PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Galen Graham (ranked 24815 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bunt (ranked 6538 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Graham
vs
Bunt

169 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

180 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Galen Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Bunt!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bunt pulls Graham into guard.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Bunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunt has wrist control.
Graham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham preventing the sweep.
Graham landing with the ground and pound.
Graham cracks Bunt with a solid left hand.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Bunt blocks nicely.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Bunt blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graham distracts Bunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bunt has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Bunt.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Graham postures up.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
Bunt looks winded!
Graham scoring with some ground and pound.
Bunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Graham scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Graham scoring with some ground and pound.
Graham is working Bunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graham works over Bunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graham works over Bunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graham chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham chips away with some ground and pound.
Bunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graham distracts Bunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Graham is in close to Bunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graham landing with the ground and pound.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graham cracks Bunt with a solid left hand.
Graham distracts Bunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graham is in close to Bunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunt's head.
Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunt's head.
Graham stands up over Bunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Graham connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham lands a couple of elbows.
Bunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bunt's head.

Bunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graham working some strikes from top position.
Graham cracks Bunt with a solid left hand.
Graham cracks Bunt with a solid left hand.
Graham connects with a couple of short punches.
Graham preventing the sweep.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graham lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graham working some strikes from top position.
Graham landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bunt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Graham's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Graham sprawls well. He's pushed Bunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bunt is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Graham, pushing him back against the cage.
Bunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Graham after a bit of a struggle.
Bunt is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Graham won't allow it.

Graham pulls guard effortlessly.
Bunt wants to pass the guard but Graham is keeping the position.
Graham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bunt's guard.

Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham lands a couple of digs.
Graham distracts Bunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Graham is working Bunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galen Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graham working some strikes from top position.
Graham connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham cracks Bunt with a solid left hand.
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham works over Bunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunt's head.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
Graham lands a couple of elbows.
Graham postures up and lands a big shot to Bunt's brow.
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham lands a couple of digs.
Bunt working a defensive guard here.
Graham landing with the ground and pound.
Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunt's head.
Graham working some strikes from top position.
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham chips away with some ground and pound.
Graham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bunt has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graham lands a couple of digs.
Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham is in close to Bunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bunt trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunt wants to stand up but Graham is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galen Graham dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Graham drives through and clinches with Bunt against the cage.
Graham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Graham gets an underhook and turns Bunt into the cage.
Bunt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Galen Graham has been cut.
Graham is trying to drag Bunt to the mat but Bunt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bunt can't get the takedown.
Bunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham stalling in the clinch but Bunt improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Graham to keep the fight standing.
Bunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Graham to keep the fight standing.
Galen Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bunt.
Bunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bunt trying to control the position but instead, Graham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bunt into the cage.

Graham has Bunt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Graham pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bunt tumbling to the mat - Graham dives into Bunt's guard.
Graham is in close to Bunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham with a nice head shot there.
Graham won't allow Bunt to get back to his feet.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bunt's head.
Graham lands a couple of elbows.
Graham stands up over Bunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Graham landing with the ground and pound.
Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Bunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graham preventing the sweep.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graham is working Bunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graham is in close to Bunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Graham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graham connects with a couple of short punches.
Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graham won't allow Bunt to sweep him here.
Bunt is trying to keep Graham in close.
Graham with a nice head shot there.
Graham lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham is in close to Bunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunt can do to turn this around?
Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunt's head.
Bunt has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle.
Graham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graham postures up and lands a big shot to Bunt's brow.
Graham postures up and lands a big shot to Bunt's brow.
Graham scoring with some ground and pound.
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Bunt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham works over Bunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mark Bunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galen Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Graham!