Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 310: Barca vs Stanfield
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Buckets tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avreli was well out of range. Poor timing from Buckets.
Buckets scores with a leg kick.
Buckets darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Avreli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buckets.
Buckets lands a jab to Avreli's midsection.
Buckets lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Buckets misses.
Buckets lands a really nice looking cross but Avreli seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Avreli has been cut.
Avreli checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avreli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buckets.
Buckets throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buckets tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Buckets throws a chopping leg kick but Avreli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Buckets jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buckets misses with a looping right.
Avreli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buckets thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buckets throws a body punch but Avreli moves out of range.
Buckets tries to bum rush Avreli with a series of wild strikes but Avreli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buckets scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slow jab from Buckets misses its intended target.
Buckets fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Buckets misses with an uppercut. Avreli saw that one coming.
Buckets swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avreli with the counter takedown but Buckets avoids it easily.
Buckets tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avreli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Avreli slips under a jab from Buckets.#T2#
Buckets looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Buckets misses with a looping left.
Avreli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buckets defends it well.
Avreli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Buckets.
Bobby Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckets misses with a few strikes there.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buckets throws a front kick aimed at Avreli's knee but Avreli avoids it well.
Avreli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buckets defends it well.
Buckets throws out a powerful jab.
Avreli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buckets missing with a left hand there. Avreli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avreli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buckets throws a body punch but Avreli moves out of range.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bobby Buckets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buckets will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Buckets throws a looping overhand right but Avreli ducks down to avoid it.
Buckets waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avreli.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buckets slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buckets swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buckets wants to land a leg kick but Avreli is out of range.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buckets lands a nice hook to Avreli's body. Avreli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buckets feints and then cracks Avreli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Avreli down.
Buckets misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avreli.
Avreli moves out of range of the strikes.
Avreli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buckets defends it well.
Buckets misses with a hook.
Avreli with the counter takedown but Buckets avoids it easily.
Buckets throws a body punch but Avreli moves out of range.
Buckets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avreli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Buckets is looking to chop away at Avreli's legs.
Avreli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buckets misses with a wild body shot.
Buckets misses with an uppercut.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Avreli walks into a jab.
Buckets is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Avreli staying out of range there.
A jab from Buckets misses.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buckets throws a lazy right hand but Avreli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buckets scores with a crisp jab that stopped Avreli in his tracks.
Buckets is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckets tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avreli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buckets defends it well.
Avreli blocks a leg kick.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buckets swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buckets throws a lazy right hand but Avreli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avreli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Buckets dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Buckets is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avreli.
Avreli takes one to the side of the head.
Avreli slips under a jab from Buckets.
Buckets misses with a looping right.
Buckets ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avreli moves away.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Buckets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avreli can do to turn this around?
Avreli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Avreli tries to move into range but Buckets moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Buckets misses.
Avreli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buckets defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Buckets.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets scores with a decent looking hook.
Buckets throws a hook but Avreli blocks it.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buckets. Avreli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buckets misses with a double jab. #T1#
Buckets misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Avreli checks a leg kick.
Avreli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buckets scores with a jab.
Buckets misses with a wild combination.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Avreli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buckets.
Buckets throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buckets thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avreli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buckets.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Buckets looks to throw the jab but Avreli is out of range.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Buckets throws a series of strikes that have Avreli backpedaling.
Buckets jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buckets throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avreli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Avreli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buckets.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Avreli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Avreli might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Buckets has got the better of the exchanges.
Buckets misses with a few strikes there.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avreli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buckets.
Buckets throws a jab but it's blocked by Avreli.
Avreli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buckets defends it well.
Avreli moves away from the strike by Buckets.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buckets swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avreli with the counter takedown but Buckets avoids it easily.
Buckets's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Buckets duly obliges.
Buckets misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Buckets throws a low kick but Avreli avoids it.
Avreli moves out of range of the strikes.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Avreli ducks under a wild hook from Buckets.
Buckets throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buckets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buckets throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Buckets takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
That has opened up Mark Avreli's cut even more.
Mark Avreli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avreli ducks under a wild hook from Buckets.
Avreli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buckets throws a lazy right hand but Avreli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buckets bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Avreli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buckets to score with a decent uppercut.
Buckets lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Buckets.
Buckets ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckets connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avreli. Avreli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buckets misses with an uppercut. Avreli saw that one coming.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Avreli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Buckets is predictable there #TD2#
and Avreli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buckets won't be happy with that.
Buckets is not content to let Avreli control the position.
You can see the frustration on Buckets's face as Avreli controls the position.
Buckets takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Buckets dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Buckets misses with a looping right.
Avreli with the counter takedown but Buckets avoids it easily.
Buckets works the jab nicely.
Buckets moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bobby Buckets is winning the standup battle so far.
Buckets throws a hook to the side of Avreli's head but Avreli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buckets throws a chopping leg kick but Avreli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buckets misses with the combination.
Avreli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Buckets.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets misses with an uppercut. Avreli saw that one coming.
Buckets throws the left hand but Avreli avoids the punch easily.
Buckets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avreli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avreli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buckets defends it well.
Buckets changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
No joy there for Buckets, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avreli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buckets swings for the body but Avreli moves out of range.
Avreli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buckets throws a hook but Avreli blocks it.
A punch combination from Buckets misses.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Avreli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Buckets.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Avreli ducks under a wild hook from Buckets.
Avreli with the counter takedown but Buckets avoids it easily.
Buckets shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Avreli eats them both and turns towards Buckets to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Buckets misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Buckets misses with a hook. Avreli ducked under it nicely.
Avreli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buckets defends it well.
Avreli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Avreli blocks a head kick by Buckets. #T2#
Buckets throws a lazy right hand but Avreli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avreli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buckets thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Avreli if he has to take too many more of those.
Buckets misses with a straight left.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buckets throws an overhand right that lands on Avreli's shoulder, as Avreli tries to avoid the shot.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avreli blocks the body kick.
Avreli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buckets defends it well.
Buckets jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Buckets throws a nice looking combination but Avreli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Avreli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buckets.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buckets pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avreli with the counter takedown but Buckets avoids it easily.
Buckets throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Buckets motions for Avreli to come forward. Buckets throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avreli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buckets jabs at Avreli's body.
Buckets throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avreli with the counter takedown but Buckets avoids it easily.
Buckets with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buckets will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buckets throws a lazy right hand but Avreli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avreli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buckets swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Buckets swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buckets looks to land a combination. Avreli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Buckets lands a lovely overhand right.
Avreli blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Avreli defending well as Buckets loads up on a big left hand.
Avreli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buckets.
Avreli blocks a head kick by Buckets.
Buckets lands a jab to the nose.
Buckets scores with a hook.
Bobby Buckets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Buckets lands.
Avreli avoids the body shot from Buckets.
Avreli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buckets defends it well.
Buckets fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avreli manages to avoid it.
Avreli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Avreli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Avreli dodges the punch combination from Buckets.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Buckets showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buckets, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Buckets!
After winning the bout, Bobby Buckets thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLII
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Alzado rushes Buckets and presses him up against the cage.
Alzado lands a body shot.
Alzado tries to throw a body punch but Buckets avoids it by throwing Alzado back against the cage.
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckets's elbow. #BC#
Buckets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buckets lands a glancing blow to the side of Alzado's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Buckets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzado misses with a punch to the body.
Alzado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzado lands with a short shot to the head.
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado lands with a short shot to the head.
Alzado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buckets works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Buckets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buckets tries a body shot but Alzado blocks it.
Buckets tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buckets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alzado swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Alzado misses with the head strike.
Buckets is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Buckets looking to slow down the pace here.
Buckets seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Alzado is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Buckets digs a right hand underneath Alzado's ribcage. Alzado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buckets tries to work over Alzado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Alzado as the two fighters clinch.
Alzado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alzado throws a head punch that misses.
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Alzado.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buckets taking a breather.
Alzado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzado misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Buckets.
Alzado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckets's elbow.
Alzado throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckets.
Alzado misses with a body punch. #T2#
Buckets misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buckets misses with a body punch. #BC#
Buckets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alzado instigates a clinch.
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Buckets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alzado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lyle Alzado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckets avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Alzado clinches with his opponent.
Buckets tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buckets misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buckets tries a body shot but Alzado blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado. #BC#
Buckets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alzado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alzado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alzado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alzado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckets paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buckets throws out a loose jab but Alzado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckets misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Alzado moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Alzado throws a head punch that misses.
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Buckets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alzado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buckets manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alzado rushes Buckets and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Buckets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buckets just misses with a punch to the body.
Buckets scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Alzado has closed the distance and engaged Buckets in a clinch.
Alzado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buckets tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buckets cracks Alzado with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Alzado.
Alzado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buckets can't find room to land a body shot as Alzado controls the action.
Buckets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alzado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alzado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Buckets tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzado's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Buckets.
Buckets misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzado struggles to land a body shot inside as Buckets controls his hands.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Buckets. #BC#
Buckets pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alzado moves into range and clinches up with Buckets.
Nice body punch from Alzado - that landed with a thud.
Buckets is breathing heavily.
Alzado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alzado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Alzado.
Alzado struggles to land a body shot inside as Buckets controls his hands.
Buckets blocking some punches.
Alzado lands a left hand.
Alzado prevents a body shot from Buckets.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzado lands with a light punch inside.
Buckets can't find room to land a body shot as Alzado controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckets.
Buckets is trying to force a seperation but Alzado has the dominant position.
Alzado misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Alzado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alzado wants to clinch up but Buckets keeps it at a distance.
Buckets keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Alzado drives through and clinches with Buckets against the cage.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Alzado as the two fighters clinch.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets blocking some punches.
Lyle Alzado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzado scores with a shoulder strike.
Buckets taking a breather.
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buckets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buckets tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets misses with a body punch.
Alzado is leaning against Buckets and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alzado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Buckets lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alzado.
Alzado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alzado swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alzado misses with the head strike. #T1#
Buckets blocks a body shot from Alzado.
Alzado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzado working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Buckets misses with a body punch.
Buckets wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alzado has him pressed against the cage.
Alzado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
Alzado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buckets goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Alzado fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Alzado.
A short left from Alzado.
Buckets's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buckets blocks a body shot from Alzado.
Alzado misses with a punch on the inside.
Buckets misses with a punch to the body.
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzado lands a shot to the body.
Alzado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Alzado. #T2#
Alzado misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Alzado.
Alzado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buckets or not.
Alzado lands with a right to the head.
Buckets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Buckets blocks a body shot from Alzado.
Alzado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buckets misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buckets misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buckets tries to work over Alzado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzado presses Buckets against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alzado pushes Buckets back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alzado.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzado.
Alzado lands a shoulder strike.
Alzado swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckets uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Alzado lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Alzado lands a right hand.
Alzado cracks Buckets with a nice body shot.
Alzado swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Buckets.
Alzado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buckets or not.
A short left from Alzado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Buckets tries to work over Alzado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alzado misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Alzado.
Alzado lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Alzado. #KD2#
Alzado connects with a big uppercut there that sends Buckets tumbling to the ground! Alzado follows him down into his guard. #ROC2#
Buckets is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzado postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Buckets's head off the mat! Buckets is out! He's out! Alzado jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyle Alzado!

Event: OFC 295: City of Angels
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Buckets misses with a body shot
and Yasumi counters with a nice body shot.
Yasumi moves away from the strike by Buckets.
Buckets moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYasumi.
Buckets misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yasumi.
Yasumi moves out of range as Buckets strikes.
Buckets throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buckets misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Yasumi counters with a shoot takedown. Buckets fights it but they end up in guard.
Buckets wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yasumi manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Yasumi is looking to take a break and control but Buckets is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yasumi controlling the action here.
Yasumi working Buckets over with strikes. #T1#
Yasumi controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckets has a hand on Yasumi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Yasumi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2#
Yasumi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Buckets tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Yasumi with good strikes from the mount here!
Buckets is trying desperately to improve position.
Buckets knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yasumi on the ground.
Yasumi controlling from the full mount.
Yasumi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Yasumi controlling from the full mount.
Yasumi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Buckets is squirming around, avoiding Yasumi's attempts to control the action.
Yasumi controlling from the full mount.
Buckets is squirming around, avoiding Yasumi's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Yasumi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yasumi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Buckets is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Yasumi working for a guillotine from mount but Buckets is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckets is trying desperately to improve position.
Yasumi lands a big shot there that rocks Buckets but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yasumi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yasumi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Yasumi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckets keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yasumi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buckets is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuya Yasumi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Buckets misses with a left hand
and Yasumi counters with a left to the body.
Buckets throws a right hand that misses
and Yasumi counters with a right hand to the body.
Buckets throws out a loose jab but Yasumi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckets throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Yasumi counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Buckets manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Buckets tries to work over Yasumi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yasumi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Yasumi breaks the clinch.
Buckets dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yasumi. That did some damage!
Yasumi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yasumi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buckets.
Yasumi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buckets throws a solid leg kick but Yasumi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buckets.
Yasumi with the counter takedown but Buckets avoids it easily.
Buckets throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Yasumi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buckets won't be happy with that.
Buckets wants to get back to his feet but Yasumi is dominant here and he's now got Buckets's back!#T1#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yasumi controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Yasumi working for the choke.
Yasumi tries to get the hooks in deep but Buckets pushed the leg off.
Buckets tries to break free.
Yasumi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Buckets fending off the submission attempt from Yasumi. #SUB2#
Yasumi is persistently looking for the submission but Buckets is defending it well. #T2#
Yasumi lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Yasumi.
Buckets staying busy and making it hard for Yasumi to control.
Yasumi throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Buckets!
Buckets wants to escape the position.
What can Buckets do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yasumi has the hooks in. Buckets is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Buckets covers up after that shot from Yasumi.
Yasumi keeps control of the position easily here as Buckets tries to buck him off.
Buckets is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Buckets wants to get back to his feet.
Yasumi has Buckets flattened out and is raining down punches.
Buckets staying busy and making it hard for Yasumi to control.
Buckets is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yasumi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Buckets could be in trouble here! #T4#
Buckets is in bad spot here.
Yasumi has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Yasumi is looking for the choke from the back position but Buckets is controlling his hands well.
Buckets tries to escape but Yasumi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yasumi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yasumi is hanging on to Buckets's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuya Yasumi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Buckets scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by Buckets.
Yasumi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buckets.
Buckets throws an overhand right that lands on Yasumi's shoulder, as Yasumi tries to avoid the shot.
Yasumi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buckets defends it well.
Buckets throws a solid leg kick but Yasumi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buckets.
And Yasumi tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buckets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yasumi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Yasumi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yasumi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buckets sizes up Yasumi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Yasumi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buckets won't be happy with that.
Buckets tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yasumi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Buckets keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yasumi lands a heavy elbow.
Buckets tries to reverse the position but Yasumi maintains control.
Yasumi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Buckets can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yasumi trying to control but Buckets is having none of it.
Yasumi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bobby Buckets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yasumi with a couple of short strikes.
Buckets is squirming around, avoiding Yasumi's attempts to control the action.
Buckets slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yasumi is working for a submission of some sort. #ES#
Buckets has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yasumi is on him like a limpet, forcing Buckets back against the cage.#BC#
Buckets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buckets is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Buckets misses with a body shot.
Yasumi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Yasumi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buckets. Buckets obviously looking to wear him down.
Buckets tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yasumi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yasumi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buckets will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buckets swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Yasumi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yasumi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Buckets wants to stand and escape but Yasumi is having none of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yasumi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yasumi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Yasumi seems content to control.
Buckets tries to roll over but Yasumi keeps him under control.
Yasumi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Yasumi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Yasumi is taking a breather. Buckets says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yasumi passes into side control, despite Buckets's attempt to control the position. #SUB2#
Yasumi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buckets is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buckets is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Buckets.
I think Yasumi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsuya Yasumi!
Katsuya Yasumi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 291: Star Wars
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Buckets rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Buckets misses.
Newton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Newton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Newton.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Buckets has been cut.
Newton slips a jab and a cross from Buckets.
Buckets lands with a nice body punch.
Buckets misses with a hook
and Newton counters with a nice uppercut.
Newton throws a big shot that misses.
Buckets dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Newton lands a left and a right that send Buckets crashing to the mat, dazed. Newton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckets scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bobby Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Buckets connects with a looping right hand.
Newton swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Buckets.#T1#
Newton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckets uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newton.
Newton sets himself, and Buckets steps forward looking for the clinch! Newton avoids it this time.
Buckets throws a poor cross that misses
and Newton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Buckets with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buckets misses with a hook
and Newton counters with a nice uppercut.
Newton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Buckets catches Newton right on the button with a cross.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buckets misses with a left hand
and Newton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Buckets misses.
Buckets lands a jab to the head.
Buckets throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Newton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Buckets. Beautiful body shot.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Buckets stuns Newton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buckets ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice cross by Newton.
Buckets swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton throws a good cross that connects.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buckets.
A left lands for Buckets.
Buckets throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buckets loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Buckets misses.
A little feinted left hand from Newton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buckets lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newton connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Bobby Buckets's cut even more.
Buckets ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Newton slips under a jab from Buckets.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buckets.
Newton throwing a counter right hand but Buckets manages to avoid it.
Buckets steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Buckets throws a sloppy body shot
and Newton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buckets swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Newton to counter with a crisp jab.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Newton! Buckets is backing up but he can't get away as Newton lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Buckets and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cam Newton!
A very excited looking Cam Newton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFC 288: Trees
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Buckets paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garrison tries a low kick but Buckets avoids it.
Garrison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buckets scores with a nice head shot.
Buckets thuds a left hand into Garrison's body.
Buckets moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garrison staying out of range there.
Garrison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buckets keeps the fight on the outside.
Garrison moves forwards but Buckets connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buckets throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrison counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Garrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garrison scores with a head kick.
Garrison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buckets throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buckets misses with a combination #KD#
and Garrison counters with a head kick that drops Buckets to the mat! Buckets scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Buckets misses with the combination.
Garrison misses with a looping right.#T1#
Buckets scores with a nice strike.
Garrison scores with a body shot.
Garrison slips a jab from Buckets.
Buckets cracks Garrison with an open hand slap.
Buckets defending well as Garrison loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Garrison.
Buckets scores with a nice right hand.
Garrison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buckets.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buckets lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Garrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Buckets tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garrison is able to avoid easily.
Buckets lands a jab to the head.
Garrison misses with a wild body shot.
Garrison walks into a jab.
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!
Garrison blocks a low kick nicely.
Garrison looks to land a combination but Buckets avoids it well.
Buckets is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garrison had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Buckets attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Buckets misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Garrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buckets doesn't seem bothered though.
Buckets misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Garrison counters with a head kick that drops Buckets to the mat! Buckets scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Garrison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buckets slips under a jab.
Buckets tries to counter with a clinch but Garrison shakes him off and moves away.
Garrison scores with a body shot.
Garrison takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Garrison is rocked!
Buckets pounces like a tiger and cracks Garrison with a vicious hook! Garrison is down but not out! Buckets follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Buckets!
A relieved looking Bobby Buckets thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC 281: Supervillains
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
Buckets throws a lazy uppercut
and Buckets takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buckets tries to bum rush Ferdum with a series of wild strikes but Ferdum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buckets scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing reports that Ferdum has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Ferdum fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Buckets to the ground. Ferdum is now in Buckets's guard.
Buckets manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferdum manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ferdum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buckets's guard. #REVR#
Ferdum distracts Buckets with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferdum prevents Buckets from getting back to his feet.
Ferdum throwing strikes from guard but Buckets blocks nicely.
Ferdum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buckets keeping moving, preventing Ferdum from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ferdum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buckets has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferdum has managed to get both his arms back between Buckets's legs - danger averted.
Buckets manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferdum manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Ferdum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Ferdum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckets doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckets manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Buckets got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferdum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buckets has managed to get both his arms back between Ferdum's legs - danger averted.
Buckets working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferdum trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ferdum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckets gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferdum has momentary wrist control but Buckets slips an elbow through the middle.
Buckets trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferdum working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Buckets throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferdum is trying to keep Buckets in close. #SUB#
Ferdum working for a triangle but Buckets defends it easily.
Ferdum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ferdum throws an elbow that misses. Buckets uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferdum's guard. Nice move by Buckets!#REVB#
Buckets distracts Ferdum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Ferdum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckets doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckets manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckets loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buckets must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Buckets throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferdum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferdum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferdum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buckets manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Buckets looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferdum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Buckets's guard.
Buckets tries to roll over but Ferdum keeps him under control.
Ferdum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferdum passes to full mount!
BOOM! Ferdum connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ferdum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferdum lands a couple of good shots and Buckets has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferdum trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Buckets defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ferdum lands a shot to the body.
Buckets covers up after that shot from Ferdum.
Ferdum is landing with strikes. Buckets can't take much more of this.#SUB#
Ferdum is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Buckets knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Buckets for a finish.
Ferdum lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferdum lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferdum looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wabricio Ferdum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ferdum misses with a wild combination.
Ferdum looks to throw the jab but Buckets is out of range.
Buckets shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buckets misses with a wild combination.
Buckets looks to land a combination but Ferdum avoids it well.
Buckets throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferdum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buckets backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby Buckets has been cut.
The fighters circling - Ferdum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferdum shoots in for a takedown but Buckets shows good takedown defense.
Ferdum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckets misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buckets.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckets moves out of range as Ferdum strikes.
Buckets looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferdum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buckets has time to react.
Ferdum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buckets.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Ferdum. Those never looked like landing.
Buckets on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buckets misses with a hook. Ferdum ducked under it nicely.
Ferdum shoots in and drives through. Buckets sprawls well.
Bobby Buckets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferdum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buckets throws a right hand that misses
and Ferdum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobby Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckets lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Buckets - just one landing.
Buckets throws a head kick but Ferdum moves out of range.
Ferdum misses with a wild body shot.
Buckets dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buckets moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buckets lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferdum at a distance.
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!
Ferdum shoots in looking for a takedown. Buckets tries to sprawl out of it but Ferdum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buckets manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wabricio Ferdum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Buckets throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferdum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buckets lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buckets keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buckets connects with a leg kick. Ferdum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buckets lands a head kick!
Ferdum connects with a body shot.
Buckets throws a shot from downtown. Ferdum moves away and avoids it.
Ferdum swings for the body but Buckets moves out of range.
Buckets throws a right hand that misses
and Ferdum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferdum throws a body shot but no joy.
Buckets lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Buckets attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buckets swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ferdum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buckets fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferdum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buckets punishes Ferdum's body with a nice straight punch.
Buckets clobbers Ferdum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buckets throws a shot from downtown. Ferdum moves away and avoids it.
Buckets with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Ferdum is rocked!
Buckets connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Ferdum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckets lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ferdum tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Buckets!
An out of breath Bobby Buckets thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 275: Smaug vs Rahman
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Buckets scores with a leg kick.
Buckets connects with a body shot that sends Ventura's belly button to the back.
A big left from Ventura misses.
Ventura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckets wants to counter the offense by Ventura and move into the clinch position.
Buckets throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura throws a front kick that sends Buckets stumbling back into the cage.
Buckets lands with a shot to the body.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Buckets pushes him off.
Ventura needs to keep his hands up - Buckets had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Buckets.
Buckets has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ventura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buckets scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ventura dodges the punch combination from Buckets.
Buckets pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ventura back to the cage. Buckets follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Buckets looks to land a right hand but Ventura moved out of range.
Buckets misses the shot to the body.
Ventura lands a nice shot that snaps Buckets's head back. #T1#
Ventura blocks a head kick by Buckets.
Ventura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buckets lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buckets throws a series of punches but Ventura avoids them all with ease.
Buckets's corner calls for a 1-2. Buckets obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Buckets moves out of range as Ventura throws a body kick.
Ventura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buckets throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Buckets lands a lovely overhand right.
Buckets misses with a body shot.
Ventura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buckets.
A jab from Buckets does it's job there.
Buckets is looking to slow Ventura down with leg kicks.
Buckets scores with a hook to the body. Ventura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Buckets throws out a loose jab but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckets jabs at Ventura's body.
Good leg kick by Buckets there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ventura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buckets throws a sloppy head kick and Ventura moves out of range easily. #T2#
Ventura ducks right into an uppercut from Buckets.
Buckets swats away the attempt to clinch by Ventura.
Ventura cracks a nice hook into Buckets's ribs.
Ventura misses with a looping left.
Ventura misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Buckets.
Buckets is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ventura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ventura. Buckets does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobby Buckets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ventura throws a sloppy head kick and Buckets moves out of range easily.
Buckets tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ventura looks to throw the jab but Buckets is out of range.
Buckets blocks a jab.
Ventura tries to move into range but Buckets moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buckets.
An attempted straight right counter from Ventura misses the target.
Bobby Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura throws a body kick that misses.
Buckets moves out of range as Ventura throws a body kick.
Ventura sets himself, and Buckets steps forward looking for the clinch! Ventura avoids it this time.
Ventura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Buckets pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Ventura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Ventura misses with a looping right.
Buckets pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Ventura has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ventura fails to land.
Buckets misses with a body punch.
Ventura is trying to push Buckets away but Buckets has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ventura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ventura throws a head punch that misses.
Buckets struggles to land a body shot inside as Ventura controls his hands. #BC2#
Buckets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buckets misses with a looping left.
Ventura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ventura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buckets.
Buckets lands with an uppercut that bounces Ventura off the cage and back into range.
Buckets throws a right and a left that Ventura avoids nicely.
Ventura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buckets looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura throws the kick towards the body but Buckets avoids it.
Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Buckets's shoulder, as Buckets tries to avoid the shot.
Buckets tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Ventura misses.
A punch combination from Buckets misses.
A good leg kick by Buckets.
Ventura misses with a hook.
Buckets lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ventura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ventura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Ventura there.
Buckets punishes Ventura's body with a nice straight punch.
Ventura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buckets misses with a wild body shot.
Buckets lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buckets scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Buckets dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Buckets swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ventura.
Bobby Buckets seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ventura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Buckets.
Ventura moves out of range of the body kick from Buckets.
Ventura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ventura takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Ventura is rocked!
Buckets throws a hook but Ventura blocks it.
Oh Ventura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ventura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ventura seems to have got his legs back now.
Ventura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buckets.
Buckets throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ventura on the side of the head.
Buckets throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buckets swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ventura.
Ventura throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckets throws a looping overhand right but Ventura ducks down to avoid it.
Buckets ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Ventura misses.
Ventura lands a head kick. Buckets smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby Buckets has been cut.
Buckets lands a leg kick that knocks Ventura off balance momentarily.
Buckets lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buckets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ventura misses with a body shot.
Buckets looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ventura.
Ventura throws a jab when Buckets was well out of range.
Ventura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buckets.
Ventura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Buckets takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD#
Ventura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Buckets!
Buckets is breathing heavily.
Ventura scoring with punches from side control.
Ventura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ventura lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura working the ground and pound.
Ventura landing strikes.
Buckets is looking to regain half guard here but Ventura keeps moving and retains side control.
Buckets is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ventura is controlling him well.#T2#
Ventura wants to control but Buckets is keeping him busy.
Ventura passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Buckets!
Ventura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Buckets is trying to escape the mount.
Ventura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ventura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Buckets really wants to buck Ventura off and get back to his feet.
Buckets really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ventura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ventura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ventura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buckets?
Buckets tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ventura cracks Buckets with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ventura wants to control the pace but Buckets is squirming around nicely.
Ventura with good strikes from the mount here!
Ventura postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Buckets looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Ventura.
Buckets is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ventura lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Buckets hang on?#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buckets?
Ventura lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Buckets! Ventura sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Buckets and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Ventura!
A victorious Anthony Ventura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 272: Kid vs Hogan
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
American will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
American doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buckets misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buckets throws a solid leg kick but American takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buckets.
American swings for the body but Buckets moves out of range.
Buckets keeps American at a distance using the push kick.
Buckets missing with a left hand there. American was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buckets has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from American.
Buckets throws a body shot but no joy.
Buckets lands a lovely overhand right.
Buckets throws out a powerful jab.
American throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buckets.
American moves away from the strike by Buckets.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckets showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from American.
American throws a shot from downtown. Buckets moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Buckets pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buckets moves away from the strike by American.
American walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buckets scoring well with a low kick there.
Buckets misses with a lunging right hand
and American counters with a two punch combo.
American drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buckets misses with a hook.
American was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
American fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buckets avoids it really well and circles away.
Buckets tries to counter with a clinch but American shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for All American. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckets stuffs the takedown attempt from American. American gets slowly back to his feet.
American sets himself, and Buckets steps forward looking for the clinch! American avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Buckets.
Buckets uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by American.
Buckets lands with a right hand.
American throws a jab when Buckets was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Buckets - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Buckets misses. #T2#
Buckets finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
American takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
American misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Buckets both land. Nice combination.
Buckets misses with a straight left.
It looked like American wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
American on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bobby Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckets scores with a push kick.
Buckets works American's body with a nice hook.
American fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckets manages to avoid it.
Buckets stuffs the takedown attempt from American. American gets slowly back to his feet.
Buckets lands a brutal head kick. American looks out on his feet and Buckets throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bobby Buckets!
A relieved looking Bobby Buckets thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXIV
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Buckets pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckets paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duncan McAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckets scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McAlister doesn't seem bothered though.
McAlister tries to clinch but Buckets moves out of range.
Buckets tries to counter with a clinch but McAlister shakes him off and moves away.
McAlister wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buckets controlling the action here for a moment.
McAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlister throws a head punch that misses.
Buckets wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buckets is trying to maintain a safe position but McAlister gets an underhook and turns Buckets into the cage.
McAlister misses with some punches.
Buckets stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buckets misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McAlister blocks a body shot from Buckets.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Buckets misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAlister.
Buckets lands a body punch in the clinch.
McAlister working aggressively here.
McAlister misses with a punch on the inside.
Buckets blocking some punches.
McAlister swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckets tries to work over McAlister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets can't find room to land a body shot as McAlister controls the action.
Buckets doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Buckets breaks the clinch.
McAlister tries to clinch up.
Buckets ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buckets misses with a double jab.
Buckets scores with a jab to the body.
McAlister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buckets avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buckets feints and then cracks McAlister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McAlister down.
Buckets lands a leg kick that knocks McAlister off balance momentarily.
McAlister wants to clinch up but Buckets keeps it at a distance.
McAlister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McAlister tries to clinch up but Buckets circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
McAlister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buckets has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McAlister is looking to clinch but Buckets is avoiding it.
McAlister tries to clinch up but Buckets circles away and keeps his distance.
Buckets throws a leg kick which misses McAlister's front leg but catches the back leg as McAlister tries to avoid it.
Buckets scores with a hook.
Buckets dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McAlister. That did some damage!
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckets paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McAlister tries to clinch but Buckets is having none of it.
McAlister on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McAlister tries to clinch up.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckets swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buckets circles away from the clinch attempt.
McAlister doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buckets fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McAlister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McAlister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Buckets.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckets paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buckets lands a body shot.
McAlister doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Buckets. Beautiful body shot.
McAlister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Buckets swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McAlister.
McAlister doesn't manage to clinch there - Buckets circles away.
Buckets connects with a good right hand that stumbles McAlister. McAlister circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buckets connects with a body shot that sends McAlister's belly button to the back.
Buckets scores with a head kick.
Buckets moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McAlister wants to clinch.
McAlister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buckets avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buckets is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McAlister rather than just go for the knockout.
A left lands for Buckets.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buckets.
Buckets throws a quick inside leg kick.
Buckets scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAlister tries to clinch there but Buckets circles away.
McAlister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McAlister walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buckets connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McAlister's hands.
McAlister is looking to clinch but Buckets is avoiding it.
McAlister moves in looking to clinch but Buckets pushes him off.#T4#
Buckets swats away the attempt to clinch by McAlister.
McAlister takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAlister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buckets connects with a good right hand that stumbles McAlister. McAlister circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McAlister fails in his attempt to clinch.
McAlister wants to clinch up but Buckets keeps it at a distance.
Buckets wants to counter with a clinch but McAlister pushes him away.
McAlister tries to clinch but Buckets is having none of it.
Buckets changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAlister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McAlister on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buckets throws a nice looking combination but McAlister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buckets lands a nice looking body shot.
Buckets connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McAlister momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Buckets dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAlister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McAlister dodges the punch combination from Buckets.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAlister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McAlister tries to clinch up.
Buckets wants to counter the offense by McAlister and move into the clinch position.
McAlister is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice cross by Buckets.
McAlister is looking to clinch but Buckets is avoiding it.
Buckets digs a good body shot into McAlister's ribs.
McAlister fails with an attempt to clinch.
McAlister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buckets scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlister tries to clinch up but Buckets circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buckets darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McAlister fails with an attempt to clinch.
McAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buckets lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
McAlister tries to clinch but Buckets is having none of it.
Buckets throws a leg kick which misses McAlister's front leg but catches the back leg as McAlister tries to avoid it.
McAlister tries to clinch up but Buckets circles away and keeps his distance.
McAlister moves in looking to clinch but Buckets pushes him off.
Buckets wants to counter with a clinch but McAlister pushes him away.
McAlister tries to clinch up but Buckets circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Buckets tenderised McAlister's leg. McAlister is trying to keep his angry face on.
McAlister tries to clinch but Buckets moves out of range.
McAlister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buckets tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bobby Buckets seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
McAlister clinches.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Buckets's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McAlister doesn't manage to clinch there - Buckets circles away.
Buckets lands a nice looking body shot.
Buckets lands a jab to McAlister's midsection.
Buckets connects with a solid leg kick.
Buckets paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buckets will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAlister takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
McAlister wants to clinch.
McAlister is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAlister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buckets lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buckets throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buckets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckets swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McAlister takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buckets swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McAlister takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McAlister fails in his attempt to clinch.
McAlister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McAlister wants to clinch up but Buckets keeps it at a distance.
McAlister takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buckets with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McAlister takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buckets lands a right hook to the body.
Buckets darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Buckets connects with a body shot that sends McAlister's belly button to the back.
Buckets scores with a jab.
Buckets thuds a left hand into McAlister's body.
McAlister is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buckets.#ROC2#
McAlister is rocked!
McAlister takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buckets catches McAlister with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh McAlister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McAlister looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Buckets scores with a shot to the body.
Buckets scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buckets fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks McAlister square on the jaw! Damn, McAlister is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Buckets!
Our winner, Bobby Buckets, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFC 253: Stanfield vs Palikka
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Chuckhaven shoots in for a takedown but Buckets shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Buckets moves into the clinch.
Chuckhaven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buckets.
Buckets misses with an elbow over the top.
Buckets swings wildly with an uppercut but Chuckhaven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chuckhaven tries to circle away but Buckets has him pinned against the cage.
Buckets prevents Chuckhaven from breaking the clinch.
Buckets pressing his opponent against the cage.
Buckets is working Chuckhaven over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets tries to land a knee to the head but Chuckhaven blocks with his arms.
Buckets keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chuckhaven's efforts to push away.
Buckets throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chuckhavens head. #T1#
Chuckhaven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buckets lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chuckhaven working hard to break the clinch.
Buckets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buckets lands with a left to the head.
Buckets stalls.
Buckets misses with a punch on the inside.
Buckets working aggressively here.
Chuckhaven lands a nice shot to the body.
Chuckhaven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chuckhaven blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Chuckhaven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buckets prevents Chuckhaven from breaking the clinch.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buckets.
Buckets lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chuckhaven blocking some punches.
Chuckhaven wants to break free but Buckets has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckets. #CUT2#
It looks like Paul Chuckhaven has been cut.#BC#
Chuckhaven manages to break the clinch.
Buckets avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuckhaven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chuckhaven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buckets.
Buckets is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chuckhaven.
Buckets throws a shot to the body.
Buckets scores with a nice body kick.
Buckets misses with a jab to the body
and Chuckhaven counters with a one-two to the body.
Buckets throws a body shot but no joy.
Chuckhaven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buckets.
Chuckhaven is looking for a counter combo.
Chuckhaven throws a nice looking combination but Buckets bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
A punch combination from Chuckhaven misses.
Buckets tries a head kick but it misses.
Buckets turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD2#
Buckets lands a big uppercut and Chuckhaven crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chuckhaven looks OK. Buckets waves Chuckhaven back to his feet!#ROC2#
Chuckhaven is rocked!#CL2#
Buckets closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Chuckhaven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckets creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Chuckhaven with a big uppercut! Chuckhaven tries to clinch up but Buckets pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Chuckhaven to the mat! Chuckhaven covers up and Buckets unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Buckets!
An out of breath Bobby Buckets thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Paul Chuckhaven spoke after the fight, saying 'darn'.

Event: OFC 246: New Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Buckets throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Ferdum gets the takedown into side control.
Ferdum tries to score with some ground and pound. Buckets controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Buckets avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ferdum.
Buckets is trying to improve his position.
Ferdum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Buckets takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Ferdum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ferdum scores with a couple of short elbows.
Buckets is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ferdum connects with a decent elbow.
Buckets defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckets tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferdum wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Ferdum seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Buckets managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ferdum. #T1#
Ferdum looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Buckets is avoiding damage well.
Buckets is looking to regain half guard here but Ferdum keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferdum landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ferdum creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Buckets sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Buckets taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Ferdum's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ferdum lands a few punches from side control.
Ferdum prevents Buckets from escaping the position.
Buckets is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ferdum is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Buckets is in a horrible position here. Ferdum smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ferdum cracks Buckets with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ferdum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buckets is looking to escape.
Ferdum scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buckets? #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferdum scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ferdum tries to control but Buckets wriggling away.
Buckets really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferdum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferdum lands a big elbow.
Ferdum lands a heavy elbow.
Ferdum postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Buckets looks a forlorn figure.
Ferdum looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Buckets covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wabricio Ferdum!
Wabricio Ferdum thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 239: Reborn
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buckets checks a leg kick.
Buckets looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gatti feinted with a counter takedown.
Buckets throws a hook but Gatti avoids it easily.
Gatti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckets throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Gatti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buckets won't be happy with that.
Buckets is trying to escape the position but Gatti is controlling the position.
Buckets is trying to improve his position.
Gatti passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Buckets!
Gatti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buckets is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckets tries to reverse the position but Gatti maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Gatti looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gatti is looking to work his way around to Buckets's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Buckets keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gatti trying to control but Buckets is having none of it.
Gatti controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Gatti looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Buckets really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gatti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buckets is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T2#
Buckets really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gatti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Gatti quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gatti but it's paid off an Buckets is forced to tap! Nice work by Gatti.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonel Gatti!
Leonel Gatti made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Yeah!, I was confident I could win I tell you. I want to thank the guys at my camp in las vegas. '.

Event: HFC 277 Klitschko vs Satan
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Buckets pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Patton clinches with his opponent.
Patton lands with a light punch inside.
Patton tries a body shot but Buckets blocks it.
Patton lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Patton tries to work over Buckets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets prevents a body shot from Patton. #BC#
Buckets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buckets explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big left from Buckets misses.
Buckets swats away the attempt to clinch by Patton.
Buckets was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Patton darts in and clinches Buckets up against the cage.
Buckets looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Buckets breaks the clinch.
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckets swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Patton moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckets makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Buckets tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
Patton lands a left hand.
Patton lands a right hand.
Buckets lands a shoulder strike.
Patton lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patton. #BC#
Buckets breaks the clinch.
Buckets keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Patton moves into range and clinches up with Buckets.#BC#
Buckets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patton takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like George Patton has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buckets was well out of range. Poor timing from Patton.
Buckets swats away the attempt to clinch by Patton.
Patton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Patton moves into range and clinches up with Buckets.
Buckets is pushing Patton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as Buckets controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Buckets.
Patton avoiding damage as Buckets throws knees to the body.
Buckets throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattons head.
Buckets lands an elbow inside that Patton shrugs off.
Patton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckets's elbow.
Buckets just leaning against Patton, taking a breather.
Patton tries to work over Buckets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets prevents a body shot from Patton.
Patton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buckets gets through Patton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Buckets breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Patton darts in and clinches Buckets up against the cage.#T3#
Buckets scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Patton.
Buckets can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
Patton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buckets misses with the head strike.
Patton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patton misses with a body punch.
Patton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Patton tries a knee to the head but Buckets blocks it.
Patton letting Buckets take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buckets.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buckets dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Patton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Buckets holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Patton throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckets.
A short right from Patton.
Buckets throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckets.
Buckets lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patton tries to work over Buckets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patton's elbow.
Buckets has a couple of punches blocked by Patton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckets.
A head punch on the inside from Patton fails to land.
Buckets has a couple of punches blocked by Patton.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Buckets avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
Patton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Patton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Patton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Buckets is looking to land body kicks.
Patton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Buckets tries to keep at a distance but Patton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buckets can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
Buckets scores with a nice hook to the head.
Patton working aggressively here.
Buckets stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Patton.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Buckets misses with an elbow strike.
Patton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buckets tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patton's elbow.
Buckets blocking some punches.
Buckets looking to throw knees to the head but Patton is blocking nicely. #T1#
Buckets throws a punch but it's blocked by Patton.
Patton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucketss head.
Patton digs a right hand into Buckets's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buckets's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patton tries to work over Buckets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Patton.
Patton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patton.
A right hand to the body from Patton.
Patton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Patton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
George Patton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Patton tries a body shot but Buckets blocks it.
Patton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buckets taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patton.
Patton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patton pushes Buckets back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Buckets misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Patton.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Buckets controls his hands.
Patton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buckets misses with some punches.
Patton misses with some punches.
Patton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Buckets seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Patton can turn it around.
A short body shot lands from Patton as the two fighters clinch.
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as Buckets controls the action.
Patton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Patton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Patton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buckets blocks a body shot from Patton.
Patton misses with a body punch.
Buckets blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Patton presses Buckets against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patton throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Patton.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Buckets controls his hands.
Patton tries a body shot but Buckets blocks it.
Patton gets through Buckets's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patton digs a right hand underneath Buckets's ribcage. Buckets let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patton.
Patton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Patton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patton lands a shot to the body.
Buckets prevents a body shot from Patton.
Patton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patton lands a shot to the body.
Patton fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Patton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Patton.
Patton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Patton pushes Buckets back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton tries to work over Buckets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets looking to slow down the pace here.
Buckets misses with some punches.
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton misses with a punch on the inside.
Patton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as Buckets controls the action.
Patton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Patton lands a shoulder strike.
Buckets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Patton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Patton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Patton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Buckets wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Patton tries to clinch up but Buckets circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Patton clinches.
Patton misses with a punch on the inside.
Patton throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckets.
Buckets's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Buckets controls his hands. #BC#
Buckets pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patton lands with a good body shot.
Buckets throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Buckets misses
and Patton counters with a two punch combo.
Patton wants to clinch up but Buckets keeps it at a distance.
Patton tries to clinch but Buckets moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Patton fails with an attempt to clinch.
George Patton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buckets manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buckets throws a quick counter head kick but Patton was just out of range.#CL2#
Patton moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buckets creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Buckets throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buckets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patton lands with a right to the head.
Buckets tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buckets blocks a body shot from Patton.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Patton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Buckets.
A short body shot lands from Patton as the two fighters clinch.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Buckets avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
Buckets tries to land a knee to the head but Patton blocks with his arms.
Buckets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Buckets prevents a body shot from Patton.
Patton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobby Buckets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Patton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buckets.
Patton lands a body punch.
Patton lands a nice uppercut.
Patton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patton scores with a shot to the side of Buckets's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton lands an elbow just above Buckets 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Buckets has been cut.
Patton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucketss head.
Patton lands a body shot.
Patton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckets's elbow.
Buckets avoids a wild elbow strike from Patton.
Patton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Buckets throws a punch but it's blocked by Patton.
Patton lands a left hand.
Buckets throws a punch but it's blocked by Patton.
Buckets blocks a body shot from Patton. #T3#
Patton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Patton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets swings wildly with an uppercut but Patton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton lands an elbow just above Buckets 's eye.
Patton has a couple of punches blocked by Buckets.
Buckets slows down the pace here.
Patton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
George Patton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buckets tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
Patton lands with a short shot to the head.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Buckets avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
Patton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patton misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Buckets swings wildly with an uppercut but Patton uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Buckets throws an elbow but misses.
Buckets scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckets manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Buckets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patton is looking to clinch.
Patton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buckets missing with a left hand there. Patton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bobby Buckets is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckets paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buckets just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Patton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Patton!

Event: HFC 270 Bloody Crusade
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Buckets looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Buckets keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Buckets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckets stuffs the takedown.
James lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Buckets has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
A swing and a miss from James.
James backing away here, and Buckets unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Buckets bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckets's waist but Buckets gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Buckets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James throws a head kick that Buckets semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buckets takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buckets sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Buckets misses with a double jab.
Buckets connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily. #TD#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buckets did well to prevent James getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buckets with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Buckets is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Buckets is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buckets wants to get back to full guard.
James is stalling here. Buckets is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! James seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Buckets has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Buckets grinds an elbow into James's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James tries to improve position but can't.
James manages to work his way to half guard, despite Buckets's best efforts.
We've been hearing good reports from James's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James keeps control of the position for the meantime.
James wants to improve his position but Buckets is controlling well. #T2#
Buckets working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
James wants to get back to full guard.
Buckets lands with a punch from half guard.
James moves into full guard.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Buckets is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
James prevents Buckets from improving his position.
Buckets is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
James wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
James stands up over Buckets, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James with a nice head shot there.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
James preventing the sweep.
Buckets is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckets is keeping the position for now. #T4#
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Buckets manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Buckets throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buckets throws a quick inside leg kick.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buckets moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bobby Buckets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckets ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Buckets avoids the head kick by James.
James moves forwards but Buckets connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buckets stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buckets wants it to stay on the feet.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Buckets is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buckets.
Buckets throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
James decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Buckets kicks James off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Buckets will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Buckets's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Buckets stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buckets lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.#TD#
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Buckets's brow.
James works over Buckets with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Buckets has wrist control.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buckets tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James trying to control but Buckets is working from the bottom.
Buckets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James. #T1#
James working some strikes from top position.
Buckets keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buckets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James stops Buckets from standing up.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James trying to control but Buckets is working from the bottom.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buckets works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James stands up over Buckets, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buckets keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Buckets wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment. #T2#
James postures up in Buckets's guard and throws a big left but Buckets blocks it. #ES2#
Buckets has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes James off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
James shoots in and drives through. Buckets sprawls well.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Buckets counter with a right hand.
Buckets looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Buckets wants to counter with a clinch but James pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckets clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buckets sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buckets throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Buckets has managed to clinch.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Buckets lands with a short shot to the head.
Buckets lands with a left to the head.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Buckets breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Buckets cracks James with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Buckets has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning James to stand back up!#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Buckets scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Buckets! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Buckets!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Buckets thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 264 Feel Good
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Lyons closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buckets did well to prevent Lyons getting side control.
Lyons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lyons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buckets's head.
Buckets knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lyons on the ground.
Lyons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lyons working over Buckets with some ground and pound. Buckets looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Buckets looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lyons not doing much here.
Buckets on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons controlling the pace.
Buckets tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Lyons working Buckets over with strikes.
Lyons winds up and cracks Buckets with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lyons trying to control from Buckets's half guard. Buckets has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lyons throwing strikes but missing.
Lyons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buckets is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lyons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lyons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lyons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buckets wants to stand up but Lyons is controlling him. #T2##SUB#
Buckets working for a triangle but Lyons defends it easily.
Buckets working a defensive guard but Lyons passes into half guard.
Buckets wants to improve his position but Lyons is controlling well.
Lyons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lyons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Lyons.
Lyons working Buckets over with strikes.
Lyons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Buckets wants to improve his position but Lyons is controlling well. #T3#
Buckets has a hand on Lyons's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lyons takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lyons with good strikes from the mount here!
Lyons loads up with a big shot that hurts Buckets! He's pulled Lyons in close but Lyons has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Buckets survive? More strikes from Lyons and Buckets is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hannibal Lyons!
Hannibal Lyons was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 255 Heat
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Thoreson slips a jab from Buckets.
Buckets stuns Thoreson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buckets throws a jab when Thoreson was well out of range.
Buckets takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Buckets throws a leg kick that misses.
Buckets misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Thoreson shoots in and gets a takedown into Buckets's guard.
Thoreson wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
Thoreson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Buckets looking for a guillotine here but Thoreson defends easily.
Thoreson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Thoreson stands and throws Buckets's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thoreson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thoreson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Buckets is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buckets is letting Thoreson control him for a moment.
Thoreson trying to control the position but Buckets is working away.
Thoreson controls the position.
Thoreson wants to control but Buckets is keeping him busy.
Buckets sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thoreson prevents Buckets from improving his position.
Buckets trying to hold on to Thoreson's head to control him but Thoreson postures up.
Thoreson not doing much here.
Buckets tries to get to full guard but Thoreson has control of the leg. #T3#
Thoreson is pressing down on Buckets's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buckets is holding on for now.
Thoreson moves nicely into side control.
Buckets wants to control but Thoreson postures up.
Thoreson is looking to take a break and control but Buckets is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thoreson controlling from side mount.
Buckets prevents Thoreson from improving position.
Thoreson controlling the position. #T4#
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.
Thoreson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Buckets!
Thoreson moves to the back.
Thoreson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Buckets manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thoreson's guard. Nice work there by Buckets.
Thoreson has momentary wrist control but Buckets slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoreson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thoreson controlling the position.
Buckets with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mats Thoreson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Buckets throws a looping overhand right but Thoreson ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Thoreson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Buckets quickly recovers to half guard.
Buckets on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Buckets tries to get out of the position.
Thoreson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Buckets is looking to improve his position.
Thoreson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mats Thoreson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buckets is squirming around, avoiding Thoreson's attempts to control the action.
Thoreson controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Thoreson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Thoreson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buckets is looking to escape.
Buckets really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buckets wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Buckets wants to hold on but Thoreson pushes him away.
Buckets is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Thoreson has taken his back.
Thoreson controlling the position well here. Buckets rolled but Thoreson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T2#
Buckets wants to get back to his feet.
Buckets can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thoreson controlling the positon.
Thoreson has the hooks in. Buckets is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Buckets is trying to get back to his feet but Thoreson has full control of the position and if anything, Buckets has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Thoreson is hanging on to Buckets's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thoreson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thoreson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buckets tries to escape but Thoreson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Buckets staying busy and making it hard for Thoreson to control. #T4#
Buckets is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB2#
Buckets defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thoreson's arms.
Thoreson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Buckets doesn't escape.
Thoreson keeps control of the position as Buckets tries to break free.
Thoreson controls the action.
Thoreson keeps control of the position as Buckets tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buckets is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Buckets misses with a hook. Thoreson ducked under it nicely.
Thoreson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Buckets loads up on a big right hand but Thoreson slips the punch.
Buckets tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thoreson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buckets misses with a straight left.
Buckets throws the kick towards the body but Thoreson avoids it.#TD2#
Thoreson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Buckets gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thoreson is one step ahead there.
Thoreson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Thoreson trying to control but Buckets is working from the bottom.
Thoreson controlling from the top position.
Buckets looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buckets wants to stand up but Thoreson is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thoreson is pushing down on Buckets's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buckets is fighting to maintain full guard but Thoreson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bobby Buckets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buckets is not content to let Thoreson control the position.
Buckets gets back to full guard.
Thoreson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Buckets working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thoreson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thoreson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thoreson stays in close to Buckets's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Buckets is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thoreson is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Thoreson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buckets swings for the body but Thoreson moves out of range.
Buckets feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thoreson's calf.
Thoreson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckets's waist but Buckets gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thoreson off to one side.
Nice defenses there by Thoreson.
Thoreson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buckets.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckets as he avoids it easily.
Thoreson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobby Buckets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.
Buckets lands with a straight right. Thoreson didn't see that one coming.
Buckets jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buckets scores with a nice body kick.
Thoreson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buckets misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Buckets lunges at Thoreson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thoreson's hand. #TD2#
Thoreson looking to score a takedown here. Buckets is defending well but Thoreson drives through and ends up in Buckets's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoreson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thoreson wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
Thoreson stops Buckets from standing up. #SUB#
Buckets is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thoreson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mats Thoreson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoreson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Buckets showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thoreson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Thoreson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mats Thoreson waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HFC 253 Dangerous Game
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Buckets scores with a punch to the head.
Buckets throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buckets fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sikaniska on the side of the head.#ROC#
Sikaniska is rocked!
Buckets dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sikaniska is still on wobbly legs! Can Buckets finish him?
Buckets is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sikaniska flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sikaniska is out cold! Buckets holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Buckets!
Bobby Buckets thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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