PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Fury (ranked 4450 p4p, 4612 weight class) and Thug Bones (ranked 524 p4p, 533 weight class). Bones has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Thug Bones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fury
vs
Bones

195 cm
19
210
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
206
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thug Bones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones lands with a hook. Fury tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fury will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bones lands a jab to the head.
Fury stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bones throws a series of punches but Fury moves out of range.
Fury tried to counter with a leg kick but Bones avoided it.
Bones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bones lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fury throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Bones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bones connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throws a big shot that misses.
Fury misses with a head kick.
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bones.
Fury with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bones to score with a decent uppercut.
Fury throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bones counters with a one-two to the body.
Bones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Bones.
Fury thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bones throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fury counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones fails to land with a series of punches.
Bones looks to land a body kick but Fury moved away.
A combination from Bones does no damage.
Fury throws a combination that misses
and Bones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fury dodges the punch combination from Bones.
Fury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones is looking for the big counter here.
Bones connects with a body shot.
Fury throws a leg kick
and Bones counters with a stiff right hand.
Fury fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Bones misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fury gets a clinch.
Fury stalling.
Bones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fury landing knees to the head.

It looks like Thug Bones has been cut.
Come on Fury - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fury connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fury counters with a two punch combo.
Fury throws a series of strikes that have Bones backpedaling.
Bones swings widly with a right hand
and Fury counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
Bones misses with a hook.
Fury is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bones throws a poor cross that misses
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bones throws out a loose jab but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.

Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Fury stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury is struggling to control the position.
Fury is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyson Fury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thug Bones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A jab from Bones misses.
No joy there for Bones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fury thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bones. Bones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fury tries to clinch there but Bones circles away.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch but Bones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bones lands a leg kick that knocks Fury off balance momentarily.
Fury misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bones throws a leg kick
and Fury counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fury gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fury takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is looking to score with low kicks.
Fury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyson Fury is winning the standup battle so far.
Fury misses with a head kick.
Bones misses with an uppercut
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Bones.
Fury wants to clinch up but Bones keeps it at a distance.
Fury throws the kick towards the body but Bones avoids it.
Bones drops his hands momentarily and Fury takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Fury drives through and clinches with Bones against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury trying to control the position but instead, Bones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fury into the cage.
Bones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bones misses with some punches.
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!

Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bones throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fury tries to bum rush Bones with a series of wild strikes but Bones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fury wants to clinch up but Bones keeps it at a distance.
Bones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bones looks to land a left hand but Fury moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Fury misses the target.
Bones misses with a leg kick
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fury clinches up with Bones and pushes him back against the cage.

Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bones misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a low kick, right behind Bones 's knee.
Fury closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bones counters with a series of strikes. Fury will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bones throws out the jab.
Bones throws a low kick but Fury avoids it.
Fury swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Fury was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Fury misses
and Bones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fury drives through and clinches with Bones against the cage.
Bones has a couple of punches blocked by Fury.
Fury gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bones tries to break the clinch but Fury is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fury is trying to push Bones away but Bones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyson Fury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thug Bones's cut.
That's time! Fury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bones misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Fury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bones in his tracks.
Fury walks into a jab.
Bones throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Bones just misses with a punch to the body.

Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Fury looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Bones breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bones as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Bones is predictable there
and Fury counters with a big head kick but Bones shrugs it off.
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!
Fury lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fury half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fury throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Fury has closed the distance and engaged Bones in a clinch.
Tyson Fury has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thug Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones lunges at Fury with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fury's hand.
Bones tries to bum rush Fury with a series of wild strikes but Fury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fury throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Bones misses.
Bones misses with a right hand
and Fury counters with a series of strikes. Bones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thug Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bones is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bones blocks a head kick by Fury.
Fury uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bones is still on wobbly legs! Can Fury finish him?
Bones avoids the head kick by Fury.
Bones seems to have recovered his senses.
Bones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fury appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bones throws a leg kick that misses.
Bones swings widly with a right hand
and Fury counters with a nice body shot.
Fury lands a body shot.
Bones misses with a combination
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fury connects with a body shot that sends Bones's belly button to the back.
Fury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury doesn't manage to clinch there - Bones circles away.
Fury slips under a jab.
Fury lands a slapping body shot.
Bones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fury counters with a leg kick.
Tyson Fury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danga de danga de dang - Fury scores with a four punch combination!
Fury lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bones at a distance.
Fury ducks right into an uppercut from Bones.
Bones is looking to chop away at Fury's legs.
Bones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fury stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fury closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones fails to land with a series of punches.
Fury looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bones throws an off balance right hand
and Fury counters with a thumping low kick.
Bones feints and then cracks Fury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fury down.

Fury has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bones misses with a body punch.
Bones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fury controls his hands.
Bones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bones misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bones fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fury just leaning against Bones, taking a breather.
Bones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fury working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Bones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Fury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fury 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Fury!
The defeated Thug Bones had this to say: 'DC made me fkn do it!'.