PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Alexandrovna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Buddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pyotr Alexandrovna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alexandrovna
vs
Buddy

185 cm
28
270 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

190 cm
29
265 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Good knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pyotr Alexandrovna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Buddy!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buddy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alexandrovna circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alexandrovna.
Buddy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pyotr Alexandrovna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandrovna.
Alexandrovna misses with a low kick as Buddy jumps back.
Alexandrovna tries to score with a low kick but Buddy moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Pyotr Alexandrovna has been cut.
Alexandrovna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddy.
Buddy misses with a hook. Alexandrovna ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrovna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexandrovna tries to score with a low kick but Buddy moves his leg out of the way.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Alexandrovna.
Buddy is trying to control Alexandrovna's posture but Alexandrovna avoids it.
Alexandrovna is trying to ground and pound but Buddy uses the momentary lack of control by Alexandrovna to regain half guard.
Buddy wants to control but Alexandrovna is keeping busy.
Buddy is refusing to be controlled, as Alexandrovna sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddy gets back to full guard.
Alexandrovna in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buddy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buddy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alexandrovna!
Buddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna wants to control but Buddy is having none of it.
Alexandrovna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Buddy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Buddy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alexandrovna tries to hold on but Buddy pushes him away.
Alexandrovna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alexandrovna tries to hold on but Buddy postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddy controlling from the full mount.
Buddy avoids the attempt from Alexandrovna to control.
Alexandrovna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buddy tries to control but Alexandrovna wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrovna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Buddy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pyotr Alexandrovna's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alexandrovna wants to land a leg kick but Buddy is out of range.
Buddy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alexandrovna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buddy somewhat.
Alexandrovna misses with a body shot
and Buddy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandrovna throws a lazy head kick

so Buddy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Buddy preventing the sweep.
Alexandrovna is trying to keep Buddy in close.
Alexandrovna thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Alexandrovna has his foot on Buddy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buddy works his way back into a safe position though.
Buddy is in close to Alexandrovna's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddy is in close to Alexandrovna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexandrovna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buddy is one step ahead there.
Buddy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buddy lands a couple of elbows.
Buddy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alexandrovna controls Buddy momentarily but Buddy frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna keeping moving, preventing Buddy from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Robert Buddy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A bone on bone clash there as Buddy blocks the leg kick.
Buddy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alexandrovna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Pyotr Alexandrovna's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexandrovna.
Buddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrovna.
Alexandrovna throws a chopping leg kick but Buddy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alexandrovna thows a leg kick but Buddy checks it
and Buddy counters with a two punch combo.
Buddy moves out of range of the leg kick from Alexandrovna.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna tries for a takedown but Buddy circles away easily

and Buddy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alexandrovna keeping hold of Buddy's head, controlling as best he can.
Buddy slips a nice elbow through Alexandrovna's hands, connecting with Alexandrovna's forehead.
Buddy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddy passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Buddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pyotr Alexandrovna's cut.
That's time! Alexandrovna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alexandrovna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buddy is out of range.
Buddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrovna.
A big left from Buddy misses.
Buddy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buddy checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexandrovna on the side of the head.
Alexandrovna tries to land a leg kick but Buddy saw it coming and moves away.
Buddy checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buddy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alexandrovna's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buddy is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexandrovna has wrist control.
Alexandrovna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrovna working a defensive guard here.
Buddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buddy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexandrovna's head.
Alexandrovna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddy wants to control from the top but Alexandrovna keeps moving.
Alexandrovna is looking to sweep but instead, Buddy has passed into half guard.
Alexandrovna tries to roll over but Buddy keeps him under control.
Alexandrovna wants to control but Buddy passes into side.
Alexandrovna struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Buddy off and has taken his back!
Buddy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexandrovna connects with a nice short shot to Buddy's temple.
Robert Buddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buddy is not content to let Alexandrovna control the position.
Buddy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alexandrovna wants to control from the top but Buddy keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buddy is keeping the position for now.
Buddy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alexandrovna!
Pyotr Alexandrovna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrovna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robert Buddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Buddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buddy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Buddy!