PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sed El Bunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantastic comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down-Cigaro. Johnny Fantastic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sed El Bunt's chin.

Fantastic
vs
El Bunt

180 cm
23
180 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Perkele!

DJs Locker

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Fantastic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sed El Bunt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Bunt tries a low kick but Fantastic avoids it.
El Bunt ducks under a wild hook from Fantastic.
The fighters circling - Fantastic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Bunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fantastic wants it to stay on the feet.
El Bunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by El Bunt!
El Bunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
El Bunt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fantastic if he has to take too many more of those.

El Bunt moves into range and clinches up with Fantastic.
El Bunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
El Bunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic misses with some punches.
El Bunt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic presses El Bunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Bunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic managing to block the knees to the body from El Bunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Fantastic as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Bunt backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Bunt.
El Bunt blocking some punches.
El Bunt works on Fantastic's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Fantastic.
El Bunt wants to take the fight to the mat but Fantastic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from El Bunt.
Fantastic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
El Bunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fantastic backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Fantastic fails to land.
Fantastic misses with the head strike.
Fantastic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Bunt lands an elbow that stopped Fantastic in his tracks for a moment.
El Bunt looking for a takedown.
Johnny Fantastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sed El Bunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Bunt lands an elbow that stopped Fantastic in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Bunt backwards.
El Bunt blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic misses with some punches.
Fantastic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
El Bunt is trying to drag Fantastic to the mat but Fantastic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
El Bunt blocks an uppercut.
El Bunt wants a takedown.
Fantastic gets underhooks to prevent El Bunt's takedown attempt.
Fantastic avoids the elbow strike from El Bunt, against the cage.
El Bunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic is working El Bunt over against the cage.
Fantastic controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Fantastic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Bunt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fantastic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
El Bunt checks a low kick from Fantastic.
Fantastic scores with a hook.

It looks like Sed El Bunt has been cut.
El Bunt is looking to clinch but Fantastic is avoiding it.
El Bunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fantastic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic misses with an uppercut. El Bunt saw that one coming.
Fantastic works the jab nicely.
Fantastic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic lands a slapping body shot.
El Bunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fantastic.
Fantastic misses with a low kick.
Fantastic walks forward, straight into a front kick from El Bunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantastic misses with a body punch
and Fantastic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic lands a nice looking body shot.
El Bunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic throws a leg kick that is checked

and El Bunt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
El Bunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
El Bunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Bunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
El Bunt won't allow Fantastic to get back to his feet.
El Bunt wants to control from the top but Fantastic keeps moving.
El Bunt with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
El Bunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
El Bunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Fantastic is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sed El Bunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sed El Bunt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

El Bunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic throws a nice inside leg kick.
El Bunt lands with a good body shot.
El Bunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
El Bunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fantastic on the side of the head.
A jab from Fantastic misses.
Fantastic misses with an uppercut. El Bunt saw that one coming.
El Bunt lands a nice shot to the body.
El Bunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Bunt misses with a wild body shot.
Sed El Bunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Bunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fantastic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic misses with a lunging right hand

and El Bunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fantastic's guard.
Fantastic keeping moving, preventing El Bunt from controlling successfully.
El Bunt controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
El Bunt postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Johnny Fantastic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fantastic thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Bunt slips a straight right by Fantastic.
El Bunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Bunt is defended easily by Fantastic.
El Bunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by El Bunt.
Johnny Fantastic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Bunt blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantastic. El Bunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Bunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic lands a glancing blow to the side of El Bunt's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fantastic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Bunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fantastic.
Fantastic misses with a hook. El Bunt ducked under it nicely.
El Bunt throws a lazy right hand but Fantastic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Bunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
El Bunt lands a really nice looking cross but Fantastic seems unphased.
Fantastic stuffs the takedown attempt from El Bunt. El Bunt gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fantastic as he avoids it easily.
Johnny Fantastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sed El Bunt.
El Bunt lands a leg kick that knocks Fantastic off balance momentarily.
Fantastic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Bunt.
Good exchange - Fantastic coming out on top.
Fantastic looks to land a right hand but El Bunt moved out of range.
El Bunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
El Bunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic throws the left hand but El Bunt avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic lands a really nice looking cross but El Bunt seems unphased.
El Bunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic's corner calls for a 1-2. Fantastic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
El Bunt throws a push kick but Fantastic slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastic swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt throws a leg kick but Fantastic moved away.
El Bunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
El Bunt misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Fantastic.
Fantastic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by El Bunt. El Bunt obviously looking to wear him down.
El Bunt tries to clinch but Fantastic moves out of range.
El Bunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Fantastic is predictable there
and Fantastic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Bunt moves out of range as Fantastic strikes.
Fantastic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
El Bunt throws a sloppy head kick and Fantastic moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantastic. El Bunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Bunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Bunt throws a solid leg kick but Fantastic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at El Bunt.
El Bunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fantastic is able to avoid easily.
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 Johnny Fantastic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sed El Bunt'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.

El Bunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fantastic to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic swings widly with a right hand
and El Bunt counters with a low kick, right behind Fantastic 's knee.
El Bunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantastic.
Fantastic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
El Bunt shoots in for a double leg but Fantastic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic throws a right hand that misses
and El Bunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic misses with a hook. El Bunt ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fantastic wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Fantastic.
Fantastic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
El Bunt blocks a jab.
El Bunt throws a looping overhand right but Fantastic ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastic manages to avoid it.
Fantastic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
El Bunt looks to throw the jab but Fantastic is out of range.
Fantastic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic lands with a hook. El Bunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic wants to land a leg kick but El Bunt is out of range.
El Bunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
El Bunt lands a leg kick that knocks Fantastic off balance momentarily.
El Bunt takes a swing at Fantastic's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic lands with an uppercut that bounces El Bunt off the cage and back into range.
El Bunt scores with a nice strike.
El Bunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnny Fantastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sed El Bunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Bunt wants to slow Fantastic down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic lands a body shot.
Fantastic misses with a left hand

and El Bunt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fantastic is on top in guard.
Fantastic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
El Bunt looking for a sweep. Not yet El Bunt, not yet.
Fantastic wants to stand and escape but instead El Bunt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sed El Bunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Bunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fantastic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic is trying to control the position but El Bunt postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic keeping moving, preventing El Bunt from controlling successfully.
Fantastic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fantastic wants to get back to his feet but El Bunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fantastic working a defensive guard here.

Johnny Fantastic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fantastic needs to keep his hands up - El Bunt had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic scores with a nice strike.
El Bunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Fantastic tries to sprawl out of it but El Bunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fantastic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
El Bunt tests Fantastic's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic misses with an uppercut. El Bunt saw that one coming.
El Bunt drops his hands momentarily and Fantastic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Bunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fantastic pinned against the cage. Fantastic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fantastic blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Bunt manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
El Bunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fantastic.
El Bunt wants to clinch up but Fantastic keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantastic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Bunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Fantastic clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sed El Bunt'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.

Fantastic is looking to slow El Bunt down with leg kicks.
El Bunt misses the shot to the body.
El Bunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fantastic was well out of range. Poor timing from El Bunt.
El Bunt lands a head shot.
Fantastic with a jab.
El Bunt shoots in but Fantastic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Bunt takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Bunt.
Fantastic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Bunt tries a head kick but it misses.
El Bunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Fantastic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
El Bunt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic throws a jab when El Bunt was well out of range.
Fantastic throws a right and a left that El Bunt avoids nicely.
El Bunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantastic.
Fantastic cracks El Bunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That has opened up Sed El Bunt's cut even more.
A head kick misses from El Bunt.
El Bunt tried to score with a low kick but Fantastic checks it.
El Bunt throws a hook but Fantastic avoids it easily.
El Bunt throws a body kick that misses.
El Bunt slips under a jab.
El Bunt throws the left hand but Fantastic avoids the punch easily.
El Bunt ducks under a wild hook from Fantastic.
El Bunt slips under a jab from Fantastic.
Fantastic misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

El Bunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic can't do much from the bottom here.
El Bunt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fantastic some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on El Bunt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but El Bunt is controlling him well.
Fantastic tries to buck El Bunt off but El Bunt is having none of it.
El Bunt trying to control the action but Fantastic is working from the bottom.
El Bunt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fantastic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
El Bunt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
El Bunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fantastic's legs.

El Bunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
El Bunt wants to control for a moment but Fantastic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fantastic is concentrating on defense, preventing El Bunt from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

El Bunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fantastic has managed to free his arm - good work.

Fantastic pushes El Bunt off and gets back to his feet.
El Bunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic misses with a left hand
and El Bunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic throws a right hand that El Bunt ducks under and follows up with a left that El Bunt also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Bunt cracks Fantastic with a good jab.
Fantastic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Fantastic moves out of range of the body kick from El Bunt.
El Bunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Sed El Bunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sed El Bunt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fantastic throws an off balance right hand
and El Bunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
El Bunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before El Bunt has time to react.
Fantastic throws a jab but it's blocked by El Bunt.
El Bunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic thows a body shot but no joy.
El Bunt throws a leg kick but Fantastic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic moves out of range of the body kick from El Bunt.
Fantastic lets loose with a powerful body kick. El Bunt will feel that in the morning.
El Bunt slips a straight right by Fantastic.
Fantastic lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. El Bunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
El Bunt tries to clinch but Fantastic moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for El Bunt.
Fantastic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Bunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantastic.
Fantastic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
El Bunt throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Bunt manages to avoid it.
Fantastic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic misses with a left hand
and Fantastic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on El Bunt. That did some damage!
Fantastic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic throws a looping overhand right but El Bunt ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic throws a lazy uppercut

and El Bunt counters with a shoot takedown. Fantastic fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Bunt throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fantastic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
El Bunt trying to control but Fantastic is working from the bottom.
El Bunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fantastic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Bunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Fantastic has wrist control.
El Bunt landing with the ground and pound.
El Bunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantastic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
El Bunt postures up and lands a big shot to Fantastic's brow.
El Bunt postures up and lands a big shot to Fantastic's brow.
El Bunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Bunt is pushing down on Fantastic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fantastic is fighting to maintain full guard but El Bunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantastic trying to hold on to El Bunt's head to control him but El Bunt postures up.
El Bunt is trying to control. Fantastic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Bunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic is trying to get back to full guard.
El Bunt thows a huge punch but Fantastic dodges it nicely.
El Bunt is pressing down on Fantastic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fantastic is holding on for now.
El Bunt working over Fantastic with some ground and pound. Fantastic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
El Bunt is keen to just control but Fantastic is a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Bunt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. El Bunt lands a nice short elbow.

El Bunt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fantastic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time El Bunt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Bunt is looking to take a break and control but Fantastic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sed El Bunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Bunt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sed El Bunt!
Sed El Bunt is the new welterweight champion!