PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damian Douglas (ranked 22789 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buckee Mcstucking (ranked 5381 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Douglas
vs
Mcstucking

167 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

176 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buckee Mcstucking!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcstucking.
Mcstucking trying to control the action but Douglas is working from the bottom.

Mcstucking working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Douglas is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcstucking tries for a kimura but Douglas is defending well.
Douglas is pushing Mcstucking's head away, looking to escape. Mcstucking manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas tries to improve position but can't.
Douglas is trying to buck Mcstucking off.

Mcstucking is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Douglas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mcstucking lands an elbow.
Mcstucking is looking to take a break and control but Douglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Douglas wants to get back to his feet but Mcstucking drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Mcstucking gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Douglas to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Mcstucking is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Douglas drags the fight down to the ground.
Mcstucking is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mcstucking looking to sit in guard and control but Douglas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Douglas throwing strikes from guard but Mcstucking blocks nicely.
Mcstucking preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcstucking trying to keep a closed guard but Douglas is proving a slippery customer.
Mcstucking controlling the position.
Douglas postures up.
Mcstucking looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcstucking's head.
Douglas landing with the ground and pound.

Mcstucking looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcstucking has momentary wrist control but Douglas slips an elbow through the middle.

Mcstucking is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Douglas defends well.
Mcstucking is trying to keep Douglas in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Douglas stands and steps away. Mcstucking gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mcstucking with a lazy takedown attempt

and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buckee Mcstucking will probably get the nod.
That's time! Douglas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Douglas digs a good hook to Mcstucking's body.
Mcstucking shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Douglas defends it nicely.
As Mcstucking tries to get set, Douglas tries to push him back and clinch up but Mcstucking manages to avoid the attempt.
Mcstucking shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Douglas sprawls well. Douglas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcstucking gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcstucking fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Douglas sprawls well initially but Mcstucking persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Buckee Mcstucking has got the better of the ground game so far.
Douglas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mcstucking is looking to advance position but Douglas won't allow it.
Mcstucking works his way into side control.
Mcstucking controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcstucking stands up.

Mcstucking is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Douglas's half guard.
Mcstucking stops Douglas from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcstucking tries to pass to full mount but Douglas defends it.
Mcstucking is keen to just control but Douglas is a slippery customer.
Mcstucking stops Douglas from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Douglas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcstucking advances position into side control!
Douglas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Douglas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcstucking's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Douglas wants to stand back up but Mcstucking manages to pass into side control.
Mcstucking taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buckee Mcstucking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Douglas fails with the takedown
and Mcstucking counters with a slapping leg kick.

Mcstucking shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Douglas napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Douglas throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mcstucking fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcstucking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcstucking fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Douglas avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcstucking rushes Douglas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Douglas fails to pull guard.
Mcstucking slowing the pace effectively.

Douglas wants the takedown. Mcstucking is fighting it off but Douglas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mcstucking's guard against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcstucking working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douglas.

Mcstucking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Douglas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Douglas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mcstucking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Douglas defends it easily.
Mcstucking trying to control the position.
Mcstucking is pulling down on Douglas's head. It's preventing any offense from Douglas, at least for the moment.
Mcstucking has momentary wrist control but Douglas slips an elbow through the middle.
Douglas landing with the ground and pound.
Mcstucking controlling the position.
Mcstucking trying to control the position.
Douglas throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas working some strikes from top position.
Douglas connects with a couple of short punches.
Mcstucking is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Douglas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douglas lands a couple of digs.
Douglas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Douglas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcstucking working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douglas.
Douglas postures up in Mcstucking's guard and throws a big left but Mcstucking blocks it.
Douglas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcstucking is pulling down on Douglas's head. It's preventing any offense from Douglas, at least for the moment.
Douglas landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcstucking is trying to keep Douglas in close.
Douglas is in close to Mcstucking's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcstucking not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcstucking takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buckee Mcstucking is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Douglas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcstucking's head.
Douglas lands a couple of digs.
Mcstucking managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcstucking working a defensive guard here.
Damian Douglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Douglas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcstucking has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Buckee Mcstucking!