PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newman has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can`t Stop as his entrance music. Ralph Bunga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bunga
vs
Newman

180 cm
26
196 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
191 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very confident

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Newman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Bunga misses.
Bunga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newman is out of range.
Newman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bunga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newman misses with a low kick as Bunga jumps back.
Bunga walks into a straight right hand from Newman.
Newman 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.
Newman lands a really nice looking cross but Bunga seems unphased.
Newman throws a big shot that misses.
Bunga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Newman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunga. Bunga obviously looking to wear him down.
Newman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Newman.
Newman slips under a jab.
Bunga checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bunga blocks a jab.
Bunga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newman is out of range.
Bunga throws a sloppy body shot
and Newman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ralph Bunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newman is out of range and Bunga settles back down.
Bunga misses with a series of wild punches.
Newman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bunga checks a low kick from Newman.
Newman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bunga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunga moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newman.
Newman lands a jab to the head.
Bunga swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman works Bunga's body with a nice hook.
Newman misses with a leg kick.
Newman connects with a jab.
Newman tries to clinch up.
Newman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bunga is fending him off so far but Newman persists. Nope, Bunga circles away and we're back to standing.
Newman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bunga avoids the head kick by Newman.
Bunga ducks under a wild hook from Newman.
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!
Bunga misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Bunga.
Bunga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Newman scores with a jab to the head.
Bunga takes one to the side of the head.
Bunga thumps Newman with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Newman blocks the low kick.
Newman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunga.
Newman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunga.
Newman throws out a leg kick but Bunga moves out of range and Newman only half commits.
A punch lands to the side of Bunga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bunga is looking to chop away at Newman's legs.
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Bunga moves out of range easily.
Newman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bungas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bunga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bunga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throws a low kick, looking for Newman's leg but Newman calmly moves out of range.
Newman throws a right hand that Bunga ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunga also avoids with ease.
Newman tries a low kick but Bunga avoids it.
Newman connects with a looping right hand.
Newman moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunga.
Newman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bunga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Bunga.
Bunga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Newman is able to avoid easily.
Newman throws a leg kick but Bunga moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunga scores with a three punch combo!
Newman lands with an uppercut that bounces Bunga off the cage and back into range.
Bunga fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Newman dominated that round.
That's time! Bunga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bunga checks a leg kick.
Newman throws a solid leg kick but Bunga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newman.
Newman lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Bunga.
Bunga misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Newman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ralph Bunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunga tries to score with a low kick but Newman moves his leg out of the way.
Bunga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bunga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bunga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A good leg kick by Bunga.
Newman throws the left hand but Bunga avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Newman as he connects with a hook.
Newman throws a low kick but Bunga avoids it.
Newman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Newman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga misses with a leg kick
and Newman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Newman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bunga. That did some damage!
Jab from Newman.
Bunga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newman.
Newman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Newman cracks Bunga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Newman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bunga throws a leg kick but Newman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Bunga tenderised Newman's leg. Newman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bunga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newman.
Bunga tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunga throws a nice looking combination but Newman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A leg kick checked by Bunga.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newman misses the jab.
Newman tests Bunga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Newman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Newman cracks Bunga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newman checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunga is looking to score with low kicks.
Bunga thows a body shot but no joy.
Newman checks a low kick from Bunga.
Bunga throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newman.
Newman throws a low kick, looking for Bunga's leg but Bunga calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is looking to score with low kicks.
Newman cracks Bunga with an open hand slap.
Newman cracks Bunga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newman is looking to score with low kicks.
Newman looks to land a body kick but Bunga moved away.
Newman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunga.
Bunga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bunga but Bunga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bunga lands a body shot.
Newman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunga.
Newman looks for the body kick but Bunga saw that one coming.
Newman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newman cracks Bunga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throws a nice looking combination but Newman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Bunga.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunga throws a low kick but Newman moves out of range easily.
Newman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newman throws a body kick that misses
and Bunga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Newman wants to land a leg kick but Bunga is out of range.
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!
Bunga throws a low kick but Newman avoids it.
Bunga misses the shot to the body.
Newman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunga.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunga throws a leg kick but Newman checks it.
Newman tests Bunga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Newman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bunga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Newman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bunga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newman.
Bunga takes one on the button.
Bunga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bunga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Newman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bunga throws a right and a left that Newman avoids nicely.
Newman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bunga checks it well.
Newman lands a jab to the nose.
Newman lands a jab.
Bunga misses with a straight right.
Newman throws a hook but Bunga avoids it easily.
Bunga looks to land a combination but Newman avoids it well.
Bunga tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman tries to work over Bunga's front leg with a kick but Bunga checks it.
Bunga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Newman misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Newman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bunga doesn't seem phased though.
Bunga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bunga tries to land a leg kick but Newman saw it coming and moves away.
Newman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bunga in his tracks.
Newman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bunga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newman is out of range.
Bunga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newman tries to clinch there but Bunga circles away.
Newman works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
Bunga swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Newman.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bunga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bunga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bunga swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newman scores with a nice strike.
Newman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Newman tests Bunga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bunga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Newman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bunga moves out of range of the leg kick from Newman.
Paul Newman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunga.
Paul Newman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newman is looking to land body kicks.
Newman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunga misses with a wild combination.
Bunga tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Bunga.
Newman lands a jab to the nose.
Bunga checks a low kick from Newman.
Bunga misses with a leg kick.
Newman stalks Bunga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bunga's face. Bunga staggers backwards, shaken.
Newman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bunga tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga tries to score with a low kick but Newman moves his leg out of the way.
Newman tries to land a leg kick but Bunga saw it coming and moves away.
Newman tests Bunga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newman throws a leg kick but Bunga sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bunga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Bunga. Those never looked like landing.
Newman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Newman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bunga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bunga throws a leg kick but Newman checks it.
Ralph Bunga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Newman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Newman!
Paul Newman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.