|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Statham (ranked 4307 p4p, 436 weight class) and Mark Bunt (ranked 23306 p4p, 573 weight class). Mark Bunt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
26
200 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Statham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Bunt!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statham moves into range and clinches up with Bunt.
Statham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bunt's efforts to push away.
Statham holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Statham takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bunt jumps guard but Statham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Statham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Statham has Bunt pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham is struggling to control the position.
Statham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Statham.
Statham clinches up with Bunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Bunt jumps guard but Statham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Statham is pressed up against the cage. Bunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Statham down to the mat. Statham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jason Statham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Statham has managed to clinch.
Statham stops a takedown attempt from Bunt.
Statham has Bunt pushed against the cage.
Statham stalling in the clinch.
Statham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Statham is struggling to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Statham just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Statham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Statham pushes Bunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Statham has Bunt pressed against the cage, preventing Bunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bunt trying to stall but Statham improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bunt misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Statham.
Statham rushes Bunt and presses him up against the cage.
Bunt gets control of Statham's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bunt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bunt wants to sweep here but Statham controlling him for the moment.
Statham stands up from Bunt's guard - Statham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Statham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunt can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham clinches up with Bunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Bunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Statham smiles and moves away.
Statham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bunt stalling in the clinch but Statham improves position.
Statham just leaning against Bunt, taking a breather.
Bunt has had enough of the clinch but Statham keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jason Statham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Statham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bunt up against the cage.
Statham effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Statham dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Statham clinches up with Bunt and pushes him back against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Statham.
Statham has Bunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Statham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Statham holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bunt fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunt can't get the takedown.
Statham stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham stalling the fight.
Statham avoiding damage.
Statham seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Statham.
Statham has Bunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Statham gets underhooks to prevent Bunt's takedown attempt.
Jason Statham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bunt.
Statham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bunt is trying to pull guard but Statham has him pressed against the cage.
Statham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Statham.
Stalling in the clinch from Statham.
Bunt is looking for a takedown.
Bunt letting Statham take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Statham.
Statham drives through and clinches with Bunt against the cage.
Statham just leaning against Bunt, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Statham takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bunt tries to pull guard but Statham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Statham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Statham, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Statham!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
18% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
