PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Bugaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gandalf Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey has chosen You shall not pass as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bugaev
vs
Grey

185 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
28
217 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Bugaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gandalf Grey!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Grey misses.
Gandalf Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey throws a nice looking combination but Bugaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bugaev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Bugaev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bugaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grey needs to keep his hands up - Bugaev had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Grey misses the target.
A punch combination from Bugaev misses.
Grey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bugaev misses with a few strikes there.

Bugaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bugaev lands in his opponent's guard.
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!

Grey working for a triangle but Bugaev defends it easily.
Bugaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bugaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bugaev throws a strike but Grey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bugaev has his hands on Grey's head, controlling the position.
Bugaev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Grey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bugaev, up you get!
Grey cracks Bugaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grey throws a hook to the side of Bugaev's head but Bugaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Grey.
Grey misses with a body shot.
Grey jabs Bugaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grey scores with a leg kick.
Bugaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grey tries to land a leg kick but Bugaev saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugaev throws a low kick but Grey avoids it.
Gandalf Grey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bugaev's hands.
Bugaev staying out of range there.

Bugaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Grey regains half guard, as Bugaev was trying to land strikes.
Bugaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bugaev connects with a nice short shot to Grey's temple.
Bugaev lands strikes from half guard.
Bugaev wants to free his trapped foot but Grey is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bugaev wants to pass to mount but Grey is defending the position.
Bugaev is working hard here to advance position.
Bugaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grey is trying to get back to full guard.
Bugaev looks to land a strike but Grey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gandalf Grey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bugaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grey.
Bugaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grey wants to slow Bugaev down by chopping away at his legs.
Grey misses with a series of wild punches.
Grey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bugaev misses with an uppercut.
Bugaev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey throws a low kick but Bugaev avoids it.
Bugaev tries to counter with a takedown but Grey is quick to defend against it.
Grey moves out of range of the body kick.
Grey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bugaev.
Grey looks to land a right hand but Bugaev moved out of range.
A lazy left from Bugaev finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugaev throws a right hand that Grey ducks under and follows up with a left that Grey also avoids with ease.
Grey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bugaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bugaev feinted with a counter takedown.
Grey swings for the body but Bugaev moves out of range.
Grey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bugaev.
A countering left hand to the body from Grey misses.
Bugaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bugaev misses with a hook
and Grey counters with a left to the body.
Bugaev misses with an uppercut.
Grey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A cross from Grey lands.
Grey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bugaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grey.
Grey punishes Bugaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Bugaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grey.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grey.
Grey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bugaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey throws the left hand but Bugaev avoids the punch easily.
Grey scores with a sloppy right hand. Bugaev should have avoided that one.
Gandalf Grey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bugaev misses with a looping right.
Bugaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bugaev's head backwards.
Grey lands with a shot to the body.
Bugaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grey.
Grey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bugaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bugaev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey looks to land a body kick but Bugaev moved away.
Grey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bugaev moves away.
Bugaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bugaev slips under a jab.
Grey misses with a wild body shot.
Grey lands a really nice looking cross but Bugaev seems unphased.
Grey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bugaev.
Grey looks to land a left hand but Bugaev moved out of range nicely.
Grey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bugaev moves away.
Bugaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Grey sprawls well. He's pushed Bugaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grey misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bugaev is defended easily by Grey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Bugaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey misses with a hook.
Grey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grey throws a front kick that sends Bugaev stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bugaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Grey tenderised Bugaev's leg. Bugaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bugaev slips a jab from Grey.
Bugaev lands a two punch combo.
Grey with a nice cross.
Grey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bugaev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grey throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gandalf Grey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bugaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
Grey lands a nice shot that snaps Bugaev's head back.
Grey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bugaev.
Grey misses with a double jab.
Grey lands a nice shot to the body.
Grey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick there by Bugaev.
Grey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grey throws a series of punches but Bugaev moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bugaev misses with an attempted mid kick.

Bugaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grey quickly recovers to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bugaev.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bugaev lands a nice short elbow.
Grey taking some punishment here, with Bugaev in his half guard.
Bugaev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grey to regain full guard.
Bugaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bugaev is working Grey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bugaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grey's head.
Bugaev works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bugaev.
Grey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bugaev.
Grey controls Bugaev momentarily but Bugaev frees himself.
Bugaev works over Grey with some ground and pound from guard.

Bugaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bugaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grey scores with a nice right hand.
Grey blocks the body kick.
Grey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grey lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey misses the shot to the body.
Gandalf Grey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grey feints and then cracks Bugaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bugaev down.
Grey throws a leg kick but Bugaev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bugaev shoots in for a double leg but Grey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bugaev misses with a straight right.
Grey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grey jabs Bugaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Grey does no damage.
Grey swings for the body but Bugaev moves out of range.
Grey cracks Bugaev with an open hand slap.
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!
Bugaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grey's waist but Grey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bugaev off to one side.
David Bugaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bugaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grey's waist but Grey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bugaev off to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gandalf Grey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gandalf Grey!
Gandalf Grey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.