PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gomes III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Small Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gomes III
vs
Buster

180 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Gomes III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Small Buster!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gomes III wants to get back to his feet but Buster is dominant here and he's now got Gomes III's back!
Gomes III really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buster missing with strikes.
Buster is punishing Gomes III with strikes - can he finish him?!
Gomes III is trying to get back to his feet but Buster has full control of the position and if anything, Gomes III has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Buster is working the ground and pound. Can Gomes III escape?
Gomes III controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buster trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gomes III wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Buster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes III is trapped and Buster is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gomes III knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buster on the ground.
Gomes III is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Buster has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Gomes III.

Buster is looking for the choke from the back position but Gomes III is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes III has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Buster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buster is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gomes III trying to get back to his feet but Buster is in full control for now.
Gomes III is breathing heavily.
Buster missing with strikes from the back.
Gomes III has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Buster looking to break Gomes III's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gomes III remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Buster will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gomes III holding both Buster 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Buster misses with a punch to the head.
Buster missing with strikes.
Gomes III wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Buster's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomes III looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gomes III prevents Buster from getting a body triangle.
Gomes III holding both Buster 's hands and preventing any damage.

Gomes III is trying to defend against the choke here but Buster has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Buster Tightens the hold and Gomes III taps out furiously! Buster displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Small Buster!