PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rockyhorror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buchanan comes to the cage accompanied by time is now. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Buchanan
vs
Rockyhorror

215 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butch Buchanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Rockyhorror!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rockyhorror has Buchanan up against the cage in a clinch.
Rockyhorror throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rockyhorror is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rockyhorror throws an elbow but misses.
Buchanan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rockyhorror has him pressed against the cage.
Buchanan dodges an elbow strike from Rockyhorror.
Rockyhorror drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buchanan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rockyhorror has Buchanan pressed against the cage.

Rockyhorror's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rockyhorror tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockyhorror fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockyhorror doesn't manage to clinch there - Buchanan circles away.

Rockyhorror drives through and clinches with Buchanan against the cage.

Rockyhorror breaks the clinch.
Buchanan pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan tries to clinch
and Rockyhorror counters with an inside leg kick.
Rockyhorror scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Buchanan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick by Buchanan misses
and Rockyhorror counters with a good low kick that Buchanan was not able to check.
Buchanan wants to clinch

and Rockyhorror holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rockyhorror keeps control of Buchanan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rockyhorror throws an elbow but it misses.
Buchanan tries to break the clinch but Rockyhorror is controlling the position.
Rockyhorror comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Rockyhorror breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buchanan closes the distance and clinches up with Rockyhorror, looking for a takedown. Buchanan pushes Rockyhorror against the cage but Rockyhorror circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buchanan is breathing heavily.

Rockyhorror darts in and clinches Buchanan up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rockyhorror.
Rockyhorror landing knees to the head.

It looks like Butch Buchanan has been cut.
Buchanan has had enough of the clinch but Rockyhorror keeps him there for the moment.

Rockyhorror gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rockyhorror decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Buchanan, up you get!
Buchanan fails with the takedown
and Rockyhorror counters with a nice low kick that buckles Buchanan's knee momentarily.

Rockyhorror clinches up with Buchanan and pushes him back against the cage.
Rockyhorror throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rockyhorror stalling against the cage.
Rockyhorror receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Buchanan stops a takedown attempt from Rockyhorror.

Rockyhorror breaks from the clinch.

Buchanan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockyhorror lands a decent shot there.
Rockyhorror is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rockyhorror working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rockyhorror takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rockyhorror landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rockyhorror tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rockyhorror passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by Rockyhorror.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockyhorror has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Buchanan's face.
Rockyhorror landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buchanan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buchanan is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockyhorror landing strikes from the mount and Buchanan is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Rockyhorror dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Buchanan'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.

Rockyhorror drives through and clinches with Buchanan against the cage.
Buchanan can't break the clinch.
Rockyhorror tries a knee to the head but Buchanan blocks it.
Buchanan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Buchanan goes for a takedown attempt but Rockyhorror pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Butch Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buchanan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockyhorror. Rockyhorror obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockyhorror tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buchanan swivels and escapes.

Rockyhorror rushes Buchanan and presses him up against the cage.
Rockyhorror is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Buchanan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rockyhorror throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockyhorror with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockyhorror lands a knee to the head.
Rockyhorror throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rockyhorror wants a takedown but no success here.
Butch Buchanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rockyhorror.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Buchanan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rockyhorror has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buchanan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buchanan taking a breather.
Rockyhorror is working for takedown but Buchanan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buchanan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rockyhorror up against the cage.
Rockyhorror tries to score a body lock takedown but Buchanan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rockyhorror using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buchanan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rockyhorror lands a knee to the head.
Rockyhorror trying to land knees to the body.
Buchanan lands with a light punch inside.
Buchanan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rockyhorror scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockyhorror with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rockyhorror just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rockyhorror looking for a takedown.
Rockyhorror is struggling to control the position.
Buchanan wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockyhorror won't allow it.
Rockyhorror with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Rockyhorror holds him up against the cage and eventually Buchanan drops back down to his feet.
Rockyhorror misses with a knee strike.
Rockyhorror throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buchanan blocks it with crossed arms.
Buchanan looking for a takedown.
Buchanan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rockyhorror has him pressed against the cage.
Buchanan avoids a wild elbow strike from Rockyhorror.
Buchanan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rockyhorror creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Buchanan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockyhorror looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rockyhorror breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buchanan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rockyhorror tries to avoid it but Buchanan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rockyhorror to the ground. Rockyhorror escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Rockyhorror has closed the distance and engaged Buchanan in a clinch.
Rockyhorror with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buchanan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rockyhorror misses with an elbow strike.
Buchanan can't break the clinch.
Buchanan dodges an elbow strike from Rockyhorror.
Rockyhorror with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rockyhorror wants a takedown.
Rockyhorror connects with a knee to the head.
Buchanan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockyhorror or not.
Rockyhorror misses with a knee to the head.
Rockyhorror is pressed up against the cage. Buchanan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rockyhorror down to the mat. Rockyhorror avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Buchanan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rockyhorror tries to avoid it but Buchanan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rockyhorror to the ground. Rockyhorror escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rockyhorror gets a clinch.

Rockyhorror escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buchanan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buchanan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buchanan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rockyhorror pinned against the cage. Rockyhorror gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rockyhorror tries to clinch but Buchanan moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockyhorror misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Rockyhorror showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Butch Buchanan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Buchanan looks to clinch

and Rockyhorror counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rockyhorror.
Buchanan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rockyhorror walks away with a smile on his face. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buchanan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buchanan takes a swing at Rockyhorror's ribcage but misses.
Rockyhorror avoids a punch combination nicely.

Rockyhorror has Buchanan up against the cage in a clinch.
Rockyhorror looking to throw knees to the head but Buchanan is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockyhorror tries to score a body lock takedown but Buchanan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rockyhorror pushes off an throws an elbow but Buchanan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Rockyhorror escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Rockyhorror has closed the distance and engaged Buchanan in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rockyhorror breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan has his takedown stuffed

and Rockyhorror counters by clinching up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rockyhorror throws an elbow but misses.
Rockyhorror throws an elbow but it misses.

Rockyhorror manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Rockyhorror there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rockyhorror throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buchanan's waist but Buchanan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockyhorror off to one side.
Rockyhorror cracks a nice hook into Buchanan's ribs.

Rockyhorror moves into the clinch.
Rockyhorror tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rockyhorror using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buchanan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buchanan avoids a wild elbow strike from Rockyhorror.

Buchanan breaks from the clinch.

Rockyhorror pushes Buchanan up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan is trying to break free.
Rockyhorror tries for a takedown. No joy.
Butch Buchanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rockyhorror.
Rockyhorror keeps control of Buchanan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Rockyhorror.
Rockyhorror tries a knee to the head but Buchanan blocks it.

Rockyhorror breaks the clinch.
Rockyhorror wants to clinch up but Buchanan keeps it at a distance.

Buchanan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rockyhorror has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Buchanan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Buchanan taking a breather.
Rockyhorror avoids a wild elbow strike from Buchanan.
Buchanan fails to pull guard.
Rockyhorror lands a knee to the head.
Buchanan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockyhorror is trying to maintain a safe position but Buchanan gets an underhook and turns Rockyhorror into the cage.
Rockyhorror looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Buchanan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Rockyhorror manages to break the clinch.
Buchanan fails with the takedown
and Rockyhorror counters with a good low kick that Buchanan was not able to check.
Buchanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rockyhorror moves into the clinch.
Buchanan blocks an elbow strike from Rockyhorror.
Tony Rockyhorror is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rockyhorror with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Buchanan jumps guard and drags Rockyhorror to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Buchanan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rockyhorror is in close to Buchanan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buchanan trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rockyhorror trying to control but Buchanan is working from the bottom.
Buchanan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rockyhorror loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rockyhorror in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockyhorror working some strikes from top position.
Buchanan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rockyhorror must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rockyhorror wants to clinch up but Buchanan keeps it at a distance.
Butch Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rockyhorror tries for a takedown but Buchanan circles away easily

and Buchanan counters by clinching up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Rockyhorror comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockyhorror 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Rockyhorror!