PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willie Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Nelson
vs
Buckley

190 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

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, Willie Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Buckley!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson lands with a kick to the temple. Buckley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Nelson feints and as Buckley raises his hands in defense, Nelson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nelson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Buckley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nelson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard.
Buckley wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.

Buckley has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.

Nelson stands up from Buckley's guard - Nelson perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Nelson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buckley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nelson scrambles back to his feet.
Buckley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson.
Buckley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Donk. Buckley catches Nelson right on the button with a cross.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buckley as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buckley as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buckley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nelson somewhat.

Buckley drops Nelson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nelson looks back up at him and smiles so Buckley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Nelson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckley lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Buckley!