PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schmuckatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bush comes to the cage accompanied by Taking a Life. Schmuckatelli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stay Here by SWANS kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bush
vs
Schmuckatelli

200 cm
24
280 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

200 cm
29
267 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

[JMFC] 160!

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Schmuckatelli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush throws a leg kick but Schmuckatelli checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Bush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bush.
Bush throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Joe Schmuckatelli has been cut.
Bush throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Schmuckatelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Schmuckatelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Schmuckatelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe Schmuckatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmuckatelli throws a leg kick which misses Bush's front leg but catches the back leg as Bush tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bush checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schmuckatelli ducks right into an uppercut from Bush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmuckatelli ducks right into an uppercut from Bush.
Bush connects with a single shot there.
Schmuckatelli avoids the body shot from Bush.
Bush throws an overhand right that lands on Schmuckatelli's shoulder, as Schmuckatelli tries to avoid the shot.
Bush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bush keeps the fight on the outside.
Bush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmuckatelli walks into a left hand.
Schmuckatelli looks for a takedown but Bush sprawls well.
Schmuckatelli wants to clinch up but Bush keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Bush. That snapped Schmuckatelli's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli connects with an inside leg kick.
Bush throws a lazy head kick
and Schmuckatelli counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Schmuckatelli throws a front kick aimed at Bush's knee but Bush avoids it well.
Bush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmuckatelli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bush connects with a solid leg kick.
Schmuckatelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmuckatelli throws a low kick but Bush moves out of range easily.
Schmuckatelli thows a leg kick but Bush checks it
and Bush counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Schmuckatelli misses.
Schmuckatelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Schmuckatelli. Beautiful body shot.
Schmuckatelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush lands an overhand right.
Bush checks the leg kick.
Schmuckatelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bush to counter with a crisp jab.
Schmuckatelli wants to clinch but Bush slips to the side
and Bush counters with a left and a right that stings Schmuckatelli.
Schmuckatelli looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bush can pounce on him.
Bush throws a series of punches but Schmuckatelli avoids them all with ease.
Schmuckatelli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schmuckatelli tries to clinch but Bush moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schmuckatelli avoids the body shot from Bush.
Schmuckatelli misses with a wild body shot.
Bush is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bush looks to land a body kick but Schmuckatelli moved away.
A lazy left from Bush finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bush.
Schmuckatelli walks into a stiff left hand from Bush.
Schmuckatelli staying out of range there.
Schmuckatelli tries to work over Bush's front leg with a kick but Bush checks it.
Bush throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bush throws the left hand but Schmuckatelli avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush lands a jab to Schmuckatelli's midsection.
Bush lands with a nice body punch.
Bush connects with a leg kick. Schmuckatelli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bush looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmuckatelli is just out of range.
Bush cracks Schmuckatelli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Schmuckatelli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bush.
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!
Bush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bush missing with a left hand there. Schmuckatelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bush scores with a shot to the body.
Bush thows a body shot but no joy.
Bush lands with a good body shot.
Bush jabs at Schmuckatelli's body.
Schmuckatelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bush.
Bush lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bush pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schmuckatelli back to the cage. Bush follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmuckatelli.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli walks into a jab.
Schmuckatelli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A cross from Bush lands.
Bush misses the shot to the body.
Bush tries to land a front kick but Schmuckatelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bush throws a good cross that connects.
Bush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Schmuckatelli misses.
Schmuckatelli lands a leg kick that knocks Bush off balance momentarily.
Schmuckatelli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmuckatelli ducks right into an uppercut from Bush.
Bush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bush throws a hook but Schmuckatelli avoids it easily.
Bush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bush.
Bush clobbers Schmuckatelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Bush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmuckatelli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bush cracks the inside of Schmuckatelli's front leg.
Schmuckatelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bush.

Schmuckatelli forces Bush back against the cage and clinches.
Schmuckatelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Bush blocking some punches.
Bush is trying to maintain a safe position but Schmuckatelli gets an underhook and turns Bush into the cage.
Bush scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schmuckatelli throws an elbow but misses.
Schmuckatelli pushes Bush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schmuckatelli tries to land knees in the clinch but Bush avoids the damage to the body.
Bush presses Schmuckatelli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bush lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schmuckatelli or not.
Bush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmuckatelli is breathing heavily.
Bush just misses with a punch to the body.
Bush throws a poor cross that misses
and Schmuckatelli counters with a nice leg kick.
Schmuckatelli walks into a left hand.
Bush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmuckatelli can do to turn this around?
Schmuckatelli fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schmuckatelli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bush looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bush is looking to regain half guard here but Schmuckatelli keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Schmuckatelli.
Schmuckatelli is looking to take a break and control but Bush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Schmuckatelli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush tries to buck Schmuckatelli off but Schmuckatelli is having none of it.
Schmuckatelli is chipping away with strikes.
Schmuckatelli looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bush is avoiding damage well.
Bush is not content to let Schmuckatelli control the position.
Bush is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schmuckatelli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli wants to pass to mount but Bush is defending the position.
Schmuckatelli prevents Bush from standing back up.
Schmuckatelli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schmuckatelli drops an elbow to the side of Bush's head.
Bush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schmuckatelli.
Bush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schmuckatelli.
Schmuckatelli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bush wants to get back to full guard.
Bush on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bush tries to get out of the position.
Schmuckatelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bush's head.
Schmuckatelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bush keeps working.
Schmuckatelli is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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.
Schmuckatelli has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bush tries to reverse the position but Schmuckatelli maintains control.
Schmuckatelli avoids the attempt from Bush to control.
Schmuckatelli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bush's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Schmuckatelli connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Schmuckatelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmuckatelli's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Schmuckatelli tries to move into range but Bush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Schmuckatelli - just one landing.
Schmuckatelli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schmuckatelli.
Schmuckatelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bush keeps the fight on the outside.
Harry Bush is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmuckatelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Schmuckatelli.
Bush takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bush takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schmuckatelli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bush's calf.
Bush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmuckatelli.
Bush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmuckatelli moves away.
No joy there for Schmuckatelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schmuckatelli scores with a nice right hand.
Schmuckatelli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmuckatelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bush.
Schmuckatelli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schmuckatelli connects with a single shot there.
Schmuckatelli throws a lazy head kick
and Bush counters with a thumping low kick.
Bush misses with a body kick.
Bush throws a solid leg kick but Schmuckatelli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bush.
Bush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schmuckatelli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bush.
Schmuckatelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schmuckatelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schmuckatelli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schmuckatelli moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Schmuckatelli.

Schmuckatelli gets a clinch.
Schmuckatelli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush tries to break free but Schmuckatelli pushes him back against the cage.
Schmuckatelli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bush is looking to control Schmuckatelli's arms but Schmuckatelli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bush has his back to the cage.
Schmuckatelli trying to land knees to the body.
Bush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schmuckatelli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bush pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bush with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schmuckatelli tries to clinch up but Bush circles away and keeps his distance.
Bush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush throws a low kick but Schmuckatelli avoids it.
Bush moves into range and connects 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!
Schmuckatelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bush.
Bush with a nice cross.
Bush scores with the left hand. Schmuckatelli knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schmuckatelli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Schmuckatelli misses
and Bush counters with a thumping low kick.
Bush connects with the punch.
Bush fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schmuckatelli checks it well.
No luck for Schmuckatelli with that takedown attempt.
Harry Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Schmuckatelli.
Bush connects with a jab.
Bush wants to slow Schmuckatelli down by chopping away at his legs.
Schmuckatelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Bush stalks Schmuckatelli and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schmuckatelli's face. Schmuckatelli staggers backwards, shaken.
Schmuckatelli slips a straight right by Bush.
Bush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmuckatelli.
Bush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bush misses with a wild combination.
Schmuckatelli throws a leg kick
and Bush counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli tries to clinch up.

Schmuckatelli clinches up with Bush and pushes him back against the cage.
Bush avoiding damage.
Schmuckatelli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schmuckatelli throws an elbow that misses.
Bush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bush is trying to break free.
Bush tries to throw a body punch but Schmuckatelli avoids it by throwing Bush back against the cage.
Bush blocks an uppercut.
Bush tries to work over Schmuckatelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush working aggressively here.
Bush lands an uppercut.
Bush displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmuckatelli up against the cage.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Schmuckatelli.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmuckatelli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schmuckatelli misses with an elbow strike.
Bush misses with a punch to the body.

Bush manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harry Bush.
I think Bush 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Bush!