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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dek Bucknut (ranked 17457 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ii Sub (ranked 3167 p4p, 0 weight class). Ii Sub will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dek Bucknut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ii Sub!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Sub.
Bucknut shoots in for a takedown but Sub shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bucknut closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bucknut controls the position from side control.
Bucknut landing strikes.
Sub wants to control but Bucknut postures up.
Sub gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bucknut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sub on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sub wants to get back to full guard.
Sub controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sub manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucknut landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sub trying to control the position.
Sub is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bucknut is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bucknut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bucknut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sub swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sub working for a triangle but Bucknut defends it easily.
Bucknut connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucknut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sub is on top in guard.
Bucknut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bucknut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bucknut is trying to keep Sub in close.
Sub wants to control from the top but Bucknut keeps moving.
Sub postures up in Bucknut's guard and throws a big left but Bucknut blocks it.
Bucknut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sub is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bucknut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sub content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bucknut wants to stand and escape but Sub is having none of it.
Sub postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bucknut is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sub, into his guard.
Sub is trying to control the position but Bucknut postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bucknut working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sub's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dek Bucknut dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bucknut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sub.
Bucknut shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bucknut showed some decent athleticism there.
Bucknut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sub can do to turn this around?
Well, if Bucknut is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sub gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucknut controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bucknut trying to control the position from guard on top but Sub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucknut chips away with some ground and pound.
Bucknut is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sub is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sub is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dek Bucknut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sub blocks the strikes from Bucknut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sub trying to pass the guard but Bucknut defending well.
Bucknut on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bucknut tries to get out of the position.
Sub trying to control from half guard but Bucknut is working away.
Sub is thwarting Bucknut's attempts to control the position.
Bucknut is trying to get back to full guard.
Sub throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bucknut is not content to let Sub control the position.
Bucknut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucknut is refusing to be controlled, as Sub sits in half guard.
Bucknut tries to roll over but Sub keeps him under control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sub throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bucknut slips under a jab.
Sub throws a jab when Bucknut was well out of range.
Bucknut slips under a jab from Sub.
Bucknut slips a jab and a cross from Sub.
Sub throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucknut misses with a takedown attempt - Sub sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sub lands a slapping body shot.
Bucknut misses with a hook. Sub ducked under it nicely.
Sub now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sub looks to score with a jab to the body but Bucknut is just out of range.
Bucknut tries to counter by clinching up but Sub breaks away and moves out of range.
Sub throws a body shot but no joy.
Bucknut fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sub just manages to avoid it.
Bucknut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sub tries to work over Bucknut's front leg with a kick but Bucknut checks it.
Sub throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sub thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bucknut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ii Sub showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bucknut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sub as he avoids it easily.
Bucknut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice straight punches there by Sub. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sub.
Sub thuds a left hand into Bucknut's body.
Bucknut fails to land with a series of punches.
Sub thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sub scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Sub throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Sub. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucknut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sub swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sub throws out a loose jab but Bucknut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bucknut shoots in and gets a takedown into Sub's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bucknut wants to control from the top but Sub keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sub working a defensive guard here.
Sub wants to sweep but no luck.
Bucknut engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sub is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bucknut is refusing to be controlled, as Sub sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bucknut is looking to control Sub's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bucknut avoid being mounted?
Bucknut is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bucknut tries to roll over but Sub keeps him under control.
Sub throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sub is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bucknut has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucknut is looking for a sweep. Sub is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sub not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sub is trying to control. Bucknut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sub missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bucknut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sub.
Bucknut controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sub misses with a two punch combination.
Sub avoids the body shot from Bucknut.
Sub tries to sprawl but Bucknut drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucknut with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sub trying to hold on to Bucknut's head to control him but Bucknut postures up.
Sub wants to get back to full guard.
Sub takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bucknut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sub has his hands clasped together around Bucknut's back. He's all about the action.
Bucknut slips a nice elbow through Sub's hands, connecting with Sub's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ii Sub comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sub 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ii Sub!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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