PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Coach Jameson (ranked 20379 p4p, 288 weight class) and Ross Buchanan (ranked 17379 p4p, 283 weight class). Buchanan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Buchanan's Train Blues kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Coach Jameson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jameson
vs
Buchanan

171 cm
24
140 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

169 cm
31
147 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Coach Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jameson at a distance.
A left lands for Buchanan.
Buchanan punishes Jameson's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Buchanan.
Jameson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buchanan throws an off balance right hand
and Jameson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jameson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Jameson backs off Buchanan throws a huge counter combo but Jameson manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameson is defended easily by Buchanan.
Buchanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jameson manages to avoid it.
Buchanan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buchanan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buchanan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coach Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buchanan.
Jameson attempts a counter takedown but Buchanan avoids it well and moves away.
Buchanan misses with a looping right.
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buchanan circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan throws a right and a left that Jameson avoids nicely.

Jameson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buchanan did well to prevent Jameson getting side control.
Jameson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Buchanan looking for submissions off his back.

Buchanan actively working from the bottom here.

Buchanan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jameson pulls his head out easily.

Buchanan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Buchanan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Buchanan looking for subs from the bottom but Jameson mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan is looking to get to half guard.
Jameson content just to control the position here.
Jameson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Buchanan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jameson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jameson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Buchanan tries to reverse the position but Jameson maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Buchanan is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buchanan is looking to escape.
Buchanan gets back to half guard.
Jameson wants to control but Buchanan is keeping him busy.
Buchanan is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jameson controlling the action here.
Jameson wants to control but Buchanan is keeping him busy.

Buchanan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jameson wants to pass to mount but Buchanan is defending the position.

Buchanan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jameson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jameson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan tries to improve position but can't.
Jameson wants to control but Buchanan is keeping him busy.
Jameson working the ground and pound but Buchanan is defending the strikes.
Buchanan defending against the ground and pound.

Jameson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buchanan, who protects the arm well.
Buchanan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jameson is trying to control but can't.
Buchanan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jameson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buchanan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jameson taking some punishment here, with Buchanan in his half guard.
Buchanan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Buchanan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Buchanan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson doesn't manage to clinch there - Buchanan circles away.
Jameson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buchanan.
A punch combination from Jameson misses.
Coach Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jameson misses the shot to the body.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buchanan as he avoids it easily.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Buchanan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buchanan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jameson counters with a one-two to the body.
Buchanan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jameson.
Jameson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buchanan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jameson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buchanan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jameson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coach Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Buchanan.
Buchanan looks to land a body kick but Jameson moved away.
Jameson throws a quick counter head kick but Buchanan was just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan misses with a hook. Jameson ducked under it nicely.
Jameson dives in for a single leg takedown but Buchanan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buchanan misses with a straight left.
As Buchanan looks to move away, Jameson throws a big counter combo but Buchanan just gets out of the way.
Buchanan lands a head kick!
Buchanan throws a head kick but Jameson moves out of range.
Jameson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buchanan.
Jameson moves out of range of the body kick.
Buchanan lands with a kick to the temple. Jameson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jameson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Buchanan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buchanan throws out a counter right but Jameson avoids it with no problem.
Jameson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jameson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buchanan defends well and Jameson ends up having to push Buchanan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buchanan scores with a head kick. Jameson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ross Buchanan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buchanan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jameson moves away.
Jameson darts in looking for a takedown but Buchanan gets double underhooks and turns Jameson into the cage.
Jameson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan lands with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buchanan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buchanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jameson manages to avoid it.
Buchanan keeps the fight on the outside.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jameson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buchanan jabs Jameson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buchanan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buchanan misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
Buchanan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buchanan misses with a hook.
Jameson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Buchanan manages to circle out of the way.
Buchanan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jameson blocks a head kick by Buchanan.

Jameson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buchanan, pushing him back against the cage.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Jameson throws an elbow that misses.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jameson goes for a takedown attempt but Buchanan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameson is defended easily by Buchanan.

Jameson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Buchanan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jameson controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Buchanan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jameson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buchanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jameson is trying to control. Buchanan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Buchanan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jameson pulls his head out easily.
Jameson is trying to control. Buchanan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jameson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Jameson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buchanan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jameson wants to free his trapped foot but Buchanan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Buchanan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Buchanan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ross Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Buchanan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buchanan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crunch! Buchanan slams his shin into Jameson's torso.
Jameson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buchanan.
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buchanan circles away.
Jameson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jameson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buchanan sizes up Jameson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jameson staying out of range there.
Buchanan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Buchanan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jameson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Buchanan avoids the head kick by Jameson.
Jameson defending well as Buchanan loads up on a big left hand.
Buchanan misses with a two punch combination.
Buchanan throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan connects with a leg kick. Jameson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buchanan scores with a jab to the body.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coach Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buchanan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jameson is just out of range.
Jameson is looking for a counter combo.
Jameson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buchanan pinned against the cage. Buchanan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jameson blocks a jab.

Jameson clinches.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buchanan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jameson backwards.
Buchanan can't find room to land a body shot as Jameson controls the action.
Buchanan tries to throw a body punch but Jameson avoids it by throwing Buchanan back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Buchanan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Buchanan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buchanan lands a body shot.
Jameson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buchanan after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jameson wants to stall.
Buchanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jameson's elbow.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jameson.
A short right from Buchanan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jameson.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Buchanan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jameson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Buchanan gets caught flat footed, as Jameson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Buchanan keeps moving.

Buchanan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jameson has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson prevents Buchanan from improving his position.
Buchanan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jameson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Buchanan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coach Jameson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buchanan is not content to let Jameson control the position.
Ross Buchanan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buchanan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Buchanan wants to control but Jameson is keeping busy.
Buchanan is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Buchanan is doing well to control the position and prevent Jameson from advancing to side control.

Jameson is working for a kimura but Buchanan is defending it quite comfortably.
Buchanan is looking to control Jameson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buchanan avoid being mounted?
Jameson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Buchanan trying to control from the bottom.
Buchanan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Buchanan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Buchanan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Buchanan!
During a confident post fight interview, Ross Buchanan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.