PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walay Buut (ranked 24907 p4p, 24559 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Buut
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
18
160
5 - 2 - 2

182 cm
18
160
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walay Buut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Buut fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Buut bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut happy to just control the position for now.
Buut has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buut's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom here.
Buut in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Buut laying and praying for a moment but Salvacion takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buut is working away from the top position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Buut as Salvacion shoots in.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buut's waist but Buut gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
Buut appears to be looking for a big counter.
Walay Buut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Buut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvacion but Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buut.
Salvacion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buut finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walay Buut dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Buut misses with a takedown attempt

and Salvacion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buut's guard.
Buut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Buut seems keen to control Salvacion's posture.
Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buut controls Salvacion momentarily but Salvacion frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buut is pulling down on Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvacion, at least for the moment.
Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salvacion throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buut is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Buut circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvacion.
Buut shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Buut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that stops Buut in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walay Buut. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buut is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Buut circles away and we're back to standing.

Buut throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Buut is in Salvacion's guard.
Buut's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salvacion keeping moving, preventing Buut from controlling successfully.
Salvacion trying to control the position here.
Walay Buut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buut wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.
Salvacion pulls Buut in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard John Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Buut or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvacion, which made it look bad.
Salvacion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Buut sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buut tries for a takedown but Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buut quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Walay Buut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buut sprawls well. Buut wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Buut.
Salvacion tries to bench press Buut off him but Buut keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buut creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Salvacion sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Salvacion is looking to reverse the position.
Buut moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Salvacion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvacion stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Buut sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion is looking to land body kicks.
And Buut counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion leaves Buut with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walay Buut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buut has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walay Buut!