PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Makers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunker comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bunker
vs
Makers

200 cm
25
250 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

200 cm
23
275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Bunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Makers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makers throws a hook but Bunker avoids it easily.
Makers thows a body shot but no joy.
Makers digs a good hook to Bunker's body.
Bunker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makers moves away.

Makers moves into the clinch successfully.
Bunker can't find room to land a body shot as Makers controls the action.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Bunker to work.
Bunker blocks an uppercut.
Bunker presses Makers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bunker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Makers.
Makers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makers digs a right hand underneath Bunker's ribcage. Bunker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makers tries to work over Bunker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makers prevents a body shot from Bunker.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Makers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bunker is pushing Makers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bunker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makers misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bunker connects with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makers.
Makers avoids a wild elbow strike from Bunker.
Makers lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Bunker scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunker.
Makers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makers lands a left hand.
Bunker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makers's elbow.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makers is working Bunker over against the cage.
Makers prevents a body shot from Bunker.
Bunker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunker.
Bunker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makers walks away with a smile on his face. Bunker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Makers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from Makers.
Bunker throws a poor cross that misses

and Makers counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker misses with a body punch.
Makers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Nice body punch from Makers.
Makers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Makers.
Bunker cracks Makers with a nice body shot.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Makers avoiding damage as Bunker throws knees to the body.
Makers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makers can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action.
Makers can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action.
Makers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker is working Makers over against the cage.
Makers lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makers prevents a body shot from Bunker.
Makers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker lands a hook that snaps the head of Makers backwards.
Makers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker prevents a body shot from Makers.
Makers working aggressively here.
Bunker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makers walks away with a smile on his face. Bunker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Makers moves into range and clinches up with Bunker.
Bunker is trying to maintain a safe position but Makers gets an underhook and turns Bunker into the cage.
Bunker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Bunker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Makers uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Makers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Makers closes the distance and clinches.
Bunker tries to score a body lock takedown but Makers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makers misses with some punches.

Bunker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bunker manages to end up in side control.
Makers is not content to let Bunker control the position.
You can see the frustration on Makers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunker trying to control the position but Makers is working away.
Bunker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Makers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Makers is staying active underneath Bunker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makers is trying to maintain the position but Bunker is very close to passing his half guard.
Bunker drops an elbow to the side of Makers's head.
Makers gets full guard.
Bunker wants to control from the top but Makers keeps moving.
Bunker is looking to work some ground and pound but Makers has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makers keeping full guard, as Bunker tries to pass.
Makers keeping moving, preventing Bunker from controlling successfully.
Bunker stopping the sweep attempt from Makers.
Bunker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Makers scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Makers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bunker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Makers working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bunker.
Bunker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makers.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Makers takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Makers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Bunker.
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!
Bunker blocking some punches.
Makers misses with some punches.
Makers prevents a body shot from Bunker.
Makers tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Makers can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mark Makers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bunker pushes Makers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makers swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makers's elbow.
Bunker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bunker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunker tries to throw a body punch but Makers avoids it by throwing Bunker back against the cage.
Bunker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunker is working Makers over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Bunker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bunker misses the shot to the body.
Bunker slips under a jab.
Bunker misses with a straight left.

Bunker gets tackled into the cage by Makers. Makers maintains the clinch.
Bunker misses with a knee to the head.
Bunker tries to score a body lock takedown but Makers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bunker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunker controlling the action here for a moment.
Bunker misses with the head strike.
Makers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Bunker.
Makers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makers scores with a shot to the side of Bunker's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker tries a knee to the head but Makers blocks it.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makers misses with some punches.
Bunker struggles to land a body shot inside as Makers controls his hands.
Bunker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunker blocks an uppercut.
Makers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makers avoiding damage as Bunker throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bunker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker.
Makers tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Makers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunker looking to throw knees to the head but Makers is blocking nicely.
Bunker lands an uppercut.
Makers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker is trying to maintain a safe position but Makers gets an underhook and turns Bunker into the cage.
Bunker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunker goes for a takedown attempt but Makers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Makers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bunker doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Makers catches Bunker right on the button with a cross.

Bunker moves into the clinch.
Bunker looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Bunker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makers lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Randy Bunker has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makers blocks it with crossed arms.
Bunker landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunker throws a punch but it's blocked by Makers.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunker.
Makers lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Makers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.

Bunker manages to pull guard.
Makers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bunker is proving hard to escape from.
Makers controlling from the top position.

Bunker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makers is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Makers stands up from Bunker's guard - Makers perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randy Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Makers closes the distance and clinches.
Bunker misses with a knee strike.
Bunker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bunker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makers working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Makers.
I think Makers 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Makers!
Mark Makers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.