PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buan Buana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cobra
vs
Buana

162 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conrad Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buan Buana!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buana avoids it.
Cobra keeps control of Buana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Cobra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Buana is looking to stand up but Cobra won't let him.
Cobra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buana passes into half guard.

Buana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Buana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cobra defends it well.
Cobra punching from the bottom.

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

Buana seems to be working for a kimura but Cobra defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra tries to roll over but Buana keeps him under control.

Buana seems to be looking for submissions.
Cobra wants to get back to full guard.
Cobra pushes Buana off looking to stand but Buana dives back in and keeps control.

Buana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cobra controlling the position for now.

Buana is working for a submission of some sort.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cobra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buana on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buana seems to be looking for submissions.

Buana is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Buana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cobra defends it well.

Buana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cobra is just riding it out for now. Buana eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra is positioning himself well to prevent Buana advancing to mount.

Buana is working for a submission of some sort.
Cobra tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Buana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cobra trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Buana is working for a kimura but Cobra is defending it quite comfortably.
Buana looks winded!
Cobra tries to kick Buana off but Buana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cobra trying to hold on to Buana's head to control him but Buana postures up.

Cobra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cobra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Buana has gone for a leg lock! Cobra slips out almost immediately though and dives into Buana's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobra throws a big elbow that misses.
Cobra is looking to work some ground and pound but Buana has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buan Buana dominated that round.
That's time! Cobra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cobra is defended easily by Buana.
Cobra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buana tries to avoid it but Cobra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buana to the ground. Buana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buana has his takedown stuffed

and Cobra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Buana fails to pull guard.

Cobra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conrad Cobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cobra drives through and clinches with Buana against the cage.
Cobra misses with an elbow over the top.
Buana is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobra has double underhooks.
Cobra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Buana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrad Cobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buana prevents a body shot from Cobra.
Cobra wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra jumps guard but Buana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Buana is trying to break the clinch but Cobra is controlling him.
Buana stalling in the clinch but Cobra improves position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cobra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cobra is trying to drag Buana to the mat but Buana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buana fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Cobra pulls Buana into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buana 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.

Buana has gone for a leg lock! Cobra slips out almost immediately though and dives into Buana's guard.
Cobra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Buana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Buana is looking for a triangle but Cobra pushes his legs off easily.
Cobra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buana's head.
Cobra throwing strikes from guard but Buana blocks nicely.
Cobra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra throwing strikes from guard but Buana blocks nicely.
Buan Buana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cobra throwing strikes but missing.

Buana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cobra 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.
Cobra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cobra landing with the ground and pound.

Buana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cobra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cobra trying to control but Buana is working from the bottom.
Cobra scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Buana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cobra is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cobra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cobra has managed to get both his arms back between Buana's legs - danger averted.
Cobra looking to pass the guard.
Cobra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cobra throws a big right hand that misses.

Buana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cobra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Buana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cobra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Buana is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cobra scoring with punches to the head and body.

Cobra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Conrad Cobra will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Cobra shoots in for a double leg but Buana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobra as he jumps to the side.
Buana has a takedown stuffed.
Buana misses with a takedown attempt

and Cobra counters by clinching up.
Conrad Cobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buan Buana.
Cobra tries to throw a body punch but Buana avoids it by throwing Cobra back against the cage.

Cobra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cobra counters by clinching up.

Cobra has picked Buana up - he's going for a ride! Cobra dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cobra is trying to control. Buana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Buana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobra.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cobra in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cobra is trying to control. Buana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Cobra stands up from half guard.

Cobra closes the distance and clinches.

Cobra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Cobra closes the distance and clinches.

Cobra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Cobra closes the distance and pushes Buana back into the cage.
Cobra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cobra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buana shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Buana gets caught napping as Cobra dives in and scores a takedown. Buana manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cobra.

Buana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cobra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cobra is looking to work some ground and pound but Buana has wrist control.
Cobra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cobra trying to control but Buana is working from the bottom.

Buana is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cobra has his hands clasped together but Buana extends an breaks Cobra's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Buana.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buan Buana!
A victorious Buan Buana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.