PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Rusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusky comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Rusky
vs
Chavez

189 cm
32
140 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

171 cm
21
144 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Little Rusky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felipe Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rusky throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rusky as he jumps to the side.
Rusky fails to land with a series of punches.
Rusky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rusky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chavez on the side of the head.
Rusky misses with an uppercut.
Rusky scores with a one two! Chavez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusky connects with a leg kick. Chavez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rusky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rusky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rusky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rusky lands with a good body shot.
Rusky tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusky misses with a body kick.
Rusky misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Rusky.
Despite the aggression on Chavez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Rusky. Those never looked like landing.
Rusky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Little Rusky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rusky appears to be looking for a big counter.
Little Rusky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Chavez.
Rusky misses with a two punch combination.
Rusky tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rusky misses with an uppercut.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Rusky avoids them all with ease.
Rusky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chavez counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Rusky misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Rusky misses.
Chavez throws a counter combo.
Rusky is breathing heavily.
Rusky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chavez throws a counter combo.
Rusky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Little Rusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Rusky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rusky looks to land a combination but Chavez avoids it well.
Chavez wants to counter the offense by Rusky and move into the clinch position.
Chavez shoots for a takedown but Rusky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusky throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.

Chavez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chavez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chavez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rusky is keeping the position for now.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chavez on the ground.
Rusky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chavez is controlling him.
Chavez works over Rusky with some ground and pound from guard.
Chavez looking to pass the guard.
Rusky is adopting a defensive guard.
Rusky is looking to stand up but Chavez isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rusky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's four 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.
Rusky throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Rusky.
Rusky throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Chavez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rusky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Chavez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rusky!
Rusky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chavez.
A jab lands there for Rusky.
Nice takedown defense from Rusky. No joy for Chavez on that attempt.
Rusky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Rusky misses.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Rusky.
Sloppy strikes from Rusky. Those never looked like landing.
Chavez with the counter takedown but Rusky avoids it easily.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Rusky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little Rusky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rusky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rusky.
Rusky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rusky lands a head kick. Chavez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rusky throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Chavez darts in looking for a takedown but Rusky gets double underhooks and turns Chavez into the cage.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Rusky.
Chavez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rusky misses with a body shot.
A combination from Rusky does no damage.
Chavez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rusky.
Rusky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rusky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rusky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
Chavez shoots in looking for a takedown. Rusky tries to sprawl out of it but Chavez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rusky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusky is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Rusky off balance momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chavez.
Little Rusky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Chavez.
Rusky throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rusky throws a sloppy head kick
and Chavez counters with a series of strikes. Rusky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rusky throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Chavez darts in looking for a takedown but Rusky gets double underhooks and turns Chavez into the cage.
Rusky connects with the punch.
Chavez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rusky.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Rusky.
Rusky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chavez has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusky connects with a looping right hand.
Chavez tries to clinch but Rusky moves out of range.
Rusky with a jab.
Rusky looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Rusky cracks Chavez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rusky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rusky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Chavez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rusky throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Chavez unleashes a big counter combination but Rusky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rusky throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Chavez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chavez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez checks a low kick from Rusky.
Rusky swinging wildly here.
Rusky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chavez closes the distance and clinches up with Rusky, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes Rusky against the cage but Rusky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rusky misses the body punch
and Chavez counters with a left and a right that stings Rusky.
Rusky throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Chavez shoots in and drives through. Rusky sprawls well.
Rusky throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez is looking for the big counter here.
Rusky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chavez is looking for the big counter here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rusky circles away quickly and effectively.
Rusky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez has a takedown stuffed.
Little Rusky is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rusky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rusky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rusky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chavez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rusky lands with a nice combination. Chavez backs away looking to recover.
Rusky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chavez shoots in for a double leg but Rusky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rusky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Rusky really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Rusky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little Rusky dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rusky feints a jab promting Chavez to slip. Rusky then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chavez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chavez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rusky swivels and escapes.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Rusky sets himself, and Chavez steps forward looking for the clinch! Rusky avoids it this time.
Rusky swinging wildly here.
Chavez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rusky looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Rusky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rusky misses with a body kick.
Rusky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rusky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chavez on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez looks to land a combination but Rusky avoids it well.
Rusky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rusky.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rusky throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chavez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chavez misses with a wild combination.
Rusky throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Rusky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chavez tries to move into range but Rusky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rusky swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Rusky.
Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Rusky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rusky sets himself, and Chavez steps forward looking for the clinch! Rusky avoids it this time.
Chavez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rusky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Little Rusky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Chavez.
Chavez shoots in for a double leg but Rusky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rusky misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chavez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A left and a right from Rusky both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chavez, right into the meat.
Rusky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Despite the aggression on Chavez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rusky misses with a two punch combination.
Rusky throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rusky as he jumps to the side.
Rusky swinging wildly here.
Chavez tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chavez is looking for the big counter here.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Rusky.
Rusky looks to land a combination but Chavez avoids it well.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown but Rusky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusky misses with the combination.
Rusky slaps away a takedown attempt from Chavez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Little Rusky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rusky throws a head kick that misses.
Rusky looks to land a combination but Chavez avoids it well.
Chavez fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rusky looks to land a left hand but Chavez moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Rusky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rusky.
Rusky misses with a hook.
Felipe Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rusky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rusky avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Rusky coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Little Rusky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rusky, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Rusky!
A pretty intense looking Little Rusky took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.