PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ananada Bunyasarn (ranked 108 p4p, 7 weight class) and David Paddington (ranked 193 p4p, 9 weight class). Paddington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Broken - Next time around kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bunyasarn
vs
Paddington

185 cm
24
190 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

167 cm
24
153 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ananada Bunyasarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Paddington!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paddington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bunyasarn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bunyasarn misses with a right hand
and Paddington counters with a straight right hand.
Paddington connects with a body shot.
Paddington tries to clinch there but Bunyasarn circles away.
Bunyasarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paddington.

Paddington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bunyasarn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paddington.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paddington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paddington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bunyasarn defending well though.
Paddington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paddington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bunyasarn is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at AK Beasties that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Paddington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bunyasarn's head.
Bunyasarn tries to get to full guard but Paddington has control of the leg.
Paddington not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn is trying to maintain the position but Paddington is very close to passing his half guard.
Paddington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bunyasarn's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Paddington connects with a nice short shot to Bunyasarn's temple.
Paddington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bunyasarn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paddington.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paddington lands a nice short elbow.
Paddington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paddington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bunyasarn's head.
Bunyasarn is controlling Paddington's trapped leg to prevent Paddington from advancing to side control.
Paddington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bunyasarn's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunyasarn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paddington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Paddington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paddington misses with a head shot. Bunyasarn uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paddington wants to control from the top but Bunyasarn keeps moving.

Paddington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bunyasarn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Paddington throws a strike but Bunyasarn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bunyasarn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bunyasarn looking to pass the guard.
Bunyasarn wants to control from the top but Paddington keeps moving.
Paddington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paddington has his hands on Bunyasarn's head, controlling the position.

Paddington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyasarn defends well.
Bunyasarn wants to control from the top but Paddington keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunyasarn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paddington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paddington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bunyasarn slips under a jab.
A big right from Paddington misses.
Paddington avoids a punch combination nicely.
David Paddington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paddington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paddington looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunyasarn is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyasarn lands with a straight right. Paddington didn't see that one coming.
Bunyasarn misses the shot to the body.
Paddington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Paddington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunyasarn.
Paddington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunyasarn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paddington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bunyasarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paddington throws a shot to the body.
Paddington shoots and misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paddington slips under a jab.
Paddington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Bunyasarn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paddington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paddington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bunyasarn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paddington counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunyasarn slips a jab from Paddington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paddington shoots in for a takedown but Bunyasarn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paddington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunyasarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paddington.
Bunyasarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paddington.
Paddington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bunyasarn throws out the jab.
Paddington cracks Bunyasarn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paddington sizes up Bunyasarn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bunyasarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paddington manages to avoid it.
Paddington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Paddington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Paddington duly obliges.
Paddington lands a glancing blow to the side of Bunyasarn's head.
Paddington misses with a hook.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddington loads up on a big right hand but Bunyasarn slips the punch.
And Bunyasarn counters with a quick kick to the body but Paddington blocks it.
Paddington throws a looping overhand right but Bunyasarn ducks down to avoid it.

Paddington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bunyasarn gets through Paddington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paddington misses with the head strike.

Bunyasarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paddington throws a body punch but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
Paddington missing with a left hand there. Bunyasarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bunyasarn misses with a shot to the body
and Paddington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paddington looks to land a combination but Bunyasarn avoids it well.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bunyasarn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paddington.
A little feinted left hand from Bunyasarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paddington looks to throw the jab but Bunyasarn is out of range.
Paddington misses with a looping right.
As Paddington looks to move away, Bunyasarn throws a big counter combo but Paddington just gets out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Paddington.
Paddington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paddington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bunyasarn under the eye.
Bunyasarn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bunyasarn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paddington.
Paddington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bunyasarn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paddington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paddington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bunyasarn can pounce on him.
Paddington misses with a body shot.
Paddington misses with a hook
and Bunyasarn counters with a head kick.
Bunyasarn misses with a left hand
and Paddington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paddington lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunyasarn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paddington doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Paddington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Paddington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paddington lands a nice hook to Bunyasarn's body. Bunyasarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bunyasarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Paddington throws a series of punches but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
Paddington thuds his right hand into Bunyasarn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paddington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bunyasarn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left and a right from Paddington both land. Nice combination.
Bunyasarn is looking to wear down Paddington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A left lands for Paddington.
Paddington looks to clinch
and Bunyasarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paddington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn throws a big counter combination but Paddington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paddington misses with a right hand
and Bunyasarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paddington thinking.
Paddington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddington misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Paddington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunyasarn half committed to a counter leg kick.

Paddington darts in and clinches Bunyasarn up against the cage.
Paddington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bunyasarn is trying to force a seperation but Paddington has the dominant position.
Bunyasarn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bunyasarn has had enough of the clinch but Paddington keeps him there for the moment.
Paddington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bunyasarn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paddington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bunyasarn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bunyasarn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Bunyasarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paddington throws the left hand but Bunyasarn avoids the punch easily.
Paddington misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunyasarn misses the target.
Paddington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bunyasarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paddington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunyasarn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paddington misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunyasarn misses the target.
Paddington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunyasarn doesn't seem bothered though.
Bunyasarn slips a straight right by Paddington.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter punch.
Paddington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bunyasarn's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Paddington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paddington lands in his opponent's guard.
Paddington trying to control but Bunyasarn is working from the bottom.
Bunyasarn wants to stand up but Paddington is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paddington.
Paddington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paddington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paddington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paddington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bunyasarn wants to hit a switch here but Paddington passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bunyasarn there!
Bunyasarn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bunyasarn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Paddington tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddington looking to ground and pound but Bunyasarn is blocking nicely.
Paddington punching from mount but Bunyasarn doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Paddington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bunyasarn turns into him and now he's in Paddington's guard.
Paddington is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Paddington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyasarn defends well.
Bunyasarn postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Paddington really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bunyasarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Paddington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunyasarn defends it well.
Bunyasarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter punch.
Paddington throws a hook to the side of Bunyasarn's head but Bunyasarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paddington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Bunyasarn does no damage.
Bunyasarn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bunyasarn moves away from the strike by Paddington.
Bunyasarn throws a leg kick but Paddington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bunyasarn tests Paddington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddington cracks Bunyasarn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paddington lands a head shot.

Paddington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bunyasarn!

Bunyasarn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunyasarn misses with a straight left.
Paddington with the counter takedown but Bunyasarn avoids it easily.
Paddington scores with a sloppy right hand. Bunyasarn should have avoided that one.
A jab from Paddington misses.
Paddington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
David Paddington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paddington looks to land a left hand but Bunyasarn moved out of range nicely.
Bunyasarn throws a hook but Paddington blocks it.
Paddington misses the shot to the body.
Bunyasarn is looking for a counter combo.
Bunyasarn throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Paddington is just out of range.
Paddington tries to bum rush Bunyasarn with a series of wild strikes but Bunyasarn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Bunyasarn is predictable there
and Paddington counters with a nice uppercut.
Ananada Bunyasarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paddington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunyasarn.
Paddington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bunyasarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Paddington tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunyasarn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paddington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Bunyasarn as Paddington shoots in.
Bunyasarn moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Bunyasarn.

Paddington takes the fight into the clinch.

Bunyasarn manages to break the clinch.
Paddington avoids the head kick by Bunyasarn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bunyasarn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bunyasarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paddington shoots in for a takedown but Bunyasarn shows good takedown defense.
Bunyasarn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paddington misses with a two punch combination.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paddington misses with a hook.
Paddington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn throws a looping overhand right but Paddington ducks down to avoid it.
Bunyasarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paddington.
Bunyasarn slaps away a takedown attempt from Paddington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Paddington.

Paddington instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Paddington.
Paddington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunyasarn backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn taking a breather.
Bunyasarn misses with a punch on the inside.
Paddington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunyasarn tries to throw a body punch but Paddington avoids it by throwing Bunyasarn back against the cage.
Paddington misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bunyasarn as the two fighters clinch.
Paddington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bunyasarn backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunyasarn wants to break free but Paddington has control.
Paddington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunyasarn misses with a body punch.

Paddington gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bunyasarn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but David Paddington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bunyasarn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paddington.
Paddington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunyasarn.
Paddington blocks a head kick by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paddington.
Bunyasarn moves out of range as Paddington strikes.
Paddington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn thumps Paddington with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paddington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bunyasarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paddington was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paddington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunyasarn has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunyasarn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Bunyasarn.
Nice defenses there by Paddington.
Paddington looks to land a right hand but Bunyasarn moved out of range.
Paddington looks to land a right hand but Bunyasarn moved out of range.
Paddington punishes Bunyasarn's body with a nice straight punch.
Bunyasarn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Paddington.
Paddington connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Paddington.
Paddington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Paddington forces Bunyasarn back against the cage and clinches.
Bunyasarn is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn tries to throw a body punch but Paddington avoids it by throwing Bunyasarn back against the cage.
Bunyasarn can't find room to land a body shot as Paddington controls the action.
Paddington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Bunyasarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Paddington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Bunyasarn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Paddington has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bunyasarn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Paddington yanks on the arm and Bunyasarn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Paddington.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Paddington!
David Paddington thanked the fans post fight for their support.