PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksymilian Gracie (ranked 1423 p4p, 150 weight class) and Borg Bunting (ranked 1206 p4p, 50 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to King of Leon - Closer. This should be a great matchup!

Gracie
vs
Bunting

194 cm
32
251 lbs
18 - 8 - 1

187 cm
36
278 lbs
22 - 11 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Maksymilian Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borg Bunting!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunting avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bunting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Bunting circles away.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bunting on the side of the head.

It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut.
Bunting throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Bunting avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bunting's waist but Bunting gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie throws a hook but Bunting blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Bunting slips the punch.
Bunting swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunting scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Bunting.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bunting tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Bunting swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Bunting lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bunting looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Bunting misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bunting.
Bunting stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunting wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice combination there by Bunting.

It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting.
Bunting misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunting avoids it really well and circles away.
Bunting now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunting takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Bunting and move into the clinch.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Bunting was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Bunting keeps it at a distance.
Gracie tries to clinch but Bunting moves out of range.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bunting.
Bunting fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Bunting's head but Bunting sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Bunting gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Bunting keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Gracie pulls guard.
Bunting stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.

Gracie working for a triangle but Bunting defends it easily.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunting can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunting must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bunting looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Bunting passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
Bunting controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maksymilian Gracie will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bunting scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Bunting scoring well with a low kick there.
Bunting looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Bunting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bunting.
Bunting throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Bunting sprawls well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bunting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bunting manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Bunting is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunting walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Borg Bunting seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Bunting throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bunting connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Bunting lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Borg Bunting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunting keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bunting lands the left hand.
Bunting is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Bunting breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bunting finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunting keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Bunting lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunting.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Bunting finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Bunting gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bunting can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bunting keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Bunting gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Bunting pushes his legs off easily.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bunting doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bunting manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bunting passes into side control.
Gracie prevents Bunting from improving position.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borg Bunting showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bunting wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Bunting throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donk. Bunting catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Bunting lands the left hand.

Maksymilian Gracie's cut is getting worse.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bunting counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracie! Bunting thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracie to his feet! Gracie is in big trouble!
Bunting lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bunting keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bunting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie moves out of range as Bunting strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Bunting.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Bunting counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Maksymilian Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunting thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Bunting fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bunting lands a nice uppercut.
Bunting misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bunting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bunting gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bunting misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Bunting lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Bunting lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bunting lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunting.
Bunting throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bunting stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bunting scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bunting throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.

Jeez, Maksymilian Gracie's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bunting lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Gracie is rocked!
Bunting dips a shoulder and cracks Gracie with a mighty uppercut! Gracie falls back against the cage and Bunting unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gracie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bunting screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borg Bunting!
Borg Bunting really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.