PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Buffcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggan comes to the cage accompanied by The Language - Drake. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Duggan
vs
Buffcake

192 cm
18
252 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Bad Man Clothing
All 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Duggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brutus Buffcake!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Buffcake lands.
Buffcake swinging wildly here.
Duggan checks a low kick from Buffcake.
Nice takedown defense from Buffcake. No joy for Duggan on that attempt.
Buffcake tries to bum rush Duggan with a series of wild strikes but Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buffcake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Buffcake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duggan looks for a takedown but Buffcake sprawls well.
A clash of legs there as Duggan blocks the low kick.
Buffcake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duggan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buffcake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buffcake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duggan shoots in and drives through. Buffcake sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Duggan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duggan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffcake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duggan in his tracks.
Duggan shoots in looking for a takedown but Buffcake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duggan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buffcake tries to work over Duggan's front leg with a kick but Duggan checks it.
Buffcake lands a really nice looking cross but Duggan seems unphased.
Duggan moves out of range of the body kick from Buffcake.
Buffcake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duggan throws out the jab.
Buffcake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duggan.
Buffcake throws a push kick but Duggan slaps the foot to one side.
Buffcake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buffcake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buffcake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brutus Buffcake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buffcake swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Duggan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buffcake but Buffcake pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan tries for a takedown but Buffcake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buffcake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Buffcake sends Duggan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Buffcake is motioning to the referee to let Duggan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Duggan is rocked!
Duggan dodges the punch combination from Buffcake.
Oh Duggan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buffcake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duggan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duggan seems to have got his legs back now.
Buffcake throws a solid leg kick but Duggan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buffcake.
Duggan tries for a takedown but Buffcake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duggan shoots for a double leg takedown but Buffcake sprawls well. He's pushed Duggan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duggan throws a body punch but Buffcake moves out of range.
Buffcake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffcake misses with a double jab.
Buffcake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buffcake tries to bum rush Duggan with a series of wild strikes but Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buffcake tries a low kick but Duggan avoids it.

Duggan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Duggan throwing strikes but missing.
Buffcake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duggan trying to control but Buffcake is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buffcake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duggan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Duggan throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buffcake trying to keep a closed guard but Duggan is proving a slippery customer.
Duggan throwing strikes from guard but Buffcake blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Buffcake dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duggan.
Duggan dives in for a single leg takedown but Buffcake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buffcake is pressed up against the cage. Duggan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Buffcake down to the mat. Buffcake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Duggan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buffcake lands a nice hook to Duggan's body. Duggan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buffcake swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Duggan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duggan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Duggan tries to score with some ground and pound. Buffcake controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Duggan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Duggan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Duggan.
Buffcake parries the strikes from Duggan easily there. Duggan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Buffcake to escape.
Duggan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Duggan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Duggan crashes against the mat.
Duggan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Duggan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buffcake keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan working the ground and pound but Buffcake is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan working the body and head with strikes.
Duggan misses with the ground and pound.
Buffcake is looking for a sweep.
Duggan working the ground and pound but Buffcake is defending the strikes.
Buffcake is not content to let Duggan control the position.
Buffcake is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffcake is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duggan connects with a decent elbow.
Duggan lands some shots froms side control.
Duggan happy to just control the position for now.
Duggan in side control, throwing shots but Buffcake defends.
Duggan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Buffcake sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Duggan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buffcake keeps working.
Duggan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Buffcake works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
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!
Duggan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buffcake's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duggan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duggan is trying to control the action in half guard but Buffcake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Duggan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Duggan dives in for a single leg takedown but Buffcake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duggan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buffcake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buffcake prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Duggan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buffcake has had enough of the clinch but Duggan keeps him there for the moment.
Buffcake is trying to push Duggan away but Duggan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duggan prevents Buffcake from breaking the clinch.
Buffcake gets underhooks to prevent Duggan's takedown attempt.
Duggan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Buffcake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Duggan is stalling here.
Buffcake misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffcake stops a takedown attempt from Duggan.
Duggan prevents Buffcake from breaking the clinch.

Buffcake manages to break the clinch.
Buffcake ducks under a wild hook from Duggan.
Buffcake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duggan backs up against the cage.

Duggan shoots in and bounces Buffcake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Duggan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buffcake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Duggan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan is working Buffcake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Buffcake keeps moving.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Buffcake is keeping the position.
Duggan is looking to work some ground and pound but Buffcake has wrist control.
Duggan content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buffcake looks to land a combination but Duggan avoids it well.

Duggan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Duggan postures up in Buffcake's guard and throws a big left but Buffcake blocks it.
Duggan stands and throws Buffcake's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jim Duggan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duggan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Buffcake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Duggan crashes against the mat.
Duggan trying to control the position but Buffcake is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buffcake takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Duggan working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan trying to control the action but Buffcake is working from the bottom.
Buffcake avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Duggan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duggan prevents Buffcake from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Duggan clearly takes that round.
That's time! Duggan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Buffcake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duggan.
Buffcake staying out of range there.
Duggan misses with a hook.
Buffcake misses with a low kick.
Duggan blocks a head kick by Buffcake.
Buffcake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duggan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Duggan misses with a takedown attempt - Buffcake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buffcake throws a series of punches but Duggan moves out of range.
Buffcake fails to land with a series of punches.

Duggan gets a double leg takedown into Buffcake's guard.
Duggan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buffcake is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan controlling from the top position.
Duggan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duggan stands up over Buffcake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Duggan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buffcake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Buffcake keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan throws a big elbow that misses.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Buffcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duggan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duggan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duggan is looking to work some ground and pound but Buffcake has wrist control.
Duggan scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan distracts Buffcake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duggan throws a big right hand that misses.
Buffcake has momentary wrist control but Duggan slips an elbow through the middle.
Duggan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buffcake controls Duggan momentarily but Duggan frees himself.
Duggan stands and throws Buffcake's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duggan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan cracks Buffcake with a big right hand but Buffcake just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Duggan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Buffcake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Duggan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Buffcake's shoulder. That is not cool.
Buffcake takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Buffcake is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duggan connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duggan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Buffcake takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Duggan had his way with Brutus Buffcake in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Duggan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buffcake defends well and Duggan ends up having to push Buffcake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buffcake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duggan prevents Buffcake from breaking the clinch.
Buffcake wants to get back to striking at distance but Duggan won't allow it.
Buffcake is trying to force a seperation but Duggan has the dominant position.
Duggan tries to score a body lock takedown but Buffcake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Duggan wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Duggan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duggan taking a breather.
Buffcake wants to break free but Duggan has control.
Buffcake can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Buffcake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buffcake is trying to break free.
Duggan has Buffcake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buffcake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan stalling the fight.
Buffcake is looking to break free of the clinch but Duggan has double underhooks.
Buffcake lands a shoulder strike.
Duggan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buffcake prevents it.
Duggan tries for a takedown but Buffcake manages to get underhooks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Buffcake gets underhooks to prevent Duggan's takedown attempt.
Buffcake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buffcake is trying to push Duggan away but Duggan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duggan is trying to drag Buffcake to the mat but Buffcake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duggan tries to score a body lock takedown but Buffcake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buffcake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duggan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buffcake tried to score with a low kick but Duggan checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buffcake 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 Duggan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duggan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Buffcake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Buffcake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duggan on the side of the head.
Duggan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan postures up.
Duggan looking to sit in guard and control but Buffcake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duggan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutus Buffcake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jim Duggan.
Horrible takedown by Duggan or perhaps it was just good defense by Buffcake which made him look bad.
Brutus Buffcake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buffcake misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Buffcake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duggan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan thanked the fans post fight for their support.