PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Potemkin Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren has chosen A Gentleman's Coup -- Rise Against as his entrance music. Potemkin Buster could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lewis Warren's chin.

Buster
vs
Warren

198 cm
27
205 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

190 cm
29
212 lbs
26 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Potemkin Buster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lewis Warren!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buster connects with a body shot.

Buster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Warren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warren prevents Buster from improving position.
Buster trying to control the action but Warren is working from the bottom.

Buster tries for a kimura but Warren is defending well.

Warren explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Warren connects with a high kick.

It looks like Potemkin Buster has been cut.
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!
Warren misses with a series of wild punches.
Buster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warren counters with an inside leg kick.

Buster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Buster seems to be looking for submissions.

Buster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren wants to get back to his feet.

Buster is working for a kimura but Warren is defending it quite comfortably.

Buster wants to work for an arm triangle but Warren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Buster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warren is trying to stand up here but Buster is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren is looking to improve his position.

Buster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warren has managed to free his arm - good work.
Warren controlling the position for now.

Buster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buster.

Buster is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Warren to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Buster won't allow Warren to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster looking to pass the guard.
Warren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buster trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Warren manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Buster looking for a guillotine here but Warren defends easily.
Warren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren landing with the ground and pound.
Warren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warren connects with a couple of short punches.

Buster has his foot on Warren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warren works his way back into a safe position though.
Warren landing with the ground and pound.

Buster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warren is aware though and is defending well.
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!

Buster has an active guard here but Warren has managed to pass into half guard.
Warren wants to take a breather but Buster is having none of it.
Warren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Warren connects with a nice short shot to Buster's temple.
Warren trying to control the action but Buster is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lewis Warren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Potemkin Buster's cut.
That's time! Buster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Buster shoots in but no luck this time.
Buster looks for a takedown but Warren sprawls well.
Buster misses with a takedown attempt
and Warren finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Potemkin Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buster throws a shot from downtown. Warren moves away and avoids it.
Warren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warren wants it to stay on the feet.
Buster looks for a takedown but Warren sprawls well.
Buster digs a good hook to Warren's body.
Buster shoots in for a double leg but Warren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warren counters with a nice leg kick.
Buster has his takedown stuffed
and Warren counters with a nice body kick.
Buster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lewis Warren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warren.
A jab from Warren does it's job there.

Buster is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster with a poor takedown
and Warren counters with a crisp right that sends Buster to the canvas! Warren follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Warren!
After winning the bout, Lewis Warren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.