PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buck Naked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tugg Speedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naked comes to the cage accompanied by I Want You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Naked
vs
Speedman

184 cm
28
177 lbs
21 - 7 - 1

180 cm
29
171 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Naked!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tugg Speedman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naked throws a sloppy head kick and Speedman moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Naked there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Speedman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Speedman scores with a nice head shot.
Speedman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naked was well out of range. Poor timing from Speedman.
Naked lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speedman circles away quickly and effectively.
Speedman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Naked.
Naked is looking to slow Speedman down with leg kicks.
Naked throws a head kick that misses.
Speedman avoids the head kick by Naked.
Naked throws a push kick but Speedman slaps the foot to one side.
Speedman misses with a straight right.
Naked steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Speedman.
Speedman dives in and grabs Naked's left leg, looking for a takedown. Naked pushes down on Speedman's head and hops out.
Naked stuns Speedman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Naked connects with a high kick.

It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speedman throws a lazy right hand but Naked sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naked turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Speedman misses with a looping left.
Naked feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Speedman's calf.
Naked throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Speedman.
Decent striking displayed by Speedman there.
Naked pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speedman throws out a powerful jab.
Speedman tries to land a leg kick but Naked saw it coming and moves away.
Speedman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naked manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Speedman is defended easily by Naked.
Naked bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Speedman punishes Naked's body with a nice straight punch.
Naked uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speedman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedman is looking to chop away at Naked's legs.
Speedman throws out a loose jab but Naked uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speedman misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Naked.
Speedman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naked.
Buck Naked is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speedman throws a hook but Naked blocks it.
Naked keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Speedman.
Naked throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Speedman throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Naked counter with a right hand.
Naked misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speedman.
Speedman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Naked connects with a right hand. Speedman shakes it off.
Speedman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Speedman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Naked to counter with a crisp jab.
Naked is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speedman.
Speedman misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedman blocks a head kick by Naked.
Horrible takedown by Speedman or perhaps it was just good defense by Naked which made him look bad.
Buck Naked has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tugg Speedman.
Speedman throws a hook but Naked avoids it easily.
Speedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Speedman feints and as Naked raises his hands in defense, Speedman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Speedman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Naked is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speedman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Speedman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Speedman wants to control from the top but Naked keeps moving.
Naked wants to stand up but Speedman is controlling him.
Speedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Speedman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Speedman is looking to work some ground and pound but Naked has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speedman is looking to work some ground and pound but Naked has wrist control.
Naked keeping moving, preventing Speedman from controlling successfully.
Naked wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Buck Naked will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Naked misses the shot to the body.
Naked tried to score with a low kick but Speedman checks it.
Naked throws a body kick the misses
and Speedman counters with a left to the body.
Speedman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naked.
Speedman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Naked checks it well.
Naked lands with a kick to the ribs.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Naked enables Speedman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Naked manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Naked avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Naked is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naked keeping full guard, as Speedman tries to pass.
Speedman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Naked scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Speedman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Speedman blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice cross by Speedman.
Speedman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naked.
Speedman closes the distance and clinches up with Naked, looking for a takedown. Speedman pushes Naked against the cage but Naked circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Speedman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Naked thows a body shot but no joy.
Speedman slips under a jab.
Speedman misses with a straight left.
Naked moves out of range of the strikes.
Speedman throws a leg kick but Naked sees it coming and moves out of range.
Naked throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedman avoids the head kick by Naked.
Naked dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Speedman. That did some damage!
Naked connects with a high kick.
Speedman is looking to chop away at Naked's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naked blocks a jab.
Speedman tries for a takedown but Naked sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buck Naked has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tugg Speedman.
Speedman moves out of range of the body kick from Naked.
Naked pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naked scores with a nice body kick.
Speedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naked keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speedman misses with a hook.
Speedman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Naked as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Naked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naked misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Naked.
Naked misses with a head kick.
Naked throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Speedman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Naked pinned against the cage. Naked gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Speedman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Naked throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naked scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naked just misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naked was well out of range. Poor timing from Speedman.
Speedman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naked moves away.
Buck Naked is winning the standup battle so far.
Naked is looking to slow Speedman down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedman misses with a wild body shot.
Speedman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Speedman thows a body shot but no joy.
Speedman shoots in for a double leg but Naked sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Speedman is breathing heavily.
Naked works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Naked misses with a jab, cross combination.
Speedman works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naked misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speedman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Speedman.
Naked lands a nice looking kick to the body. Speedman takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speedman misses with a low kick.
Naked is looking to wear down Speedman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Naked keeps Speedman at a distance using the push kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Naked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Naked dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Naked tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naked throws a sloppy head kick and Speedman moves out of range easily.
Naked throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Naked moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Naked gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Speedman misses with a body punch
and Naked finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naked.
Speedman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naked moves away.
Naked takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Naked.
Speedman just misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Speedman misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Naked.
Good exchange - Speedman coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naked stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Speedman misses with a body shot.
Naked moves away from the strike by Speedman.
Speedman takes a swing at Naked's ribcage but misses.
Speedman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Speedman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Naked.
Speedman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Naked lands a nice looking body kick.
Speedman throws a body punch but Naked moves out of range.
Naked lands a really nice looking cross but Speedman seems unphased.
Speedman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Speedman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Naked kicks off Speedman and gets to his feet.
Tugg Speedman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck Naked is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naked goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Speedman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naked sprawls well. Naked wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Speedman gets slowly back to his feet.
Speedman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Naked moves out of range of the leg kick from Speedman.
Speedman misses with an uppercut.
Speedman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Naked plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Naked lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Naked.
Naked lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Speedman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naked sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Speedman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Naked is able to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naked displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Naked takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Speedman misses with a low kick.
Speedman cracks a nice hook into Naked's ribs.
Naked misses with a jab, cross combination.
Speedman throws a low kick, looking for Naked's leg but Naked calmly moves out of range.
Naked lands with a nice combination. Speedman backs away looking to recover.
Speedman loads up on a big right hand but Naked slips the punch.
Naked looks to score with a jab to the body but Speedman is just out of range.
Good exchange - Naked coming out on top.
Naked throws a wild body kick that Speedman sees coming a mile off.
Speedman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naked checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Speedman misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naked thows a body kick. Speedman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Speedman throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Naked throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Naked is looking to score with low kicks.
Naked throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Naked. No joy for Speedman on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Speedman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Naked to the ground. Speedman is now in Naked's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speedman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naked is keeping the position for now.
Speedman throwing strikes from guard but Naked blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speedman is working Naked over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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 Buck Naked.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Naked, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Naked!