PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Rusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rusky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sandstorm. CJ Stone acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Rusky
vs
Stone

189 cm
33
140 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

183 cm
24
135 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

BlackStar Athletics

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 13 - 14 - 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Stone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone avoids the head kick by Rusky.
Rusky looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stone tries to clinch up but Rusky circles away and keeps his distance.
Stone fails with the takedown.
Rusky throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rusky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Little Rusky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Stone.
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rusky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusky appears to be looking for a big counter.

Stone closes the distance and clinches.

Stone manages to break the clinch.
Rusky lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stone closes the distance and pushes Rusky back into the cage.

Stone gets control of Rusky's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stone is controlling Rusky's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone wants to sweep here but Rusky controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusky trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stone wants to get back to his feet but Rusky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stone has control of Rusky's left arm, preventing Rusky from doing any damage.
Stone looking to control but Rusky passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stone landing rabbit punches to the side of Rusky's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Rusky trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well.
Stone is looking to control Rusky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stone avoid being mounted?

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Little Rusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusky connects with a single shot there.
Stone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rusky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stone somewhat.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rusky defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rusky!
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rusky pinned against the cage. Rusky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rusky misses with the combination.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rusky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rusky looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rusky throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Rusky leaves Stone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Little Rusky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone slips a jab and a cross from Rusky.

Stone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Stone successfully pulls guard.
Stone tries to strike from the bottom.

Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rusky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stone is tightening it up a little... Rusky has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rusky reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rusky taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). CJ Stone!