PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Bye (ranked 1439 p4p, 4229 weight class) and Jab Buckeye (ranked 222 p4p, 541 weight class). Buckeye has chosen Right above it lil Wayne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jab Buckeye was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bye
vs
Buckeye

189 cm
25
195
6 - 3 - 0

184 cm
30
196
16 - 15 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cameron Bye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckeye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bye is fending him off so far but Buckeye persists. Nope, Bye circles away and we're back to standing.
Bye throws a big counter combination but Buckeye scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Buckeye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bye counters with a left and a right that stings Buckeye.
Buckeye misses with a takedown
and Bye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Cameron Bye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
Bye throws a series of strikes that have Buckeye backpedaling.
Buckeye misses the jab.
Bye uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buckeye has time to react.
Bye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buckeye goes for a double leg but Bye avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bye continues to drive forward.
Buckeye doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buckeye thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bye with the inside leg kick.
Bye with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye throws a shot to the body.
Buckeye sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Buckeye throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab Buckeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bye scores with a leg kick.
Bye misses with a leg kick

and Buckeye counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bye keeping moving, preventing Buckeye from controlling successfully.
Bye keeping full guard, as Buckeye tries to pass.
Bye is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckeye is still trying to improve position.
Buckeye prevents Bye from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bye can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buckeye controls the pace.
Buckeye won't allow Bye to get back to his feet.
Bye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buckeye looking to pass the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buckeye blocks a head kick by Bye.
Bye throws a jab when Buckeye was well out of range.
Buckeye misses with a hook to the body
and Bye counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bye looks to land a left hand but Buckeye moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Bye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buckeye throws a right hand that Bye ducks under and follows up with a left that Bye also avoids with ease.
Bye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buckeye is fending him off so far but Bye persists. Nope, Buckeye circles away and we're back to standing.
Buckeye stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buckeye wants it to stay on the feet.
Bye dodges the punch combination from Buckeye.
Bye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buckeye is defended easily by Bye.
Buckeye with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bye stuffs the takedown.
Bye cracks Buckeye with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bye swings for the body but Buckeye moves out of range.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bye sprawls well. Bye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckeye gets slowly back to his feet.

Buckeye drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bye has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Buckeye is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckeye drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bye pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bye stuffs the takedown attempt from Buckeye. Buckeye gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Bye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jab Buckeye's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bye feints and then cracks Buckeye's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buckeye down.
Cameron Bye is winning the standup battle so far.
Buckeye on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buckeye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bye swivels and escapes.
Buckeye changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bye tries to avoid it but Buckeye manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bye to the ground. Bye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bye throws a lazy head kick
and Buckeye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buckeye takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buckeye tries for a takedown but Bye circles away easily
and Bye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cameron Bye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
Buckeye is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buckeye on the side of the head.

That has opened up Jab Buckeye's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bye shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buckeye defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buckeye.
Bye fails to land with a series of punches.
Bye doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Buckeye counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bye keeping moving, preventing Buckeye from controlling successfully.
Buckeye postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bye is looking to stand up but Buckeye isn't so interested in that idea.
Buckeye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buckeye landing with the ground and pound.
Jab Buckeye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buckeye not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Buckeye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bye is keeping the position for now.
Bye tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bye wants to stand up but Buckeye is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bye catches Buckeye with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Buckeye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bye counters with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buckeye or perhaps it was just good defense by Bye, which made it look bad.
Buckeye staying out of range there.
Bye tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buckeye misses with a takedown
and Bye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bye lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buckeye at a distance.
Bye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buckeye can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye shoots in for a double leg but Bye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buckeye shoots for a takedown but Bye saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Bye throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buckeye was covering up waiting for the punch and Bye finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bye slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Bye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buckeye keeps working.
Buckeye sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bye trying to pass the guard but Buckeye defending well.
Bye with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Bye dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jab Buckeye's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bye shoots in looking for a takedown but Buckeye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bye's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buckeye misses with a takedown
and Bye counters with a nice low kick that buckles Buckeye's knee momentarily.
Bye scores with a shot to the body.
Buckeye looks for a takedown but Bye sprawls well.
Bye stuffs the takedown attempt from Buckeye. Buckeye gets slowly back to his feet.
Bye half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cameron Bye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bye swivels and escapes.
Buckeye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bye with a hook.
Buckeye fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Bye pushes Buckeye up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckeye is working for takedown but Bye is calmly controlling the position for now.

Bye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bye lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bye plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

The cut above Jab Buckeye's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bye cracks a nice hook into Buckeye's ribs.
Bye cracks Buckeye with an open hand slap.
Buckeye shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bye pinned against the cage. Bye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bye gets a clinch.
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!

Bye breaks from the clinch.
Bye throws a sloppy head kick and Buckeye moves out of range easily.
Buckeye keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bye.
Bye pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Buckeye back to the cage. Bye follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buckeye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bye is looking to counter the offense by Buckeye and move into the clinch.
Buckeye shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bye defends it nicely.
Cameron Bye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bye dives in for a single leg takedown but Buckeye sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Bye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cameron Bye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buckeye has his takedown stuffed
and Bye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bye sprawls well. Bye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckeye gets slowly back to his feet.
Bye went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bye scores with a kick to the midsection.

Buckeye shoots in and gets a takedown into Bye's guard.

Bye manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Buckeye goes for a takedown attempt but Bye pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab Buckeye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bye paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bye scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Bye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bye has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Bye!