PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agamemnon Busmalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josie Wales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Busmalis
vs
Wales

179 cm
23
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Agamemnon Busmalis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josie Wales!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busmalis looks to land a right hand but Wales moved out of range.
Wales gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Busmalis counter with a right hand.

Wales manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Busmalis on his heels. He'll look to pass Busmalis's guard now, I'm sure.
Wales throwing strikes from guard but Busmalis blocks nicely.
Busmalis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Busmalis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Busmalis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Busmalis is trying to keep Wales in close.
Wales is in close to Busmalis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Busmalis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Busmalis controls Wales momentarily but Wales frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Busmalis has momentary wrist control but Wales slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Busmalis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wales throws a big right hand that misses.
Wales throwing strikes from guard but Busmalis blocks nicely.
Wales throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Busmalis is on top in guard.
Wales with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Busmalis can't handle though.
Busmalis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wales keeping moving, preventing Busmalis from controlling successfully.
Wales is adopting a defensive guard.
Busmalis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wales swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Busmalis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wales manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Busmalis has Wales in his guard.
Wales wants to pass the guard but Busmalis is keeping the position.
Busmalis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wales.
Wales thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Busmalis is trying to control the position but Wales postures up.
Wales cracks Busmalis with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Busmalis is pulling down on Wales's head to control his posture.
Wales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Busmalis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Busmalis is working for a guillotine from mount but Wales frees his head quite easily.
Wales wants to hold on but Busmalis pushes him away.
Busmalis tries to control but Wales wriggling away.
Wales is desperately trying to improve his position but Busmalis has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busmalis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wales is looking to escape.

Busmalis goes for an armbar but Wales turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wales.
Busmalis controlling the position.
Wales thows a big elbow that misses.
Wales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Busmalis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wales fails with the takedown
and Busmalis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wales with a lazy takedown attempt
and Busmalis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wales misses with a takedown attempt

and Busmalis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Agamemnon Busmalis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josie Wales.
Wales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Busmalis wants to control from the top but Wales keeps moving.
Busmalis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Busmalis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wales lands with a punch from half guard.
Agamemnon Busmalis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Busmalis trying to control but Wales postures up.
Busmalis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wales.
Wales not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wales is thwarting Busmalis's attempts to control the position.
Wales is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Busmalis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wales scoring with some ground and pound.
Wales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Busmalis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Busmalis is adopting a defensive guard.
Wales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Busmalis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wales keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Busmalis's head.
Busmalis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Busmalis trying to control the position here.
Busmalis keeping full guard, as Wales tries to pass.
Wales distracts Busmalis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wales throwing strikes but missing.
Wales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Busmalis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Busmalis controls Wales momentarily but Wales frees himself.
Wales landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wales thows a big elbow that misses.
Busmalis is adopting a defensive guard.
Wales throws a big right hand that misses.
Busmalis wants to sweep here but Wales controlling him for the moment.
Wales scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Busmalis trying to keep a closed guard but Wales is proving a slippery customer.
Wales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wales throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wales's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wales working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wales throwing strikes from guard but Busmalis blocks nicely.
Busmalis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wales!

Wales defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Busmalis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wales is looking to get to half guard.

Busmalis looking to secure an arm triangle but Wales defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agamemnon Busmalis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wales moves away from the strike by Busmalis.
Wales fails to land the takedown.

Wales drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Busmalis wants to sweep here but Wales controlling him for the moment.
Wales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Busmalis has momentary wrist control but Wales slips an elbow through the middle.
Busmalis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Busmalis 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.
Busmalis controls Wales momentarily but Wales frees himself.
Wales thows a big elbow that misses.
Wales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Busmalis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wales.
Wales chips away with some ground and pound.
Wales stopping the sweep attempt from Busmalis.
Wales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wales keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Busmalis's head.
Wales throws a big right hand that misses.

Busmalis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wales is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wales scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wales content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Busmalis wants to sweep but no luck.
Wales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wales distracts Busmalis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wales postures up and lands a big shot to Busmalis's brow.
Wales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Busmalis trying to keep a closed guard but Wales is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Busmalis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wales postures up and lands a big shot to Busmalis's brow.
Wales distracts Busmalis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Busmalis is trying to keep Wales in close.
Wales scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Busmalis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wales cracks Busmalis with a solid left hand.
Busmalis pulls Wales in close to prevent any damage.
Wales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Busmalis is trying to keep Wales in close.
Wales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Busmalis has his foot on Wales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wales works his way back into a safe position though.
Wales keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Busmalis's head.
Busmalis working a defensive guard here.
Wales is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wales throwing strikes but missing.
Wales distracts Busmalis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Busmalis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Busmalis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Busmalis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wales working some strikes from top position.
Wales preventing the sweep.
Busmalis is pulling down on Wales's head. It's preventing any offense from Wales, at least for the moment.
Busmalis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josie Wales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wales 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josie Wales!