PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Pathkiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pathkiller comes to the cage accompanied by Cherokee War Dance. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pathkiller
vs
Buckley

180 cm
25
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Pathkiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Buckley!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pathkiller manages to avoid it.
Chief Pathkiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pathkiller closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Pathkiller - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Buckley fails to land.
Buckley trying to control the position but instead, Pathkiller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buckley into the cage.
Buckley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pathkiller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buckley backwards.
Buckley throws a punch but it's blocked by Pathkiller.
Pathkiller misses with the head strike.
Buckley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pathkiller tries to work over Buckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pathkiller.
Pathkiller lands a shot to the body.
Pathkiller lands with a light punch inside.
Buckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buckley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pathkiller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pathkiller fails to land.
Pathkiller swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pathkiller.
Pathkiller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Pathkiller.
Pathkiller tries to work over Buckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pathkiller digs a right hand underneath Buckley's ribcage. Buckley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Pathkiller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buckley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pathkiller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pathkiller has a couple of punches blocked by Buckley.
Pathkiller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pathkiller blocking some punches.
Pathkiller struggles to land a body shot inside as Buckley controls his hands.
Pathkiller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckley.
Pathkiller scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Buckley has a couple of punches blocked by Pathkiller.
Pathkiller throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckley.
Pathkiller lands a nice shot to the body.
Buckley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Pathkiller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pathkiller.
Pathkiller throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckley.
A short right from Pathkiller on the inside.
Pathkiller working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckley.
Pathkiller tries to work over Buckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pathkiller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buckley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pathkiller fails to land.
Buckley has a couple of punches blocked by Pathkiller.
Pathkiller has a couple of punches blocked by Buckley.
Pathkiller working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley blocking some punches.
Pathkiller gets through Buckley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buckley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buckley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pathkiller backwards.
Pathkiller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buckley backwards.
Pathkiller lands a left hand.
Buckley taking a breather.
Buckley blocks a body shot from Pathkiller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pathkiller.
Buckley struggles to land a body shot inside as Pathkiller controls his hands.
Pathkiller swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pathkiller pushes Buckley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pathkiller working aggressively here.
Pathkiller can't find room to land a body shot as Buckley controls the action.
Buckley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buckley throws an elbow that misses.
Pathkiller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buckley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buckley misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pathkiller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pathkiller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pathkiller lands a shoulder strike.
Pathkiller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buckley blocking some punches.
A short right from Pathkiller.
Pathkiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pathkiller misses with the head strike.
Buckley prevents a body shot from Pathkiller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pathkiller.
Pathkiller misses with a punch to the body.
Pathkiller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buckley backwards.
Pathkiller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pathkiller struggles to land a body shot inside as Buckley controls his hands.
Pathkiller misses with the head strike.
Pathkiller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckley backwards.
Pathkiller avoids a wild elbow strike from Buckley.
Pathkiller blocks a body shot from Buckley.
Pathkiller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckley's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pathkiller wants to clinch.

Pathkiller has Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckley lands a hook that snaps the head of Pathkiller backwards.
Buckley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pathkiller lands a body punch.
Buckley tries a body shot but Pathkiller blocks it.
Pathkiller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Pathkiller fails to land.
Buckley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pathkiller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pathkiller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pathkiller lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pathkiller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pathkiller pushes Buckley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buckley blocking some punches.
Pathkiller digs a right hand into Buckley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buckley's gas tank.
Pathkiller throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Buckley.
Pathkiller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buckley backwards.
Pathkiller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chief Pathkiller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pathkiller presses Buckley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Buckley blocks an uppercut.
Buckley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buckley misses with an elbow strike.
Pathkiller throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckley.
Pathkiller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buckley.
Pathkiller blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckley.
Pathkiller misses with a punch on the inside.
Buckley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pathkiller backwards.
Pathkiller lands a body punch.
Pathkiller misses with the head strike.
Pathkiller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buckley can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckley.
Pathkiller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buckley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pathkiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Buckley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pathkiller's brow.
Pathkiller lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckley backwards.
A short left from Pathkiller.
Pathkiller lands with a short shot to the head.
Pathkiller has a couple of punches blocked by Buckley.
Pathkiller lands with a short shot to the head.
Pathkiller lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Pathkiller.
Pathkiller has a couple of punches blocked by Buckley.
Buckley misses with the head strike.
Pathkiller lands an uppercut.
Pathkiller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buckley working aggressively here.
Buckley lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buckley.
Pathkiller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pathkiller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckley's elbow.
Pathkiller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buckleys head.
Pathkiller blocks an uppercut.
Pathkiller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pathkiller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buckley backwards.
Buckley tries to throw a body punch but Pathkiller avoids it by throwing Buckley back against the cage.
Buckley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buckley taking a breather.
Buckley misses with the head strike.
Pathkiller swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pathkiller misses with a punch on the inside.
Buckley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pathkiller.
Buckley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pathkiller's elbow.
Pathkiller takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pathkiller takes a shot to the head.
Buckley trying to control the position but instead, Pathkiller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buckley into the cage.
Pathkiller working aggressively here.
Pathkiller scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Pathkiller on the inside.
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!
A right hand to the body from Pathkiller.
Pathkiller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pathkiller lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Buckley fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Buckley.
Buckley blocking some punches.
Pathkiller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckley's elbow.
Pathkiller lands a right hand.
Pathkiller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buckley backwards.
Pathkiller swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckley throws a punch but it's blocked by Pathkiller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Pathkiller dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Pathkiller scores with a punch to the head.
Buckley tests Pathkiller's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Pathkiller closes the distance and clinches.
Buckley pushes off an throws an elbow but Pathkiller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buckley misses with a body punch.
Pathkiller is leaning against Buckley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buckley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Buckley takes a shot to the head.
Pathkiller working aggressively here.
Pathkiller lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckley backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pathkiller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buckley lands a left hand.
A short left from Pathkiller.
Buckley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Buckley fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pathkiller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pathkiller lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Buckley - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Pathkiller.
Pathkiller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckley's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckley.
Buckley blocking some punches.
Pathkiller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pathkiller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buckley misses with a punch on the inside.
Buckley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pathkiller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buckleys head.
Buckley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pathkiller backwards.
A short body shot lands from Pathkiller as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pathkiller.
Buckley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buckley misses with a punch to the body.
Pathkiller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pathkiller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buckley wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pathkiller lands with a light punch inside.
Pathkiller working aggressively here.
Pathkiller cracks Buckley with a nice body shot.
Pathkiller works on Buckley's body with a couple of short punches.
Buckley swings wildly with an uppercut but Pathkiller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Pathkiller.
Buckley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pathkiller scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Buckley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pathkiller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pathkiller.
A body shot lands from Pathkiller.
Buckley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pathkiller.
Still in the clinch, Pathkiller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pathkiller.
Pathkiller lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Pathkiller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pathkiller.
Buckley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pathkiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pathkiller misses with some punches.
Buckley lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Buckley fails to land.
Pathkiller lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Buckley fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pathkiller fails to land.
Buckley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pathkiller digs a right hand into Buckley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buckley's gas tank.
Pathkiller throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckley.
Pathkiller blocks an uppercut.
Buckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pathkiller misses with some punches.
Buckley blocks a body shot from Pathkiller.
Pathkiller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pathkiller lands a nice shot to the body.
Pathkiller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buckley backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckley pushes off an throws an elbow but Pathkiller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buckley blocks a body shot from Pathkiller.
Pathkiller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pathkiller digs a right hand underneath Buckley's ribcage. Buckley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buckley has a couple of punches blocked by Pathkiller.
Buckley is looking to break free of the clinch but Pathkiller has double underhooks.
Pathkiller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chief Pathkiller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buckley misses with some punches.
Pathkiller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckley.
Pathkiller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Buckley misses with a punch on the inside.
Pathkiller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buckley working aggressively here.
James Buckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pathkiller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Pathkiller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pathkiller, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Pathkiller!
Our winner, Chief Pathkiller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.