PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mudrc Bukviconte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mudrc Bukviconte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bukviconte
vs
Diaz

186 cm
27
210 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

185 cm
25
215 lbs
5 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mudrc Bukviconte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Bukviconte pushes him off.
Bukviconte looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.

Bukviconte shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Bukviconte is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.

Bukviconte is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bukviconte is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Bukviconte is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Bukviconte is very close to passing his half guard.

Bukviconte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bukviconte.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bukviconte is working away from the top position though.

Bukviconte is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.

Bukviconte drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bukviconte jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bukviconte preventing the sweep.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bukviconte drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Bukviconte off! Bukviconte jumps back into Diaz's guard.

Bukviconte thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bukviconte is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Bukviconte tries to pass.

Bukviconte is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diaz has Bukviconte pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz controls Bukviconte momentarily but Bukviconte frees himself.
Diaz pulls Bukviconte in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Diaz wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.

Bukviconte closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bukviconte working away.

Bukviconte wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Diaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Diaz wants to control but Bukviconte postures up.

Bukviconte working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz is trying to control Bukviconte's posture but Bukviconte avoids it.

Bukviconte thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bukviconte working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bukviconte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Bukviconte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bukviconte swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bukviconte's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mudrc Bukviconte dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bukviconte has his takedown stuffed

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bukviconte won't be happy with that.
Bukviconte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz takes a little break here. Bukviconte wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bukviconte gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bukviconte is working to get back to half guard.
Mudrc Bukviconte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bukviconte is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Bukviconte is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Diaz trying to control but Bukviconte is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukviconte regains half guard.
Diaz is keen to just control but Bukviconte is a slippery customer.

Bukviconte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz works his way into full mount!
Bukviconte gets back to half guard.

Bukviconte looking for submissions off his back.

Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Bukviconte defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukviconte regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bukviconte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bukviconte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bukviconte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz wants to stand up but Bukviconte is controlling the position.

Bukviconte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bukviconte looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Bukviconte defends it.
Diaz works his way into side control.
Bukviconte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bukviconte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Bukviconte won't allow it.
Diaz wants to control but Bukviconte is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukviconte wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Bukviconte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bukviconte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Bukviconte is working away.

Bukviconte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bukviconte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bukviconte looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukviconte is not content to let Diaz control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Diaz wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Bukviconte shoots in.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Mudrc Bukviconte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Bukviconte with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mudrc Bukviconte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bukviconte is defended easily by Diaz.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bukviconte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Diaz drives through with a takedown into Bukviconte's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bukviconte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Bukviconte is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount!
Bukviconte is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bukviconte?
Diaz looking to ground and pound but Bukviconte is blocking nicely.
Bukviconte is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bukviconte is looking to escape.
Bukviconte is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz looking to control but Bukviconte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukviconte working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz wants to stand but Bukviconte is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bukviconte sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Bukviconte actively working from the bottom here.

Bukviconte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bukviconte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bukviconte looking for submissions off his back.

Bukviconte actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bukviconte keeps working.

Bukviconte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Bukviconte is defending well.

Bukviconte looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bukviconte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Bukviconte is not content to let Diaz control the position.

Bukviconte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bukviconte actively working from the bottom here.
Bukviconte is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Bukviconte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bukviconte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bukviconte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Diaz!