PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Biko (ranked 3480 p4p, 3862 weight class) and Jah Buddha (ranked 414 p4p, 447 weight class). Jah Buddha will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Biko
vs
Buddha

185 cm
25
155
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
160
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

SMESH Nutrition 160Q

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Biko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jah Buddha!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buddha falls off balance throwing a combination

and Biko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Buddha!
Biko happy to just control the position for now.

Biko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Buddha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Biko lands some shots froms side control.
Buddha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Buddha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Biko wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy.
Biko lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Biko controls the position from side control.
Buddha wants to get back to his feet.
Biko cracks Buddha with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Buddha is trying to buck Biko off.
Buddha is not content to let Biko control the position.
Buddha is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Biko asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biko trying to control the action but Buddha is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buddha is pushing Biko's head away, looking to escape. Biko manages to hold on to the position though.
Biko wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy.
Biko advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biko looking for a guillotine from mount but Buddha is having none of it.
The referee warns Buddha that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Biko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buddha?
Buddha wants to get back to his feet.
Biko is landing with some decent strikes but Buddha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Buddha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Biko dominating with strikes here.
Biko unloading with bombs!
Biko landing strikes from the mount and Buddha is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha is bucking up trying to escape but Biko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biko scoring with strikes but Buddha is staying in there.
BOOM! Biko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Biko tries to control but Buddha wriggling away.
Biko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Biko working for a guillotine from mount but Buddha is in no mood to give up.
Biko wants to control the pace but Buddha is squirming around nicely.
Biko is really struggling to control Buddha but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Biko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A head kick misses from Biko.
Biko misses with a wild combination.
Buddha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biko tries to clinch up.
Buddha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Biko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buddha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Biko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Biko shoots in for a takedown but Buddha shows good takedown defense.
Biko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buddha can do to turn this around?
Biko doesn't manage to clinch there - Buddha circles away.
Biko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws a left and a right that both miss

and Biko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biko.

Buddha is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Biko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buddha avoids it.
Biko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biko tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biko is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Biko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buddha tries to circle away but Biko has him pinned against the cage.
Biko prevents Buddha from breaking the clinch.
Biko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buddha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buddha throws a series of punches but Biko moves out of range.
Biko throws a big counter combination but Buddha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Biko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Biko showed some decent athleticism there.
Buddha wants to get back to his feet.
Biko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Buddha is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Biko.
Biko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Biko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Biko lands with a punch from half guard.
Biko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biko controlling the pace.
Buddha is trying to stand up here but Biko is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Biko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Biko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Buddha pushes Biko off looking to stand but Biko dives back in and keeps control.

Biko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buddha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buddha is looking to get back to is feet but Biko passes into side control.
Biko landing a few strikes.

Biko is trying to get an arm triangle but Buddha is defending well.
Biko trying to control the position but Buddha is working away.
Biko 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Biko cracks Buddha with a big right hand but Buddha just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Biko lands a few punches from side control.
Biko working the ground and pound.
Biko is chipping away with strikes.
Buddha wants to get back to his feet.
Biko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buddha can do anything to dispel that myth.

Biko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Biko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Biko dives in and grabs Buddha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buddha pushes down on Biko's head and hops out.
Biko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Biko staying out of range there.
Jon Biko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buddha throws a nice looking combination but Biko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biko shoots in for a double leg but Buddha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jah Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha misses with an uppercut.
Buddha lands with a hook. Biko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buddha misses with a double jab.
Biko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Buddha.

Biko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Biko misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Biko is pushing Buddha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Biko has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buddha being controlled against the cage.
Buddha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Biko drags the fight down to the ground.
Biko 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.
Biko trying to keep a closed guard but Buddha is proving a slippery customer.
Buddha preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biko is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha wants to get back to his feet but Biko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Biko wants to control from the top but Buddha keeps moving.
Buddha wants to stand and escape but Biko is having none of it.
Biko throws a big elbow that misses.
Biko won't allow Buddha to get back to his feet.
Biko is looking to work some ground and pound but Buddha has wrist control.
Buddha can't keep his opponent in guard - Biko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Biko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buddha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biko lands strikes from half guard.
Biko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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

Buddha makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buddha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buddha lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Buddha. Those never looked like landing.
Buddha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Biko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buddha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Biko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Biko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Biko scoring with some ground and pound.
Jah Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Biko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biko is pushing down on Buddha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buddha is fighting to maintain full guard but Biko has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jah Buddha.
I think Biko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Biko!
An out of breath Jon Biko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.