PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gale Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Dorotsheensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorotsheensky has chosen Luka - Pitbull Outro as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bush
vs
Dorotsheensky

222 cm
21
278 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
244 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gale Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Dorotsheensky!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Bush.
Bush thumps Dorotsheensky with a low kick.
Dorotsheensky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gale Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bush darts in and clinches Dorotsheensky up against the cage.

Bush lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bush thows a huge punch but Dorotsheensky dodges it nicely.
Bush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dorotsheensky wants to improve his position but Bush is controlling well.
Bush is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dorotsheensky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bush.
Bush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush slows the pace down in half guard.
Bush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bush working over Dorotsheensky with some ground and pound. Dorotsheensky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Bush seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bush connects with a nice short shot to Dorotsheensky's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bush in particular looking to stall.
Bush is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bush'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.
Dorotsheensky tries to get to full guard but Bush has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Bush there.
Bush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush winds up and cracks Dorotsheensky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bush scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bush trying to control the pace.
Bush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bush controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush prevents Dorotsheensky from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Bush rushes Dorotsheensky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bush gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bush is looking to work some ground and pound but Dorotsheensky has wrist control.
Dorotsheensky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorotsheensky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bush.
Bush is looking to work some ground and pound but Dorotsheensky has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Bush dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bush lands a leg kick that knocks Dorotsheensky off balance momentarily.

Bush clinches with his opponent.
Bush crunches a lovely knee into Dorotsheensky's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bush pulls Dorotsheensky into guard.
Dorotsheensky tries to free his leg and advance position but Bush is retaining full guard.
Dorotsheensky slips nicely into half guard.
Bush is controlling Dorotsheensky's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dorotsheensky is looking for a kimura but Bush is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dorotsheensky to get the leverage.
Dorotsheensky is trying to control. Bush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bush is looking to improve his position.
Dorotsheensky is looking to stall here but Bush recovers full guard.
Dorotsheensky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bush swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bush has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dorotsheensky off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorotsheensky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dorotsheensky is breathing heavily.

Bush is trying to trip Dorotsheensky. He has hold of a leg but Dorotsheensky is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bush persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dorotsheensky wants to sweep but no luck.
Bush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dorotsheensky's head.
Bush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bush stopping the sweep attempt from Dorotsheensky.
Dorotsheensky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bush engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bush lands a nice looking body shot.

Dorotsheensky tries to keep at a distance but Bush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dorotsheensky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorotsheensky is trying to drag Bush to the mat but Bush just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gale Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Dorotsheensky.

Bush manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dorotsheensky stopping the sweep attempt from Bush.
Dorotsheensky passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dorotsheensky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dorotsheensky prevents Bush from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Bush dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bush throws a series of strikes that have Dorotsheensky backpedaling.
Bush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dorotsheensky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Bush both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bush tightens his grip and picks Dorotsheensky up, before dumping him to the ground. Dorotsheensky manages to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush postures up in Dorotsheensky's guard and throws a big left but Dorotsheensky blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dorotsheensky is on top in guard.

Bush has Dorotsheensky pulled in close to control his posture.
Bush keeping moving, preventing Dorotsheensky from controlling successfully.
Dorotsheensky wants to pass the guard but Bush is keeping the position.
Dorotsheensky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dorotsheensky advances position into side control!
Dorotsheensky is looking to take a break and control but Bush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorotsheensky tries to move to mount but Bush blocks the move with his legs.

Dorotsheensky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bush knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bush is looking to regain half guard here but Dorotsheensky keeps moving and retains side control.
Dorotsheensky trying to control the position but Bush is working away.
Dorotsheensky tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush can't do much from the bottom here.
Bush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorotsheensky can do to turn this around?

Dorotsheensky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bush is trying to control Dorotsheensky's posture but Dorotsheensky avoids it.
Dorotsheensky tries to advance to mount but Bush denies him.
Dorotsheensky has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bush tries to hold on but Dorotsheensky postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorotsheensky tries to control but Bush wriggling away.
Bush is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dorotsheensky controlling his opponent.
Bush tries to hold on but Dorotsheensky pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dorotsheensky working for a submission but Bush is keeping him at bay.
Martin Dorotsheensky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gale Bush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bush can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Dorotsheensky.
Well Bush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Bush!