PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyree Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Android WolfPus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyree Bush has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bush
vs
WolfPus

209 cm
24
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyree Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Android WolfPus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

WolfPus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than WolfPus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bush is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bush is refusing to be controlled, as WolfPus sits in half guard.
WolfPus is just content to waste time from the top position. Bush takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bush has control of WolfPus's left arm, preventing WolfPus from doing any damage.
WolfPus looking to sit in guard and control but Bush gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WolfPus wants to control but Bush passes easily into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WolfPus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bush is working away from the top position though.
Bush working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bush scoring with strikes to the body and head.
WolfPus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bush is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bush is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, WolfPus has managed to free his arm - good work.

Bush stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

WolfPus darts in and clinches Bush up against the cage.

Bush breaks from the clinch.

WolfPus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bush napping and manages to drive through into side control!
WolfPus wants to control but Bush is keeping him busy.
WolfPus in the domination position with Bush hanging on.
The strikes coming from WolfPus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
WolfPus wants to take a breather but Bush manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for WolfPus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WolfPus working some strikes from top position.
WolfPus tries to free his leg and advance position but Bush is retaining full guard.
Bush pulls WolfPus in close to prevent any damage.
Bush lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

WolfPus trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.

WolfPus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bush passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bush is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so WolfPus is just riding it out for now. Bush eventually gives up the hold.
WolfPus has a hand on Bush's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bush takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
WolfPus tries to lock up and control but Bush gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

WolfPus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bush quickly recovers to half guard.
Bush regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from WolfPus.
Bush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
WolfPus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
WolfPus throws an elbow that misses. Bush uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in WolfPus's guard. Nice move by Bush!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
WolfPus wants to control the position but Bush says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that WolfPus can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
WolfPus is looking for a sweep. Bush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
WolfPus is still trying to improve position.
WolfPus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bush manages to pass to mount!
Bush avoids the attempt from WolfPus to control.
WolfPus tries to reverse the position but Bush maintains control.

Bush working for a guillotine from mount but WolfPus is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
WolfPus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
WolfPus wants to hold on but Bush pushes him away.

Bush is working for a guillotine from mount but WolfPus frees his head quite easily.
WolfPus is wriggling around trying to escape.
WolfPus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bush looking to break WolfPus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. WolfPus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bush will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
WolfPus is really stuck here.
WolfPus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

WolfPus is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bush gets his way!

Bush working for a choke but WolfPus is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush is not going to allow WolfPus to sit and survive in this position.
WolfPus rolls, trying to escape but Bush keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
WolfPus trying to control the action but Bush just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyree Bush dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

WolfPus lands a lovely overhand right.
Bush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

WolfPus gets the takedown into side control.
WolfPus tries to stand but Bush controls the position and pulls WolfPus into his guard.
Tyree Bush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
WolfPus wants to stand and escape but instead Bush has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

WolfPus is looking for a triangle here but Bush uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Bush is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but WolfPus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WolfPus tries to improve position but can't.

Bush stands up and we're back to a striking position.

WolfPus shoots in and bounces Bush off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Bush is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. WolfPus presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bush stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bush gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bush won't allow WolfPus to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush trying to stand up but can't free himself from WolfPus's guard.
Bush working some strikes from top position.
Bush wants to stand but WolfPus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
WolfPus is trying to keep Bush in close.

Bush gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WolfPus throws out a powerful jab.
WolfPus lands a jab to Bush's midsection.
Bush throws a jab when WolfPus was well out of range.

WolfPus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bush bucks up and tries to throw WolfPus off but instead WolfPus has got his back!

WolfPus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bush defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
WolfPus lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

WolfPus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bush trying to get back to his feet but WolfPus is in full control for now.

WolfPus is looking for a rear naked choke here but Bush reverses the position brilliantly into WolfPus's guard!
This has been an exciting period of action!
WolfPus is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyree Bush.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bush, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

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