PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Rexar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rexar comes to the ring accompanied by Big Shit Poppin'. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Rexar
vs
Bush

180 cm
30
177 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

170 cm
20
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Spartan Nutrition

Spartan Nutrition
Consortium Elite Supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Rexar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bush!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rexar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bush changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rexar thows a leg kick but Bush checks it

and Bush counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bush looking to sit in guard and control but Rexar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bush is looking for a triangle but Rexar pushes his legs off easily.

Bush has an active guard here but Rexar has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rexar prevents Bush from improving his position.
Rexar is pressing down on Bush's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bush is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rexar trying to control from half guard but Bush is working away.
It looks like Rexar is going to stand back up.
Rexar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rexar wants to stand up but Bush has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rexar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rexar trying to control but Bush is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Rexar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexar controlling the position easily from mount.
Rexar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bush is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rexar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rexar trying to control but Bush is having none of it.
Rexar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Rexar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bush throws a head kick that Rexar semi-blocks.
Rexar scores with a jab to the head.
Rexar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Bush's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bush ducks under a wild hook from Rexar.
Bush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rexar defends it well.
Rexar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rexar throws a leg kick but Bush sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rexar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush slips a jab and a cross from Rexar.
Bush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rexar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rexar just misses with a punch to the body.
Bush wants to counter the offense by Rexar and move into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bush or perhaps it was just good defense by Rexar, which made it look bad.
Rexar connects with a jab.

It looks like Billy Bush has been cut.
Rexar lands a jab to the head.
Rexar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bush.
Bush tries to counter with a clinch but Rexar shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Rexar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rexar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rexar throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Bush tries to counter it with a takedown but Rexar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rexar defends well and Bush ends up having to push Rexar into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyler Rexar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush moves out of range of the strikes.

Rexar instigates a clinch.
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!
Rexar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rexar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Rexar.
Bush is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Rexar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bush fails to pull guard.
Rexar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bush.
Rexar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rexar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rexar throws an elbow but it misses.
Rexar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rexar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rexar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush dodges an elbow strike from Rexar.
Rexar working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Rexar.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rexar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rexar lands a shoulder strike.
Rexar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bush is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rexar.
Rexar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Bush avoids a wild elbow strike from Rexar.
A short body shot lands from Rexar as the two fighters clinch.
Bush is breathing heavily.
Rexar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bush or not.
Good body shot from Rexar.
Bush jumps guard but Rexar stands there with Bush around his waist. Bush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rexar misses with a punch on the inside.
Rexar lands with a light punch inside.
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 wants to get back to striking at distance but Rexar won't allow it.
Rexar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rexar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rexar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rexar lands an elbow that stopped Bush in his tracks for a moment.
Rexar pushes Bush back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tyler Rexar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rexar has a couple of punches blocked by Bush.
Rexar scores with a shot to the side of Bush's head.
Rexar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bush backwards.

Bush is rocked!
Rexar unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bush! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Rexar is unloading with more strikes now! Bush drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Rexar!
Tyler Rexar gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).