PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sir Anthony Buzzard (ranked 337 p4p, 36 weight class) and Eric Staal (ranked 455 p4p, 51 weight class). Eric Staal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anthony Buzzard
vs
Staal

188 cm
28
190 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

180 cm
34
192 lbs
26 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Anthony Buzzard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eric Staal!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Buzzard catches Staal right on the button with a cross.
Buzzard is looking to slow Staal down with leg kicks.
Staal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Staal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buzzard.
Staal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buzzard. Buzzard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buzzard loads up on a big right hand but Staal slips the punch.
Buzzard checks a low kick from Staal.
Buzzard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Buzzard throws a lazy right hand but Staal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buzzard misses with a body shot.
Buzzard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Buzzard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Buzzard.
Staal slips a jab from Buzzard.
A nice side step and Staal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Buzzard looks to land a combination. Staal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Buzzard avoids the head kick by Staal.
Staal moves out of range as Buzzard strikes.
Sir Anthony Buzzard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buzzard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Staal counters with an outside leg kick.
Staal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard misses with a hook
and Staal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buzzard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Buzzard misses.
Staal looks to throw the jab but Buzzard is out of range.
Staal throws a lazy uppercut
and Buzzard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Staal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Staal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buzzard avoids it really well and circles away.
Staal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buzzard.
Staal misses with a looping right.
Buzzard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Staal misses the shot to the body.
Buzzard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Staal.
Staal throws a sloppy head kick and Buzzard moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Buzzard there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buzzard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Staal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Staal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Staal ducks under a wild hook from Buzzard.
Staal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Buzzard.
Buzzard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buzzard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Staal throws out the jab.
Staal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Staal.
Buzzard lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Buzzard lands but Staal takes it in his stride.
Staal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buzzard throws a hook to the side of Staal's head but Staal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal throws a jab when Buzzard was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Buzzard.
Buzzard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Staal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buzzard's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buzzard.
Staal thuds a left hand into Buzzard's body.
Buzzard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Buzzard throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Staal to counter with a crisp jab.
Buzzard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Staal.
Buzzard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Staal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buzzard throws a right hand that Staal ducks under and follows up with a left that Staal also avoids with ease.
Staal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buzzard.
Buzzard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Staal takes one to the chin there.
Staal throws a hook but Buzzard blocks it.
Staal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buzzard's waist but Buzzard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Staal off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Staal scores with a jab. Buzzard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buzzard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Buzzard swings widly with a right hand
and Staal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Buzzard is rocked!
Staal misses with a straight left.
Buzzard throws a leg kick but Staal moved away.

Staal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Buzzard is trying to stand up here but Staal is controlling him well.
Staal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buzzard trying to hold on to Staal's head to control him but Staal postures up.
Buzzard tries to kick Staal off but Staal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Buzzard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Buzzard cracks Staal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buzzard throws a looping overhand right but Staal ducks down to avoid it.
Staal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Buzzard.
Buzzard tests Staal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buzzard tests Staal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buzzard needs to keep his hands up - Staal had a free shot at his head there.
Staal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Staal dodges the punch combination from Buzzard.
Buzzard takes a swing at Staal's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Staal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buzzard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Staal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Buzzard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buzzard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Staal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buzzard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buzzard blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Staal.
Staal lands a nice shot to the body.
Staal defending well as Buzzard loads up on a big left hand.
Buzzard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Staal circles away quickly and effectively.
Buzzard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Staal.
Staal misses with a looping left.
Staal lands with a straight right. Buzzard didn't see that one coming.
Buzzard scores with a shot to the body.
Buzzard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buzzard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Staal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buzzard ducks under a wild hook from Staal.
Buzzard tries a head kick but it misses.
Staal with the counter takedown but Buzzard avoids it easily.
Staal misses with a takedown
and Buzzard counters with a series of strikes. Staal will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Staal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Staal misses the jab.
Buzzard is looking for a counter combo.
Buzzard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Staal.
Buzzard lands a glancing blow to the side of Staal's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Buzzard misses the target.
Buzzard throws the kick towards the body but Staal avoids it.
Staal follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Staal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buzzard lands with a hook. Staal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buzzard jabs at Staal's body.
Staal jabs at Buzzard's body.
Buzzard tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard catches Staal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Staal dodges the punch combination from Buzzard.
Buzzard swings widly with a right hand
and Staal counters with a stiff right hand.
Staal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Staal motions for Buzzard to come forward. Staal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Staal misses the target.
Buzzard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Staal.
Buzzard looks to throw the jab but Staal is out of range.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buzzard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Staal lands with a nice body punch.
Buzzard misses with a body shot
and Staal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Buzzard coming out on top.
A big left from Buzzard misses.
Staal tries a quick counter leg kick but Buzzard is wise to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staal.
Buzzard throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buzzard misses with a leg kick.
Buzzard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStaal.
Buzzard fails to land with a series of punches.
Staal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buzzard.
Staal thuds his right hand into Buzzard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Staal misses with an uppercut
and Buzzard counters with a straight right hand.
Buzzard misses with a hook.
Buzzard throws a right hand that Staal ducks under and follows up with a left that Staal also avoids with ease.
Buzzard misses with a looping left.
Buzzard throws a right and a left that Staal avoids nicely.
Buzzard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Staal throws out a counter right but Buzzard avoids it with no problem.
Buzzard cracks Staal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buzzard throws a right and a left that Staal avoids nicely.
Buzzard misses with an uppercut. Staal saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Staal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buzzard throws a leg kick that misses.
Staal misses with a straight left.
Staal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buzzard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Staal scrambles back to his feet.
Staal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buzzard.
Staal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Staal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Staal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Staal throws out a loose jab but Buzzard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick by Buzzard misses
and Staal counters with a thumping low kick.
Buzzard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Staal can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buzzard thumps Staal with a low kick.
Staal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buzzard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buzzard misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard slips under a jab.
Staal checks a low kick from Buzzard.
Staal slips a straight right by Buzzard.
Buzzard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Buzzard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Staal takes one on the button.
Buzzard throws a low kick but Staal avoids it.
Staal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buzzard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Staal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Staal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Staal throws a hook but Buzzard avoids it easily.
Buzzard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Staal counters with a nice leg kick.
Buzzard throws a right hand that Staal ducks under and follows up with a left that Staal also avoids with ease.
Buzzard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Buzzard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Staal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buzzard staying out of range there.
Eric Staal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard lands a glancing blow to the side of Staal's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buzzard misses with a low kick.

Staal waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Buzzard. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Buzzard to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Buzzard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Staal controls the pace.
Staal won't allow Buzzard to sweep him here.
Staal works over Buzzard with some ground and pound from guard.
Staal trying to control but Buzzard is working from the bottom.
Buzzard pulls Staal in close to prevent any damage.
Staal looking to pass the guard.
Buzzard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Staal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard is trying to control the position but Staal postures up.
Buzzard wants to stand and escape but Staal is having none of it.
Staal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Staal landing with the ground and pound.
Staal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Staal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Buzzard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buzzard wants to stand and escape but Staal is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buzzard seems to have got his legs back now.
Staal is looking to land body kicks.
Buzzard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buzzard moves away from the strike by Staal.
Staal misses with a low kick.
Buzzard lands with a nice body punch.
Staal takes one to the chin there.
Buzzard slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Buzzard.
Staal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buzzard defends it nicely.
Buzzard swings widly with a right hand
and Staal counters with a stiff right hand.
Buzzard defending well as Staal loads up on a big left hand.
Staal slips under a jab.
Buzzard thumps Staal with a low kick.
Buzzard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Staal.
I think Buzzard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Anthony Buzzard!
An intense looking Sir Anthony Buzzard took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'THE CHAMP IS FUCKING HERE! IF YOU WANT SOME, COME AND GET SOME! '.