PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bagwis Shuttlesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagwis Shuttlesworth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Master Kush's chin.

Shuttlesworth
vs
Kush

173 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagwis Shuttlesworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Master Kush!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shuttlesworth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kush was covering up waiting for the punch and Shuttlesworth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kush being controlled here, momentarily.
Shuttlesworth wants to pass the guard but Kush is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shuttlesworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shuttlesworth trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kush's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shuttlesworth advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shuttlesworth in particular looking to stall.
Shuttlesworth works his way into side control.
Kush throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Shuttlesworth wants to stand but Kush is controlling his arm.
Shuttlesworth taking a breather here.

Shuttlesworth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shuttlesworth is looking to take a break and control but Kush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kush trying to remain calm as Shuttlesworth controls from the top position.
Kush tries to bench press Shuttlesworth off him but Shuttlesworth keeps the position.
Kush sneaks back into half guard.
Shuttlesworth slows the pace down in half guard.
Shuttlesworth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shuttlesworth wants to work for an arm triangle but Kush is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Shuttlesworth seems content to control.

Shuttlesworth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shuttlesworth blocks the strikes from Kush.

Kush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shuttlesworth pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shuttlesworth in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Shuttlesworth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kush is just riding it out for now. Shuttlesworth eventually gives up the hold.

Kush actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shuttlesworth passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bagwis Shuttlesworth dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Shuttlesworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Shuttlesworth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kush was covering up waiting for the punch and Shuttlesworth finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Kush has an active guard here but Shuttlesworth has managed to pass into half guard.
Shuttlesworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kush's head.
Kush is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shuttlesworth jumps into side control!
Kush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kush wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuttlesworth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bagwis Shuttlesworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Shuttlesworth decides to stand back up. Shuttlesworth steps back and let's Kush get back to his feet.
Shuttlesworth wants to slow Kush down by chopping away at his legs.
Kush misses with a hook. Shuttlesworth ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Kush misses.

Shuttlesworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shuttlesworth tries to pull guard but Kush forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shuttlesworth prevents Kush from breaking the clinch.
Kush prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shuttlesworth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shuttlesworth is pulling down on Kush's head. It's preventing any offense from Kush, at least for the moment.
Kush cracks Shuttlesworth with a solid left hand.
Kush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Shuttlesworth controlling the position.
Kush throws a big elbow that misses.

Kush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shuttlesworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kush has managed to get both his arms back between Shuttlesworth's legs - danger averted.
Kush is looking to work some ground and pound but Shuttlesworth has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Kush tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Shuttlesworth is looking to take a break and control but Kush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kush wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shuttlesworth tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush is looking to regain half guard here but Shuttlesworth keeps moving and retains side control.
Kush tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kush seems a little lost for a moment, as Shuttlesworth dominates the positioning.
Kush wants to get back to his feet but Shuttlesworth drags him back down.
Shuttlesworth works to advance to full mount. Kush defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shuttlesworth looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kush is desperately trying to improve his position but Shuttlesworth has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bagwis Shuttlesworth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shuttlesworth closes the distance and clinches.
Shuttlesworth's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Shuttlesworth breaks from the clinch.
Kush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Kush.
Kush tries to clinch but Shuttlesworth moves out of range.
Kush with a nice cross.

Shuttlesworth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kush looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kush bucks up and tries to throw Shuttlesworth off but instead Shuttlesworth has got his back!
Shuttlesworth is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shuttlesworth is persistently looking for the submission but Kush is defending it well.
Shuttlesworth scores with punches to the body.
Shuttlesworth doesn't have the hooks in and Kush manages to turn into his guard.
Kush throws a big elbow that misses.
Shuttlesworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kush postures up in Shuttlesworth's guard and throws a big left but Shuttlesworth blocks it.
Shuttlesworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shuttlesworth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush stands up over Shuttlesworth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kush is pushing down on Shuttlesworth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shuttlesworth is fighting to maintain full guard but Kush has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shuttlesworth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shuttlesworth is looking for a sweep. Kush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kush slips a nice elbow through Shuttlesworth's hands, connecting with Shuttlesworth's forehead.
Shuttlesworth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kush is working away from the top position though.
Shuttlesworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kush.

Kush is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Shuttlesworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuttlesworth is trying to stand up here but Kush is controlling him well.

Kush is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kush lands with a punch from half guard.
Shuttlesworth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kush stopping the sweep attempt from Shuttlesworth.
Kush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shuttlesworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shuttlesworth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shuttlesworth keeping full guard, as Kush tries to pass.
Kush throwing strikes from guard but Shuttlesworth blocks nicely.
Kush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shuttlesworth controls Kush momentarily but Kush frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kush tries to free his leg and advance position but Shuttlesworth is retaining full guard.
Bagwis Shuttlesworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shuttlesworth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bagwis Shuttlesworth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shuttlesworth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bagwis Shuttlesworth!