PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nobu Bunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bunn
vs
Project

183 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nobu Bunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Project!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Project is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Project fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Project is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bunn's half guard.
Bunn moves into full guard.
Project trying to control but Bunn is working from the bottom.
Bunn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Project trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Project slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Project is keen to just control but Bunn is a slippery customer.
Bunn is looking to improve his position.
Bunn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bunn tries to get out of the position.
Project is keen to just control but Bunn is a slippery customer.
Project missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bunn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Project.

Bunn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Project really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Project is trying to control. Bunn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Project avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bunn looking to score a takedown here. Project is defending well but Bunn drives through and ends up in Project's guard.
Bunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Project is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Project looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunn is one step ahead there.

Bunn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Project manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bunn has Project in his guard.

Bunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn is trying to control the position but Project postures up.

Bunn working for a triangle but Project defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Project trying to control but Bunn is working from the bottom.
Project won't allow Bunn to sweep him here.
Project trying to control but Bunn is working from the bottom.
Project wants to pass the guard but Bunn is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Project trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Project is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Project is pushing down on Bunn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bunn is fighting to maintain full guard but Project has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bunn is not content to let Project control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunn is trying to control but can't.
Bunn is refusing to be controlled, as Project sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Project dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Project tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Project throws a head kick that misses.

Project feints and as Bunn raises his hands in defense, Project changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bunn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Project defends well.
Project loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunn punching from the bottom.
Bunn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn wants to control from the top but Project keeps moving.
Bunn wants to pass the guard but Project is keeping the position.
Project is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bunn dives into side control.

Project reaches up around Bunn's neck trying to control. But Bunn takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Project! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Project is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Bunn celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nobu Bunn!
After the fight, Nobu Bunn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.