PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bull Hauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Budden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull Hauss is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hauss
vs
Budden

175 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bull Hauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Budden!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budden takes a swing at Hauss's ribcage but misses.
Hauss shoots in looking for a takedown. Budden tries to sprawl out of it but Hauss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Budden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hauss dodges the punch combination from Budden.
Hauss moves in looking to clinch but Budden pushes him off.
Hauss shoots for a takedown but Budden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hauss wants to clinch.
Hauss takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Budden misses with a double jab.
Hauss shoots in looking for a takedown. Budden tries to sprawl out of it but Hauss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Budden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Hauss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Budden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Budden gets a clinch.

Budden breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauss has a takedown stuffed.
Hauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budden.
Hauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Hauss throws a front kick aimed at Budden's knee but Budden avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Budden.
Budden swinging wildly here.
Hauss has a takedown stuffed.
Budden misses with a series of wild punches.
Hauss looks to clinch

and Budden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Budden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hauss is defended easily by Budden.
Budden throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hauss looks to clinch
and Budden counters with a good low kick that Hauss was not able to check.
Budden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Budden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Budden fails to land with a series of punches.
Hauss fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Budden both land. Nice combination.
Hauss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hauss dodges the punch combination from Budden.
Hauss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hauss there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hauss fails with the takedown
and Hauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hauss on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hauss is breathing heavily.
Hauss tries for a takedown but Budden circles away easily
and Budden counters with a one-two to the body.
Hauss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Budden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hauss fails with the takedown
and Budden counters with a one-two to the body.
Joe Budden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budden misses with a few strikes there.
Budden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Budden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hauss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hauss moves forwards but Budden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hauss walks into a straight right hand from Budden.
Budden throws a right and a left that Hauss avoids nicely.
Hauss clinches but Budden breaks the clinch
and Budden counters with a stiff right hand.
Budden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budden lands with a straight right. Hauss didn't see that one coming.
Budden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hauss circles away quickly and effectively.

Budden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hauss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Budden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Budden gets to his feet. Hauss looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Budden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Budden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hauss sprawls well. Hauss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Budden gets slowly back to his feet.
Budden misses with the combination.
Budden looks to land a combination but Hauss avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hauss shoots and misses
and Budden counters with a three punch combo that has Hauss backing up. Hauss nods at Budden to acknowledge the strikes.
Budden misses with a double jab.
Hauss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Budden counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Budden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hauss dodges the punch combination from Budden.
Budden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budden circles away from the clinch attempt
and Budden counters with a nice leg kick.
Bull Hauss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hauss misses with a kick to the body
and Budden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hauss misses with a takedown attempt
and Budden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hauss.
Budden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hauss takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Budden finds it's way through Hauss's defenses.
Budden scores with a one two! Hauss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Budden throws a series of punches but Hauss avoids them all with ease.
Hauss wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hauss circles away quickly and effectively.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hauss. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hauss throws a lazy head kick
letting Budden counter with a right hand.
Budden swings for the body but Hauss moves out of range.
Hauss throws a head kick that misses
and Budden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Budden looks to land a combination but Hauss avoids it well.
Budden scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budden. Hauss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hauss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Budden counters with a one-two to the body.

Hauss tries to keep at a distance but Budden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hauss looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Budden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe Budden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Budden swinging wildly here.
A cross from Budden lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budden throws a right hand that Hauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Hauss also avoids with ease.
Budden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Budden throws a right and a left that Hauss avoids nicely.
Budden connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hauss takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hauss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Budden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hauss tries for a takedown but Budden circles away easily
and Budden counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Hauss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budden throws a right and a left that Hauss avoids nicely.
Budden misses with a series of wild punches.
Hauss fails with the takedown
and Budden counters with a one-two to the body.
Hauss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Budden looks to land a combination but Hauss avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budden connects with a right hand. Hauss shakes it off.
Hauss wants to clinch but Budden slips to the side
letting Budden counter with a right hand.
Budden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Budden feints and then cracks Hauss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hauss down.
Budden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Budden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Budden throws a right hand that Hauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Hauss also avoids with ease.
A combination from Budden does no damage.
Hauss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Budden counters with a nice body shot.
Budden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hauss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Budden.
Budden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Budden throws a combination. Hauss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Hauss is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Hauss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budden lands a jab-cross combination.
Budden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hauss.
No joy there for Budden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hauss seems to have got his legs back now.
Budden tries to bum rush Hauss with a series of wild strikes but Hauss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Budden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hauss doesn't seem phased though.
Budden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Budden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Budden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hauss.
Budden swinging wildly here.
Budden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hauss closes the distance and clinches up with Budden, looking for a takedown. Hauss pushes Budden against the cage but Budden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Budden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Budden lands with a hook. Hauss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Budden fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Budden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hauss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Budden looks to land a combination but Hauss avoids it well.
Budden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Budden misses.
Budden swinging wildly here.
Budden loads up on a big right hand but Hauss slips the punch.
Budden swats away the attempt to clinch by Hauss.
Budden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hauss.
A jab from Budden finds it's way through Hauss's defenses.
Hauss dodges the punch combination from Budden.
A head kick by Hauss misses
and Budden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hauss throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Budden counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Budden scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Budden throws a nice looking combination but Hauss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Budden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hauss tries for a takedown but Budden circles away easily
and Budden counters with a nice uppercut.
Hauss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budden.
No joy there for Budden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hauss throws a combination that misses
letting Budden counter with a right hand.
Hauss has his takedown stuffed
and Budden counters with a two punch combo.
Hauss wants to clinch
and Budden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hauss tries to avoid it but Budden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hauss to the ground. Hauss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Budden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budden throws a series of strikes that have Hauss backpedaling.
Hauss shoots and misses
and Hauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Hauss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budden looks to land a combination but Hauss avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budden. That's going to slow Hauss down.
Budden misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Budden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Budden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Budden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hauss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Budden falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hauss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hauss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Budden wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Budden counters with a low kick, right behind Hauss 's knee.
Budden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budden looks to land a combination but Hauss avoids it well.
Hauss slips a jab and a cross from Budden.
Hauss dodges the punch combination from Budden.
Hauss misses with a double jab
and Budden counters with a one-two to the body.
Joe Budden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Budden lands a two punch combo.
Budden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hauss.
Budden misses with a double jab

and Hauss counters by moving into the clinch.

Budden breaks the clinch.
Hauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Budden counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budden.
Budden tries to clinch up.
Budden misses with a double jab.
Budden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Budden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Budden does it's job there.
Hauss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Budden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Budden lands with a straight right. Hauss didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budden throws a right and a left that Hauss avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hauss doesn't manage to clinch there - Budden circles away.
Budden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hauss.
Bull Hauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hauss. Hauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Budden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Budden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Budden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Budden!