PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daymon Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Bufford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hell
vs
Bufford

188 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daymon Hell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregory Bufford!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hell throws a left that rocks Bufford and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hell dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Bufford regain composure!

Bufford is rocked!

It looks like Gregory Bufford has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bufford is trying to get back to half guard.
Bufford is still in real trouble! Can Hell finish him?
Bufford is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Hell stands up and beckons Bufford to his feet.
Bufford seems to have recovered his senses.

A jab-cross combination lands for Hell and sends Bufford crashing to the mat! Hell follows him down to the mat - Bufford regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bufford has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hell escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hell!
Bufford trying to remain calm as Hell controls from the top position.
Bufford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hell off and has taken his back!
Hell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Bufford looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Bufford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bufford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bufford.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bufford looks gassed!
Hell tries to get to full guard but Bufford has control of the leg.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bufford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two 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.

Bufford drops back looking for a leg! Hell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hell manages to kick Bufford off! Bufford jumps back into Hell's guard.

Hell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bufford is aware though and is defending well.

Bufford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Bufford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bufford has managed to get both his arms back between Hell's legs - danger averted.

Bufford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bufford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bufford drops back looking for a leg! Hell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hell manages to kick Bufford off! Bufford jumps back into Hell's guard.

Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bufford defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bufford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bufford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bufford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bufford drops back looking for a leg! Hell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hell manages to kick Bufford off! Bufford jumps back into Hell's guard.
Hell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bufford is controlling him.

Bufford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bufford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bufford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bufford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daymon Hell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Bufford's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A lazy left from Hell finds it's target.
Hell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hell tries to bum rush Bufford with a series of wild strikes but Bufford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hell lands a slapping body shot.
Daymon Hell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bufford circles away quickly and effectively.
Bufford is looking to clinch but Hell is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Hell.
Hell takes a swing at Bufford's ribcage but misses.
Bufford shoots in but no luck this time.
Hell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bufford circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bufford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hell's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bufford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bufford drops back looking for a leg! Hell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hell manages to kick Bufford off! Bufford jumps back into Hell's guard.

Bufford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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.
Hell wants to get back to his feet but Bufford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hell misses with a double jab.
Bufford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Bufford shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hell is trying to defend but Bufford finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Bufford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hell is pressing down on Bufford's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bufford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bufford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bufford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hell looking for a guillotine here but Bufford defends easily.

Bufford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bufford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bufford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bufford is controlling him.

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

Bufford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Bufford drops back looking for a leg! Hell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hell manages to kick Bufford off! Bufford jumps back into Hell's guard.
Daymon Hell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bufford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Bufford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bufford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bufford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daymon Hell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gregory Bufford's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hell scores with a three punch combo!

Bufford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Bufford is trying to work for a kimura but Hell is defending well.
Hell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bufford won't allow Hell to get back to his feet.

Hell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bufford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hell defends it nicely.
Hell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bufford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bufford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hell as he avoids it easily.
Bufford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hell swivels and escapes.
Daymon Hell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Bufford.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bufford is defended easily by Hell.
Bufford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hell throws a combination. Bufford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bufford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hell lands with a good body shot.
Horrible takedown by Bufford or perhaps it was just good defense by Hell which made him look bad.
Bufford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hell as he avoids it easily.
Hell leaves Bufford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hell fails to land with a series of punches.
Gregory Bufford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell punishes Bufford's body with a nice straight punch.
Bufford shoots in for a takedown but Hell shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bufford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hell punishes Bufford's body with a nice straight punch.
Bufford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hell as he jumps to the side.
Hell tests Bufford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bufford looks for a takedown but Hell sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Hell.
Danga de danga de dang - Hell scores with a four punch combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bufford.
Hell throws a body punch but Bufford moves out of range.
Hell stuffs the takedown attempt from Bufford. Bufford gets slowly back to his feet.
Bufford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daymon Hell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell connects with a jab.
Bufford tries for a takedown but Hell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bufford has a takedown stuffed.
Hell misses the shot to the body.
Bufford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bufford.
Nice sprawl there from Hell as Bufford shoots in.
Hell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hell is looking to wear down Bufford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bufford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hell but Hell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Hell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Hell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bufford to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bufford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bufford stops Hell from standing up.
Daymon Hell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bufford postures up.

Bufford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Bufford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daymon Hell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hell 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daymon Hell!