Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 85: Abrazos v Buakaw
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Buakaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buakaw takes one on the button.
Pablo Abrazos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buakaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abrazos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abrazos blocks a jab.
Abrazos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abrazos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abrazos misses with a hook. Buakaw ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Buakaw misses the target.
Abrazos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buakaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abrazos throws a series of punches but Buakaw moves out of range.
Abrazos swings for the body but Buakaw moves out of range.
Buakaw throws a sloppy head kick and Abrazos moves out of range easily.
Buakaw misses with a hook
and Abrazos counters with a nice body shot.
Buakaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Abrazos misses with a looping right.
Abrazos lands a nice hook to Buakaw's body. Buakaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buakaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Buakaw misses the target.#T1#
Buakaw ducks under a wild hook from Abrazos.
Buakaw misses with an uppercut. Abrazos saw that one coming.
Buakaw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abrazos is out of range.
Abrazos ducks under a wild hook from Buakaw.
Abrazos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Buakaw counters with a one-two to the body.
We've been told by Buakaw's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abrazos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Buakaw counters with a two punch combo.
Abrazos looks to land a right hand but Buakaw moved out of range.
Abrazos throws an overhand right that lands on Buakaw's shoulder, as Buakaw tries to avoid the shot.
Buakaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abrazos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buakaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abrazos.
Buakaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Abrazos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Pablo Abrazos has been cut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abrazos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buakaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abrazos counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Abrazos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Buakaw sprawling to the canvas! Buakaw rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Abrazos finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Banchamek Buakaw has been cut.
Abrazos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buakaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abrazos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abrazos throws a big shot that misses.
Abrazos dodges the punch combination from Buakaw.
Nice cross by Abrazos.
Buakaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abrazos circles away quickly and effectively.
Abrazos cracks Buakaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buakaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A big left from Buakaw misses.
Buakaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abrazos throws a body shot but no joy.
Abrazos throws a shot from downtown. Buakaw moves away and avoids it.
Abrazos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buakaw at a distance.
Buakaw is breathing heavily.
Jab by Abrazos.
Buakaw leaves his chin hanging out and Abrazos seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Buakaw crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Abrazos!
Pablo Abrazos really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Tempo Athletics logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: UCF 76: Abrazos v Chapo
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Cafiero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Buakaw misses its target.
Cafiero misses with a body shot.
Cafiero misses with a hook
and Buakaw counters with a one-two to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Buakaw as he connects with a hook.
Cafiero misses with a wild body shot.
Cafiero just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuakaw.
Buakaw swinging wildly here.
Buakaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cafiero.
An attempted straight right counter from Buakaw misses the target.
Cafiero shoots in for a takedown but Buakaw shows good takedown defense.
Buakaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cafiero 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.
Cafiero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buakaw counters with a big right hand! Oh Cafiero is in trouble here! Buakaw follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banchamek Buakaw!
Our winner, Banchamek Buakaw, 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: UCF 68: Abrazos v McCarthy
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Buakaw throws a combination that misses
and Sola counters with a left and a right that stings Buakaw.
Buakaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buakaw blocks the body kick.
Buakaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buakaw throws a lazy right hand but Sola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buakaw shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sola eats them both and turns towards Buakaw to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sola throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Buakaw counters with a series of strikes that sends Sola to the canvas! Buakaw follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buakaw wants to control from the top but Sola keeps moving.
Sola trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Buakaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sola striking from the bottom. #SUB#
Buakaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Sola tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Buakaw looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sola is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sola wants to control but Buakaw is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Buakaw seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Buakaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buakaw looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Buakaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Sola has one foot on Buakaw's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Buakaw walks into a jab.
Buakaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buakaw slips a jab and a cross from Sola.
Buakaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sola throws an off balance right hand
and Buakaw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Buakaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sola blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Buakaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sola shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sola looks to land a left hand but Buakaw moved out of range nicely.
Sola misses with a left hand
and Buakaw counters with a straight right hand.
Sola throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Buakaw counters with a beautiful punch that sends Sola to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buakaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Sola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buakaw is looking to advance position but Sola has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Buakaw sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Buakaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Nice strikes from Sola there.
Buakaw is concentrating on defense, preventing Sola from advancing position.
Sola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buakaw tries to get to full guard but Sola has control of the leg.
Buakaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Buakaw has momentary wrist control but Sola slips an elbow through the middle.
Buakaw wants to sweep here but Sola controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Buakaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sola chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Banchamek Buakaw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sola misses with an uppercut
and Buakaw counters with a nice body shot.
Banchamek Buakaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sola takes one on the button.
Buakaw throws a hook but Sola avoids it easily.
Buakaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Sola off the cage and back into range.
Sola avoids the head kick by Buakaw.
Buakaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sola slips a jab from Buakaw.
Banchamek Buakaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buakaw is looking for a counter combo.
Sola scores with a hook to the body. Buakaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buakaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Sola slips a jab from Buakaw.
Buakaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sola looks to land a combination but Buakaw avoids it well.
Buakaw misses with an uppercut. Sola saw that one coming.
Sola misses with a two punch combination.
Sola throws a sloppy head kick and Buakaw moves out of range easily.
Sola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A low kick lands for Sola.
Buakaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Sola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buakaw throws a chopping leg kick but Sola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sola throws a right and a left that Buakaw avoids nicely.
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!
Buakaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buakaw is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Sola looks to move away, Buakaw throws a big counter combo but Sola just gets out of the way.
Sola blocks a head kick by Buakaw.
A big right from Buakaw misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sola. #T3#
Sola avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buakaw's head.
Buakaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sola can do to turn this around?
Buakaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sola in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Buakaw misses with the combination.
Sola throws an overhand right that lands on Buakaw's shoulder, as Buakaw tries to avoid the shot.
Sola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Yuri Sola has been cut.#T4#
Buakaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buakaw.
Buakaw 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.
Sola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sola darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Banchamek Buakaw has been cut.
Buakaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buakaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Sola is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sola.
Buakaw missing with a left hand there. Sola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Banchamek Buakaw dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Buakaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sola tries a head kick but it misses.
Buakaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buakaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buakaw misses with a two punch combination.
Sola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Buakaw chopping away at his opponent's legs. #KD#
Buakaw lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sola sprawling to the canvas. Buakaw follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sola hang on? #ROC#Sola is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buakaw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sola is still in real trouble! Can Buakaw finish him?
Buakaw is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Buakaw looking for a submission but Sola manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Sola seems to have recovered his senses.
Sola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Buakaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Sola is retaining full guard.
Buakaw wants to control from the top but Sola keeps moving.
Buakaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sola lands a good elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Buakaw has gone for a leg lock! Sola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Buakaw's guard.#REVB#
Buakaw lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sola is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Sola landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Buakaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sola is aware though and is defending well.
Buakaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sola landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Buakaw looking for subs off his back but Sola has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sola lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Sola working Buakaw over with strikes. #ES#
Buakaw kicks Sola off and gets back to his feet.
Buakaw misses with a looping left.
Buakaw throws a body punch but Sola moves out of range.
Sola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buakaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sola pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Buakaw back to the cage. Sola follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sola misses with a wild body shot.
Buakaw throws a quick counter head kick but Sola was just out of range.
Sola sizes up Buakaw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yuri Sola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buakaw lands with a cross.
Sola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buakaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Sola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Buakaw. Beautiful body shot.
Buakaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sola moves forwards but Buakaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sola walks into a straight right hand from Buakaw.
Banchamek Buakaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sola misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Banchamek Buakaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buakaw, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banchamek Buakaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Banchamek Buakaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UCF 60: Buddha v Puro
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from LaFleur.
Nice body punch from Buakaw.
Buakaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LaFleur is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Buakaw looks to land a combination but LaFleur avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from LaFleur misses the target.
Buakaw misses with a straight right.
Buakaw fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Jean Phillipe LaFleur has been cut.
Buakaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LaFleur doesn't seem bothered though.
Buakaw swings away with a body shot that misses
and LaFleur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buakaw thinking. #T1#
Buakaw misses with a double jab.
As Buakaw tries to get set, LaFleur tries to push him back and clinch up but Buakaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Buakaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaFleur.
Buakaw walks into a stiff left hand from LaFleur.#CUT#It looks like Banchamek Buakaw has been cut.
Buakaw misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like LaFleur was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Buakaw misses with an uppercut.
As Buakaw tries to get set, LaFleur tries to push him back and clinch up but Buakaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Buakaw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Buakaw misses with a head kick.
Buakaw throws a right hand that LaFleur ducks under and follows up with a left that LaFleur also avoids with ease.#T2#
Buakaw misses with a lunging right hand
and LaFleur counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
LaFleur drops Buakaw with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Buakaw looks back up at him and smiles so LaFleur waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buakaw throws a head kick but LaFleur moves out of range.
Buakaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LaFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buakaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #KD#
LaFleur cracks Buakaw with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Buakaw looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can LaFleur finish him? #ROC#Buakaw is rocked!
LaFleur fakes the body blow, causing Buakaw to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Buakaw goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Phillipe LaFleur!
An out of breath Jean Phillipe LaFleur thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UCF 51: Chuck v Jones
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Redcola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Buakaw misses with a jab to the body
and Buakaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcola scores with a nice strike.
Redcola looks to throw the jab but Buakaw is out of range.
Good shot there by Redcola.
Buakaw throws a right and a left that Redcola avoids nicely.
Redcola ducks under a wild hook from Buakaw.
Buakaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buakaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redcola slips a jab from Buakaw.
Buakaw throws a nice looking combination but Redcola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buakaw.#T1#
Redcola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. Buakaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buakaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buakaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Buakaw throws a hook but Redcola blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Buakaw.
Redcola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. Buakaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buakaw throws a big counter combination but Redcola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Redcola throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcola with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
A punch combination from Buakaw misses.
We've been told by Buakaw's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redcola needs to keep his hands up - Buakaw had a free shot at his head there.
Buakaw misses with a head kick.
Redcola unleashes a big counter combination but Buakaw bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Buakaw misses.
Buakaw throws a body punch but Redcola moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Redcola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buakaw throws a jab when Redcola was well out of range.
Buakaw connects with a body shot.
Redcola cracks a nice hook into Buakaw's ribs.
Redcola missing with a left hand there. Buakaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buakaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redcola counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcola lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
A combination from Redcola does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Buakaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buakaw throws a combination that misses
and Redcola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buakaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redcola looks to land a left hand but Buakaw moved out of range nicely.
Redcola misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Redcola misses.
Redcola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buakaw.
Buakaw is looking to counter punch.
Redcola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but Buakaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Redcola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redcola scores with a body shot.
Buakaw misses with a shot to the body
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Redcola has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Buakaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Buakaw throws out a loose jab but Redcola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola digs a good hook to Buakaw's body.
Buakaw throws a shot to the body.
Redcola ducks under a wild hook from Buakaw.
Buakaw looks to throw the jab but Redcola is out of range.
Redcola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buakaw manages to avoid it.
Buakaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcola counters with a three punch combo that has Buakaw backing up. Buakaw nods at Redcola to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Redcola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Buakaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcola counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcola throws a jab but it's blocked by Buakaw.
Buakaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcola.
Redcola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buakaw counters with a left and a right that stings Redcola.
Buakaw misses with a wild body shot.
Redcola throws out a counter right but Buakaw avoids it with no problem.
Redcola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buakaw.
Buakaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buakaw has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Redcola slips a jab from Buakaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redcola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buakaw.#T1#
Redcola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buakaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redcola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buakaw manages to avoid it.
Buakaw avoids the body shot from Redcola.
Buakaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buakaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from Buakaw.
Redcola throws a right hand that Buakaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Buakaw also avoids with ease.
Buakaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Redcola throws a series of punches but Buakaw moves out of range.
Buakaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Buakaw lands a left and a right that send Redcola crashing to the mat, dazed. Buakaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Barry Redcola has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but Buakaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola walks into a stiff left hand from Buakaw.
Redcola connects with the punch.
Redcola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buakaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcola.
Buakaw is looking to counter punch.
Buakaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redcola misses with a body shot #KD#
and Buakaw counters with a crisp right hand that drops Redcola! Buakaw lets Redcola back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Redcola is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Buakaw.#T3#
Redcola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buakaw moves away.
It looked like Buakaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Buakaw throws a hook but Redcola blocks it.
Buakaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcola.
Buakaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redcola. Redcola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redcola is still on wobbly legs! Can Buakaw finish him?
Banchamek Buakaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buakaw lands an uppercut, right on the button! Redcola 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 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Banchamek Buakaw!
After winning the bout, Banchamek Buakaw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UCF 43: Melps v Tavares
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Wulff throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Buakaw. Those never looked like landing.
Wulff misses the shot to the body.
Wulff swings for the body but Buakaw moves out of range.
Wulff throws a sloppy body shot
and Buakaw counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Wulff misses.
Buakaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wulff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buakaw moves away.
Buakaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wulff.
Wulff throws a jab but it's blocked by Buakaw.
Buakaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Buakaw's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maximilian Wulff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buakaw throws a jab when Wulff was well out of range.
Wulff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wulff misses with a body punch
and Buakaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buakaw tries to score with a low kick but Wulff moves his leg out of the way.
Wulff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wulff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Wulff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buakaw has time to react.
Wulff scores with a hook to the body. Buakaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wulff throws a body shot but no joy.
Wulff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buakaw.
Buakaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wulff 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.
Buakaw misses with a two punch combination.
Buakaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buakaw avoids the body shot from Wulff.
Wulff throws a lazy uppercut
and Buakaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wulff cracks Buakaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wulff moves out of range of the strikes.
Wulff throws a jab when Buakaw was well out of range.
Wulff just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuakaw.
Wulff misses with a left hand
letting Buakaw counter with a right hand.
Wulff just misses with a punch to the body.
Wulff misses with a head kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulff looks to score with a jab to the body but Buakaw is just out of range.
Buakaw blocks a leg kick.
Buakaw throws a leg kick but Wulff moved away.
A slow jab from Wulff misses its intended target.
Wulff misses with a jab to the body
and Buakaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wulff slips under a jab.
Wulff looks to score with a jab to the body but Buakaw is just out of range.
A combination from Buakaw does no damage.
Buakaw misses with a straight right.
Buakaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buakaw sets himself, and Wulff steps forward looking for the clinch! Buakaw avoids it this time.
Wulff throws an overhand right that lands on Buakaw's shoulder, as Buakaw tries to avoid the shot.
Buakaw throws a hook to the side of Wulff's head but Wulff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buakaw misses with a double jab. #T3#
Wulff throws a body shot but no joy.
Wulff looks to land a left hand but Buakaw moved out of range nicely.
Wulff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buakaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Wulff.
Buakaw misses with an uppercut. Wulff saw that one coming.
Wulff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wulff misses with a double jab.
Wulff moves away from the strike by Buakaw.
Wulff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wulff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buakaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Wulff.
A quick step to the side and Buakaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulff just misses with a punch to the body.
Buakaw misses with a hook.
Wulff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buakaw.
Buakaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wulff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buakaw rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Buakaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Wulff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buakaw throws out the jab.
Wulff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wulff misses with a wild body shot.
Wulff throws a head kick but Buakaw moves out of range.
Buakaw lunges at Wulff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wulff's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buakaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buakaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wulff throws a shot from downtown. Buakaw moves away and avoids it.
Wulff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buakaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Buakaw does no damage.
And Wulff responds with a good body kick, but Buakaw manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wulff. Buakaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buakaw throwing a counter right hand but Wulff manages to avoid it.
Buakaw blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Banchamek Buakaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wulff throws a big shot that misses.
Buakaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buakaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wulff.
Wulff missing with a left hand there. Buakaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wulff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buakaw counters with a straight right hand.
Wulff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buakaw counters with a straight that turns Wulff's legs to rubber! Buakaw pushes forward with more strikes and Wulff goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banchamek Buakaw!
Our winner, Banchamek Buakaw, 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: UCF 26: Kahnwald v Oliveira
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Barkley misses with an uppercut. Buakaw saw that one coming.
Buakaw takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley blocks a jab.
Barkley throws a jab when Buakaw was well out of range.
Buakaw throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Buakaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Buakaw misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Buakaw misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Barkley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buakaw lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buakaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barkley takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Buakaw jabs Barkley right on the nose. Barkley blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
Buakaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Nice defenses there by Buakaw.
Barkley connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Banchamek Buakaw has been cut.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Buakaw.
Buakaw lands a really nice looking cross but Barkley seems unphased.
Buakaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buakaw under the eye.
Barkley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buakaw misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Barkley cracks Buakaw with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Buakaw looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barkley finish him? #ROC2#Buakaw is rocked!
Buakaw takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Buakaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Buakaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buakaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barkley counters with a body kick that stops Buakaw in his tracks momentarily.
Buakaw is breathing heavily.#T2#
Barkley shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Buakaw takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Barkley sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Buakaw bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Barkley!
A relieved looking Charles Barkley 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: UCF 19: Berishvili v Friberg
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Bhullar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buakaw scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
Bhullar moves away from the strike by Buakaw.
Bhullar throws a counter high kick but Buakaw was just alert enough to avoid it.
Buakaw blocks a head kick by Bhullar.
Buakaw unleashes a big counter combination but Bhullar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Buakaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Buakaw throws a series of punches but Bhullar avoids them all with ease.
Buakaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bhullar.
Bhullar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bhullar moves away from the strike by Buakaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Buakaw scores with a four punch combination!
Buakaw throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bhullar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhullar prevents Buakaw from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Bhullar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bhullar tries to pass to full mount but Buakaw defends it.
Buakaw tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bhullar is pressing down on Buakaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buakaw is holding on for now.
Buakaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bhullar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bhullar's back!
Buakaw keeps control of the position as Bhullar tries to break free. #T2#
Bhullar is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Buakaw controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Bhullar right now.
Our spies down at at Sydney Top Team inform us that Buakaw has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bhullar trying to control the hands but Buakaw won't let him.
Bhullar prevents Buakaw from getting a body triangle.
Buakaw keeps control of the position as Bhullar tries to break free. #T3##SUB2#
Buakaw tightening his grip on Bhullar, looking for the choke.
Bhullar trying to control the position but Buakaw manages to sink in the hooks.
Bhullar is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bhullar tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Buakaw has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Bhullar is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Banchamek Buakaw!

Event: MMAH 112
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Gill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Gill scores with a takedown into Buakaw's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buakaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buakaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buakaw's head.
Buakaw is controlling Gill's posture.
Gill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw is pulling down on Gill's head to control his posture.
Gill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buakaw is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Sydney Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buakaw swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buakaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gill.
Gill chips away with some ground and pound.
Gill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gill throwing strikes from guard but Buakaw blocks nicely.
Buakaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buakaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Buakaw, not yet.
Gill stops Buakaw from standing up.
Gill lands a couple of digs.
Gill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buakaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gill lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Buakaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gill.
Gill throws a big right hand that misses.
Gill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gill working some strikes from top position.
Gill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buakaw's head.
Gill scoring with some ground and pound.
Buakaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buakaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gill.
Gill throws an elbow that misses. Buakaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gill's guard. Nice move by Buakaw!#REVR#
Gill keeping moving, preventing Buakaw from controlling successfully.
Buakaw sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Gill trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Buakaw wants to get up but he can't break Gill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gill trying to strike off his back.
Buakaw wants to control from the top but Gill keeps moving.
Buakaw preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Gill feints and as Buakaw raises his hands in defense, Gill changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Buakaw pushes Gill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gill misses with a looping left.
Buakaw misses with a straight left.
Buakaw misses the body punch
and Buakaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buakaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gill slips a straight right by Buakaw.
Buakaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gill on the side of the head.
Buakaw staying out of range there.
Buakaw slips a jab from Gill.
Buakaw cracks Gill with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Buakaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayne Gill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Buakaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buakaw throws out a loose jab but Gill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buakaw loads up on a big right hand but Gill slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Gill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buakaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gill moves away.
Banchamek Buakaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buakaw takes a swing at Gill's ribcage but misses.
Buakaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gill.
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses.
Gill cracks Buakaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill avoids the head kick by Buakaw.
Gill avoids the body shot from Buakaw.
Gill misses with a looping right.
Buakaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gill throws a body punch but Buakaw moves out of range.
Gill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buakaw. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Buakaw. Gill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buakaw scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Gill misses.
Buakaw throws a low kick but Gill moves out of range easily.
Buakaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gill.
Buakaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buakaw manages to avoid it.
Buakaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buakaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buakaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buakaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gill.#T2#
Gill throws a hook to the side of Buakaw's head but Buakaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banchamek Buakaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buakaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gill looks to land a right hand but Buakaw moved out of range.
Gill might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gill lands the left hand.
Banchamek Buakaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Buakaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Buakaw! Gill is backing up but he can't get away as Buakaw lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Gill and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Banchamek Buakaw!

Event: MMAH 103
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Buakaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Buakaw.
As Buakaw tries to get set, Clay tries to push him back and clinch up but Buakaw manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Clay forces Buakaw back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Buakaw breaks the clinch.
Buakaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Clay should have avoided that one.
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buakaw works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buakaw.#CUT2#It looks like Howard Clay has been cut.#KD2#
Buakaw drops Clay with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Clay looks back up at him and smiles so Buakaw waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buakaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buakaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Buakaw feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clay sprawling to the canvas! Clay rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Buakaw finish him?! #ROC2#Clay is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Buakaw as he connects with a hook.
Oh Clay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banchamek Buakaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Clay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clay seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Clay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buakaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clay.
Buakaw felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Buakaw is looking to escape.
Buakaw is controlling Clay's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Clay is looking to advance position but Buakaw won't allow it. #SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura here.
Buakaw is trying to stand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clay moves into full mount! Buakaw won't be happy about that!
Clay trying to control but Buakaw is having none of it.
Buakaw prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Buakaw is squirming around, avoiding Clay's attempts to control the action.
Clay with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Buakaw holds on for dear life, controlling Clay's posture momentarily.
Buakaw sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Clay prevents Buakaw from improving his position.
Buakaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
Buakaw is staying active underneath Clay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buakaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Buakaw is retaining full guard.
Clay passes into half guard.
Buakaw tries to kick Clay off but Clay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buakaw keeps working.
Buakaw keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Clay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clay wants to control but Buakaw is keeping him busy.
Buakaw is trying to stand. #SUB#
Clay is working for a submission of some sort. #ES2#
Buakaw manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Clay moves into the clinch.
Clay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buakaw walks away with a smile on his face. Clay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buakaw misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Banchamek Buakaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howard Clay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Clay blocks a head kick by Buakaw.
Buakaw scores with a shot to the body.
Clay with a poor takedown
and Buakaw counters with a straight right hand.
Buakaw throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Clay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay looking to pass the guard.
Clay trying to move into half guard but instead Buakaw has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Howard Clay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buakaw stands and throws Clay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Buakaw moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Clay stops Buakaw from passing to mount.
Clay is looking to regain half guard here but Buakaw keeps moving and retains side control.
Clay is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Buakaw stands up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buakaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.
Buakaw connects with a crisp jab.
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clay shoots in looking for a takedown but Buakaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clay moves forwards but Buakaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buakaw tries to bum rush Clay with a series of wild strikes but Clay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buakaw misses with a two punch combination.
Clay checks the leg kick.
Buakaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buakaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buakaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clay.
Clay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buakaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Clay wants to clinch.#CL#
Clay rushes Buakaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clay scores with a knee to the head.
Buakaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Buakaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buakaw working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Clay tries to pull guard but Buakaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buakaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buakaw is trying to break free.
Clay is working for takedown but Buakaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buakaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clay fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Buakaw manages to break the clinch.
Buakaw lands a head shot.
Clay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buakaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buakaw misses with a low kick.
Buakaw lands the left hand.
Clay blocks a head kick by Buakaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buakaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Banchamek Buakaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Howard Clay's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Buakaw throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Clay stumbling backwards into the cage! Clay bounces back off the cage towards Buakaw, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Buakaw lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Buakaw celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Banchamek Buakaw!

Event: AFC #22
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##CL#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Buakaw back into the cage.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Buakaw manages to break the clinch.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
Buakaw misses with a head kick.
Buakaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buakaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Banchamek Buakaw has been cut.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Buakaw pushes him off.
As Miller backs off Buakaw throws a huge counter combo but Miller manages to avoid it all.#KD2#
Buakaw lands a left and a right that send Miller crashing to the mat, dazed. Buakaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like John Miller has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buakaw rushes Miller and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Miller is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Buakaw piles on the pressure and Miller crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banchamek Buakaw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023

#R1#
Tanker digs a good hook to Buakaw's body. #KD2#
Buakaw lands a left and a right that send Tanker crashing to the mat, dazed. Buakaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Tanker is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Eric Tanker has been cut.
Tanker misses with a left hand
and Buakaw counters with a crisp right that sends Tanker to the canvas! Buakaw follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banchamek Buakaw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2023

#R1#
Buakaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruise.
It looked like Buakaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cruise fails to land with a series of punches.
Buakaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruise throws a body punch but Buakaw moves out of range.
Cruise misses with a wild combination. #KD#
Buakaw cracks Cruise with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Buakaw has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cruise to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Tom Cruise has been cut.
Cruise works Buakaw's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruise misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buakaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruise connects with a single shot there.
Cruise takes one to the side of the head.
Buakaw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Banchamek Buakaw has been cut.
Cruise throws a jab when Buakaw was well out of range.
Buakaw misses with a head kick.
Cruise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Buakaw misses.
A lazy left from Buakaw finds it's target.
Cruise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buakaw manages to avoid it.#T1##KD#
Buakaw lands a left and a right that send Cruise crashing to the mat, dazed. Buakaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Cruise is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Tom Cruise's cut even more.
Buakaw misses with a wild body shot.
Cruise is still on wobbly legs! Can Buakaw finish him?
Cruise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buakaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruise seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruise lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buakaw at a distance.
Cruise fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Buakaw is breathing heavily.
Buakaw dodges the punch combination from Cruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buakaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buakaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buakaw with a nice cross.
Cruise connects with a jab.
Buakaw lands with a cross.
Cruise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buakaw misses with an uppercut.
Cruise misses with a wild combination.
Buakaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Buakaw is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Cruise moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Cruise!

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