PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 23247 p4p, 469 weight class) and Paul Bunyon (ranked 6198 p4p, 421 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cormier
vs
Bunyon

182 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

200 cm
28
275 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Bunyon!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier staying out of range there.

Cormier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bunyon on his heels. He'll look to pass Bunyon's guard now, I'm sure.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cormier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunyon is keeping the position for now.
Cormier advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyon won't allow Cormier to pass to mount.
Cormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cormier drops an elbow to the side of Bunyon's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cormier.
Bunyon wants to get back to his feet.
Cormier working Bunyon over with strikes.
Cormier tries to pass to full mount but Bunyon defends it.

Cormier seems to be looking for submissions.
Bunyon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cormier is pressing down on Bunyon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunyon is holding on for now.
Cormier performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Bunyon is defending against the submission attempts here by Cormier.

Cormier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bunyon is looking for a sweep. Cormier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cormier is looking to advance position but Bunyon won't allow it.
Cormier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bunyon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bunyon tries to kick Cormier off but Cormier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bunyon has hold of Cormier's hands but Cormier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bunyon is trying to stand back up but Cormier is controlling him
Bunyon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cormier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cormier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bunyon is trying to stand back up but Cormier is controlling him

Cormier is trying to work for a kimura but Bunyon is defending well.
Cormier lands with a punch from half guard.

Cormier seems to be working for a kimura but Bunyon defends the submission attempt.
Bunyon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cormier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cormier lands a big elbow.
Cormier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bunyon trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Bunyon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cormier has hold of Bunyon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bunyon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cormier throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Cormier 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.

Cormier misses the shot to the body.
Bunyon moves away from the strike by Cormier.
Cormier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cormier.
Cormier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Bunyon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Bunyon catches Cormier napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cormier to the canvas!

It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cormier looking for a guillotine here but Bunyon defends easily.
Cormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bunyon wants to stand but Cormier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Cormier has his foot on Bunyon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunyon works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cormier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bunyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunyon wants to get up but he can't break Cormier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Cormier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunyon throws a big elbow that misses.
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunyon wants to get up but he can't break Cormier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Cormier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyon defends well.
Bunyon wants to stand and escape but instead Cormier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Bunyon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bunyon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier looking to sit in guard and control but Bunyon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bunyon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bunyon won't allow Cormier to sweep him here.
Daniel Cormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunyon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bunyon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunyon tries to stand but Cormier is controlling from the bottom.
Bunyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Cormier looking for a guillotine here but Bunyon defends easily.

Cormier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunyon tries to stand but Cormier is controlling from the bottom.
Bunyon is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormier has wrist control.
Cormier 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cormier has his feet on Bunyon's thighs here. He's pushed Bunyon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bunyon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Cormier!