PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Buckner
vs
Miller

185 cm
20
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Buckner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Buckner.
Horrible takedown by Buckner or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt

and Buckner counters with a single leg into guard. Miller didn't expect that.

Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Miller working for submissions but it's allowed Buckner to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Miller reverses the position - he's now on top in Buckner's guard.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckner is keeping the position for now.

Miller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Buckner dives on top into guard.
Miller looks gassed!

Miller is looking for a triangle here but Buckner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckner controlling the position from side mount.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.

Buckner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller misses with a takedown

and Buckner counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller wants to sweep here but Buckner controlling him for the moment.
Buckner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.

Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.

Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Buckner drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Buckner off! Buckner jumps back into Miller's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buckner advances position into side control!
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Buckner's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to get back to full guard but Buckner has mounted him!
Miller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Miller looking for submissions off his back.
Buckner stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Buckner postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Miller working for a triangle but Buckner defends it easily.
Buckner wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Buckner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Miller shoots and misses

and Buckner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Miller tries to buck Buckner off but Buckner is having none of it.
Buckner works to advance to full mount. Miller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Miller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Buckner stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller with shots to the head and body - Buckner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller wants to take Buckner's back but he can't do it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Buckner turns into him and now he's in Miller's guard.
Buckner looking to pass the guard.

Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buckner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Buckner is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Buckner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Buckner from controlling successfully.

Miller has an active guard here but Buckner has managed to pass into half guard.
Miller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Buckner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buckner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buckner throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller trying to control but Buckner postures up.
Buckner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Buckner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Buckner eventually gives up the hold.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buckner stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buckner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Buckner is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Buckner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Buckner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Buckner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miller is looking for a sweep.

Buckner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Buckner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Buckner is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Miller is trying to escape and Buckner transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Miller is forced to tap! Nice work there by Buckner! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Buckner!