PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 1903 p4p, 2438 weight class) and Dulles Bush (ranked 105 p4p, 138 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thunder might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who Set The World On Fire. Distant Thunder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dulles Bush's chin.

Thunder
vs
Bush

171 cm
26
135
10 - 8 - 1

178 cm
33
146
21 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Distant Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dulles Bush!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder catches Bush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thunder misses with a body shot
and Bush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bush clinches up against the cage.
Thunder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bush blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bush blocks it with crossed arms.
Bush blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bush.
Thunder lands a damaging elbow.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bush tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Bush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bush lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Bush.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Bush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder blocking some punches.
Bush digs a right hand underneath Thunder's ribcage. Thunder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.

Bush breaks the clinch.
Thunder misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bush throws a right hand that Thunder ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunder also avoids with ease.
Thunder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thunder works the jab nicely.
Bush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bush takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thunder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bush throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Thunder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunder.
Bush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thunder is looking to counter punch.
Bush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bush.
Thunder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Bush gets a clinch.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Thunder - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder tries a knee to the head but Bush blocks it.
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder misses with the head strike.
Bush lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bush manages to break the clinch.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush misses with a low kick.
Bush wants to clinch.
A jab from Thunder finds it's way through Bush's defenses.
Bush just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Bush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bush throws a right hand that misses

so Thunder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thunder trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Bush is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder advances position into side control!
Thunder trying to control the position but Bush is working away.
Bush is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thunder has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Thunder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thunder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bush is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thunder asserts his dominance and retains side control.

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.
Thunder trying to control the position but Bush is working away.
Bush regains half guard there - taking advantage of Thunder's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Thunder is keen to just control but Bush is a slippery customer.

Thunder is working for a submission of some sort.
Bush is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dulles Bush will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bush slips under a jab from Thunder.
As Thunder backs off Bush throws a huge counter combo but Thunder manages to avoid it all.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Bush misses with a combination
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder staying out of range there.
Thunder misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely.

Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Bush avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Thunder misses with a knee to the head.
Bush dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Bush dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.

Bush manages to break the clinch.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
Dulles Bush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush moves out of range as Thunder throws a body kick.

Thunder forces Bush back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Thunder fails to land.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder throws a head punch that misses.
Bush working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thunder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bush.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder tries to work over Bush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thunder misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder lands a right hand.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bush misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bush.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Dulles Bush has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush misses with the head strike.
Distant Thunder has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder landing knees to the head.
Bush softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bush blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Bush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Thunder.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Bush controls his hands.
Bush scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder lands an elbow just above Bush 's eye.
Bush takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bush.
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Bush.
Bush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Thunder tries a body shot but Bush blocks it.
Bush lands a hook that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Bush misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
Bush tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder tries to pull guard but Bush won't allow it.
Thunder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
Thunder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Thunder.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bush tries to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling the position.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bush.
Nice elbow from Thunder.

Bush manages to break the clinch.
Thunder checks the leg kick.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thunder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Bush.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thunder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bush - the referee stops the clock and Thunder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bush. Thunder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sloppy strikes from Bush. Those never looked like landing.
Bush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder is looking to clinch but Bush is avoiding it.
Bush throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder feints and then cracks Bush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bush down.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Bush moved away.
No joy there for Bush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bush.
Bush avoids the body shot from Thunder.

Bush drives through and clinches with Thunder against the cage.
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 Distant Thunder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dulles Bush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bush walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thunder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thunder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Thunder blocks the leg kick.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Thunder, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunder.
Bush misses with a wild body shot.
Bush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Bush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bush scores with a hook to the body. Thunder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Thunder.
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Bush moved out of range nicely.
Bush shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thunder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thunder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Bush is predictable there
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Thunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thunder tries to clinch but Bush moves out of range.
Thunder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Thunder is predictable there
and Bush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Bush.
Bush tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Bush lands.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Bush sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Bush.
Bush was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bush misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thunder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bush can pounce on him.
Thunder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Thunder forces Bush back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Bush.
Thunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bush.
Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bush.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunder.
Bush has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bush has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bush lands with a light punch inside.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Bush controls his hands.

Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thunder swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Bush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Bush lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bush throws a leg kick which misses Thunder's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunder tries to avoid it.
Thunder swinging wildly here.
Thunder misses with a low kick as Bush jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush tries to work over Thunder's front leg with a kick but Thunder checks it.
Thunder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Bush tenderised Thunder's leg. Thunder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thunder misses with a body kick.

Bush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush struggles to land a body shot inside as Thunder controls his hands.

Bush breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Thunder.
Some bone on bone action there as Bush checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bush takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Thunder is predictable there
and Bush makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bush throws a leg kick which misses Thunder's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunder tries to avoid it.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
Bush throws a leg kick but Thunder checks it.
Thunder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bush throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Bush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dulles Bush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bush has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dulles Bush!
A very excited looking Dulles Bush made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.