PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy BigLuts (ranked 4173 p4p, 22486 weight class) and Greg Bustack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

BigLuts
vs
Bustack

180 cm
19
175
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
28
166
1 - 32 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Freddy BigLuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Bustack!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BigLuts scores with a head kick. Bustack tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Greg Bustack has been cut.
Bustack fails in his attempt to clinch.
BigLuts tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bustack manages to circle out of the way.
BigLuts keeps the fight on the outside.
Bustack doesn't manage to clinch there - BigLuts circles away.
BigLuts tries to counter with a takedown but Bustack is quick to defend against it.
Bustack tries to clinch but BigLuts moves out of range.

BigLuts gets a double leg takedown into Bustack's guard.
BigLuts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
BigLuts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigLuts tries to free his leg and advance position but Bustack is retaining full guard.

BigLuts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bustack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bustack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bustack!

BigLuts manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BigLuts pushes Bustack off looking to stand but Bustack dives back in and keeps control.
BigLuts works his way to full guard. Good work.
BigLuts is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Bustack drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but BigLuts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bustack has BigLuts in his guard.

Bustack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
BigLuts forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
BigLuts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
BigLuts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigLuts thows a huge punch but Bustack dodges it nicely.
Bustack is trying to stand.
Bustack scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but BigLuts manages to mount him!
BigLuts controlling his opponent.
Bustack tries to buck BigLuts off but BigLuts takes his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigLuts misses with punches from the back.
BigLuts landing with strikes.

BigLuts is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bustack has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
BigLuts controls the position.
Bustack looks winded!

Bustack fending off the submission attempt from BigLuts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BigLuts throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy BigLuts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Bustack's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

BigLuts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bustack quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if BigLuts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
BigLuts passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigLuts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's one minute gone in the round.
BigLuts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BigLuts sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
BigLuts controlling his opponent.
Freddy BigLuts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BigLuts seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bustack for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

BigLuts wants to finish this one by submission but Bustack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from BigLuts.
Bustack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with BigLuts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BigLuts throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BigLuts controlling from the full mount.

BigLuts working for a guillotine from mount but Bustack is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigLuts sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
BigLuts controlling from mount.
BigLuts putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BigLuts unloads with some shots from mount but Bustack bucks and avoids them well.
BigLuts controlling the pace for now.
Bustack is breathing heavily.
BigLuts unloads with some shots from mount but Bustack bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by BigLuts there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bustack wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by BigLuts.
BigLuts controlling from the full mount.

BigLuts working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BigLuts sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy BigLuts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greg Bustack's cut.
That's time! BigLuts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by BigLuts.
Bustack tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigLuts misses with punches from the back.
BigLuts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bustack can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

BigLuts looking for the choke from the back.

Bustack defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

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.
BigLuts slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BigLuts continues to stall.
Bustack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bustack is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
BigLuts controlling the position well here. Bustack rolled but BigLuts kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
BigLuts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bustack is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if BigLuts gets his way!
BigLuts slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Bustack defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
BigLuts throwing wild punches that miss their target.

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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

BigLuts looking to break Bustack's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bustack remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise BigLuts will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy BigLuts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BigLuts 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy BigLuts!