PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wabricio Ferdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Buckets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdum comes to the cage accompanied by PARIS - the devil made me do it. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Ferdum
vs
Buckets

195 cm
36
260 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

200 cm
32
270 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wabricio Ferdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Buckets!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckets throws a lazy uppercut
and Buckets takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buckets tries to bum rush Ferdum with a series of wild strikes but Ferdum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buckets scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing reports that Ferdum has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Ferdum fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Buckets to the ground. Ferdum is now in Buckets's guard.
Buckets manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferdum manages to get himself to full guard.

Ferdum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buckets's guard.

Ferdum distracts Buckets with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferdum prevents Buckets from getting back to his feet.
Ferdum throwing strikes from guard but Buckets blocks nicely.
Ferdum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buckets keeping moving, preventing Ferdum from controlling successfully.

Ferdum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buckets has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferdum has managed to get both his arms back between Buckets's legs - danger averted.
Buckets manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferdum manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Buckets got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferdum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buckets has managed to get both his arms back between Ferdum's legs - danger averted.
Buckets working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferdum trying to control the position.

Ferdum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckets gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferdum has momentary wrist control but Buckets slips an elbow through the middle.
Buckets trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferdum working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckets throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferdum is trying to keep Buckets in close.

Ferdum working for a triangle but Buckets defends it easily.
Ferdum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ferdum throws an elbow that misses. Buckets uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferdum's guard. Nice move by Buckets!

Buckets distracts Ferdum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Ferdum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckets doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckets manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckets loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buckets must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckets throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferdum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferdum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferdum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buckets manages to get himself to full guard.

Buckets looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferdum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Buckets's guard.
Buckets tries to roll over but Ferdum keeps him under control.
Ferdum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferdum passes to full mount!
BOOM! Ferdum connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ferdum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferdum lands a couple of good shots and Buckets has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferdum trying to control momentarily.

Buckets defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ferdum lands a shot to the body.
Buckets covers up after that shot from Ferdum.
Ferdum is landing with strikes. Buckets can't take much more of this.

Ferdum is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Buckets knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Buckets for a finish.
Ferdum lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferdum lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferdum looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wabricio Ferdum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ferdum misses with a wild combination.
Ferdum looks to throw the jab but Buckets is out of range.
Buckets shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buckets misses with a wild combination.
Buckets looks to land a combination but Ferdum avoids it well.
Buckets throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferdum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buckets backs up against the cage.

It looks like Bobby Buckets has been cut.
The fighters circling - Ferdum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferdum shoots in for a takedown but Buckets shows good takedown defense.
Ferdum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckets misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buckets.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckets moves out of range as Ferdum strikes.
Buckets looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferdum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buckets has time to react.
Ferdum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buckets.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ferdum. Those never looked like landing.
Buckets on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buckets misses with a hook. Ferdum ducked under it nicely.
Ferdum shoots in and drives through. Buckets sprawls well.
Bobby Buckets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferdum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buckets throws a right hand that misses
and Ferdum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobby Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckets lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Buckets - just one landing.
Buckets throws a head kick but Ferdum moves out of range.
Ferdum misses with a wild body shot.
Buckets dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buckets moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buckets lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferdum at a distance.
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!
Ferdum shoots in looking for a takedown. Buckets tries to sprawl out of it but Ferdum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buckets manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wabricio Ferdum. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckets throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferdum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buckets lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buckets keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buckets connects with a leg kick. Ferdum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buckets lands a head kick!
Ferdum connects with a body shot.
Buckets throws a shot from downtown. Ferdum moves away and avoids it.
Ferdum swings for the body but Buckets moves out of range.
Buckets throws a right hand that misses
and Ferdum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferdum throws a body shot but no joy.
Buckets lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckets attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buckets swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ferdum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buckets fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferdum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buckets punishes Ferdum's body with a nice straight punch.
Buckets clobbers Ferdum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buckets throws a shot from downtown. Ferdum moves away and avoids it.
Buckets with a nice cross.

Ferdum is rocked!
Buckets connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Ferdum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckets lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ferdum tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Buckets!
An out of breath Bobby Buckets thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.