PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Datu Bahktayn (ranked 24195 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Bush (ranked 23990 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bahktayn
vs
Bush

183 cm
19
200 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

183 cm
19
200 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Datu Bahktayn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Bush!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Bush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bush is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bahktayn presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bush blocks a body shot from Bahktayn.
Bush trying to land knees to the body.
Bahktayn misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bahktayn.
Bush misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahktayn prevents a body shot from Bush.
Bahktayn tries to score a body lock takedown but Bush shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bahktayn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bush - that landed with a thud.
Bush can't find room to land a body shot as Bahktayn controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bahktayn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bahktayn stalling against the cage.
Bahktayn misses with a body punch.
Bush missing with knees to the body.

Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bush closes the distance and clinches.
Bahktayn looking for a takedown.
Bahktayn avoids a wild elbow strike from Bush.
Bush struggles to land a body shot inside as Bahktayn controls his hands.
Bush wants to get back to striking at distance but Bahktayn won't allow it.
Bahktayn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bush can't find room to land a body shot as Bahktayn controls the action.
Bahktayn misses with a body punch.
Bush lands a body punch.
Bahktayn misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bahktayn tries to throw a body punch but Bush avoids it by throwing Bahktayn back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bush is looking to clinch.
It looked like Bahktayn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bush.
Bahktayn shoots in for a takedown but Bush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Bush takes the fight into the clinch.
Bush misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahktayn tries to throw a body punch but Bush avoids it by throwing Bahktayn back against the cage.
Bush tries to throw a body punch but Bahktayn avoids it by throwing Bush back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahktayn managing to block the knees to the body from Bush.
Bush working hard to break the clinch.
Bahktayn misses with a punch to the body.
Bahktayn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Bush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bahktayn tries to keep at a distance but Bush has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bahktayn blocks a body shot from Bush.
Bahktayn tries a body shot but Bush blocks it.
Bahktayn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bush misses with a punch to the body.
Bahktayn is trying to push Bush away but Bush has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahktayn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bush.
Bush misses with a body punch.
Bahktayn has Bush pressed against the cage.
Bush unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bush prevents a body shot from Bahktayn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bahktayn tries to throw a body punch but Bush avoids it by throwing Bahktayn back against the cage.
Bush is trying to break the clinch but Bahktayn is controlling him.
Bahktayn misses with a body punch.
Bahktayn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bush after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bahktayn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bahktayn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Bush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bahktayn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bush tries a body shot but Bahktayn blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush managing to block the knees to the body from Bahktayn.
Bush stalling.
Still in the clinch, Bahktayn scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahktayn can't find room to land a body shot as Bush controls the action.
Bush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bahktayn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Bahktayn.
Bahktayn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bush is stalling here.
Bush tries to throw a body punch but Bahktayn avoids it by throwing Bush back against the cage.

Bush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bahktayn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bush doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Bush pushes Bahktayn up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahktayn blocks an uppercut.
Bush looking for a takedown.
Bahktayn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bush tries to score a body lock takedown but Bahktayn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Datu Bahktayn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Bush.
Bush tries to throw a body punch but Bahktayn avoids it by throwing Bush back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bahktayn prevents a body shot from Bush.
Bahktayn misses with a body punch.
Bahktayn tries to throw a body punch but Bush avoids it by throwing Bahktayn back against the cage.
Bahktayn tries to break the clinch but Bush is controlling the position.
Datu Bahktayn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Bush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bahktayn's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bahktayn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bahktayn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Bush.
Well Bush 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Bush!