PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Stumpp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stumpp comes to the cage accompanied by Macabre - Werewolf Of Bedburg. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Stumpp
vs
Kush

165 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
156 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Stumpp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Kush!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush throws a looping overhand right but Stumpp ducks down to avoid it.
Kush swings for the body but Stumpp moves out of range.
Kush loads up on a big right hand but Stumpp slips the punch.
Joe Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush just misses with a punch to the body.
Kush is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stumpp throws a head kick that half lands.
Kush misses with a hook.
Kush misses with a straight right.
Kush thows a body shot but no joy.
Stumpp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kush just misses with a punch to the body.
Kush throws a jab but it's blocked by Stumpp.
Stumpp fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kush has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stumpp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kush.
Stumpp moves away from the strike by Kush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumpp ducks under a wild hook from Kush.

Stumpp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stumpp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stumpp wants to control from the top but Kush keeps moving.
Stumpp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stumpp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kush keeping moving, preventing Stumpp from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Stumpp has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peter Stumpp has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kush connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stumpp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kush loads up on a big right hand but Stumpp slips the punch.
A punch combination from Kush misses.
Stumpp avoids the body shot from Kush.
Stumpp moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Kush misses.
Stumpp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush misses the shot to the body.
Kush misses with a shot to the body

and Stumpp counters with a single leg into guard. Kush didn't expect that.
Stumpp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kush swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stumpp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stumpp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stumpp trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stumpp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stumpp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stumpp wants to pass the guard but Kush is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Stumpp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kush works over Stumpp's head and body with a nice combination.
Stumpp slips a jab from Kush.
Kush moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kush throws a lazy right hand but Stumpp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peter Stumpp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kush looks to throw the jab but Stumpp is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stumpp.
Stumpp throws a sloppy head kick and Kush moves out of range easily.
Kush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stumpp moves away.
Kush throws a series of punches but Stumpp moves out of range.

Stumpp fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kush to the ground. Stumpp is now in Kush's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stumpp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stumpp wants to pass the guard but Kush is keeping the position.
Stumpp wants to control from the top but Kush keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Stumpp wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kush looks to land a combination but Stumpp avoids it well.
Kush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stumpp.
A slow jab from Kush misses its intended target.
Kush avoids the head kick by Stumpp.
Stumpp tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kush is able to avoid easily.
Joe Kush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Stumpp closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kush's guard.
Stumpp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kush keeping moving, preventing Stumpp from controlling successfully.
Stumpp is really struggling to control Kush but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Stumpp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp trying to control the position from guard on top but Kush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kush can't keep his opponent in guard - Stumpp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kush is not content to let Stumpp control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Stumpp seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Stumpp will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stumpp.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stumpp.
Stumpp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kush misses the shot to the body.
Kush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stumpp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stumpp dodges the punch combination from Kush.
Kush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stumpp moves away.
Kush cracks Stumpp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kush misses with a lunging right hand

and Stumpp counters with a single leg into guard. Kush didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumpp trying to control the position from guard on top but Kush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stumpp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stumpp trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Stumpp wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kush throws a series of punches but Stumpp moves out of range.
Kush swinging wildly here.
Stumpp slips a jab and a cross from Kush.
Kush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stumpp was well out of range. Poor timing from Kush.
Stumpp throws the kick towards the body but Kush avoids it.
Kush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stumpp moves away.
Kush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stumpp was well out of range. Poor timing from Kush.
Stumpp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kush.
Stumpp staying out of range there.
Kush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stumpp sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Stumpp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kush felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stumpp taking a breather here.

Stumpp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kush is not content to let Stumpp control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stumpp tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stumpp has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Stumpp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kush is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Stumpp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kush is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Stumpp clearly takes that round.
That's time! Stumpp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stumpp was well out of range. Poor timing from Kush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stumpp.
Kush lands with a good body shot.
Stumpp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kush is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kush connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kush connects with a body shot that sends Stumpp's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kush takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Stumpp tenderised Kush's leg. Kush is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stumpp cracks the inside of Kush's front leg.

Stumpp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kush's half guard.

Stumpp is working for a submission of some sort.

Stumpp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peter Stumpp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Stumpp is trying to work for a kimura but Kush is defending well.

Stumpp wants to work for an arm triangle but Kush is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stumpp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Stumpp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stumpp works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Stumpp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Stumpp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kush has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Peter Stumpp will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stumpp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stumpp trying to control the position from guard on top but Kush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kush keeping full guard, as Stumpp tries to pass.
Stumpp trying to control the position from guard on top but Kush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Stumpp wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kush misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Stumpp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stumpp walks into a stiff left hand from Kush.
Stumpp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kush.
Kush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stumpp. Stumpp obviously looking to wear him down.
Stumpp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stumpp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peter Stumpp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kush throws a jab when Stumpp was well out of range.
Kush swinging wildly here.
Kush connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Stumpp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stumpp.
Kush throws a nice looking combination but Stumpp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stumpp lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kush will feel that in the morning.
Stumpp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kush.
Stumpp moves away from the strike by Kush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws a body punch but Stumpp moves out of range.
Kush throws a looping overhand right but Stumpp ducks down to avoid it.
Stumpp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kush.
Kush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kush misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stumpp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stumpp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kush. That did some damage!
Stumpp staying out of range there.
Stumpp throws a nice head kick!
Stumpp connects with a leg kick. Kush looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Stumpp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joe Kush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Stumpp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stumpp, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Stumpp!
Peter Stumpp retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Stumpp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.