PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bush
vs
Rock

170 cm
28
170 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

172 cm
41
167 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Rock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
Bush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rock misses with a left hand

and Bush holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rock wants to get back to striking at distance but Bush won't allow it.
Rock gets underhooks to prevent Bush's takedown attempt.
Rock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Rock on the inside.
Bush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rock avoids the head kick by Bush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Rock and move into the clinch.
Bush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rock throws a right hand that misses

and Bush counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bush prevents Rock from standing back up.
Rock is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bush is taking a breather. Rock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rock pushes Bush off looking to stand but Bush dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock avoids the head kick by Bush.
Bush avoids the body shot from Rock.
Bush swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rock leaves Bush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bush throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Lance Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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 has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Bush backing up. Bush nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
Rock moves out of range of the leg kick from Bush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bush throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bush.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Bush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bush looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
A low kick from Bush is predictable there
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush takes one to the chin there.
A head kick by Bush misses
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rock.
Bush falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Bush misses
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bush had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bush misses with a kick to the body
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Bush moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bush lands with a nice body kick.
Bush with a poor takedown
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Bush with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Rock dominated that round.
That's time! Bush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bush shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bush thinking.
Bush throws a sloppy head kick
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bush throws a head kick that misses
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bush throws a body shot but no joy.
Bush throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Bush thows a leg kick but Rock checks it
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bush lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rock. Rock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Bush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock scores with a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bush.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billy Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bush takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock blocks a head kick by Bush.
Billy Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bush.
Bush misses with a wild combination.
Bush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bush throws a head kick that misses.
As Bush backs off Rock throws a huge counter combo but Bush manages to avoid it all.
Rock scores with a sloppy right hand. Bush should have avoided that one.
Bush throws a sloppy head kick
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush misses with a head kick.
Bush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rock checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bush throws a lazy body kick
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lance Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock cracks Bush with an open hand slap.
Bush looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush fails to land the takedown.
Rock digs a good body shot into Bush's ribs.
Bush misses with a double jab
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Bush shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rock's guard.
Rock is looking to stand back up but Bush counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rock.
Bush stops Rock from getting back to his feet.
Bush wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush stops Rock from getting back to his feet.

Bush looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rock is trying to stand up here but Bush is controlling him well.
Bush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rock's head.
Bush stops Rock from getting back to his feet.

Rock is defending against the submission attempts here by Bush.
Rock wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Rock 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!

Decent striking displayed by Rock there.
Bush throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Bush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Bush.
Rock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bush misses with a right hand
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bush misses with a head kick.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Bush misses
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rock defending well as Bush loads up on a big left hand.
Bush tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bush lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rock will feel that in the morning.
Rock sizes up Bush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bush throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rock lunges at Bush with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bush's hand.
Bush misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock takes a swing at Bush's ribcage but misses.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lance Rock 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.
Rock slaps away a takedown attempt from Bush, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock scores with a nice strike.
Bush moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Bush drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bush asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Bush thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rock explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bush takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bush on the side of the head.
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
Bush throws a sloppy head kick and Rock moves out of range easily.
Bush just misses with a punch to the body.
Bush misses with a shot to the body
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush lands a nice shot that snaps Rock's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Rock as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Bush misses
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rock!
Bush misses with a combination
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billy Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bush throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Rock!
Lance Rock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.