PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Bugaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Tyrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that David Bugaev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Bugaev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bugaev
vs
Tyrell

185 cm
29
215 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

193 cm
31
213 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

FORCEE
Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Bugaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Tyrell!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bugaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bugaev moves away.
Chad Tyrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bugaev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tyrell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyrell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Bugaev off the cage and back into range.
Bugaev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyrell throws a looping overhand right but Bugaev ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Tyrell finds it's target.
Bugaev misses with a hook. Tyrell ducked under it nicely.
Tyrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bugaev.
Tyrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bugaev moves away.
Tyrell 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.
Tyrell throws a leg kick but Bugaev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyrell pushes Bugaev away with a front kick.
Tyrell scores with the left hand. Bugaev knows he should have avoided that one.
Bugaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyrell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrell catches Bugaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyrell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyrell lands a jab to Bugaev's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugaev misses with a combination
and Tyrell counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrell misses with a head kick.
Tyrell walks into a left hand.
Tyrell connects with a single shot there.
Tyrell is looking to chop away at Bugaev's legs.
Tyrell looks to throw the jab but Bugaev is out of range.
Bugaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bugaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bugaev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyrell if he has to take too many more of those.
Bugaev tries to bum rush Tyrell with a series of wild strikes but Tyrell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Tyrell responds with a good body kick, but Bugaev manages to step out the way in time.
Tyrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bugaev manages to avoid it.
Bugaev lands with a nice body punch.
Tyrell connects with a leg kick. Bugaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend 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!
Bugaev avoids the head kick by Tyrell.
Tyrell cracks the inside of Bugaev's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugaev looks to throw the jab but Tyrell is out of range.
Tyrell lands a nice hook to Bugaev's body. Bugaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bugaev misses with a low kick.
Tyrell slips under a jab from Bugaev.
Bugaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bugaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Bugaev.
Bugaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bugaev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Bugaev.
Bugaev moves out of range as Tyrell throws a body kick.
Bugaev misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tyrell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bugaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrell manages to avoid it.
Tyrell lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyrell scores with a nice body kick.
Bugaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrell.
Bugaev throws a hook to the side of Tyrell's head but Tyrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bugaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyrell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bugaev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bugaev tries to land a front kick but Tyrell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bugaev swings widly with a right hand
and Tyrell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bugaev.
Bugaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bugaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bugaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bugaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyrell is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bugaev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tyrell - the referee stops the clock and Bugaev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tyrell. Bugaev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bugaev manages to avoid it.
Tyrell connects with a body shot that sends Bugaev's belly button to the back.
Tyrell misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bugaev takes one on the button.
Tyrell lands the left hand.
Tyrell lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrell throws a head kick that misses.
Chad Tyrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bugaev slips under a jab from Tyrell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bugaev throws a nice looking combination but Tyrell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyrell's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bugaev works over Tyrell's head and body with a nice combination.
Bugaev moves in looking to clinch but Tyrell pushes him off.
Tyrell avoids the head kick by Bugaev.
Bugaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bugaev misses with a body shot
and Tyrell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyrell stuns Bugaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bugaev is breathing heavily.
Bugaev misses with a looping left.
Bugaev misses with a straight left.
Tyrell digs a good body shot into Bugaev's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bugaev avoids the head kick by Tyrell.
Bugaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrell moves away.
Bugaev misses with a wild body shot.
Bugaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Tyrell 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.

Bugaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bugaev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tyrell lands with a kick to the temple. Bugaev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tyrell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bugaev scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrell as he connects with a hook.
Tyrell wants to land a leg kick but Bugaev is out of range.
Bugaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bugaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyrell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bugaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyrell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tyrell scores with a hook.
Bugaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyrell can pounce on him.
Tyrell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bugaev loads up on a big right hand but Tyrell slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bugaev.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bugaev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tyrell scores with a punch to the head.
Bugaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrell.
Bugaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bugaev sizes up Tyrell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bugaev stuns Tyrell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bugaev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tyrell takes a step back to recover.
Tyrell lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrell lands a jab to Bugaev's midsection.
Tyrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrell throws a hook but Bugaev blocks it.
Bugaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrell misses with a wild body shot.
Chad Tyrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell moves away from the strike by Bugaev.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyrell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bugaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyrell misses with a leg kick.
Bugaev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bugaev moves away.
Tyrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bugaev avoids the body shot from Tyrell.
Bugaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bugaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyrell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyrell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tyrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyrell moves forwards but Bugaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tyrell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bugaev jabs Tyrell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyrell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell tries a low kick but Bugaev avoids it.
Bugaev throws a body punch but Tyrell moves out of range.
Tyrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bugaev misses with an uppercut.
Tyrell slips under a jab from Bugaev.
Bugaev misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Bugaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyrell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bugaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bugaev throws a low kick but Tyrell moves out of range easily.
Tyrell's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyrell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tyrell takes a swing at Bugaev's ribcage but misses.
Bugaev moves away from the strike by Tyrell.
Bugaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyrell as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Tyrell.
Bugaev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tyrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bugaev manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bugaev moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrell.
Tyrell feints and then cracks Bugaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bugaev down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tyrell.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyrell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bugaev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bugaev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A counter left hand to the body from Bugaev misses its target.
Bugaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyrell cracks Bugaev with an open hand slap.
Bugaev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bugaev throws an off balance right hand
and Tyrell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bugaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrell throws the kick towards the body but Bugaev avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bugaev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tyrell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bugaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyrell is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Tyrell 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! This is the final round!

Tyrell lands with a cross.
Tyrell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bugaev in his tracks.
Tyrell scores with a leg kick.
Bugaev misses with a body shot.
Tyrell misses with a body shot
letting Bugaev counter with a right hand.
Bugaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bugaev tries to land a leg kick but Tyrell saw it coming and moves away.
Tyrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyrell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bugaev manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Tyrell.
Bugaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Tyrell.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyrell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugaev throws out a loose jab but Tyrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bugaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bugaev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyrell is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Tyrell tenderised Bugaev's leg. Bugaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bugaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrell cracks Bugaev with an open hand slap.
Bugaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrell moves away.
Tyrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bugaev scores with the left hand. Tyrell knows he should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bugaev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tyrell - the referee stops the clock and Bugaev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tyrell. Bugaev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyrell misses with a body shot.
Bugaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bugaev avoids the head kick by Tyrell.
David Bugaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tyrell throws a body punch but Bugaev moves out of range.
Tyrell misses with a body kick.
Tyrell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bugaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bugaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bugaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyrell counters with a series of strikes. Bugaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bugaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Tyrell gets caught napping as Bugaev dives in and scores a takedown. Tyrell manages to retain guard.
Bugaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyrell is retaining full guard.
Bugaev throws a strike but Tyrell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrell wants to control from the top but Bugaev keeps moving.
Bugaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tyrell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyrell landing some decent shots from guard.

Bugaev is rocked!
Tyrell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bugaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh Bugaev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyrell advances to half guard.
Chad Tyrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bugaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyrell trying to control the action but Bugaev is working from the bottom.
Bugaev has a hand on Tyrell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tyrell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tyrell controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bugaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tyrell wants to control the pace but Bugaev is squirming around nicely.
Tyrell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bugaev is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Tyrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyrell 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Tyrell!
Chad Tyrell managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.