PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bunkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Juan DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkers comes to the cage accompanied by Bully. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bunkers
vs
Juan DeMarco

190 cm
26
208 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

190 cm
28
215 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Bunkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Juan DeMarco!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMarco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeMarco tries for a takedown but Bunkers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeMarco misses with a wild body shot.
DeMarco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bunkers cracks the inside of DeMarco's front leg.
Bunkers throws a shot to the body.
Bunkers connects with a body shot.
DeMarco misses with a takedown attempt
and Bunkers counters with a three punch combo that has DeMarco backing up. DeMarco nods at Bunkers to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeMarco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bunkers is fending him off so far but DeMarco persists. Nope, Bunkers circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob Bunkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Juan DeMarco.
DeMarco looks gassed!
Bunkers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DeMarco back to the cage. Bunkers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DeMarco tries for a takedown but Bunkers circles away easily

and Bunkers moves into the clinch.
Bunkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunkers missing with knees to the body.
Bunkers landing knees to the body.
Bunkers misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Bunkers.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bunkers obliges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DeMarco managing to block the knees to the body from Bunkers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkers trying to land knees to the body.
Bunkers slows down the pace here.
Bunkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeMarco.
Bunkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeMarco avoids it.
DeMarco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bunkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeMarco avoids it.
A knee to the head by Bunkers.
DeMarco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bunkers throws an elbow but misses.
Bunkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bunkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeMarco is defending well for now.
DeMarco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bunkers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bunkers lands with a short shot to the head.
Bunkers looking to throw knees to the head but DeMarco is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bunkers obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Bunkers.
Bunkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bunkers obliges.
Bunkers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bunkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeMarco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Bunkers.
DeMarco takes an elbow to the temple.
Bunkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeMarco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DeMarco takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bunkers trying to land knees to the body.
Bunkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DeMarco takes an elbow to the temple.
Bunkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeMarco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bunkers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bunkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DeMarco prevents a body shot from Bunkers.
Bunkers misses with a knee to the head.
Bunkers displaying some good clinch control by pressing DeMarco up against the cage.
Bunkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bunkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bunkers crunches a lovely knee into DeMarco's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeMarco avoids it.
Bunkers lands a knee to the head.
DeMarco misses with the head strike.
DeMarco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeMarco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DeMarco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by DeMarco misses
and Bunkers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeMarco thinking.
Bunkers lands with a kick to the ribs.
DeMarco has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bunkers.
Bunkers lands with a nice combination. DeMarco backs away looking to recover.

Bunkers darts in and clinches DeMarco up against the cage.
Bunkers tries a knee to the head but DeMarco blocks it.
Bunkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bunkers lands a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bunkers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bunkers misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DeMarco's defenses.
Bunkers missing with knees to the body.
Bunkers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bunkers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bunkers lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bunkers lands a jab to DeMarco's midsection.
Bunkers fakes the leg kick and cracks DeMarco in the body.
Bunkers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeMarco takes a kick to the side of the head.
DeMarco shoots in for a takedown but Bunkers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bob Bunkers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeMarco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeMarco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Bunkers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunkers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bunkers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeMarco is keeping the position for now.
DeMarco is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bunkers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeMarco can do to turn this around?
Bunkers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but DeMarco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bunkers seems keen to control DeMarco's posture.
Bunkers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers has control of DeMarco's left arm, preventing DeMarco from doing any damage.
Bunkers wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkers controlling DeMarco's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Bunkers just wasn't active enough.
Bunkers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bunkers lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeMarco takes a step back to recover.

Bunkers moves into the clinch successfully.
DeMarco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bunkers avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunkers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from DeMarco.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeMarco as Bunkers tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeMarco manages to break the clinch.
Bunkers avoids the head kick by DeMarco.
DeMarco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunkers swivels and escapes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunkers.
DeMarco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeMarco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bunkers lands a head kick. DeMarco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bunkers works over DeMarco's head and body with a nice combination.
Bunkers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunkers connects with a body shot.
Bunkers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeMarco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Bunkers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeMarco, pushing him back against the cage.
Bunkers cracks DeMarco with a nice body shot.
Bunkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DeMarco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bunkers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for DeMarco.
Bunkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bunkers lands a shoulder strike.
Bunkers landing knees to the body.
Bunkers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bunkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeMarco's face.
Bunkers stalling in the clinch.
Bob Bunkers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bunkers misses with an elbow strike.
DeMarco has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bunkers.
Bunkers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeMarco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bunkers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bunkers slaps away a takedown attempt from DeMarco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Bunkers. Beautiful body shot.
Bunkers is looking to wear down DeMarco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bunkers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeMarco circles away quickly and effectively.
Bunkers cracks the inside of DeMarco's front leg.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bunkers - that will leave a mark!
Bunkers throws a series of punches but DeMarco avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunkers.
Bunkers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bunkers delivers a nice body kick.
Bunkers scores with a head kick. DeMarco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Bunkers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bunkers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunkers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bunkers with a jab.
Bunkers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Don Juan DeMarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunkers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeMarco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco closes the distance but Bunkers moves to the side
and Bunkers counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of DeMarco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bunkers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeMarco.

Bunkers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bunkers not doing much here.
DeMarco wants to improve his position but Bunkers is controlling well.
Bunkers stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Bunkers wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bunkers misses with the combination.
Bunkers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeMarco tries to land a front kick but Bunkers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeMarco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bunkers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bunkers circles away from the clinch attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bunkers lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeMarco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeMarco misses with some punches.
Bunkers struggles to land a body shot inside as DeMarco controls his hands.
Bunkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeMarco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bunkers.
Bunkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeMarco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bob Bunkers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bunkers lands a damaging elbow.
Bunkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeMarco avoids it.
DeMarco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunkers stalling in the clinch.
Bunkers lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeMarco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bunkers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bunkers.
Bunkers stalling against the cage.
Bunkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeMarco is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeMarco tries a body shot but Bunkers blocks it.
Don Juan DeMarco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeMarco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bunkers has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bunkers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunkers 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bunkers!
Post fight, Bob Bunkers took to the microphone: 'Bring it on!!! Who\'s next? I\'m the best and you all know it!!!!'.