PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liyak Rhust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dundee comes to the cage accompanied by Wake Me Up In a Land Down Under. Liyak Rhust told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Dundee
vs
Rhust

184 cm
26
181 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
171 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Dundee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liyak Rhust!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dundee moves away.
Dundee tries to work over Rhust's front leg with a kick but Rhust checks it.
Dundee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhust.
Dundee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhust to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhust darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dundee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dundee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dundee lands with an uppercut that bounces Rhust off the cage and back into range.
Dundee misses with a hook.
Rhust with the counter takedown but Dundee avoids it easily.
Bruce Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dundee jabs Rhust to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rhust lands with an overhand left.
Rhust sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from Dundee misses.
Rhust throws an overhand right that lands on Dundee's shoulder, as Dundee tries to avoid the shot.
Dundee misses with a kick to the body.
Dundee lands a leg kick that knocks Rhust off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee misses the jab.
Rhust feints the counter takedown.
Rhust moves out of range of the leg kick from Dundee.
Dundee misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhust checks a leg kick.
Dundee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bruce Dundee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dundee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dundee throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dundee misses the target.
Dundee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhust.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dundee.
Dundee throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Rhust counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Rhust.
Rhust throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhust thows a huge punch but Dundee dodges it nicely.
Dundee trying to control here.
Rhust not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhust slips a nice elbow through Dundee's hands, connecting with Dundee's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dundee trying to control here.
Dundee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rhust postures up in Dundee's guard and throws a big left but Dundee blocks it.
Rhust lands a couple of elbows.
Rhust in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dundee keeping moving, preventing Rhust from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dundee scores with a head kick.
Rhust missing with a left hand there. Dundee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dundee half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhust checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, jab by Rhust - just one landing.
Dundee takes a swing at Rhust's ribcage but misses.
Dundee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dundee misses with a double jab.
Rhust scores with a decent looking hook.
Rhust scores with a shot to the body.
Rhust throws a body punch but Dundee moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhust.
Dundee throws a leg kick

and Rhust decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dundee's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhust throwing strikes but missing.
Rhust lands a couple of elbows.
Rhust throwing strikes from guard but Dundee blocks nicely.
My spies in The Iron Works $800 Elite Coaches inform me that Rhust has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dundee looking for a sweep. Not yet Dundee, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhust is in close to Dundee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rhust's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rhust makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rhust throwing strikes but missing.
Rhust really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dundee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhust cracks Dundee with a solid left hand.
Rhust throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhust throwing strikes from guard but Dundee blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dundee manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liyak Rhust dominated that round.
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.

Rhust looks to score with a jab to the body but Dundee is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dundee.
Rhust lands a really nice looking cross but Dundee seems unphased.
Dundee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dundee wants to slow Rhust down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rhust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rhust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dundee tries to land a leg kick but Rhust saw it coming and moves away.
Dundee moves out of range of the body kick from Rhust.
Dundee looks to land a body kick but Rhust moved away.
A low kick from Dundee misses

and Rhust counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rhust wants to pass the guard but Dundee is defending well.
Liyak Rhust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dundee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhust drops an elbow to the side of Dundee's head.
Rhust throwing shots but Dundee is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhust missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Rhust connects with a nice short shot to Dundee's temple.
Rhust thows a huge punch but Dundee dodges it nicely.
Dundee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rhust.
Rhust throws a big right hand that misses.
Rhust postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rhust looking to sit in guard and control but Dundee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dundee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rhust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhust bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dundee's guard.

Rhust throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rhust's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rhust is pushing down on Dundee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dundee is fighting to maintain full guard but Rhust has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rhust works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dundee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dundee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rhust trying to control but Dundee is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhust is working Dundee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rhust preventing the sweep.
Rhust trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhust postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rhust stands up over Dundee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rhust looking to pass the guard.
Rhust throws a big elbow that misses.
Rhust landing some decent shots from guard.
Rhust postures up in Dundee's guard and throws a big left but Dundee blocks it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dundee misses with a lunging right hand

and Rhust counters with a single leg into guard. Dundee didn't expect that.
Rhust is looking to pass into half guard but Dundee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dundee is in guard.

Rhust seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dundee lands a couple of elbows.
Dundee throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhust is on top in guard.

Rhust wants to control from the top but Dundee keeps moving.
Rhust might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dundee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liyak Rhust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rhust misses with a looping right.
Rhust cracks Dundee with a good jab.
Rhust throws a big shot that misses.
Dundee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rhust is out of range and Dundee settles back down.
Dundee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dundee tries to work over Rhust's front leg with a kick but Rhust checks it.
Rhust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dundee.
Rhust is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rhust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhust scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dundee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhust manages to avoid it.
Rhust throws a solid leg kick but Dundee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dundee.
Rhust changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dundee throws a chopping leg kick but Rhust manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Rhust tries to counter it with a takedown but Dundee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rhust shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dundee as he avoids it easily.
Rhust with a nice cross.
Rhust blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhust scores with a jab to the head.
Rhust shoots in but no luck this time.
Dundee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dundee misses with a low kick.
Dundee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dundee moves away.
Rhust sizes up Dundee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Dundee misses.
Rhust scores with a jab to the head.
Rhust lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Rhust shoots in and gets a takedown into Dundee's guard.
Dundee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhust is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dundee is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhust has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhust keeping full guard, as Dundee tries to pass.
Dundee trying to control but Rhust is working from the bottom.
Rhust preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dundee trying to control but Rhust is working from the bottom.
Rhust seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dundee stopping the sweep attempt from Rhust.
Dundee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dundee throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhust has his hands on Dundee's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dundee.
Rhust throws a body punch but Dundee moves out of range.
Rhust slips under a jab.
Rhust cracks Dundee with a good jab.
Dundee needs to keep his hands up - Rhust had a free shot at his head there.

Rhust 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.
Rhust postures up in Dundee's guard and throws a big left but Dundee blocks it.
Rhust throwing strikes but missing.
Rhust stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dundee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhust throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhust throws an elbow that misses. Dundee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rhust's guard. Nice move by Dundee!

Rhust tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dundee wants to pass the guard but Rhust is keeping the position.
Rhust is pulling down on Dundee's head to control his posture.
Dundee throws a strike but Rhust rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Rhust throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liyak Rhust really dominated that round.
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.

Dundee misses with an uppercut. Rhust saw that one coming.
Rhust misses with a wild body shot.
Dundee misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Dundee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dundee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dundee needs to keep his hands up - Rhust had a free shot at his head there.
Dundee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhust bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dundee missing with a left hand there. Rhust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Dundee misses the target.
Rhust thuds his right hand into Dundee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dundee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dundee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rhust shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dundee as he avoids it easily.
Dundee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundee cracks Rhust with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Rhust misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Dundee does no damage.
Dundee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dundee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dundee misses with a hook.
Rhust fails with a takedown attempt.
Dundee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rhust clobbers Dundee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liyak Rhust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhust connects with a single shot there.
Rhust misses with a wild body shot.
Dundee throws a body kick that misses.
Rhust loads up on a big right hand but Dundee slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Dundee tenderised Rhust's leg. Rhust is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dundee moves out of range as Rhust strikes.
Rhust takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dundee tries a low kick but Rhust avoids it.
Dundee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rhust ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Rhust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dundee misses with a body kick.
Dundee slips under a jab.
Dundee misses with a hook

and Rhust counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Dundee working for a triangle but Rhust defends it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dundee keeping moving, preventing Rhust from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rhust is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rhust wants to pass the guard but Dundee is keeping the position.
Rhust postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rhust tries to free his leg and advance position but Dundee is retaining full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rhust shoots for a takedown but Dundee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bruce Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liyak Rhust.
Dundee tries to score with a low kick but Rhust moves his leg out of the way.

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.
Nice shot by Rhust.
Nice defenses there by Rhust.
Rhust lands a nice looking body shot.
Dundee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dundee misses with an uppercut.
Dundee throws out a leg kick but Rhust moves out of range and Dundee only half commits.
Dundee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dundee lands a nice shot that snaps Rhust's head back.
Dundee misses with a leg kick.
Dundee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhust, as that shot connected.
Dundee scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhust should have avoided that one.
Rhust throws a lazy right hand but Dundee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dundee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dundee swings for the body but Rhust moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Liyak Rhust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Dundee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhust staying out of range there.
Rhust feints the counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Dundee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Rhust shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rhust missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dundee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rhust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhust scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rhust tries to pass to full mount but Dundee defends it.
Dundee has hold of Rhust's hands but Rhust slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhust thows a huge punch but Dundee dodges it nicely.
Rhust lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rhust not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rhust looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rhust blocks a leg kick.

Rhust closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dundee's guard.
Rhust makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rhust works over Dundee with some ground and pound from guard.
Rhust throws a big elbow that misses.
Rhust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhust throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhust works over Dundee with some ground and pound from guard.
Rhust scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rhust jabs at Dundee's body.
Dundee throws a wild body kick that Rhust sees coming a mile off.
Dundee throws a wild body kick that Rhust sees coming a mile off.

Rhust scores with a takedown into Dundee's guard.
Dundee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rhust working some strikes from top position.
Rhust works over Dundee with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee is trying to keep Rhust in close.
Rhust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rhust looking to pass the guard.
Rhust is in close to Dundee's body, working some short punches and elbows.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhust cracks Dundee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dundee looks to throw the jab but Rhust is out of range.
Dundee walks into a left hand.
Rhust fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dundee avoids it really well and circles away.
Dundee throws a big counter combination but Rhust scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rhust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dundee.
Dundee throws a leg kick

and Rhust counters with a shoot takedown. Dundee fights it but they end up in guard.
Rhust wants to control from the top but Dundee keeps moving.
Rhust throwing strikes but missing.
Liyak Rhust is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhust controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bruce Dundee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Liyak Rhust comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rhust has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liyak Rhust! Liyak Rhust retains his welterweight title!
Liyak Rhust really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Bruce Dundee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I WANT A REMATCH!! Gunner is soft, I was unprepared!'.