PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolae Stanciu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bush
vs
Stanciu

186 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolae Stanciu!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Stanciu misses its intended target.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Stanciu and move into the clinch.
Bush ducks under a wild hook from Stanciu.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stanciu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bush.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanciu.
Stanciu throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanciu throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
Stanciu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Stanciu and move into the clinch.
Stanciu throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
Bush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush slips under a jab.
Stanciu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanciu throws a head kick that misses.
As Stanciu tries to get set, Bush tries to push him back and clinch up but Stanciu manages to avoid the attempt.
Stanciu throws a leg kick but Bush sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush checks a leg kick.
Bush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanciu.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanciu.
Nicolae Stanciu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanciu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Stanciu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bush tries to counter by clinching up but Stanciu breaks away and moves out of range.
Stanciu throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Stanciu misses its intended target.
Bush slips a jab from Stanciu.
Stanciu throws an overhand right that lands on Bush's shoulder, as Bush tries to avoid the shot.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Stanciu and move into the clinch.
Stanciu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
Stanciu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanciu is looking to chop away at Bush's legs.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanciu.
Stanciu throws a jab when Bush was well out of range.
Bush tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stanciu manages to circle out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bush checks a leg kick.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Stanciu and move into the clinch.
Stanciu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Stanciu.
Bush tries to counter by clinching up but Stanciu breaks away and moves out of range.
Bush moves out of range as Stanciu strikes.
Bush tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stanciu manages to circle out of the way.
Stanciu tries to bum rush Bush with a series of wild strikes but Bush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Stanciu misses.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanciu.
Stanciu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanciu throws a solid leg kick but Bush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stanciu.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Stanciu and move into the clinch.
Bush looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nicolae Stanciu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanciu throws a body punch but Bush moves out of range.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stanciu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stanciu misses with a low kick as Bush jumps back.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stanciu tries a low kick but Bush avoids it.
Stanciu motions for Bush to come forward. Stanciu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bush tries to counter by clinching up but Stanciu breaks away and moves out of range.
Stanciu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
Bush tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stanciu manages to circle out of the way.
Stanciu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bush moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush staying out of range there.
Bush moves out of range as Stanciu strikes.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stanciu misses the shot to the body.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanciu.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Stanciu and move into the clinch.
Stanciu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stanciu misses the jab.
Bush tries to counter by clinching up but Stanciu breaks away and moves out of range.
Stanciu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
Bush tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stanciu manages to circle out of the way.
Bush checks a leg kick nicely.
Bush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanciu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanciu.
Bush tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stanciu manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolae Stanciu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stanciu throws a big shot that misses.
Stanciu tries to score with a low kick but Bush moves his leg out of the way.
Stanciu throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
Stanciu misses with a body kick.
Bush moves out of range of the body kick.
Stanciu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bush tries to counter by clinching up but Stanciu breaks away and moves out of range.
Stanciu throws a low kick but Bush avoids it.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Stanciu and move into the clinch.
Harry Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanciu throws the left hand but Bush avoids the punch easily.
Bush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stanciu throws a low kick, looking for Bush's leg but Bush calmly moves out of range.
As Stanciu tries to get set, Bush tries to push him back and clinch up but Stanciu manages to avoid the attempt.
Stanciu wants to slow Bush down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanciu misses with a low kick as Bush jumps back.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanciu.
Bush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bush blocks a leg kick.
As Stanciu tries to get set, Bush tries to push him back and clinch up but Stanciu manages to avoid the attempt.
Bush defending well as Stanciu loads up on a big left hand.
As Stanciu tries to get set, Bush tries to push him back and clinch up but Stanciu manages to avoid the attempt.
Stanciu misses with a low kick.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanciu.
Stanciu throws a leg kick that misses.
Stanciu misses the jab.
Bush tries to counter by clinching up but Stanciu breaks away and moves out of range.
Stanciu connects with a leg kick. Bush looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stanciu throws a front kick aimed at Bush's knee but Bush avoids it well.
Stanciu thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Stanciu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanciu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanciu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolae Stanciu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Stanciu misses.
Stanciu misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely.
Stanciu misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely.
Stanciu tries to land a front kick but Bush steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stanciu looks to land a left hand but Bush moved out of range nicely.
As Stanciu tries to get set, Bush tries to push him back and clinch up but Stanciu manages to avoid the attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bush might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stanciu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stanciu throws a solid leg kick but Bush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stanciu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanciu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bush.
Bush tries to counter by clinching up but Stanciu breaks away and moves out of range.
Bush ducks under a wild hook from Stanciu.
A big left from Stanciu misses.
Stanciu throws a body punch but Bush moves out of range.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Stanciu and move into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Stanciu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bush defending well as Stanciu loads up on a big left hand.
Bush slips under a jab from Stanciu.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanciu.
A big left from Stanciu misses.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanciu.
Bush blocks a low kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush avoids the head kick by Stanciu.
Bush tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stanciu manages to circle out of the way.
Stanciu throws a hook but Bush blocks it.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stanciu throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Stanciu misses.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Stanciu and move into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Bush blocks the leg kick.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanciu.
Bush defending well as Stanciu loads up on a big left hand.
Stanciu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanciu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stanciu misses with a looping left.
Stanciu throws a chopping leg kick but Bush manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Stanciu tries to get set, Bush tries to push him back and clinch up but Stanciu manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolae Stanciu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stanciu throws a leg kick but Bush checks it.
Bush checks a low kick from Stanciu.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Stanciu and move into the clinch.
Stanciu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bush.
Stanciu misses with a low kick.
Bush slips under a jab.
Stanciu throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Stanciu tries to get set, Bush tries to push him back and clinch up but Stanciu manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Stanciu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush moves out of range of the strikes.
As Stanciu tries to get set, Bush tries to push him back and clinch up but Stanciu manages to avoid the attempt.
Stanciu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanciu motions for Bush to come forward. Stanciu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bush tries to counter by clinching up but Stanciu breaks away and moves out of range.
Stanciu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanciu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanciu.
Stanciu misses with a straight left.
Bush tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stanciu manages to circle out of the way.
Stanciu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bush.
Stanciu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanciu.
Stanciu throws a front kick aimed at Bush's knee but Bush avoids it well.
Bush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stanciu throws a lazy right hand but Bush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanciu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bush staying out of range there.
Stanciu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bush tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stanciu manages to circle out of the way.
Bush slips a straight right by Stanciu.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanciu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanciu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A leg kick checked by Bush.
Bush takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bush blocks a head kick by Stanciu.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanciu.
A combination from Stanciu does no damage.
As Stanciu tries to get set, Bush tries to push him back and clinch up but Stanciu manages to avoid the attempt.
Stanciu misses the shot to the body.
Stanciu throws a push kick but Bush slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Stanciu.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stanciu throws a shot from downtown. Bush moves away and avoids it.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Stanciu and move into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush moves out of range of the strikes.
Stanciu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Stanciu misses.
Bush tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stanciu manages to circle out of the way.
Stanciu tries to land a leg kick but Bush saw it coming and moves away.
Stanciu tries to score with a low kick but Bush moves his leg out of the way.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanciu.
Nicolae Stanciu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stanciu is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Stanciu.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bush moves out of range as Stanciu strikes.
Bush slips under a jab from Stanciu.
Stanciu tries to work over Bush's front leg with a kick but Bush checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanciu wants to slow Bush down by chopping away at his legs.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Stanciu and move into the clinch.
Bush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanciu.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanciu.
A big left from Stanciu misses.
Bush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bush staying out of range there.
Harry Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanciu tries to work over Bush's front leg with a kick but Bush checks it.
Bush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanciu throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Stanciu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A clash of legs there as Bush blocks the low kick.
Bush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stanciu throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolae Stanciu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stanciu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolae Stanciu!