PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Skrumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dust's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Skrumbo 's choice of entrance music: It's a fight!!. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dust
vs
Skrumbo

174 cm
34
147 lbs
26 - 14 - 1

180 cm
33
146 lbs
31 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Bullet Proof System

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 26 - 14 - 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 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Da Skrumbo !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dust throws a nice looking combination but Skrumbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skrumbo ducks under a wild hook from Dust.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
Dust thows a leg kick but Skrumbo checks it
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dust scores with a three punch combo!
Skrumbo scores with a jab.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Dust misses its intended target.
Skrumbo looks to land a left hand but Dust moved out of range nicely.
Dust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dust.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dust closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Skrumbo manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Dust shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skrumbo is trying to defend but Dust finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dust tries to pass to full mount but Skrumbo defends it.
Skrumbo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dust throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dust not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skrumbo pushes Dust off looking to stand but Dust dives back in and keeps control.

Skrumbo pushes Dust off and gets back to his feet.
Dust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws out a loose jab but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrumbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dust throws a big shot that misses.
Dust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skrumbo .
Dust takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dust tests Skrumbo 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dust throws a head kick that misses.
Skrumbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dust with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust swinging wildly here.
Skrumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dust.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrumbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dust.
Dust throws a lazy right hand but Skrumbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skrumbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dust throws a front kick aimed at Skrumbo 's knee but Skrumbo avoids it well.
Skrumbo blocks a jab.
Skrumbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dust tries a head kick but it misses.
Dust throws a poor cross that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a left to the body.
Dust takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skrumbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dust thumps Skrumbo with a low kick.
Dust feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skrumbo 's calf.
Dust looks to land a left hand but Skrumbo moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dust fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skrumbo , as that shot connected.
Dust throws an off balance right hand
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Skrumbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dust bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skrumbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dust on the side of the head.
Dust looks to land a right hand but Skrumbo moved out of range.
Dust throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skrumbo connects with the punch.
Dust is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skrumbo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skrumbo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dust had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust misses with a right hand
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Dust appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
Skrumbo misses with a looping left.
Skrumbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skrumbo . Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Dust ducks down to avoid it.
Skrumbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dust throws a front kick aimed at Skrumbo 's knee but Skrumbo avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skrumbo ! But no joy.
Skrumbo looks to throw the jab but Dust is out of range.
Dust throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrumbo lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Dust tenderised Skrumbo 's leg. Skrumbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dust throws a leg kick that misses.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dust.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Skrumbo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Skrumbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skrumbo throws a fast counter high kick but Dust manages to duck under it in time.
Skrumbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skrumbo cracks a nice hook into Dust's ribs.
Dust with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Dust misses with a hook
and Skrumbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dust thinking.
Skrumbo throws a jab when Dust was well out of range.
Dust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skrumbo throws a body punch but Dust moves out of range.
Skrumbo ducks under a wild hook from Dust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Dust moves away and avoids it.
Dust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skrumbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dust scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dust manages to avoid it.
Dust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dust ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbo .
Dust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skrumbo .
Da Skrumbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Dust misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skrumbo ! But no joy.
Skrumbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skrumbo jabs at Dust's body.
Skrumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dust was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbo .
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrumbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skrumbo cracks a nice hook into Dust's ribs.
Dust has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA LA Elite, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Skrumbo .
A clash of legs there as Skrumbo blocks the low kick.
Dust tries to score with a low kick but Skrumbo moves his leg out of the way.
Dust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dust throws a hook but Skrumbo avoids it easily.
Da Skrumbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrumbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo throws an overhand right that lands on Dust's shoulder, as Dust tries to avoid the shot.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Dust ducks down to avoid it.
Dust throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skrumbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Dust moves away and avoids it.
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!
Dust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Dust shoots in and gets a takedown into Skrumbo 's guard.

Skrumbo pushes Dust off and scrambles back to his feet.
Skrumbo lands with an overhand left.
Dust fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skrumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dust was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dust misses with a looping right.
Dust moves away from the strike by Skrumbo .
As Skrumbo backs away, Dust returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust staying out of range there.
Skrumbo scores with a nice right hand.
Skrumbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dust scores with a nice strike.

Dust dives in and scores a takedown into Skrumbo 's guard.
Dust postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Skrumbo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dust wants to control from the top but Skrumbo keeps moving.

Skrumbo pushes Dust off and gets back to his feet.
Skrumbo needs to keep his hands up - Dust had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbo with a jab.
Skrumbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dust half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dust connects with an inside leg kick.
Dust takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dust misses with a low kick as Skrumbo jumps back.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
Skrumbo cracks Dust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skrumbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dust.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skrumbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Dust's head.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dust lands with a cross.
Skrumbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skrumbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Skrumbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dust throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skrumbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dust staying out of range there.
Dust moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skrumbo avoids the body shot from Dust.
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Dust catches Skrumbo right on the button with a cross.
Skrumbo jabs Dust right on the nose. Dust blinks but takes it well.
Dust fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust throws a right hand that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a straight right hand.
Dust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Dust swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skrumbo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dust.
Dust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skrumbo is out of range.
Dust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skrumbo clobbers Dust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dust misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Dust ducks down to avoid it.
Skrumbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dust finds it's way round the side to connect with Skrumbo 's head.
Dust connects with a leg kick. Skrumbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dust slips under a jab.
Dust looks to throw the jab but Skrumbo is out of range.
Skrumbo throws a lazy right hand but Dust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dust throws a leg kick but Skrumbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Dust 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dust misses with a low kick.
Da Skrumbo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust misses with a takedown
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Star Dust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Dust.
Skrumbo throws out a counter right but Dust avoids it with no problem.
Dust misses with an uppercut. Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Skrumbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dust scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skrumbo in his tracks.
Dust throws a hook to the side of Skrumbo 's head but Skrumbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo scores with a jab. Dust acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skrumbo scores with a jab.
Dust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Skrumbo lands.
Skrumbo sizes up Dust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dust throws a lazy right hand but Skrumbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dust throws a right hand that misses
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the body.
Dust throws a right hand that misses
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Dust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skrumbo staying out of range there.
Skrumbo stuns Dust with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skrumbo scores with a nice head shot.
That kick from Dust tenderised Skrumbo 's leg. Skrumbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skrumbo 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skrumbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Dust misses.
Dust throws a sloppy head kick and Skrumbo moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skrumbo lands a nice shot that snaps Dust's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust cracks Skrumbo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo moves forwards but Dust connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skrumbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dust drops his hands momentarily and Skrumbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dust lands a jab to the nose.
Skrumbo scores with a shot to the body.
Skrumbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dust tries to score with a low kick but Skrumbo moves his leg out of the way.
Skrumbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skrumbo connects with a jab.
Skrumbo scores with a hook to the body. Dust takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dust throws a leg kick but Skrumbo checks it.
It seemed like Skrumbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skrumbo lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dust misses with a low kick as Skrumbo jumps back.
Dust misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Skrumbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skrumbo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Skrumbo !
A victorious Da Skrumbo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.