PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bushwacker (ranked 2557 p4p, 223 weight class) and Jose Cronos (ranked 7158 p4p, 432 weight class). Bushwacker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Treat Me Like Your Mother. Cronos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sandstorm. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bushwacker
vs
Cronos

168 cm
27
156 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

178 cm
44
145 lbs
38 - 27 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Urban Fighter
IniTech Nutrition

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Bushwacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Cronos!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushwacker throws a right hand that misses
and Cronos counters with a one-two to the body.
Cronos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bushwacker doesn't seem bothered though.
Bushwacker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cronos counters with a nice uppercut.
Cronos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bushwacker on the side of the head.
Bushwacker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cronos swinging wildly here.
Cronos throws a right hand that Bushwacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Bushwacker also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
Bushwacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Bushwacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cronos is just out of range.
Cronos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bushwacker moves out of range as Cronos strikes.
Bushwacker lands with a kick to the temple. Cronos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bushwacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cronos swinging wildly here.
Cronos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bushwacker throws out the jab.
Cronos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bushwacker throws a jab when Cronos was well out of range.
Cronos punishes Bushwacker's body with a nice straight punch.
Cronos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cronos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cronos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Bushwacker's head coaches at Bullet Proof Dungeon that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bushwacker lands a head kick. Cronos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cronos misses with an uppercut. Bushwacker saw that one coming.
Bushwacker throwing a counter right hand but Cronos manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bushwacker can pounce on him.
Bushwacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushwacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cronos manages to avoid it.
Cronos throws out a counter right but Bushwacker avoids it with no problem.
Cronos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cronos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Bushwacker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cronos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cronos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Bushwacker.
Cronos slips a straight right by Bushwacker.
The fighters circling - Cronos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushwacker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cronos scores with a sloppy right hand. Bushwacker should have avoided that one.
Cronos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cronos there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cronos.
Bushwacker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bushwacker.
Cronos misses with an uppercut. Bushwacker saw that one coming.
Bushwacker throws a leg kick but Cronos checks it.
Cronos unleashes a big counter combination but Bushwacker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cronos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker is looking to counter punch.
Bushwacker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cronos.
Cronos throws a series of punches but Bushwacker avoids them all with ease.
Bobby Bushwacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cronos scores with a head kick. Bushwacker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bushwacker throws out a loose jab but Cronos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushwacker connects with a body shot that sends Cronos's belly button to the back.
Cronos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bushwacker.
Cronos throws a right hand that misses
and Bushwacker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushwacker takes a swing at Cronos's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronos throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bushwacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Bushwacker lands a slapping body shot.
Bushwacker misses with a right hand
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cronos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cronos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bushwacker lands a right hook to the body.
Bushwacker tries to score with a low kick but Cronos moves his leg out of the way.
Cronos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Bobby Bushwacker has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushwacker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cronos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bushwacker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Bushwacker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Cronos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bushwacker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cronos tests Bushwacker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cronos throws a jab when Bushwacker was well out of range.
Bushwacker is looking to counter punch.
Cronos throws a sloppy body shot
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bushwacker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bushwacker takes one to the chin there.
Cronos slips a jab and a cross from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker blocks a head kick by Cronos.
A jab from Bushwacker does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushwacker moves away from the strike by Cronos.
Cronos checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Cronos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cronos throws a body shot but no joy.
Cronos throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos throws the left hand but Bushwacker avoids the punch easily.
Cronos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cronos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bushwacker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cronos under the eye.
Bushwacker blocks a jab.
Bushwacker throws a big counter combination but Cronos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cronos throws the kick towards the body but Bushwacker avoids it.
Cronos slips a jab from Bushwacker.
Cronos misses with a hook. Bushwacker ducked under it nicely.
Bushwacker avoids the body shot from Cronos.
Bushwacker connects with a right hand. Cronos shakes it off.
Bushwacker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cronos throws a hook but Bushwacker avoids it easily.
Bushwacker slips a straight right by Cronos.
Cronos tries to land a front kick but Bushwacker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushwacker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bushwacker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cronos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bushwacker digs a good hook to Cronos's body.
Cronos throws a right hand that Bushwacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Bushwacker also avoids with ease.
Bushwacker misses with a low kick.
Bushwacker tries a head kick but it misses.
Cronos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Bushwacker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronos avoids the body shot from Bushwacker.
Cronos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cronos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cronos misses with an uppercut.
Cronos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cronos throws a right and a left that Bushwacker avoids nicely.
Bushwacker scores with a leg kick.
Cronos misses with a few strikes there.
Bushwacker throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Bushwacker misses
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cronos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bushwacker backs up against the cage.
Bushwacker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cronos, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushwacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cronos was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker moves out of range as Cronos strikes.
Cronos clobbers Bushwacker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bushwacker throws a leg kick but Cronos checks it.
Cronos checks the leg kick.
Bushwacker throws a hook but Cronos avoids it easily.
Bushwacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bushwacker throws an overhand right that lands on Cronos's shoulder, as Cronos tries to avoid the shot.
Cronos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cronos throws a hook but Bushwacker blocks it.
Bushwacker throws a sloppy head kick and Cronos moves out of range easily.
Cronos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bushwacker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bushwacker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bushwacker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bushwacker scores with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cronos!
Cronos throws a head kick that misses.
Bushwacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Bushwacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cronos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushwacker connects with a jab.
Bushwacker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Cronos.
Cronos is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos tries to bum rush Bushwacker with a series of wild strikes but Bushwacker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bushwacker slips a jab and a cross from Cronos.
Bushwacker looks to land a combination but Cronos avoids it well.
Cronos flicks out a counter leg kick but Bushwacker steps away.
Cronos works over Bushwacker's head and body with a nice combination.
Cronos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cronos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bushwacker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bushwacker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cronos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bushwacker scores with a decent looking hook.
Bushwacker throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushwacker takes a swing at Cronos's ribcage but misses.
Cronos throws a fast counter high kick but Bushwacker manages to duck under it in time.
Bushwacker connects with a body shot that sends Cronos's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushwacker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cronos is out of range.
Bushwacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cronos.
Bushwacker throws a solid leg kick but Cronos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bushwacker.
Bushwacker looks to land a combination. Cronos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cronos goes for a double leg but Bushwacker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bushwacker continues to drive forward.
Bushwacker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cronos misses with a double jab.
Cronos checks a low kick from Bushwacker.
Cronos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bushwacker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cronos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cronos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bushwacker throws a lazy head kick

and Cronos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bushwacker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cronos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bushwacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Cronos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bushwacker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cronos checks it well.
Bushwacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cronos was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushwacker.
Cronos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bushwacker swings for the body but Cronos moves out of range.
Bushwacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cronos.
Bushwacker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bushwacker moves out of range as Cronos throws a body kick.
Cronos takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushwacker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Cronos tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushwacker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cronos misses with the combination.
Cronos throws a nice looking combination but Bushwacker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cronos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cronos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cronos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker moves out of range of the strikes.
Cronos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cronos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bushwacker counters with a nice uppercut.
Bushwacker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cronos shoots in for a double leg but Bushwacker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bushwacker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bushwacker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bushwacker!
An out of breath Bobby Bushwacker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jose Cronos was interviewed post fight and said 'You never know how a career is going to end in this sport. Before stepping foot in the cage tonight, I told myself I have another Title run in me. But now I leave the cage tonight, with a career behind me. Thanks for the memories!'.