PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coward - Black Light Burns. Ryan Lewis 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!

Buck
vs
Lewis

187 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

185 cm
24
211 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buck instigates a clinch.
Lewis wants a takedown but no success here.
Lewis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lewis told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Buck manages to get underhooks.
Chris Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lewis.

Buck gets control of Lewis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Buck will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Buck controlling the position.
Lewis wanted to stand there but Buck had control of the position.
Buck trying to control the position.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buck is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buck is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck trying to strike off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Buck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Buck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buck throws a lazy head kick

and Lewis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Buck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buck keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck working a defensive guard here.
Buck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Buck trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buck controlling the pace.

Buck is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Buck seems content to control.
Lewis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lewis.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lewis is adopting a defensive guard.
Buck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Buck gets to his feet - Lewis follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Buck looking to score a takedown here. Lewis is defending well but Buck drives through and ends up in Lewis's guard.
Buck trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buck wants to stand but Lewis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lewis's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buck scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Buck working away.
Buck throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lewis sneaks back into half guard.
Buck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buck is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lewis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buck.
Buck wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
Buck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lewis dives in and grabs Buck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buck pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
Lewis tries to clinch but Buck moves out of range.

Buck gets a takedown into half guard.
Buck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lewis is trying to control but Buck manages to pass to mount!
Buck thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lewis throwing hammer fists to the chest of Buck. What's that going to do exactly?
Lewis tries to hold on but Buck pushes him away.
Buck content just to control the position here.
Lewis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Buck's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Lewis trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
Lewis advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buck keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Buck dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Buck scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lewis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buck's back!
Will Lewis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Lewis looking for the choke but no joy.

Lewis working for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck is really stuck here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lewis thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Chris Buck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Buck right now.
Buck is trying to stand back up.
Buck manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lewis's guard. Nice work there by Buck.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Buck from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buck wants to stand but Lewis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Buck is stalling in the full guard.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Buck gets to his feet - Lewis follows without any prompting.
Buck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Buck decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lewis is pressing down on Buck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Buck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buck is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
Buck controlling from the top position.
Buck trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ryan Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Buck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Buck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Buck!
In defeat, Ryan Lewis stepped up to the mic, saying '"Umm, Luigi was a very good opponent. Its not the debut that I actually wanted, or expected to happen but losses come and go. What matters most is that I learn from my mistake, and train harder. I respect Luigi, he was a very good fighter and he deserved the win but I want to thank you all for lett'.