PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scrooge McDuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Go to Sleep - Eminem. McDuck has chosen Scrooge McDuck as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bunn
vs
McDuck

178 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
140 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scrooge McDuck!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunn manages to avoid it.
Bunn lands a right hook to the body.
Bunn cracks McDuck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scrooge McDuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunn wants it to stay on the feet.
Bunn misses with an uppercut

and McDuck counters with a single leg into guard. Bunn didn't expect that.

Bunn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDuck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunn's head.
Bunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunn, not yet.
Bunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDuck keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bunn trying to control the action but McDuck is working from the bottom.
Bunn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDuck's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDuck tries to roll over but Bunn keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn is looking to advance position but McDuck won't allow it.
McDuck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDuck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, if Bunn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McDuck is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDuck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDuck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunn.
McDuck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDuck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bunn misses with a hook.
McDuck throws a series of punches but Bunn moves out of range.
McDuck avoids the body shot from Bunn.
McDuck misses with a few strikes there.
Bunn shoots in looking for a takedown. McDuck tries to sprawl out of it but Bunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDuck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunn slips a straight right by McDuck.
Bunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDuck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDuck misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDuck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gary Bunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scrooge McDuck.
McDuck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDuck as he avoids it easily.
McDuck slips under a jab.

Bunn has managed to clinch.
Bunn is pressed up against the cage. McDuck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunn down to the mat. Bunn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McDuck has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from McDuck misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn lands with a hook. McDuck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDuck looks for a takedown but Bunn sprawls well.
McDuck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bunn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McDuck slips a straight right by Bunn.
Bunn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDuck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDuck goes for a takedown attempt but Bunn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDuck is looking to clinch but Bunn is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gary Bunn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Horrible takedown by McDuck or perhaps it was just good defense by Bunn which made him look bad.
Bunn throws a shot to the body.
McDuck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDuck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDuck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bunn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDuck somewhat.
Gary Bunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scrooge McDuck.
Bunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bunn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDuck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDuck misses with a takedown attempt - Bunn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDuck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bunn but Bunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.

McDuck looking to score a takedown here. Bunn is defending well but McDuck drives through and ends up in Bunn's guard.
Bunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDuck.

Bunn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDuck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDuck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDuck.

Bunn working for a triangle but McDuck defends it easily.
Bunn working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bunn has his foot on McDuck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDuck works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDuck is one step ahead there.
McDuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDuck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Bunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDuck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDuck wants to control from the top but Bunn keeps moving.
McDuck throwing strikes but missing.
Bunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDuck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bunn. 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 three minutes gone in the round.

Bunn is looking for a triangle but McDuck pushes his legs off easily.
McDuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunn is retaining full guard.
Gary Bunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDuck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunn's head.
Bunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDuck manages to get himself to full guard.
Bunn preventing the sweep.
McDuck trying to keep a closed guard but Bunn is proving a slippery customer.
Bunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Bunn preventing the sweep.

McDuck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunn defends well.
Bunn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDuck keeps working.
Bunn laying and praying for a moment but McDuck takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bunn prevents McDuck from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDuck is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Gary Bunn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McDuck fails with a takedown attempt.
Scrooge McDuck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDuck shoots and misses

and Bunn counters with a single leg into guard. McDuck didn't expect that.
Bunn throwing strikes from guard but McDuck blocks nicely.
McDuck wants to sweep but no luck.

Bunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDuck keeping moving, preventing Bunn from controlling successfully.
Bunn postures up in McDuck's guard and throws a big left but McDuck blocks it.
McDuck trying to control the position here.
Bunn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDuck is keeping the position for now.
McDuck wants to get back to his feet but Bunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunn. McDuck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bunn as McDuck shoots in.
Gary Bunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scrooge McDuck.
McDuck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bunn.
Bunn has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDuck shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bunn's guard.

McDuck 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.

McDuck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunn, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunn lands a decent punch to the body there.
McDuck with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bunn has his foot on McDuck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDuck works his way back into a safe position though.

Bunn is looking for a triangle but McDuck pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn has momentary wrist control but McDuck slips an elbow through the middle.

Bunn is looking for a triangle but McDuck pushes his legs off easily.
McDuck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bunn is proving hard to escape from.
Gary Bunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDuck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bunn is pulling down on McDuck's head to control his posture.
McDuck works over Bunn with some ground and pound from guard.
McDuck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDuck with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDuck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McDuck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bunn keeping moving, preventing McDuck from controlling successfully.

McDuck stands and steps away. Bunn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDuck shoots in but Bunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Bunn both land. Nice combination.
Bunn throws a hook but McDuck blocks it.
Scrooge McDuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from McDuck does it's job there.
Bunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bunn is defended easily by McDuck.
Bunn is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDuck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bunn pinned against the cage. Bunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDuck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scrooge McDuck.
Well Bunn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bunn!