PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reyes Bucanerro (ranked 23856 p4p, 852 weight class) and Tomas Tybak (ranked 25365 p4p, 817 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bucanerro
vs
Tybak

186 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reyes Bucanerro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Tybak!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bucanerro fails to land the takedown.
Tybak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Bucanerro gets a clinch.
Tybak is looking to control Bucanerro's arms but Bucanerro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tybak has his back to the cage.
Tybak throws an elbow that misses.
Bucanerro can't get the takedown.
Bucanerro stops a takedown attempt from Tybak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bucanerro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tybak fails with the takedown.
Reyes Bucanerro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Tybak.

Tybak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Bucanerro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tybak is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bucanerro pulls guard effortlessly.
Bucanerro wants to sweep here but Tybak controlling him for the moment.
Tybak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tybak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bucanerro managing to control the position.

Bucanerro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tybak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tybak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bucanerro uses from the top position.
Tybak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bucanerro is one step ahead there.
Tybak being controlled here, momentarily.
Bucanerro tries to free his leg and advance position but Tybak is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucanerro is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bucanerro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bucanerro won't allow Tybak to sweep him here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bucanerro goes for a double leg but Tybak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tybak continues to drive forward.
Bucanerro cracks a nice hook into Tybak's ribs.
Tybak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bucanerro's waist but Bucanerro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tybak off to one side.
Bucanerro dives in for a single leg takedown but Tybak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucanerro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tybak is looking for the big counter here.
Tybak shoots in but no luck this time.
Tybak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bucanerro swivels and escapes.
Tybak looks winded!
Tybak misses with a takedown attempt

and Bucanerro moves into the clinch.

Bucanerro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bucanerro has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bucanerro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bucanerro has Tybak pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tybak trying to control the position from guard on top but Bucanerro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reyes Bucanerro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bucanerro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tybak avoids it really well and circles away.

Tybak moves into range and clinches up with Bucanerro.
Bucanerro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tybak is defending well.
Bucanerro tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reyes Bucanerro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tybak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bucanerro to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tybak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bucanerro walks away with a smile on his face. Tybak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bucanerro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tybak doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Bucanerro to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bucanerro clinches up against the cage.
Bucanerro has Tybak pushed against the cage.

Bucanerro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tybak shoots and misses
and Bucanerro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tybak tries to close the distance and clinch but Bucanerro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bucanerro clinches up with Tybak and pushes him back against the cage.

Bucanerro breaks from the clinch.
Tybak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bucanerro counters with a big head kick but Tybak shrugs it off.
Bucanerro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tybak takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tybak fails with the takedown.
Tybak is breathing heavily.
Tybak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bucanerro's waist but Bucanerro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tybak off to one side.
Bucanerro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bucanerro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tybak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bucanerro defends it nicely.
Tybak misses with a takedown
and Bucanerro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Bucanerro forces Tybak back against the cage and clinches.

Bucanerro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bucanerro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tybak can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bucanerro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bucanerro keeping moving, preventing Tybak from controlling successfully.
Bucanerro pulls Tybak in close to his closed guard and prevents Tybak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bucanerro striking off his back but it's not causing Tybak any problems.
Bucanerro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tybak is one step ahead there.

Bucanerro uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucanerro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tybak pinned against the cage. Tybak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bucanerro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tybak shoots in looking for a takedown. Bucanerro tries to sprawl out of it but Tybak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bucanerro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reyes Bucanerro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tybak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tybak shoots for a takedown but Bucanerro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bucanerro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tybak manages to avoid it.

Bucanerro clinches up with Tybak and pushes him back against the cage.
Bucanerro tries to pull guard but Tybak holds him up against the cage and eventually Bucanerro drops back down to his feet.
Tybak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bucanerro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tybak jumps guard but Bucanerro stands there with Tybak around his waist. Tybak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reyes Bucanerro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Tybak.
Tybak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucanerro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tybak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bucanerro jumps guard but Tybak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tybak trying to control the position but instead, Bucanerro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tybak into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bucanerro successfully pulls guard.

Bucanerro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tybak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bucanerro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tybak's efforts to push away.
Tybak looking to stall.

Bucanerro manages to pull guard.
Tybak wants to stand and escape but instead Bucanerro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Bucanerro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tybak striking off his back but it's not causing Bucanerro any problems.
Tybak trying to keep a closed guard but Bucanerro is proving a slippery customer.
Bucanerro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tybak working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucanerro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bucanerro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tybak for as long as he can get away with.

Tybak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bucanerro defends well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tybak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bucanerro sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tybak stuffs the takedown attempt from Bucanerro. Bucanerro gets slowly back to his feet.

Bucanerro moves into range and clinches up with Tybak.

Bucanerro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bucanerro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tybak sprawls well. Tybak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bucanerro gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomas Tybak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tybak stuffs the takedown.
Reyes Bucanerro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tybak thuds his right hand into Bucanerro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reyes Bucanerro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bucanerro 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reyes Bucanerro!