PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skender Baruti (ranked 8066 p4p, 507 weight class) and Ozamataz Buckshank (ranked 3146 p4p, 280 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Baruti
vs
Buckshank

202 cm
20
255 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

196 cm
22
269 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Woodshins' Ship
Thomspon 90%

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skender Baruti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ozamataz Buckshank!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckshank misses the jab.
Baruti avoids the body shot from Buckshank.
Buckshank cracks Baruti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Skender Baruti has been cut.
Buckshank looks to land a left hand but Baruti moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baruti.
Buckshank misses with an uppercut
and Baruti counters with a nice uppercut.
Buckshank throws an off balance right hand
and Baruti counters with a straight right hand.
Buckshank slips a straight right by Baruti.
Baruti ducks under a wild hook from Buckshank.
Buckshank throws a lazy uppercut
and Baruti counters with a stiff right hand.
Buckshank throws a shot from downtown. Baruti moves away and avoids it.
Baruti throws a sloppy head kick and Buckshank moves out of range easily.
Baruti slips under a jab from Buckshank.
Baruti lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baruti is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Buckshank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baruti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baruti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baruti moves away from the strike by Buckshank.
Buckshank throws a series of punches but Baruti moves out of range.
It looked like Baruti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buckshank has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Buckshank jabs Baruti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ozamataz Buckshank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckshank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buckshank throws a hook but Baruti blocks it.
Buckshank might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Buckshank throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Buckshank misses.
Baruti avoids the body shot from Buckshank.
Baruti ducks under a wild hook from Buckshank.
Baruti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buckshank misses with a right hand
and Baruti counters with a leg kick.
Buckshank clobbers Baruti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baruti moves away from the strike by Buckshank.
Decent striking displayed by Buckshank there.
Baruti moves away from the strike by Buckshank.
Baruti throws a big counter combination but Buckshank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Buckshank misses with an uppercut.
Baruti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baruti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buckshank throws out the jab.
Baruti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Buckshank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckshank misses with a straight right.
Buckshank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baruti, right into the meat.
Buckshank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baruti circles away quickly and effectively.
Baruti lands with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baruti, right into the meat.
Baruti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buckshank.
The fighters circling - Buckshank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baruti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buckshank.
Buckshank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baruti feints and then cracks Buckshank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buckshank down.
Buckshank lands the left hand.
Buckshank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baruti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buckshank.
Buckshank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baruti lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baruti misses the shot to the body.
Baruti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baruti lands a nice shot to the body.
Baruti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buckshank.
Baruti throws a head kick that Buckshank semi-blocks.
Baruti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Baruti.
Baruti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baruti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baruti slips a jab from Buckshank.
Buckshank lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baruti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baruti sizes up Buckshank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buckshank blocks the body kick.
Nice cross by Buckshank.
Baruti missing with a left hand there. Buckshank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baruti throws a shot from downtown. Buckshank moves away and avoids it.
Buckshank's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckshank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baruti.
Buckshank misses with a hook to the body
and Baruti counters with a left and a right that stings Buckshank.
Baruti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buckshank.
Buckshank missing with a left hand there. Baruti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buckshank takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Skender Baruti's cut is getting worse.
Baruti tries to clinch but Buckshank moves out of range.
Baruti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buckshank.
Buckshank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baruti under the eye.
Buckshank missing with a left hand there. Baruti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baruti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buckshank is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baruti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Baruti clobbers Buckshank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buckshank moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckshank misses with a double jab
and Baruti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buckshank with a jab.
A jab lands there for Buckshank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ozamataz Buckshank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skender Baruti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Baruti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buckshank in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baruti.
Baruti loads up on a big right hand but Buckshank slips the punch.
Baruti throws a big shot that misses.
Buckshank looks to land a right hand but Baruti moved out of range.
Buckshank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baruti scores with a leg kick.
Buckshank connects with a looping right hand.
Buckshank throws a big shot that misses.
Buckshank misses with a hook. Baruti ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Buckshank does it's job there.
Buckshank slips a jab from Baruti.
Baruti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buckshank's head backwards.
Buckshank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Buckshank misses.
Baruti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Buckshank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baruti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buckshank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baruti slips a jab from Buckshank.
Buckshank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baruti.
Baruti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buckshank.
Buckshank cracks Baruti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baruti fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Buckshank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buckshank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buckshank misses with a left hand
and Baruti counters with a three punch combo that has Buckshank backing up. Buckshank nods at Baruti to acknowledge the strikes.
Buckshank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baruti was well out of range. Poor timing from Buckshank.
Buckshank misses with a shot to the body
and Baruti counters with a stiff right hand.
Buckshank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baruti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buckshank throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Baruti as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baruti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckshank throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Baruti counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baruti, right into the meat.
Baruti scores with a head kick. Buckshank tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Buckshank does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Buckshank.
Buckshank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baruti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baruti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Baruti.
Baruti scores with a body shot.
Baruti throws a head kick but Buckshank moves out of range.
Baruti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buckshank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buckshank misses with an uppercut. Baruti saw that one coming.
Buckshank moves out of range as Baruti strikes.
Buckshank scores with a decent looking hook.
Baruti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baruti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baruti thows a body kick. Buckshank tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Buckshank as he connects with a hook.
Baruti throws a head kick that Buckshank semi-blocks.
Buckshank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buckshank fails to land with a series of punches.
Baruti slips under a jab from Buckshank.
Baruti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baruti slips under a jab.
Buckshank connects with a body shot that sends Baruti's belly button to the back.
Baruti slips a straight right by Buckshank.
A shot to the liver by Buckshank. Beautiful body shot.
Baruti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Skender Baruti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Baruti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buckshank.
Baruti throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckshank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baruti counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Baruti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baruti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baruti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buckshank misses with a straight right.
Buckshank moves out of range of the leg kick from Baruti.
Buckshank jabs at Baruti's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buckshank misses with a wild body shot.
Buckshank throws a body shot but no joy.
Baruti is looking to counter with head kicks.
Buckshank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baruti counters with a stiff right hand.
Baruti ducks under a wild hook from Buckshank.
Baruti lands a two punch combo.
Baruti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckshank throws a hook but Baruti blocks it.
Buckshank just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBaruti.
A shot to the liver by Buckshank. Beautiful body shot.
Buckshank checks a leg kick.
Baruti lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Skender Baruti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skender Baruti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A punch combination from Buckshank misses.
Skender Baruti is winning the standup battle so far.
Buckshank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baruti blocks a jab.
Baruti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Buckshank.
Buckshank scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baruti in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Buckshank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baruti is looking for a counter combo.
Buckshank throws a shot to the body.
Buckshank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baruti's hands.

Buckshank lands a big right hand that sends Baruti crashing to the mat! Buckshank stays standing though and waves Baruti back to his feet!

Baruti is rocked!
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!
Buckshank throws an overhand right that lands on Baruti's shoulder, as Baruti tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Baruti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baruti is looking to slow Buckshank down with leg kicks.
Buckshank cracks Baruti on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Baruti falls backwards against the cage. Buckshank follows up with more strikes that drop Baruti to his knees. Buckshank keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Baruti! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ozamataz Buckshank!
An out of breath Ozamataz Buckshank thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.