PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sellus Gravius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gravius comes to the cage accompanied by Morrowind. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gravius
vs
Bunting

225 cm
22
300 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

208 cm
23
297 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Brute

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bunting!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gravius throws a low kick but Bunting moves out of range easily.
Bunting looks for a takedown but Gravius sprawls well.
Gravius blocks the body kick.
Gravius jabs at Bunting's body.
Bunting misses with a series of wild punches.
Bunting steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gravius. That one must have hurt.
Bunting misses with a looping right.
Bunting avoids the body shot from Gravius.
Bunting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gravius misses with a straight left.
Gravius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunting.
Some bone on bone action there as Gravius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like John Bunting has been cut.
Gravius throws the kick towards the body but Bunting avoids it.
A head kick by Gravius misses
and Bunting counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bunting fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gravius is out of range.
Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravius was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting.
Bunting looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gravius lands a jab to Bunting's midsection.
Gravius ducks under a wild hook from Bunting.
Gravius throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bunting to counter with a crisp jab.
Sellus Gravius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gravius has Bunting up against the cage in a clinch.

Gravius breaks the clinch.
Gravius misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting blocks a head kick by Gravius.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Bunting keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravius.
Bunting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gravius misses with a head kick.
Gravius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Gravius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunting throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gravius is breathing heavily.
Bunting shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gravius sprawls well. Gravius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bunting gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bunting. That's going to slow Gravius down.
Bunting lands a jab to Gravius's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunting. Bunting obviously looking to wear him down.
Bunting connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sellus Gravius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Bunting as he connects with a hook.
Bunting swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gravius.
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!
Bunting throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunting lands a nice shot to the body.
Bunting lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bunting connects with a right hand. Gravius shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Bunting.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bunting.
Bunting scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gravius is able to avoid easily.
A shot to the liver by Bunting. Beautiful body shot.
Bunting throws a wild body kick that Gravius sees coming a mile off.
Gravius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunting.
Bunting lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gravius's sensitive parts.

Gravius tries to sprawl but Bunting drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bunting is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bunting looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunting throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bunting dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bunting's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Bunting. Those never looked like landing.
Bunting shoots in and drives through. Gravius sprawls well.
Bunting feints and then cracks Gravius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gravius down.
Bunting has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Gravius.
Bunting misses with a body shot.

Bunting fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gravius to the ground. Bunting is now in Gravius's guard.
Bunting landing with the ground and pound.
Gravius is trying to control the position but Bunting postures up.
Gravius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunting wants to control from the top but Gravius keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius is looking to stand up but Bunting isn't so interested in that idea.
Bunting is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gravius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bunting wants to control from the top but Gravius keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Bunting wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bunting lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gravius's sensitive parts.
Bunting lands a nice shot that snaps Gravius's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravius slaps away a takedown attempt from Bunting, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gravius throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bunting counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravius tries to clinch up.
Bunting misses with a head kick.
Gravius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunting manages to avoid it.
Gravius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bunting manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bunting blocks a jab.
Gravius blocks a head kick by Bunting.
A lazy body kick from Gravius
and Bunting counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gravius closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bunting counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting throwing shots but Gravius is blocking nicely.
Bunting missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunting missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gravius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bunting is pressing down on Gravius's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gravius is holding on for now.
Bunting takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting works his way into full mount!
Bunting looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Poor strikes thrown by Bunting there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bunting lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunting lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunting lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bunting sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bunting showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Bunting's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bunting lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gravius moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunting.
Gravius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bunting moves out of range of the body kick from Gravius.
Bunting takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bunting swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gravius tries a low kick but Bunting avoids it.
Bunting shoots for a double leg takedown but Gravius sprawls well. He's pushed Bunting's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gravius wants to land a leg kick but Bunting is out of range.
Bunting closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gravius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunting turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bunting feints and as Gravius raises his hands in defense, Bunting changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bunting is working Gravius over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bunting with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunting throwing strikes but missing.
Gravius looking for a sweep. Not yet Gravius, not yet.
Bunting landing with the ground and pound.
Gravius has momentary wrist control but Bunting slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunting trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunting throws a strike but Gravius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gravius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunting swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gravius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bunting has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gravius has passed into side control.
Bunting manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravius regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bunting.
Bunting throwing strikes but missing.
Bunting with a nice head shot there.
Bunting throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gravius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gravius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunting throwing strikes from guard but Gravius blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravius keeping moving, preventing Bunting from controlling successfully.
Bunting throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gravius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunting looking to pass the guard.
Gravius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bunting really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bunting's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gravius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravius connects with a body shot that sends Bunting's belly button to the back.
Bunting moves out of range as Gravius throws a body kick.
Bunting throws a good cross that connects.
Gravius misses with a wild body shot.
Bunting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gravius swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Bunting counters with a takedown into side control.
Gravius defending against the ground and pound.
Bunting working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravius is not content to let Bunting control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bunting working the body and head with strikes.
Bunting trying to control the action but Gravius is working from the bottom.
Gravius taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gravius pushes Bunting away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bunting gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting lands some shots froms side control.
Bunting wants to take a breather but Gravius manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bunting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunting throwing strikes from guard but Gravius blocks nicely.
Gravius wants to stand up but Bunting is controlling him.
Bunting wants to pass the guard but Gravius is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting trying to control but Gravius is working from the bottom.
Bunting wants to pass the guard but Gravius is keeping the position.
Bunting postures up in Gravius's guard and throws a big left but Gravius blocks it.
Bunting missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gravius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gravius is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravius tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sellus Gravius.
Bunting throws a low kick but Gravius moves out of range easily.
Bunting paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bunting lands a leg kick that knocks Gravius off balance momentarily.
Bunting scores with a jab to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunting moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunting throws a solid leg kick but Gravius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bunting.
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!
Bunting looks to land a left hand but Gravius moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bunting dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on John Bunting's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bunting thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gravius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bunting throws a low kick but Gravius avoids it.
Bunting blocks a head kick by Gravius.
Gravius connects with a high kick.
Bunting slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gravius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bunting smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Gravius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bunting is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gravius's half guard.
Bunting lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bunting has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bunting sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gravius defending well though.
Bunting is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gravius is holding on to half guard well.
Sellus Gravius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bunting's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bunting's back!
Gravius doesn't have the hooks in and Bunting manages to turn into his guard.
Gravius has momentary wrist control but Bunting slips an elbow through the middle.
Bunting wants to control from the top but Gravius keeps moving.
Bunting trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravius keeping moving, preventing Bunting from controlling successfully.
Bunting in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravius wants to sweep but no luck.
Gravius being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gravius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gravius on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gravius moves in looking to clinch but Bunting pushes him off.
Bunting lands a jab.
Bunting misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravius tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravius moves in looking to clinch but Bunting pushes him off.
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravius manages to avoid it.
Gravius misses the body punch
and Bunting counters with a nice body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gravius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John Bunting is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gravius is looking to wear down Bunting with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bunting scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunting fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bunting misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gravius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bunting checks a low kick from Gravius.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Bunting comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bunting winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bunting! John Bunting retains his super heavyweight title!
John Bunting thanked the fans post fight for their support.