PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jefferey Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Buck
vs
Weeks

204 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

167 cm
24
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jefferey Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Weeks looking to score a takedown here. Buck is defending well but Weeks drives through and ends up in Buck's guard.
Weeks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buck is keeping the position for now.
Buck is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weeks is controlling him.
Weeks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Weeks stands and steps away. Buck gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Weeks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buck counters with a head kick. That will keep Weeks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks has a takedown stuffed.
Buck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mikey Weeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buck tries to counter by clinching up but Weeks breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weeks.
Jefferey Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Weeks.
Buck stuffs the takedown attempt from Weeks. Weeks gets slowly back to his feet.
Weeks moves in looking to clinch but Buck pushes him off.
Weeks misses with a takedown attempt

and Buck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Buck manages to break the clinch.
Weeks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Weeks tries to get set, Buck tries to push him back and clinch up but Weeks manages to avoid the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buck counters with a one-two to the body.
Weeks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buck is fending him off so far but Weeks persists. Nope, Buck circles away and we're back to standing.
Weeks looks winded!

Buck closes the distance and clinches.

Buck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Weeks misses with a body kick.
Buck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Weeks with that takedown attempt.
Buck throws a big counter combination but Weeks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Buck as Weeks shoots in.
Buck is looking for a counter combo.
Jefferey Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks thows a leg kick but Buck checks it

and Buck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Buck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weeks fails with a takedown attempt.
Weeks shoots in and drives through. Buck sprawls well.
Weeks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buck as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Buck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Buck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buck avoids a wild elbow strike from Weeks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck prevents the takedown attempt.

Buck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Buck lands but Weeks takes it in his stride.
Weeks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Buck darts in and clinches Weeks up against the cage.

Buck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weeks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weeks somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weeks fails with a takedown attempt.
Buck appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferey Buck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Buck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Buck as Weeks shoots in.
Buck thinks about countering with a head kick.
Buck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weeks can do to turn this around?
Weeks shoots in for a double leg but Buck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buck is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weeks.
Weeks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Weeks manages to circle out of the way.
Buck lands a head kick. Weeks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Buck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weeks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buck as he jumps to the side.
Jefferey Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Weeks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weeks circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Buck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks shoots in and drives through. Buck sprawls well.
Buck seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Weeks has managed to clinch.
Weeks tries to land knees in the clinch but Buck avoids the damage to the body.

Buck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Weeks gets a double leg takedown into Buck's guard.
Weeks is breathing heavily.
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses.
Weeks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Buck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weeks defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck is looking to stand back up but Weeks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Buck.
Buck is looking for a sweep. Weeks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Weeks trying to control from half guard but Buck is working away.
Weeks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buck defending well though.
Buck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Weeks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Weeks's back!
Buck will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weeks tries to roll but Buck sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck gets his hands free as Weeks looks to control.
Weeks wants to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Weeks as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Buck!
Weeks trying to control the position but Buck manages to sink in the hooks.

Buck tightening his grip on Weeks, looking for the choke.
Buck is trying to stick to Weeks's back but Weeks is turning into Buck. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Buck's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Weeks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Buck is looking for a triangle but Weeks pushes his legs off easily.

Weeks has gone for a leg lock! Buck slips out almost immediately though and dives into Weeks's guard.

Buck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Weeks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buck, into his guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weeks wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferey Buck dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Weeks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Buck to the ground. Weeks is now in Buck's guard.
Weeks trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.

Buck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weeks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Buck is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Weeks presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck being controlled against the cage.
Weeks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks is looking to control Buck's arms but Buck gets an underhook and turns him. Now Weeks has his back to the cage.

Weeks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weeks misses with a double jab
and Buck counters with a left and a right that stings Weeks.
Weeks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Weeks manages to circle out of the way.
Weeks shoots in looking for a takedown. Buck tries to sprawl out of it but Weeks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks shoots in looking for a takedown. Buck tries to sprawl out of it but Weeks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buck appears to be looking for a big counter.
Weeks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weeks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weeks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weeks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jefferey Buck is winning the standup battle so far.
Weeks has his takedown stuffed
and Buck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jefferey Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Weeks.
Weeks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buck wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weeks or perhaps it was just good defense by Buck, which made it look bad.

Buck forces Weeks back against the cage and clinches.

Buck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buck leaves Weeks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Buck circles away easily

and Buck counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weeks jumps guard but Buck stands there with Weeks around his waist. Weeks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Buck breaks the clinch.
Weeks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weeks somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weeks. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferey Buck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buck, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferey Buck!