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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Clothesoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elwood Buckknuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elwood Buckknuckle told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
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198 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oliver Clothesoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elwood Buckknuckle!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckknuckle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clothesoff.
Clothesoff lands a jab.
Clothesoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clothesoff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Buckknuckle on his heels. He'll look to pass Buckknuckle's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Buckknuckle is looking for a triangle but Clothesoff pushes his legs off easily.
Clothesoff looking to pass the guard.
Clothesoff wants to control from the top but Buckknuckle keeps moving.
Buckknuckle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clothesoff wants to control from the top but Buckknuckle keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Oliver Clothesoff just wasn't active enough.
Clothesoff connects with a jab.
Buckknuckle misses with a straight right.
Buckknuckle misses with a head kick.
Clothesoff misses with a hook
and Buckknuckle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clothesoff lunges at Buckknuckle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buckknuckle's hand.
Buckknuckle defending well as Clothesoff loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle drops his hands momentarily and Clothesoff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clothesoff wants to land a leg kick but Buckknuckle is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckknuckle misses the target.
Buckknuckle throws a shot from downtown. Clothesoff moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckknuckle lands with a cross.
Buckknuckle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buckknuckle misses with a looping left.
Clothesoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clothesoff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buckknuckle.
Clothesoff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clothesoff connects with a single shot there.
Clothesoff gets caught flat footed, as Buckknuckle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Buckknuckle won't allow Clothesoff to sweep him here.
Buckknuckle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clothesoff has his foot on Buckknuckle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buckknuckle works his way back into a safe position though.
Clothesoff keeping full guard, as Buckknuckle tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clothesoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buckknuckle defends well.
Buckknuckle works over Clothesoff with some ground and pound from guard.
Clothesoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckknuckle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckknuckle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buckknuckle scoring with some ground and pound.
Buckknuckle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clothesoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckknuckle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckknuckle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buckknuckle throwing strikes from guard but Clothesoff blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle throws a big elbow that misses.
Buckknuckle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clothesoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckknuckle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clothesoff is trying to keep Buckknuckle in close.
Clothesoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buckknuckle is one step ahead there.
Buckknuckle throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buckknuckle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clothesoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Clothesoff dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Buckknuckle slips a jab from Clothesoff.
Buckknuckle misses with a hook.
Oliver Clothesoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckknuckle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clothesoff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clothesoff throws a nice looking combination but Buckknuckle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clothesoff throws a hook to the side of Buckknuckle's head but Buckknuckle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clothesoff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buckknuckle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Buckknuckle is nestled in close to Clothesoff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clothesoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buckknuckle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckknuckle working over Clothesoff with some ground and pound. Clothesoff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buckknuckle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clothesoff is trying to maintain the position but Buckknuckle is very close to passing his half guard.
Buckknuckle lands strikes from half guard.
Clothesoff trying to hold on to Buckknuckle's head to control him but Buckknuckle postures up.
Clothesoff actively working from the bottom here.
Buckknuckle is working for a submission of some sort.
Buckknuckle seems to be working for a kimura but Clothesoff defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clothesoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buckknuckle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clothesoff is looking for a triangle here but Buckknuckle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Buckknuckle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clothesoff is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff is working hard here to advance position.
Buckknuckle cracks Clothesoff with a big right hand but Clothesoff just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Buckknuckle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Clothesoff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Buckknuckle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clothesoff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clothesoff's back!
Clothesoff turns into Buckknuckle and is now in his guard.
Clothesoff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Elwood Buckknuckle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clothesoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckknuckle is keeping the position for now.
Buckknuckle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Clothesoff is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clothesoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clothesoff staying calm.
Buckknuckle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Buckknuckle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buckknuckle working for submissions but it's allowed Clothesoff to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clothesoff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elwood Buckknuckle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clothesoff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Buckknuckle throws an elbow but Clothesoff slips to the side and avoids it well.
Clothesoff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Buckknuckle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Buckknuckle tries to pass to full mount but Clothesoff defends it.
Clothesoff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buckknuckle.
Clothesoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clothesoff.
Clothesoff is adopting a defensive guard.
Buckknuckle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckknuckle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clothesoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Buckknuckle advances position into side control!
Buckknuckle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Buckknuckle scores with punches from side control.
Clothesoff wants to control but Buckknuckle postures up.
Buckknuckle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clothesoff sneaks back into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckknuckle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clothesoff trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle prevents Clothesoff from improving his position.
Buckknuckle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clothesoff defending well though.
Clothesoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clothesoff.
Clothesoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckknuckle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clothesoff looking to control.
Buckknuckle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clothesoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buckknuckle has managed to get both his arms back between Clothesoff's legs - danger averted.
Clothesoff keeping full guard, as Buckknuckle tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buckknuckle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clothesoff's head.
Buckknuckle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clothesoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buckknuckle works over Clothesoff with some ground and pound from guard.
Buckknuckle connects with a couple of short punches.
Buckknuckle wants to pass the guard but Clothesoff is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Buckknuckle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clothesoff looking for a triangle here. Buckknuckle is fighting it but it looks tight! Clothesoff pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Buckknuckle is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Oliver Clothesoff!
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energy
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hype
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