PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Busch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Story has chosen NONE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Harry Busch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Busch
vs
Story

197 cm
22
272 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
238 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Busch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Story!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Story.
Story on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Story ducks right into an uppercut from Busch.
Busch looks to land a left hand but Story moved out of range nicely.
Story staying out of range there.
Busch thuds a left hand into Story's body.

Story feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Story throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Busch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Story trying to control but Busch is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Story postures up and lands a big shot to Busch's brow.
Busch keeping full guard, as Story tries to pass.
Busch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Story.
Story tries to free his leg and advance position but Busch is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Story scoring with punches to the head and body.
Busch wants to stand and escape but Story is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Story accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Story stopping the sweep attempt from Busch.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Busch is on top in guard.
Busch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Busch chips away with some ground and pound.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story looking to hit a scissor sweep but Busch is one step ahead there.
Story keeping moving, preventing Busch from controlling successfully.
Story is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Story is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Busch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Story is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Story pushes Busch off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busch doesn't manage to clinch there - Story circles away.
Busch scores with a nice right hand.
Busch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Busch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Story looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Story.
Busch sizes up Story with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Story just misses with a punch to the body.
Story tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Busch swivels and escapes.

Story looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Busch!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Story can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Busch is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Busch gets back to full guard.
Story has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Story in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Busch keeping full guard, as Story tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Story wants to control from the top but Busch keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Busch dominated 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.

Story walks into a stiff left hand from Busch.
Busch misses with a hook. Story ducked under it nicely.
Story walks into a jab.
Busch cracks a nice hook into Story's ribs.
Busch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Story's head.
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!
Busch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Story's head backwards.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Busch!
Busch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Busch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Busch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Busch scores with a nice right hand.
Busch feints and then cracks Story's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Story down.

Busch drops Story with a beautiful combination! Story stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Busch is looking for the KO!

Story is rocked!
Story is breathing heavily.
Busch lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Story falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Busch!