PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Buckeye (ranked 1484 p4p, 1819 weight class) and Kronos Doomsday (ranked 38 p4p, 49 weight class). Buckeye comes to the cage accompanied by Right above it lil Wayne . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Buckeye
vs
Doomsday

184 cm
33
196
18 - 17 - 1

175 cm
27
175
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kronos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buckeye missing with a left hand there. Doomsday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doomsday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buckeye circles away.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt - Buckeye sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buckeye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab Buckeye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
Doomsday tries to move into range but Buckeye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doomsday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buckeye defends it nicely.
Doomsday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Buckeye clinches with his opponent.
Doomsday wants to take the fight to the mat but Buckeye manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Doomsday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buckeye gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doomsday drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye tries to throw a body punch but Doomsday avoids it by throwing Buckeye back against the cage.

Doomsday turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Doomsday manages to end up in side control.

Doomsday is trying to get an arm triangle but Buckeye is defending well.

Doomsday tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doomsday has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Buckeye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Doomsday is trying to get an arm triangle but Buckeye is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckeye is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doomsday's best efforts.
Doomsday passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Buckeye!
Buckeye is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buckeye stops Doomsday from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Buckeye keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Buckeye tries to hold on but Doomsday postures up.
Doomsday pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Doomsday has control of Buckeye's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Buckeye regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Buckeye is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buckeye wants to hold on but Doomsday pushes him away.
Doomsday pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Doomsday looking to take Buckeye's back but Buckeye rolls and after a scramble, Buckeye ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Buckeye to escape a tricky position.
Buckeye trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Doomsday looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Buckeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Doomsday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buckeye tries to stand but Doomsday is controlling from the bottom.
Buckeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckeye 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jab Buckeye will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A telegraphed right hand from Buckeye misses the target.
We've been told by Buckeye's head coaches at Average Joeï¿½s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Buckeye forces Doomsday back against the cage and clinches.
Buckeye tries to land a knee to the head but Doomsday blocks with his arms.
Buckeye gets through Doomsday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doomsday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buckeye fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buckeye wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Buckeye. No joy for Doomsday on that attempt.
Buckeye connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buckeye scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doomsday in his tracks.
Buckeye lands with a nice body punch.
Doomsday shoots in for a double leg but Buckeye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab Buckeye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buckeye darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buckeye throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.
Buckeye uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doomsday has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckeye doesn't manage to clinch there - Doomsday circles away.
Doomsday is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab Buckeye is winning the standup battle so far.
Doomsday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Doomsday or perhaps it was just good defense by Buckeye, which made it look bad.
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buckeye.
Buckeye looks to throw the jab but Doomsday is out of range.
Buckeye cracks Doomsday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buckeye misses with a hook. Doomsday ducked under it nicely.
Doomsday looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buckeye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doomsday is defended easily by Buckeye.
Doomsday has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Doomsday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Buckeye misses its intended target.
Jab Buckeye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Buckeye as Doomsday shoots in.
Buckeye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doomsday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Doomsday tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckeye pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Doomsday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye cracks Doomsday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Doomsday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckeye's waist but Buckeye gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doomsday off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckeye tries to clinch up.
Buckeye throws a jab but it's blocked by Doomsday.

Doomsday shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buckeye manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Buckeye is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckeye is retaining full guard.
Buckeye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buckeye pulls Doomsday in close to his closed guard and prevents Doomsday from doing any damage or advancing position.
Buckeye trying to keep a closed guard but Doomsday is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday pushes down on Buckeye's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Doomsday wants to free his trapped foot but Buckeye is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kronos Doomsday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doomsday keeps trying to improve his position.
Buckeye keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Doomsday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doomsday working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Buckeye's thigh. Buckeye counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doomsday pushes down on Buckeye's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Buckeye is trying is best to control the position here.
Buckeye tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Doomsday is looking to advance position but Buckeye won't allow it.

Doomsday is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buckeye holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jab Buckeye dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Buckeye tries to clinch up.
Doomsday tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buckeye throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.
Doomsday doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buckeye tries to clinch up.

Buckeye moves into the clinch successfully.

Buckeye breaks the clinch.
Buckeye throws the left hand but Doomsday avoids the punch easily.
Doomsday slips a jab from Buckeye.
Buckeye lands with a straight right. Doomsday didn't see that one coming.
Buckeye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doomsday moves away.
Doomsday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buckeye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doomsday on the side of the head.
Buckeye tries to clinch but Doomsday moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday looks to land a combination but Buckeye avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doomsday.
Doomsday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buckeye circles away.

Buckeye pushes Doomsday up against the cage in a clinch.

Buckeye breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doomsday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab Buckeye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
Buckeye slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buckeye scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buckeye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doomsday can do to turn this around?
Buckeye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.

Doomsday gets a takedown into half guard.
Buckeye wants to control but Doomsday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buckeye tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Buckeye wants to control but Doomsday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kronos Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Doomsday is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Buckeye pushes Doomsday off looking to stand but Doomsday dives back in and keeps control.
Buckeye trying to control from the bottom.
Doomsday tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buckeye knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Buckeye is looking to control Doomsday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buckeye avoid being mounted?
Buckeye looks like he's trying to stand up.
Buckeye is in trouble now - Doomsday has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye working to try and regain half guard.
Buckeye tries to hold on but Doomsday postures up.
Buckeye is controlling an arm, preventing Doomsday from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Buckeye is looking to get to half guard.
Doomsday avoids the attempt from Buckeye to control.
Doomsday wants to take Buckeye's back but he can't do it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buckeye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doomsday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Buckeye really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jab Buckeye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buckeye is controlling an arm, preventing Doomsday from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Buckeye is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jab Buckeye.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buckeye, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante 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... Jab Buckeye!
Jab Buckeye spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.