PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bush (ranked 1330 p4p, 2350 weight class) and Jack Jerome (ranked 208 p4p, 334 weight class). Bush comes to the cage accompanied by Greedy Fly. Jason Bush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bush
vs
Jerome

185 cm
28
175
9 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
181
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Threads of HARDCORE

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Jerome!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush looks to land a right hand but Jerome moved out of range.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
Jerome takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bush lands a body shot.
A big right from Bush misses.
Jerome drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bush defends it well.
Jerome closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bush throws an overhand right that lands on Jerome's shoulder, as Jerome tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
Bush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bush misses with an uppercut

and Jerome counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bush!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush trying his best to control but Jerome has mounted him.
Bush is looking to get to half guard.
Bush wants to hold on but Jerome pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jerome moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bush has worked his arm free - good work by Bush!
Bush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jerome on the ground.
Bush prevents Jerome from improving position.
Bush tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jerome presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bush's coaches at Legacy MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jerome trying to control but Bush is having none of it.
Bush is looking to get to half guard.

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.
Jerome wants to control the pace but Bush is squirming around nicely.

Jerome goes for an armbar but Bush turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bush.
Bush being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jerome controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jerome holds on and takes a little breather.
Jerome trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jerome wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bush won't allow Jerome to sweep him here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bush connects with a body shot that sends Jerome's belly button to the back.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Jerome slips the punch.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
Bush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jason Bush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bush throws a looping overhand right but Jerome ducks down to avoid it.
Bush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bush thuds his right hand into Jerome's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jerome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bush.
Bush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jerome.
Jerome changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bush looks to score with a jab to the body but Jerome is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bush misses with a right hand

and Jerome counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jerome.
Bush managing to control the position.
Jerome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bush is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome trying to control the action but Bush is working from the bottom.
Bush wants to get back to his feet.

Jerome is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bush is trying to escape and Jerome transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bush is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jerome! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Jerome!
Jason Bush was interviewed post fight and said 'Wait, what??'.