PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Solovyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Bunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunn has chosen Go to Sleep - Eminem as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Solovyev
vs
Bunn

171 cm
35
157 lbs
40 - 12 - 2

178 cm
33
155 lbs
30 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

North
Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Solovyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bunn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solovyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bunn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solovyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bunn works the jab nicely.
Solovyev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Solovyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Bunn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Solovyev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bunn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solovyev is trying to buck Bunn off.
Bunn is looking to take a break and control but Solovyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solovyev dodges the ground and pound from Bunn.
Solovyev is not content to let Bunn control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bunn is looking to take a break and control but Solovyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solovyev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bunn.
Bunn working the ground and pound.
Solovyev is holding Bunn down, trying to stall.
Solovyev struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bunn cracks Solovyev with a big right hand but Solovyev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Solovyev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bunn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solovyev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bunn.
Solovyev parries the strikes from Bunn easily there. Bunn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Solovyev to escape.
Bunn tries to score with some ground and pound. Solovyev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bunn is putting a hurting on Solovyev here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bunn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Solovyev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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Solovyev struggling a bit here.
Bunn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Solovyev gets back to half guard.
Bunn wants to control but Solovyev is keeping him busy.
Solovyev is looking for a sweep. Bunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunn slows the pace down in half guard.
Solovyev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bunn is trying to control the action in half guard but Solovyev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Solovyev tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bunn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Solovyev regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunn 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.

Gary Bunn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

An inside leg kick from Solovyev misses.
Bunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunn shoots in and drives through. Solovyev sprawls well.
Bunn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Solovyev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gary Bunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Solovyev misses

and Bunn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Solovyev's guard.
Bunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solovyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solovyev keeping moving, preventing Bunn from controlling successfully.
Solovyev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solovyev wants to sweep here but Bunn controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev pulls Bunn in to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Solovyev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Solovyev misses its intended target.
A big right from Bunn misses.
Bunn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bunn connects with a body shot that sends Solovyev's belly button to the back.
Bunn is looking to slow Solovyev down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Solovyev throws a body punch but Bunn moves out of range.
Bunn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bunn cracks Solovyev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Solovyev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunn's sensitive parts.
Solovyev connects with a single shot there.
Solovyev throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Bunn tenderised Solovyev's leg. Solovyev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bunn misses with a kick to the body.
Solovyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bunn coming out on top.
Solovyev is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Bunn.
Solovyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Solovyev throws an off balance right hand

and Bunn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Solovyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunn postures up.
Solovyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunn.
Gary Bunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Solovyev keeping moving, preventing Bunn from controlling successfully.
Bunn passes into half guard.
Solovyev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Solovyev gets full guard.
Bunn wants to control from the top but Solovyev keeps moving.
Bunn connects with a couple of short punches.
Bunn stops Solovyev from standing up.
Bunn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bunn wants to control from the top but Solovyev keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunn trying to control but Solovyev is working from the bottom.
Bunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bunn is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gary Bunn.
That kick from Bunn tenderised Solovyev's leg. Solovyev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Solovyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunn manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solovyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solovyev walks into a straight right hand from Bunn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solovyev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bunn is out of range.
Solovyev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Bunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Solovyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Solovyev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bunn is able to avoid easily.
Bunn throws a head kick that misses.
Bunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bunn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Solovyev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bunn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Solovyev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bunn fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Solovyev finds it's way through Bunn's defenses.
Solovyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunn.
Bunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Solovyev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bunn connects with a right hand. Solovyev shakes it off.
Bunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solovyev manages to avoid it.
Solovyev looks for the body kick but Bunn saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Bunn coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Bunn tenderised Solovyev's leg. Solovyev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Solovyev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bunn is able to avoid easily.
Solovyev is looking to clinch but Bunn is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Solovyev misses.
Bunn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Solovyev 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.
Bunn looks to land a right hand but Solovyev moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Solovyev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Solovyev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bunn is out of range and Solovyev settles back down.
Bunn dives in and grabs Solovyev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solovyev pushes down on Bunn's head and hops out.
Solovyev misses with a wild combination.
Solovyev feints and then cracks Bunn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bunn down.
Solovyev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Solovyev ducks under a wild hook from Bunn.
Vladimir Solovyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solovyev blocks the body kick.
Bunn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Solovyev misses with a head kick.
Bunn misses with an uppercut. Solovyev saw that one coming.
A head kick from Bunn lands but Solovyev takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Solovyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunn is looking to slow Solovyev down with leg kicks.
Bunn lands with a slapping head kick.

Bunn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bunn trying to control but Solovyev is working from the bottom.
Solovyev wants to get back to his feet but Bunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solovyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Solovyev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bunn!
Solovyev prevents Bunn from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn is still trying to improve position.
Solovyev controlling the position easily from mount.
Bunn is looking to get to half guard.
Bunn manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn is trying to control but can't.
Bunn is concentrating on defense, preventing Solovyev from advancing position.
Solovyev is trying to control. Bunn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Solovyev wants to get back to his feet.
Bunn is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Vladimir Solovyev wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Solovyev tries to move into range but Bunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Bunn really 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.

Bunn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Solovyev has time to react.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bunn.
Solovyev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bunn.
Solovyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Solovyev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bunn can pounce on him.
Bunn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solovyev as he avoids it easily.
Bunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solovyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunn.
Solovyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunn is just out of range.
Bunn with a nice cross.
Solovyev tries to clinch up but Bunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Solovyev throws a looping overhand right but Bunn ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bunn.
Bunn connects with the punch.
Bunn misses with a low kick as Solovyev jumps back.
Jab, jab by Solovyev - just one landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Solovyev. That's going to slow Bunn down.
Solovyev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solovyev misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev connects with a solid leg kick.
Bunn blocks a head kick by Solovyev.
Bunn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bunn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Solovyev throws a sloppy head kick and Bunn moves out of range easily.
Bunn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Solovyev's calf.
A left lands for Bunn.
Bunn lands with an uppercut that bounces Solovyev off the cage and back into range.
Solovyev misses with a head kick.
Bunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solovyev lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Bunn - just one landing.
Solovyev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gary Bunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Solovyev is looking to slow Bunn down with leg kicks.

Bunn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bunn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Solovyev's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunn.
Bunn throws a strike but Solovyev avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bunn postures up in Solovyev's guard and throws a big left but Solovyev blocks it.
Bunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solovyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunn trying to control but Solovyev is working from the bottom.
Solovyev is trying to keep Bunn in close.
Bunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn trying to control but Solovyev is working from the bottom.
Solovyev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunn wants to pass the guard but Solovyev is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bunn scores with a jab to the head.
Solovyev throws a jab when Bunn was well out of range.
Jab by Bunn.
Bunn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Solovyev lands a head kick!
Solovyev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Solovyev misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev connects with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bunn there.
Solovyev connects with a body shot that sends Bunn's belly button to the back.
Solovyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunn lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solovyev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bunn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Solovyev.
Solovyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunn.
Solovyev swings for the body but Bunn moves out of range.
No luck for Bunn with that takedown attempt.
Bunn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solovyev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bunn.
Vladimir Solovyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Bunn.
Solovyev throws a sloppy head kick and Bunn moves out of range easily.
Solovyev cracks Bunn with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Gary Bunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Solovyev throws a front kick aimed at Bunn's knee but Bunn avoids it well.
Solovyev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Solovyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunn circles away.
A lazy left from Bunn finds it's target.
Solovyev throws a right hand that Bunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunn also avoids with ease.
Solovyev avoids the body shot from Bunn.
Bunn throws a leg kick but Solovyev checks it.
Bunn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Solovyev eats them both and turns towards Bunn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Donk. Bunn catches Solovyev right on the button with a cross.
Solovyev throws out a leg kick but Bunn moves out of range and Solovyev only half commits.
Solovyev is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Bunn.
Bunn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bunn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solovyev. Bunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solovyev misses the jab.
Bunn thumps Solovyev with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Solovyev.
Bunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bunn checks a low kick from Solovyev.
Bunn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Solovyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solovyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bunn motions for Solovyev to come forward. Bunn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Solovyev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bunn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Solovyev's head backwards.
Solovyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solovyev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Solovyev motions for Bunn to come forward. Solovyev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Solovyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bunn lands a slapping body shot.
Bunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Bunn blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solovyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn throws a sloppy head kick and Solovyev moves out of range easily.
Bunn throws a body punch but Solovyev moves out of range.
Bunn looks for the body kick but Solovyev saw that one coming.
Bunn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Solovyev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bunn misses with a takedown attempt - Solovyev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bunn misses the jab.
Bunn checks the leg kick.
Bunn throws a head kick but Solovyev moves out of range.
Bunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunn thuds a left hand into Solovyev's body.
Bunn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bunn misses with a low kick.
Solovyev throws a head kick that misses.

Bunn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Solovyev to the ground. Bunn is now in Solovyev's guard.
Bunn postures up in Solovyev's guard and throws a big left but Solovyev blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Solovyev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bunn, right into the meat.
Bunn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Solovyev lands a jab.
Bunn scores with a jab to the body.
Solovyev throws a hook to the side of Bunn's head but Bunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Solovyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vladimir Solovyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunn lands a lovely overhand right.
Bunn punishes Solovyev's body with a nice straight punch.
Bunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solovyev's head.
Bunn lands a glancing blow to the side of Solovyev's head.
Solovyev scores with a head kick. Bunn 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.
Bunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Solovyev at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunn.
Bunn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Solovyev clinches up against the cage.

Solovyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solovyev takes a swing at Bunn's ribcage but misses.
Solovyev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Solovyev takes one on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bunn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunn.
Solovyev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunn.
A good leg kick by Bunn.

Bunn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Solovyev's head.
Bunn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bunn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Bunn.
I've got Bunn 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bunn!
Gary Bunn very nearly forgot to thank Hellbent amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.