PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pontio Dominae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaipet Buakaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malaipet Buakaw will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dominae
vs
Buakaw

204 cm
18
297 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pontio Dominae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Malaipet Buakaw!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buakaw moves into range and clinches up with Dominae.
A knee to the head by Buakaw.
Dominae wants to stall.
Dominae takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Pontio Dominae has been cut.
Dominae is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buakaw misses with a knee to the head.
Buakaw landing knees to the body.
Dominae is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buakaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Buakaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dominae's face.
Dominae tries to score a body lock takedown but Buakaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buakaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dominae's face.
Dominae being controlled against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buakaw.
The is referee keeping an eye on Buakaw - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dominae is working for takedown but Buakaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontio Dominae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buakaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buakaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dominae's face.
A knee to the head by Buakaw.
Buakaw lands a knee to the head.
Buakaw lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buakaw with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw stalling against the cage.
Buakaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dominae's face.
Buakaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dominae's face.
Buakaw landing knees to the head.
Buakaw crunches a lovely knee into Dominae's ribcage.
Dominae wants to get back to striking at distance but Buakaw won't allow it.
Buakaw with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buakaw.
Dominae is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buakaw slows down the pace here.
Buakaw scores with a knee to the head.
Dominae takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dominae tries for a takedown but Buakaw manages to get underhooks.
Buakaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Buakaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buakaw landing knees to the body.
Buakaw lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dominae stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Buakaw trying to control the position but instead, Dominae has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buakaw into the cage.
Dominae is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dominae wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buakaw is struggling to control the position.
Buakaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dominae.
Dominae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dominae is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buakaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buakaw landing knees to the head.

Dominae turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominae working the strikes but Buakaw uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dominae thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buakaw's head.
Buakaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dominae.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominae wants to take a breather but Buakaw is having none of it.
Dominae thows a huge punch but Buakaw dodges it nicely.
Dominae wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buakaw keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominae working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Buakaw's thigh. Buakaw counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dominae loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Buakaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominae circles away.
Buakaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dominae closes the distance looking to clinch
and Buakaw counters with a good, hard body kick but Dominae shrugs it off.
Buakaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Dominae. Dominae gets slowly back to his feet.
Buakaw tries to clinch but Dominae is having none of it.
Dominae keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominae darts in trying to clinch
and Buakaw makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dominae really felt that one!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dominae keeps the fight on the outside.
Pontio Dominae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaipet Buakaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pontio Dominae's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dominae circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pontio Dominae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominae tries to clinch up.
Dominae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buakaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dominae.
Dominae misses with a body kick.
Buakaw is looking to clinch but Dominae is avoiding it.
Dominae throws a right hand that Buakaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Buakaw also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dominae.

Buakaw moves into the clinch.
Buakaw has Dominae pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Buakaw.
Dominae is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buakaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buakaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominae tries a knee to the head but Buakaw blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buakaw.
Buakaw scores with a knee to the head.
Buakaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dominae trying to stall but Buakaw improves his position.
Dominae is working for takedown but Buakaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontio Dominae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Buakaw leaning against his opponent.
Buakaw lands a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dominae.
Buakaw lands a knee to the body.
Buakaw crunches a lovely knee into Dominae's ribcage.
Buakaw scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Buakaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dominae trying to stall but Buakaw improves his position.
Buakaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buakaw.
Buakaw connects with a knee to the head.
Buakaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dominae up against the cage.
Buakaw scores a nice knee to the body.
Buakaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dominae wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Buakaw.
Buakaw lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Buakaw.
Buakaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dominae up against the cage.
Dominae taking a breather.
Dominae tries to land knees in the clinch but Buakaw avoids the damage to the body.
Buakaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buakaw keeps control of Dominae as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buakaw prevents a body shot from Dominae.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Buakaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buakaw lands a knee to the body.
Buakaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dominae lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Buakaw.
Buakaw scores with a knee to the head.
Dominae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dominae tries for a takedown but Buakaw manages to get underhooks.
Buakaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dominae misses with a punch on the inside.
Buakaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dominae wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buakaw managing to block the knees to the body from Dominae.
Buakaw tries to stall but Dominae uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buakaw with a knee to the head.
Buakaw tries a knee to the head but Dominae blocks it.
Buakaw managing to block the knees to the body from Dominae.
Dominae tries to break the clinch but Buakaw is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw missing with knees to the body.
Buakaw tries to land a knee to the head but Dominae blocks with his arms.
Buakaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buakaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dominae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Buakaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malaipet Buakaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dominae wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dominae changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buakaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buakaw moves in looking to clinch but Dominae pushes him off.
Buakaw avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominae darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaipet Buakaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pontio Dominae's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dominae closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buakaw to the mat! Buakaw manages to get full guard.

Dominae drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Buakaw dives on top into guard.

Buakaw decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Buakaw tries to keep at a distance but Dominae has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buakaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Buakaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dominae's face.
Buakaw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dominae trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buakaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buakaw with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Buakaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Buakaw.
Dominae is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buakaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dominae lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buakaw scores with a knee to the head.
Buakaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Dominae has Buakaw pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dominae pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Buakaw tumbling to the mat - Dominae dives into Buakaw's guard.
Dominae stops Buakaw from standing up.
Dominae has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Buakaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominae.
Dominae loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominae passes into half guard.
Dominae throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buakaw wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dominae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Buakaw is keeping busy.
Dominae drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buakaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominae is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Buakaw landing knees to the head.
Buakaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dominae wants to get back to striking at distance but Buakaw won't allow it.
Buakaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dominae wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontio Dominae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominae goes for a takedown attempt but Buakaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buakaw blocks a head kick by Dominae.
Buakaw circles away from the clinch attempt
and Buakaw counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Buakaw clinches with his opponent.

Dominae gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Buakaw regains guard.
Dominae with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dominae postures up in Buakaw's guard and throws a big left but Buakaw blocks it.
Dominae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buakaw is keeping the position for now.
Dominae is working hard here to advance position.
Buakaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Buakaw, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buakaw is trying to control the position but Dominae postures up.
Pontio Dominae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malaipet Buakaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dominae is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malaipet Buakaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Buakaw 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaipet Buakaw!