PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oedline Buntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percy Destepolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buntington comes to the cage accompanied by Random Elevator Music. Destepolo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Link. Percy Destepolo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Buntington
vs
Destepolo

182 cm
23
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

CBK MMA Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oedline Buntington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Percy Destepolo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buntington misses with a looping left.
Destepolo throws a right hand that Buntington ducks under and follows up with a left that Buntington also avoids with ease.
Destepolo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buntington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buntington scores with the left hand. Destepolo knows he should have avoided that one.
Destepolo shoots in and drives through. Buntington sprawls well.

Destepolo drives through and clinches with Buntington against the cage.
Buntington gets underhooks to prevent Destepolo's takedown attempt.
Oedline Buntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percy Destepolo.
Buntington is looking to break free of the clinch but Destepolo has double underhooks.
Buntington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buntington working hard to break the clinch.
Buntington gets underhooks to prevent Destepolo's takedown attempt.
Buntington working hard to break the clinch.
Destepolo has Buntington pressed against the cage, preventing Buntington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buntington tries to circle away but Destepolo has him pinned against the cage.
Buntington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Destepolo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buntington is looking to break free of the clinch but Destepolo has double underhooks.
Buntington tries to break the clinch but Destepolo is controlling the position.
Buntington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Destepolo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Buntington clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Destepolo looking to break Buntington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Buntington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Destepolo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Destepolo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Buntington knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Buntington for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buntington controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Destepolo working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Destepolo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Buntington defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Buntington is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Destepolo looks gassed!
Destepolo punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buntington has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Buntington defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Buntington looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Destepolo looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buntington trying to get back to his feet but Destepolo is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Buntington defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Destepolo's arms.
Buntington looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Buntington defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Buntington is trying to stand back up.

Destepolo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Percy Destepolo dominated that round.
That's time! Buntington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Buntington throws a shot to the body.
Destepolo shoots in looking for a takedown. Buntington tries to sprawl out of it but Destepolo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buntington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Destepolo shoots for a double leg takedown but Buntington sprawls well. He's pushed Destepolo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buntington stuffs the takedown.
Oedline Buntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percy Destepolo.
Buntington throws a series of strikes that have Destepolo backpedaling.
Destepolo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Percy Destepolo has been cut.
Buntington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oedline Buntington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Destepolo fails to land the takedown.
Destepolo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buntington swinging wilding here.
Buntington closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buntington stalks Destepolo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Destepolo's face. Destepolo staggers backwards, shaken.
Buntington scores with a one two! Destepolo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buntington misses with a series of wild punches.
Destepolo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buntington throws a left and a right that both miss

and Destepolo counters with a single leg into guard. Buntington didn't expect that.

Destepolo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Destepolo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buntington is looking to stand up but Destepolo isn't so interested in that idea.
Destepolo tries to free his leg and advance position but Buntington is retaining full guard.
Buntington wants to stand and escape but Destepolo is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo advances position into side control!
Destepolo takes a little break here. Buntington wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Buntington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Destepolo on the ground.

Destepolo is trying to get an arm triangle but Buntington is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Destepolo decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buntington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buntington stuffs the takedown.
Buntington leaves Destepolo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buntington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buntington wants it to stay on the feet.
Buntington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Destepolo fails with a takedown attempt.
Buntington lands a jab.
Buntington scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Destepolo shoots in for a takedown but Buntington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Destepolo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buntington lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Buntington.
A left and a right from Buntington both land. Nice combination.
Destepolo slips a jab from Buntington.
Destepolo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buntington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Destepolo.
Buntington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Destepolo momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from Buntington lands.
Buntington stuffs the takedown.
Destepolo tries to work over Buntington's front leg with a kick but Buntington checks it.
Buntington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Destepolo on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oedline Buntington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Percy Destepolo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Buntington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Destepolo shoots for a double leg takedown but Buntington sprawls well. He's pushed Destepolo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buntington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Destepolo on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Buntington.
Destepolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buntington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Destepolo somewhat.
Buntington dives in and grabs Destepolo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Destepolo pushes down on Buntington's head and hops out.
Destepolo shoots in looking for a takedown. Buntington tries to sprawl out of it but Destepolo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buntington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oedline Buntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percy Destepolo.
Buntington misses with a few strikes there.
Buntington jabs at Destepolo's body.
Buntington throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buntington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Destepolo misses with a takedown
and Buntington counters with a one-two to the body.
Oedline Buntington is winning the standup battle so far.
Buntington scores with a one two! Destepolo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buntington cracks a nice hook into Destepolo's ribs.
Destepolo fails with the takedown.
Buntington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buntington stuffs the takedown attempt from Destepolo. Destepolo gets slowly back to his feet.
Buntington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buntington.
Buntington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Buntington misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buntington defends it nicely.
Buntington scores with a one two! Destepolo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Destepolo fails to land the takedown.
Destepolo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Buntington as Destepolo shoots in.
Buntington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Destepolo backs up against the cage.
Destepolo misses with a two punch combination.
Percy Destepolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buntington cracks Destepolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Destepolo tries for a takedown but Buntington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buntington lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Destepolo shoots in for a double leg but Buntington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buntington!
Destepolo looks for a takedown but Buntington sprawls well.
Buntington with a jab.
Buntington misses with a few strikes there.

Destepolo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Destepolo thows a big elbow that misses.
Destepolo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Buntington's guard.
Buntington tries to kick Destepolo off but Destepolo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Destepolo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Buntington is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buntington stuffs the takedown attempt from Destepolo. Destepolo gets slowly back to his feet.
Destepolo walks into a left hand.
Buntington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buntington wants it to stay on the feet.
Buntington lands a two punch combo.
Buntington scores with a nice head shot.
Destepolo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buntington but Buntington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buntington throws a series of punches but Destepolo moves out of range.

Destepolo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buntington's half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buntington is refusing to be controlled, as Destepolo sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oedline Buntington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buntington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Oedline Buntington!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Oedline Buntington!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Oedline Buntington!

Oedline Buntington wins by unanimous decision!