PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lukas (ranked 7307 p4p, 4962 weight class) and Juice Buffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juice Buffer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luke Lukas's chin.

Lukas
vs
Buffer

175 cm
25
158
0 - 2 - 0

181 cm
18
164
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Lukas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juice Buffer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buffer as he avoids it easily.
Buffer shoots in for a takedown but Lukas shows good takedown defense.
Lukas fails with the takedown.
Luke Lukas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lukas dives in for a single leg takedown but Buffer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buffer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lukas defends it well.
Lukas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Lukas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buffer! But no joy.
Lukas shoots in but no luck this time.
Buffer throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lukas has closed the distance and engaged Buffer in a clinch.
Lukas is looking for a takedown.
Lukas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buffer avoids it.
Buffer jumps guard but Lukas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukas is struggling to control the position.
Lukas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buffer prevents it.
Buffer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lukas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Lukas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lukas wants to clinch.
Lukas moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBuffer.
Lukas pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Buffer as Lukas shoots in.
Buffer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lukas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buffer.
Buffer slips a jab and a cross from Lukas.

Buffer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lukas to the ground. Buffer is now in Lukas's guard.
Buffer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buffer pushing down on Lukas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Buffer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lukas defend it? Buffer steps over the head and cranks it - Lukas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Buffer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juice Buffer!