PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brooks Buford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Wazowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Buford
vs
Wazowski

178 cm
26
171 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

166 cm
25
166 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Buford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Wazowski!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Buford lands a jab-cross combination.
Wazowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wazowski somewhat.
Buford throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Buford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Buford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Buford scores with a three punch combo!
Buford misses with a two punch combination.
Buford lands a two punch combo.
Wazowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wazowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buford defends it nicely.
Brooks Buford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Wazowski.
Buford throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Buford counter with a right hand.
Buford lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Buford.

Buford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wazowski's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Buford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wazowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wazowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buford cracks Wazowski with a solid left hand.
Buford wants to pass the guard but Wazowski is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wazowski can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buford throwing strikes but missing.
Wazowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buford is looking to work some ground and pound but Wazowski has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Buford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wazowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wazowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buford slips nicely into half guard.
Wazowski wants to get back to full guard.

Buford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wazowski defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buford wants to pass the guard but Wazowski is defending well.

Buford is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buford frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Buford is landing with some decent strikes but Wazowski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Buford goes for an armbar but Wazowski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wazowski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Buford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buford is really struggling to control Wazowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wazowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Wazowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Buford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Wazowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wazowski wants to control from the top but Buford keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brooks Buford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Buford misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buford.

Wazowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Buford sprawls well initially but Wazowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Buford is refusing to be controlled, as Wazowski sits in half guard.
Buford moves into full guard.
Wazowski won't allow Buford to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wazowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wazowski's guard.
Buford throws a big right hand that misses.

Buford drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wazowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wazowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wazowski!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wazowski prevents Buford from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Buford gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Buford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wazowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buford lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wazowski!
Buford looking to finish Wazowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wazowski!

Buford is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wazowski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Buford avoids the attempt from Wazowski to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Buford is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wazowski is surviving well by controlling Buford's body position as best he can.
Buford scoring with strikes but Wazowski is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Buford cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Buford putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Buford working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Wazowski looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Buford! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brooks Buford!
Brooks Buford thanked the fans post fight for their support.