PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Purcell Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Buddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Purcell Jr's entrance music is Smokie. A fine choice. Eddie Purcell Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Purcell Jr
vs
Buddy

200 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Purcell Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Buddy!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purcell Jr fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Purcell Jr.
Purcell Jr tries to bum rush Buddy with a series of wild strikes but Buddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Purcell Jr looks to land a left hand but Buddy moved out of range nicely.
Buddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Purcell Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buddy finds it's way round the side to connect with Purcell Jr's head.
Purcell Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Eddie Purcell Jr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddy connects with a body shot.
Purcell Jr is breathing heavily.

Buddy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Purcell Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Buddy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buddy controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Despite being in the dominant position, Robert Buddy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Purcell Jr throws the kick towards the body but Buddy avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Buddy.
Purcell Jr tries to clinch up but Buddy circles away and keeps his distance.
Buddy tests Purcell Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buddy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Purcell Jr shoots and misses
and Buddy counters with a two punch combo.
Buddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Buddy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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 Eddie Purcell Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Buddy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buddy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Buddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Despite being in the dominant position, Robert Buddy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Purcell Jr throws a left and a right that both miss

and Buddy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Buddy controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buddy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Purcell Jr!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddy looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
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 Eddie Purcell Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Purcell Jr wants to clinch but Buddy slips to the side

and Buddy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Buddy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Buddy lands strikes from half guard.
Purcell Jr has hold of Buddy's hands but Buddy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell Jr tries to roll over but Buddy keeps him under control.
Buddy uses his free foot to push down on Purcell Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Purcell Jr.
Buddy misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Buddy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Buddy looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robert Buddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30

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