PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dust comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Putin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dust
vs
Putin

174 cm
29
150 lbs
17 - 7 - 1

166 cm
33
154 lbs
28 - 12 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Sun-Tzu
Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Dust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Putin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dust tries to land a leg kick but Putin saw it coming and moves away.
Dust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
Dust changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Putin is out of range and Dust settles back down.
As Dust backs off Putin throws a huge counter combo but Dust manages to avoid it all.
Dust throws a low kick but Putin avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Putin! But no joy.

Putin clinches up with Dust and pushes him back against the cage.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Putin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dust is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Dust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dust throws a head kick that misses.
Dust fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Putin is out of range.
Dust swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dust staying out of range there.
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
Putin blocks a head kick by Dust.
Putin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dust throws out the jab.

Putin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dust, pushing him back against the cage.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dusts head.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dust tries to break the clinch but Putin is controlling the position.
Dust swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Dust breaks the clinch.
Dust misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dust.
Dust misses with a body shot.

Putin has Dust up against the cage in a clinch.
Putin lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dust creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dust swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dust misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Putin slows down the pace here.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Dust has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Putin manages to break the clinch.
Dust throws a low kick but Putin avoids it.
It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dust scores with a nice strike.
Dust checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dust fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Putin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dust throws a series of strikes that have Putin backpedaling.
An inside leg kick from Dust misses.
A punch lands to the side of Putin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Putin throws a looping overhand right but Dust ducks down to avoid it.
Dust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Putin moves out of range of the leg kick from Dust.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust misses with a kick to the body.
Putin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Putin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dust can pounce on him.
Putin moves forwards but Dust connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Putin has closed the distance and engaged Dust in a clinch.
Dust is trying to break the clinch but Putin is controlling him.
A short right from Dust on the inside.
Dust softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dust tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Dust back against the cage.
Dust wants to break the clinch but can't.
Putin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dust.
Putin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dust has him pressed against the cage.
Putin prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dust.
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Dust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dust wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dust misses with a punch to the body.
Dust works on Putin's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dust blocking some punches.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dust lands with a short shot to the head.
Dust works on Putin's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dust.
Dust wants to take the fight to the mat but Putin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Star Dust. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dust pushes Putin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Dust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Star Dust will probably get the nod.
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.

A jab from Dust does it's job there.
Dust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dust looks for the body kick but Putin saw that one coming.
Putin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dust wants to slow Putin down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Dust.
Dust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Putin.
Dust throws a lazy right hand but Putin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Dust misses.
Dust lands a glancing blow to the side of Putin's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Putin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin slips under a jab.
Dust slips under a jab from Putin.
Dust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dust wants to land a leg kick but Putin is out of range.
Putin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dust smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dust.

Putin has managed to clinch.
Dust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dust lands a right hand.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Dust.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Putin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dust throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
A short right from Putin.
Dust blocks an uppercut.
Dust throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dust breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Putin.
A head kick misses from Dust.
Putin moves away from the strike by Dust.
Dust takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Putin misses the target.
Putin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dust goes for a double leg but Putin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Putin continues to drive forward.
Putin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dust throws a solid leg kick but Putin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dust.
Dust shoots in and drives through. Putin sprawls well.
Dust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Putin misses with a hook. Dust ducked under it nicely.
Putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dust lands a leg kick that knocks Putin off balance momentarily.
Putin tests Dust's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dust paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Putin pushes Dust up against the cage in a clinch.
Dust blocks an uppercut.

Dust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Putin tries to clinch up but Dust circles away and keeps his distance.
Putin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Putin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Star Dust. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Putin.
Putin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Putin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dust moves out of range of the leg kick from Putin.
Putin tests Dust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Putin is out of range and Dust settles back down.
A low kick from Dust misses
and Putin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Star Dust is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jonas Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin thuds a left hand into Dust's body.

Putin rushes Dust and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Dust breaks from the clinch.
Putin tests Dust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Putin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Putin lands.
Dust connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Putin.
Putin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Putin drops his hands momentarily and Dust takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Star Dust will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dust's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dust avoids the body shot from Putin.
Putin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dust moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Putin connects with a nice looking jab.
Putin moves out of range of the leg kick from Dust.
Dust misses with a two punch combination.
Putin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dust cracks a nice hook into Putin's ribs.
Dust misses with a head kick.
Dust thows a leg kick but Putin checks it
and Putin counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dust changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Putin tries to avoid it but Dust manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Putin to the ground. Putin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Putin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dust appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dust throws a leg kick that is checked
and Putin counters with a low kick, right behind Dust 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust tries to work over Putin's front leg with a kick but Putin checks it.
Dust scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Putin doesn't seem bothered though.
Dust tries to land a front kick but Putin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dust throws a push kick but Putin slaps the foot to one side.
Dust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Putin.
Dust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Putin blocks a head kick by Dust.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dust.
Decent striking displayed by Dust there.
Dust is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dust throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Putin.
Dust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dust.
Nice takedown defense from Putin. No joy for Dust on that attempt.
Jonas Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dust momentarily.
Dust keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin is looking to clinch but Dust is avoiding it.
Dust is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dust darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Putin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Putin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Putin moves into the clinch.
Putin looking to stall.
Putin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dust scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Dust misses with some punches.

Dust pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Putin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dust scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust lands a really nice looking cross but Putin seems unphased.
Dust throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Putin's head.
Dust swats away the attempt to clinch by Putin.
Dust lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dust. That's going to slow Putin down.
Putin throws a lazy right hand but Dust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Putin walks into a jab.
Dust digs a good hook to Putin's body.
Dust throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Putin on the side of the head.
Putin throws a jab when Dust was well out of range.
Putin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dust misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dust swings away with a body shot that misses
and Putin counters with a low kick, right behind Dust 's knee.
Dust goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dust 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.
Putin 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.
Dust looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Putin clobbers Dust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dust shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Putin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Star Dust. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Star Dust showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dust, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
A less than humble Star Dust misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.