PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus The Bus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Bus
vs
Hercules

225 cm
21
300 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

210 cm
23
300 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gus The Bus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Hercules!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hercules shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Bus but The Bus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Hercules misses.
The Bus throws a jab but it's blocked by Hercules.
The Bus thows a body shot but no joy.
Hercules throws a low kick but The Bus avoids it.
Hercules fails with the takedown.
The Bus misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hercules was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bus.
Crunch! Hercules slams his shin into The Bus's torso.
Hercules shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gus The Bus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Hercules.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hercules comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Bus throws a predictable looking body shot

and Hercules decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Bus's guard.
Hercules sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hercules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Bus controls Hercules momentarily but Hercules frees himself.
Hercules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Bus is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Bus keeping moving, preventing Hercules from controlling successfully.
Hercules stays in close to The Bus's body and controls the position.
Hercules wants to control from the top but The Bus keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dog Hercules.
The Bus misses with a wild body shot.
The Bus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hercules manages to avoid it.

The Bus pushes Hercules up against the cage in a clinch.
The Bus lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from The Bus.
The Bus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hercules's elbow.
The Bus stops a takedown attempt from Hercules.
The Bus pushes Hercules back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Bus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dog Hercules dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hercules manages to break the clinch.
Hercules bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Bus is looking to wear down Hercules with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hercules avoids the body shot from The Bus.
The Bus darts in trying to clinch

so Hercules counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hercules trying to control but The Bus is working from the bottom.
The Bus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hercules is looking to work some ground and pound but The Bus has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Bus wriggles free and stands up.
Hercules scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Gus The Bus has been cut.
The Bus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hercules misses with a body punch
letting The Bus counter with a right hand.
Hercules shoots in but The Bus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Bus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gus The Bus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hercules tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hercules.
The Bus tries to clinch up but Hercules circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bus misses with a body punch
and Hercules counters with a nice uppercut.
The Bus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hercules was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bus.
Hercules throws a combination that misses
and The Bus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hercules swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Bus counters with a straight right hand.
Hercules moves out of range as The Bus strikes.
The Bus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hercules on the side of the head.
Hercules misses with a head kick.
Hercules throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Bus misses with a looping left.
Hercules shoots in and drives through. The Bus sprawls well.
The Bus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Bus misses with a body shot

and Hercules counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Bus's guard now.
The Bus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Bus tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hercules trying to control the position from guard on top but The Bus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Bus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hercules looking to pass the guard.
Hercules wants to control from the top but The Bus keeps moving.
Hercules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hercules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hercules is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dog Hercules showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gus The Bus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hercules ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hercules uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Bus.
Hercules doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The Bus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Bus lands a shoulder strike.
The Bus misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Bus pushes Hercules back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hercules drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Bus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hercules tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gus The Bus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Hercules.
Hercules stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Bus lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Bus misses with a punch on the inside.
The Bus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by The Bus.
The Bus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hercules avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for The Bus.
Hercules takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Bus keeps control of Hercules as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hercules wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Bus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hercules wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from The Bus.
Hercules wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Bus lands a body shot.
The Bus misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Hercules breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Bus misses with a body shot.
Dog Hercules is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Bus lands with a shot to the body.
The Bus digs a good hook to Hercules's body.
The Bus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Bus lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Bus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hercules looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Bus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hercules doesn't seem bothered though.
The Bus tries to clinch
and The Bus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gus The Bus is winning the standup battle so far.
The Bus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Bus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hercules walks into a left hand.
The Bus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hercules.
The Bus is looking to clinch but Hercules is avoiding it.
Hercules fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Bus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hercules was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hercules shoots in for a double leg but The Bus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hercules throws a sloppy head kick and The Bus moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Bus. Hercules does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Bus tries to clinch but Hercules is having none of it.
The Bus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Bus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hercules's hands.
The Bus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hercules.
The Bus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Bus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hercules.

The Bus moves into range and clinches up with Hercules.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus The Bus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gus The Bus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Bus misses with a straight left.
The Bus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Bus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Bus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decent striking displayed by The Bus there.
Gus The Bus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hercules with a hook.
The Bus throws the left hand but Hercules avoids the punch easily.
Hercules swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Bus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hercules tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Bus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hercules manages to avoid it.
Hercules throws a lazy right hand but The Bus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bus throws a nice looking combination but Hercules bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Bus misses with a wild body shot.
The Bus misses with a body shot.
The Bus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hercules at a distance.
The Bus stuffs the takedown attempt from Hercules. Hercules gets slowly back to his feet.
The Bus avoids the head kick by Hercules.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hercules. That's going to slow The Bus down.
Hercules lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Bus doesn't manage to clinch there - Hercules circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Bus as he avoids it easily.
Hercules swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Bus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hercules throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Bus counters with a straight right hand.
Hercules takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Bus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Bus wants it to stay on the feet.
Gus The Bus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Hercules.
Hercules is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hercules looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hercules avoids the body shot from The Bus.
The Bus tests Hercules's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Bus swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Bus.
Hercules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hercules getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hercules is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Bus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hercules shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Bus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hercules avoids the body shot from The Bus.
The Bus just misses with a punch to the body.
Hercules shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Bus counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Bus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Bus lands with an uppercut that bounces Hercules off the cage and back into rage.
The Bus scores with a sloppy right hand. Hercules should have avoided that one.
The Bus clobbers Hercules with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hercules.
Hercules trying to control the action but The Bus is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus The Bus had his way with Dog Hercules in that round.
The cut man is working on Gus The Bus's cut.
That's time! The Bus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The Bus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Bus takes a swing at Hercules's ribcage but misses.
Hercules walks into a jab.
The Bus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Bus throws a body punch but Hercules moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hercules looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hercules throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Bus gets caught flat footed, as Hercules shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hercules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Bus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hercules seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hercules trying to control but The Bus is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bus controlling the position.
The Bus'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.
The Bus keeping moving, preventing Hercules from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules is looking to work some ground and pound but The Bus has wrist control.
Hercules trying to control but The Bus is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Bus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hercules throws a sloppy head kick
letting The Bus counter with a right hand.
Good work by The Bus as he checks the leg kick.
The Bus just misses with a punch to the body.
The Bus just misses with a punch to the body.
Hercules throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Bus counters with a nice uppercut.
The Bus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hercules manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from The Bus as Hercules shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Bus fails to land with a series of punches.

Hercules darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hercules not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Hercules comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hercules has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:47
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Gus The Bus retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!