PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Wilcox (ranked 6046 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Buzpung (ranked 6249 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Wilcox
vs
Buzpung

160 cm
23
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kermit Wilcox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikael Buzpung!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Buzpung lands but Wilcox takes it in his stride.

It looks like Kermit Wilcox has been cut.
A good leg kick by Buzpung.
Buzpung tries to clinch there but Wilcox circles away.
Buzpung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buzpung moves in looking to clinch but Wilcox pushes him off.
Wilcox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buzpung swinging wildly here.
Buzpung connects with a high kick.
Buzpung pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Wilcox moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wilcox breaks from the clinch.
Buzpung tries to clinch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilcox closes the distance and clinches up with Buzpung, looking for a takedown. Wilcox pushes Buzpung against the cage but Buzpung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilcox really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzpung is looking to slow Wilcox down with leg kicks.
Buzpung leaves Wilcox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buzpung lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Buzpung tries to clinch up but Wilcox circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilcox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That kick from Buzpung tenderised Wilcox's leg. Wilcox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buzpung tries to clinch there but Wilcox circles away.

Wilcox shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buzpung is trying to defend but Wilcox finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wilcox thows a huge punch but Buzpung dodges it nicely.

Wilcox looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilcox lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Wilcox is trying to work for a kimura but Buzpung is defending well.
Wilcox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilcox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buzpung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilcox.

Wilcox is looking for submissions but instead, Buzpung has regained full guard.
Wilcox distracts Buzpung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilcox throwing strikes but missing.
Wilcox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilcox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Buzpung is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilcox is controlling him.
Wilcox throwing strikes from guard but Buzpung blocks nicely.

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

Wilcox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wilcox decides to stand back up. Wilcox steps back and let's Buzpung get back to his feet.

Wilcox shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilcox showed some decent athleticism there.

Wilcox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buzpung has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Wilcox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kermit Wilcox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Buzpung tries to clinch up but Wilcox circles away and keeps his distance.
Mikael Buzpung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilcox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buzpung throws out a counter right but Wilcox avoids it with no problem.
Wilcox fails with the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wilcox blocks the body kick.
Buzpung tries to clinch but Wilcox is having none of it.
Mikael Buzpung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buzpung doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilcox circles away.
Wilcox throws a counter high kick but Buzpung was just alert enough to avoid it.
Buzpung walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilcox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Wilcox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buzpung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown but Buzpung manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilcox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Buzpung rushes Wilcox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilcox pushes Buzpung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buzpung misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buzpung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Wilcox gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Buzpung regains guard.

Buzpung has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilcox off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Buzpung tries to clinch there but Wilcox circles away.
Wilcox throws a quick counter kick to the body but Buzpung avoids it.
Wilcox dives in and grabs Buzpung's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buzpung pushes down on Wilcox's head and hops out.
Buzpung lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Buzpung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilcox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown. Buzpung tries to sprawl out of it but Wilcox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buzpung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buzpung appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buzpung tries to clinch up but Wilcox circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Wilcox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buzpung.

Buzpung rushes Wilcox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilcox lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buzpung lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilcox.
Wilcox swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Wilcox manages to break the clinch.
Wilcox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Buzpung.
Buzpung throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buzpung throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilcox blocks a head kick by Buzpung.
Buzpung lands a nice shot to the body.
Mikael Buzpung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buzpung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buzpung tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilcox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buzpung tests Wilcox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buzpung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilcox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox shoots and misses
and Buzpung counters with a nice uppercut.
Buzpung doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilcox circles away.
Wilcox is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wilcox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mikael Buzpung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilcox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Wilcox is rocked!
Buzpung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilcox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Wilcox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buzpung lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Wilcox crumples to the floor! Buzpung milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mikael Buzpung!