PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dulles Bush (ranked 1507 p4p, 763 weight class) and Snappy Whiplash (ranked 153 p4p, 84 weight class). 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.

Bush
vs
Whiplash

178 cm
37
146
27 - 12 - 1

168 cm
30
145
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Urban Fighter
Voodoo 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 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Dulles Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snappy Whiplash!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush misses with a right hand
and Whiplash counters with an outside leg kick.
Bush thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Whiplash if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Whiplash misses.
Bush throws a lazy right hand but Whiplash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Bush.
Bush fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bush throws a right and a left that Whiplash avoids nicely.
Whiplash feints a counter leg kick.
Bush misses with a double jab.
Whiplash checks a leg kick nicely.
Whiplash was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Whiplash throws a solid leg kick but Bush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whiplash.
An inside leg kick from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash throws a leg kick but Bush moved away.
Bush thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bush checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Whiplash.
Bush thows a leg kick but Whiplash checks it
and Whiplash counters with a good low kick that Bush was not able to check.
Whiplash swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whiplash finds it's way round the side to connect with Bush's head.
Whiplash chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bush can pounce on him.
Bush is looking to land body kicks.
Bush scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Bush checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Bush does no damage.
Whiplash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whiplash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bush throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiplash. Bush does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whiplash scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bush doesn't seem bothered though.
Bush fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whiplash has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whiplash checks a low kick from Bush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bush moves away from the strike by Whiplash.
Bush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bush.
Bush checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Whiplash's coach down at Mentor Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Whiplash's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bush throws a head kick that misses.
Whiplash takes a swing at Bush's ribcage but misses.
Bush looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whiplash checks a leg kick.
Bush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bush looks to throw the jab but Whiplash is out of range.
Bush scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bush staying out of range there.
It looked like Bush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bush throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whiplash counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whiplash swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
Whiplash tries to land a leg kick but Bush saw it coming and moves away.
Bush went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bush tries to land a front kick but Whiplash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Whiplash on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash lands a leg kick that knocks Bush off balance momentarily.
Whiplash checks a low kick from Bush.
Bush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whiplash.
Whiplash avoids the head kick by Bush.
Bush looks to land a right hand but Whiplash moved out of range.
Bush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whiplash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bush.
Whiplash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whiplash dodges the punch combination from Bush.
Bush misses with a two punch combination.
Whiplash throws an overhand right that lands on Bush's shoulder, as Bush tries to avoid the shot.
Whiplash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bush has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bush swings for the body but Whiplash moves out of range.
Whiplash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bush throws a series of punches but Whiplash moves out of range.

That's four 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.
That kick from Whiplash tenderised Bush's leg. Bush is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Whiplash.
Bush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whiplash misses with a low kick.

Whiplash forces Bush back against the cage and clinches.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whiplash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bush tries to circle away but Whiplash has him pinned against the cage.
Bush prevents a body shot from Whiplash.
Whiplash stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Whiplash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiplash takes a swing at Bush's ribcage but misses.
And Bush counters with a quick kick to the body but Whiplash blocks it.
Good shot there by Bush.
Bush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bush cracks Whiplash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dulles Bush will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bush moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whiplash looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
Whiplash walks into a stiff left hand from Bush.
Bush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whiplash throws a leg kick that misses.
Whiplash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whiplash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bush to score with a decent uppercut.
Whiplash fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bush.
Bush will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dulles Bush is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Bush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash misses the body punch
and Bush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bush misses with the combination.
Bush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash misses with a low kick.
Whiplash scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That kick from Whiplash tenderised Bush's leg. Bush is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bush swinging wildly here.
Bush misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whiplash! But no joy.
Whiplash clobbers Bush with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whiplash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Bush.
Bush thows a leg kick but Whiplash checks it
and Whiplash counters with a series of strikes. Bush will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whiplash blocks a head kick by Bush.
Whiplash was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whiplash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash throws a series of punches but Bush moves out of range.
Bush on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash misses with a low kick as Bush jumps back.
Bush lands with an uppercut that bounces Whiplash off the cage and back into range.
Whiplash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bush.
Whiplash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bush throws out the jab.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiplash.
Whiplash with the inside leg kick.
Whiplash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whiplash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Bush lands.
Whiplash digs a good body shot into Bush's ribs.
Bush looks to land a right hand but Whiplash moved out of range.
Whiplash connects with a leg kick.
Bush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whiplash throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
Bush connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash misses with a low kick as Bush jumps back.
Bush throws out a leg kick but Whiplash moves out of range and Bush only half commits.
Whiplash misses with the body kick
and Bush counters with a good low kick that Whiplash was not able to check.
Bush scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whiplash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Bush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whiplash throws a leg kick which misses Bush's front leg but catches the back leg as Bush tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Whiplash.
Bush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whiplash lands a head kick. Bush smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bush avoids a kick to the body.
Whiplash looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
Bush is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Whiplash lands a slapping body shot.
Whiplash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
Dulles Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bush looks for the body kick but Whiplash saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whiplash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
Whiplash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Bush slams his shin into Whiplash's torso.
Whiplash digs a good body shot into Bush's ribs.
Donk. Whiplash catches Bush right on the button with a cross.
Whiplash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whiplash lands a really nice looking cross but Bush seems unphased.
Whiplash is looking to slow Bush down with leg kicks.
Bush attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whiplash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whiplash looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whiplash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Bush blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Snappy Whiplash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A leg kick checked by Whiplash.
Whiplash looks to land a body kick but Bush moved away.
Whiplash misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Whiplash lands but Bush takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Whiplash.
Bush throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Whiplash comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whiplash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bush rather than just go for the knockout.
A cross from Whiplash lands.
Whiplash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bush. That did some damage!
Whiplash tries to land a front kick but Bush steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash throws a leg kick which misses Bush's front leg but catches the back leg as Bush tries to avoid it.
Bush digs a good hook to Whiplash's body.
Whiplash takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bush.
Whiplash jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whiplash throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whiplash. Whiplash obviously looking to wear him down.
Whiplash steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bush. That one must have hurt.
Whiplash dips to his left and cracks Bush with an uppercut!
Bush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Whiplash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiplash lands with a right hand.
Bush scores with a hook to the body. Whiplash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whiplash tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bush slips a jab from Whiplash.
Bush tries to score with a low kick but Whiplash moves his leg out of the way.
Bush swings widly with a right hand
and Whiplash counters with a nice leg kick.
Whiplash keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush avoids a kick to the body.
Whiplash moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bush misses.
Bush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bush lands a nice shot that snaps Whiplash's head back.
Whiplash digs a good body shot into Bush's ribs.
Bush lands a head kick!
Whiplash feints and then cracks Bush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bush down.
Bush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whiplash takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whiplash lands a nice hook to Bush's body. Bush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bush throws a right hand that Whiplash ducks under and follows up with a left that Whiplash also avoids with ease.
Bush tries to land a front kick but Whiplash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whiplash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bush.
Whiplash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bush circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whiplash lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whiplash lands a front kick.
Bush just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Whiplash does it's job there.
Bush is looking to score with low kicks.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whiplash scores with a shot to the body.
Whiplash blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Whiplash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiplash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whiplash takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bush misses with a hook. Whiplash ducked under it nicely.
Whiplash feints a counter leg kick.
Whiplash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Whiplash digs a good body shot into Bush's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whiplash swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bush.
Whiplash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Whiplash.
Bush throws a right hand that Whiplash ducks under and follows up with a left that Whiplash also avoids with ease.
Bush on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Whiplash scores with a jab. Bush acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whiplash sizes up Bush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whiplash moves out of range of the body kick from Bush.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whiplash 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 Bush has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bush and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bush connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bush throws a leg kick but Whiplash moved away.
A nice combination there by Whiplash.
Bush takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Whiplash misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snappy Whiplash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whiplash 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snappy Whiplash!
A less than humble Snappy Whiplash misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.