PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buckee Mcstucking (ranked 21997 p4p, 458 weight class) and Azer Omerika (ranked 24764 p4p, 472 weight class). Buckee Mcstucking has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mcstucking
vs
Omerika

176 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

150 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buckee Mcstucking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azer Omerika!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcstucking pushes Omerika up against the cage in a clinch.

Mcstucking tightens his grip and picks Omerika up, before dumping him to the ground. Omerika manages to land in guard.
Mcstucking is working Omerika over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mcstucking prevents Omerika from getting back to his feet.
Mcstucking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcstucking trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omerika wants to stand up but Mcstucking is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcstucking looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Mcstucking closes the distance and pushes Omerika back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcstucking stalling the fight.
Omerika is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Omerika breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Omerika should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Mcstucking rushes Omerika and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcstucking utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Mcstucking has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Omerika regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omerika wants to stand but Mcstucking is controlling the position.
Mcstucking slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omerika wants to stand but Mcstucking is controlling the position.
Omerika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcstucking controls the pace.
Omerika is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcstucking is controlling him.
Mcstucking's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcstucking moves in looking to clinch but Omerika pushes him off.

Mcstucking forces Omerika back against the cage and clinches.
Mcstucking controlling the action here for a moment.
Mcstucking is pushing Omerika up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mcstucking scores with a knee to the head.
Mcstucking lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Mcstucking breaks the clinch.

Omerika moves into the clinch successfully.
Omerika is trying to push Mcstucking away but Mcstucking has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Omerika prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcstucking unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcstucking lands a takedown into guard.
Mcstucking sitting in guard here, content to control.

Mcstucking gets to his feet - Omerika follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcstucking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Omerika.

Mcstucking fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omerika, pushing him back against the cage.
Omerika is trying to break the clinch but Mcstucking is controlling him.

Omerika is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcstucking is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Omerika to the mat. Omerika regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Omerika wants to stand but Mcstucking is controlling the position.

Omerika is working an open guard so Mcstucking takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mcstucking clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buckee Mcstucking dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Omerika fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcstucking avoids it really well and circles away.

Mcstucking throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Omerika was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcstucking finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mcstucking engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omerika has momentary wrist control but Mcstucking slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omerika wants to stand but Mcstucking is controlling the position.
Mcstucking sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcstucking prevents Omerika from getting back to his feet.
Mcstucking not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Omerika gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcstucking is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Omerika gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcstucking scores a nice knee to the body.
Mcstucking has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Omerika is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcstucking lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Omerika backwards.
Mcstucking lands a shoulder strike.
Omerika tries to stall but Mcstucking uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Omerika wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Mcstucking lands a takedown into guard.
Mcstucking controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcstucking prevents Omerika from getting back to his feet.
Mcstucking chips away with some ground and pound.
Omerika is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcstucking is controlling him.
Omerika is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcstucking content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Omerika is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mcstucking moves into the clinch.
Mcstucking scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Mcstucking.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mcstucking obliges.
Mcstucking lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcstucking using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Mcstucking stands up and waves to Omerika to follow him.

Omerika gets caught napping as Mcstucking dives in and scores a takedown. Omerika manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcstucking is in close to Omerika's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcstucking content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omerika is looking to stand up but Mcstucking isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buckee Mcstucking dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mcstucking bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mcstucking controlling the position from side mount.

Mcstucking stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Omerika shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcstucking manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omerika's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Omerika uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mcstucking has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcstucking clinches.

Mcstucking breaks from the clinch.
Mcstucking shoots in looking for a takedown but Omerika manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcstucking's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Mcstucking backs off Omerika throws a huge counter combo but Mcstucking manages to avoid it all.
Omerika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mcstucking feints and as Omerika raises his hands in defense, Mcstucking changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcstucking seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcstucking stops Omerika from standing up.

Mcstucking decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcstucking shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Omerika but Omerika pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Omerika has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Omerika's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcstucking taking a breather.
Mcstucking lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcstucking goes for a takedown attempt but Omerika pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buckee Mcstucking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcstucking shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Omerika but Omerika pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Omerika gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Omerika takes a knee right on the jaw!
Omerika takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mcstucking lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mcstucking will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Omerika up against the cage.
Mcstucking is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Omerika wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcstucking manages to break the clinch.

Omerika shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcstucking manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Mcstucking's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Omerika must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Omerika content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mcstucking has locked up a guillotine! Mcstucking's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Omerika is holding on here and Mcstucking must be using up a lot of energy. Omerika has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mcstucking gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buckee Mcstucking!
After the fight, Buckee Mcstucking was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.