PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milan Buneta (ranked 5224 p4p, 4875 weight class) and Henry Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Buneta
vs
Thorne

190 cm
23
182
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milan Buneta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Thorne!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buneta shoots in and gets a takedown into Thorne's guard.
Thorne is looking to stand back up but Buneta counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thorne.

Thorne is controlling Buneta's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thorne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buneta is looking to advance position but Thorne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Buneta tries to lock up and control but Thorne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buneta regains half guard.
Thorne prevents Buneta from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buneta trying to control but Thorne postures up.
Buneta keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nice strikes from Thorne there.
Buneta is positioning himself well to prevent Thorne advancing to mount.
Buneta is refusing to be controlled, as Thorne sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buneta wants to get back to his feet.

Buneta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buneta is refusing to be controlled, as Thorne sits in half guard.
Thorne wants to get back to his feet.
Buneta is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorne stalling.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorne dives in and grabs Buneta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buneta pushes down on Thorne's head and hops out.
Thorne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buneta defends well and Thorne ends up having to push Buneta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thorne scores with a head kick.

Buneta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thorne is looking to break free of the clinch but Buneta has double underhooks.

Buneta breaks from the clinch.

Buneta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thorne wants to get back to his feet but Buneta is dominant here and he's now got Thorne's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Buneta is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thorne knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thorne for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Buneta is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thorne knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thorne for a finish.
Buneta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buneta is looking to control Thorne but Thorne is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buneta missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Milan Buneta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Thorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorne misses with a takedown attempt - Buneta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buneta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thorne avoids it really well and circles away.
Buneta tries to land a front kick but Thorne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Buneta has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Buneta rushes Thorne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Buneta gets control of Thorne's arms and successfully pulls guard. Buneta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Buneta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thorne defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne trying to control but Buneta is working from the bottom.
Buneta looking to control but Thorne passes into half guard.
Buneta is trying to control but can't.
Thorne wants to free his trapped foot but Buneta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thorne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buneta keeps working.

Buneta kicks Thorne off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorne tries to bum rush Buneta with a series of wild strikes but Buneta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Thorne dives in and scores a takedown into Buneta's guard.

Buneta has his feet on Thorne's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Buneta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thorne to the mat! Thorne manages to get full guard.

Buneta gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Buneta scores with a takedown into Thorne's guard.
Thorne is breathing heavily.

Buneta gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thorne looks to land a combination but Buneta avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buneta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Buneta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buneta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thorne.
Thorne blocks a head kick by Buneta.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Thorne successfully pulls guard.
Milan Buneta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buneta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buneta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buneta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buneta wants to control from the top but Thorne keeps moving.
Buneta throwing strikes from guard but Thorne blocks nicely.
Buneta sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milan Buneta dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Buneta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Thorne does no damage.
Buneta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thorne counters with a one-two to the body.
Buneta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thorne.
Buneta feinted with a counter takedown.
Thorne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buneta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Buneta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Thorne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thorne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buneta controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buneta in side control, throwing shots but Thorne defends.

Buneta tries for a kimura but Thorne is defending well.

Buneta stands up and beckons Thorne to his feet.

Thorne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buneta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Buneta bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Buneta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Buneta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Buneta stands up.
Buneta scores with a head kick.

Buneta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thorne tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Buneta biding his time, controlling Thorne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorne is covering up but some of the strikes from Buneta are getting through and doing damage.
Thorne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Buneta.
Thorne trying to control the hands but Buneta breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Buneta's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Thorne is having to fend off submission attempts from Buneta, who is looking to sink in the choke. Buneta doesn't have the hooks in though and Thorne manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buneta has a closed guard, preventing Thorne from standing up.
Buneta trying to control the position here.

Thorne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milan Buneta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buneta, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Milan Buneta!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Milan Buneta!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Milan Buneta!

Milan Buneta wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Milan Buneta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.