PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Kharimvotrik (ranked 24407 p4p, 4549 weight class) and Richard Buco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Buco is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kharimvotrik
vs
Buco

182 cm
21
180
0 - 5 - 0

185 cm
18
172
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Kharimvotrik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Buco!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Kharimvotrik manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kharimvotrik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buco tries for a takedown but Kharimvotrik manages to get underhooks.
Kharimvotrik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Buco is defending well.

Buco breaks the clinch.

Buco forces Kharimvotrik back against the cage and clinches.

Buco breaks the clinch.
Buco throws a right and a left that Kharimvotrik avoids nicely.

Buco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kharimvotrik, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Buco.
Kharimvotrik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buco.

Buco works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharimvotrik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kharimvotrik is on top in guard.

Buco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kharimvotrik wants to control from the top but Buco keeps moving.
Buco pulls Kharimvotrik in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Buco manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Buco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kharimvotrik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buco somewhat.
Kharimvotrik attempts a counter takedown but Buco avoids it well and moves away.
Magomed Kharimvotrik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Buco.
Buco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buco drops his hands momentarily and Kharimvotrik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kharimvotrik feints and then cracks Buco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buco down.
Nice takedown defense from Kharimvotrik. No joy for Buco on that attempt.
Kharimvotrik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Buco.
Buco misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharimvotrik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Buco.
Nice shot by Kharimvotrik.
Nice shot lands for Kharimvotrik.
Buco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buco looks winded!

Buco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kharimvotrik manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharimvotrik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buco.
Kharimvotrik is looking to counter punch.
Buco with a poor takedown
and Kharimvotrik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kharimvotrik scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharimvotrik jabs Buco right on the nose. Buco blinks but takes it well.
Kharimvotrik with a nice cross.
Buco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kharimvotrik dips to his left and cracks Buco with an uppercut!
Buco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kharimvotrik pinned against the cage. Kharimvotrik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buco throws a right hand that Kharimvotrik ducks under and follows up with a left that Kharimvotrik also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Kharimvotrik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kharimvotrik.
Buco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kharimvotrik circles away.
Kharimvotrik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buco was well out of range. Poor timing from Kharimvotrik.
Despite the aggression on Buco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Buco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kharimvotrik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomed Kharimvotrik is winning the standup battle so far.
Buco shoots in for a takedown but Kharimvotrik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomed Kharimvotrik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Buco.
A telegraphed right hand from Kharimvotrik misses the target.
Buco misses with a takedown attempt - Kharimvotrik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kharimvotrik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Buco has Kharimvotrik up against the cage in a clinch.
Buco is breathing heavily.
Buco slowing the pace effectively.
Kharimvotrik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buco backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharimvotrik misses with a punch to the body.
Kharimvotrik wants to break free but Buco has control.
Buco is pressed up against the cage. Kharimvotrik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Buco down to the mat. Buco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kharimvotrik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Buco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Buco is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Still in half guard, Buco seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kharimvotrik trying to hold on to Buco's head to control him but Buco postures up.
Kharimvotrik is looking to get back to full guard here but Buco has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharimvotrik is trying to control Buco's posture but Buco avoids it.

Buco is trying to get an arm triangle but Kharimvotrik is defending well.

Buco stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Buco throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kharimvotrik misses the target.

Buco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kharimvotrik did well to prevent Buco getting side control.
Kharimvotrik wants to get back to his feet.
Buco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Buco misses with a head shot. Kharimvotrik uses the momentum to regain guard.
Buco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kharimvotrik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buco is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharimvotrik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kharimvotrik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buco won't allow Kharimvotrik to sweep him here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Richard Buco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kharimvotrik falls off balance throwing a combination

and Buco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Buco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kharimvotrik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kharimvotrik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kharimvotrik avoids it really well and circles away.

Buco moves into the clinch successfully.
Kharimvotrik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharimvotrik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Buco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kharimvotrik counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buco with a poor takedown
and Kharimvotrik counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomed Kharimvotrik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Buco.
Buco shoots in looking for a takedown. Kharimvotrik tries to sprawl out of it but Buco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kharimvotrik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kharimvotrik is looking to counter punch.
Kharimvotrik clobbers Buco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharimvotrik sizes up Buco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Buco moves into range and clinches up with Kharimvotrik.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Buco jumps guard but Kharimvotrik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buco tries to pull guard but Kharimvotrik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kharimvotrik wants a takedown.
Kharimvotrik is trying to maintain a safe position but Buco gets an underhook and turns Kharimvotrik into the cage.

Buco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kharimvotrik wants to clinch up but Buco keeps it at a distance.
Buco keeps the fight on the outside.

Buco drives through and clinches with Kharimvotrik against the cage.
Buco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kharimvotrik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Buco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buco dodges an elbow strike from Kharimvotrik.
Kharimvotrik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kharimvotrik looking for a takedown.

Buco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kharimvotrik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buco has his takedown stuffed
and Kharimvotrik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kharimvotrik loads up on a big right hand but Buco slips the punch.

Buco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kharimvotrik, pushing him back against the cage.
Buco missing with knees to the body.
Buco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kharimvotrik pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kharimvotrik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Buco clinches up with Kharimvotrik and pushes him back against the cage.
Kharimvotrik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kharimvotrik has Buco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kharimvotrik working aggressively here.
Buco misses with a knee to the head.
Kharimvotrik throws a punch but it's blocked by Buco.
Kharimvotrik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buco.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kharimvotrik misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Kharimvotrik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kharimvotrik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Kharimvotrik!