PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between I Just Fight And Win K (ranked 4126 p4p, 215 weight class) and Marko Stunt (ranked 2187 p4p, 124 weight class). I Just Fight And Win K has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Just Fight And Win K
vs
Stunt

172 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

155 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, I Just Fight And Win K!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marko Stunt!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by And Win K or perhaps it was just good defense by Stunt, which made it look bad.

Stunt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into And Win K's guard.

And Win K escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

And Win K escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And Win K keeping moving, preventing Stunt from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Stunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

And Win K looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stunt wants to control from the top but And Win K keeps moving.

Stunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stunt trying to control but And Win K is working from the bottom.

Stunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stunt wants to control from the top but And Win K keeps moving.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but And Win K sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stunt somewhat.
And Win K closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stunt circles away.
Stunt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but And Win K defends it well.
And Win K shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stunt but Stunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Just Fight And Win K. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stunt slaps away a takedown attempt from And Win K, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from And Win K.
And Win K is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stunt dives in for a single leg takedown but And Win K sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

And Win K gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stunt wants to control from the top but And Win K keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Stunt dominated that round.
That's time! And Win K's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stunt leaves And Win K with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Stunt misses with a takedown attempt - And Win K sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stunt.
I Just Fight And Win K has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Stunt.

Stunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

And Win K has his foot on Stunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stunt works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
And Win K keeping moving, preventing Stunt from controlling successfully.

And Win K throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And Win K working for a triangle but Stunt defends it easily.
And Win K will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunt advances position into side control!
And Win K manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Stunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And Win K is working for a kimura here but Stunt manages to reverse the position and he's now in And Win K's guard.
Stunt trying to control but And Win K is working from the bottom.

Stunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

And Win K had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stunt defends it easily.

And Win K is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunt passes into half guard.

Stunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stunt passes to full mount!

Stunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stunt looking to control but And Win K is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And Win K is in all sorts of trouble here.

Stunt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Stunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Stunt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows And Win K to score an easy takedown into full guard.

And Win K drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stunt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stunt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stunt!

Marko Stunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
And Win K is looking for a sweep.
Marko Stunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And Win K tries to buck Stunt off but Stunt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
And Win K trying to remain calm as Stunt controls from the top position.
And Win K tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And Win K is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Stunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And Win K sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

And Win K is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stunt pulls his head out easily.
Stunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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.
And Win K wants to get back to full guard.
Stunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stunt.

And Win K looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stunt controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I Just Fight And Win K has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And Win K punching from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marko Stunt.
Well Stunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Marko Stunt!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Marko Stunt!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Marko Stunt!

Marko Stunt wins by unanimous decision!
Marko Stunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.