson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uru.
Buckson throws a sloppy head kick and Uru moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uru avoids the head kick by Buckson.
Buckson throws a leg kick but Uru sees it coming and moves out of range.
Buckson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uru circles away quickly and effectively.
Buckson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Buckson misses with a looping left.
Uru avoids a kick to the body.
Buckson misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckson throws a head kick but Uru moves out of range.
Buckson throws a head kick but Uru moves out of range.
Buckson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uru circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Buckson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yas Uru's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Buckson misses with a body kick.
Buckson swings widly with a right hand
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buckson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buckson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uru checks a low kick from Buckson.
Uru slips a jab and a cross from Buckson.
Buckson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buckson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buckson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buckson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buckson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buckson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uru blocks the body kick.
Buckson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uru manages to avoid it.
Buckson takes a swing at Uru's ribcage but misses.
Buckson misses with a left hand
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Buckson misses with a head kick.
Buckson looks to score with a jab to the body but Uru is just out of range.
Buckson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buckson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buckson.
Yas Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckson misses with a combination
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Buckson looks for the body kick but Uru saw that one coming.
Buckson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buckson misses with a head kick.
Buckson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Buckson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Buckson throws a combination that misses
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Buckson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buckson throws a body shot but no joy.
Uru avoids the head kick by Buckson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckson throws a combination that misses
and Buckson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uru avoids the head kick by Buckson.
Buckson misses with a leg kick.
Buckson throws a head kick that misses.
Buckson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buckson throws a head kick but Uru moves out of range.
Buckson throws an overhand right that lands on Uru's shoulder, as Uru tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uru slips a straight right by Buckson.
Uru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buckson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uru manages to avoid it.
Buckson throws a right hand that Uru ducks under and follows up with a left that Uru also avoids with ease.
Buzz Buckson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uru avoids the head kick by Buckson.
Buckson misses with a straight right.
Buzz Buckson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uru blocks a head kick by Buckson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buzz Buckson.
Well Buckson 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Buzz Buckson!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Buzz Buckson!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Buzz Buckson!

Buzz Buckson wins by unanimous decision!
Buzz Buckson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.