PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Bunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Beckford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bunk
vs
Beckford

176 cm
25
200 lbs
10 - 8 - 2

180 cm
28
195 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 10 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Bruce Bunk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Forest Beckford!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckford shoots and misses
and Bunk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beckford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beckford is defended easily by Bunk.
Beckford has his takedown stuffed
and Bunk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bruce Bunk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forest Beckford.
Bunk circles away from the clinch attempt.

Beckford gets caught flat footed, as Bunk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beckford trying to strike off his back.
Bunk stands and throws Beckford's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beckford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunk passes to side control.
Beckford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beckford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bunk off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Beckford looking to break Bunk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bunk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Beckford will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckford keeps control of the position easily here as Bunk tries to buck him off.
Bunk avoids the strikes from Beckford.
Bunk is trying to get back to his feet but Beckford has full control of the position and if anything, Bunk has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bunk manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Bunk.
Beckford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunk is keeping the position for now.
Beckford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunk wants to get back to his feet but Beckford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beckford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bunk keeping moving, preventing Beckford from controlling successfully.
Bunk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beckford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beckford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beckford postures up in Bunk's guard and throws a big left but Bunk blocks it.
Beckford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beckford wants to control from the top but Bunk keeps moving.
Bunk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beckford.
Beckford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunk swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bunk pushes Beckford off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bunk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beckford.
Decent striking displayed by Bunk there.
Beckford tries to clinch up but Bunk circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Bunk moves into the clinch successfully.
Bunk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beckford is defending well for now.
Beckford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bunk smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Forest Beckford will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Beckford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beckford tries for a takedown but Bunk circles away easily
and Bunk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beckford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beckford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunk avoids it really well and circles away.

Beckford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beckford trying to control the action but Bunk is working from the bottom.
Bunk is trying to stand back up but Beckford is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beckford trying to control the action but Bunk is working from the bottom.
Beckford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Beckford wants to work for an arm triangle but Bunk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beckford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunk won't allow Beckford to pass to mount.
Bunk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beckford.
Bunk is trying to stand.
Bunk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beckford.
Beckford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bunk defending well though.
Beckford tries to pass to full mount but Bunk defends it.
Beckford throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bunk to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunk is looking to stand up but Beckford isn't so interested in that idea.
Beckford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beckford wants to control from the top but Bunk keeps moving.
Beckford looking to sit in guard and control but Bunk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bunk trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Beckford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bunk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunk trying to control but Beckford is working from the bottom.

Beckford has his foot on Bunk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunk works his way back into a safe position though.
Forest Beckford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beckford trying to keep a closed guard but Bunk is proving a slippery customer.
Bunk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunk wants to control from the top but Beckford keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forest Beckford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Beckford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bunk swats away the attempt to clinch by Beckford.
A head kick from Bunk lands but Beckford takes it in his stride.
Bunk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckford was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunk.
Beckford fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunk lands a jab to Beckford's midsection.
Beckford misses with a takedown attempt
and Bunk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruce Bunk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forest Beckford.
Bunk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bunk connects with a body shot that sends Beckford's belly button to the back.
Beckford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bunk counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beckford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beckford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bunk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beckford has time to react.
Beckford dives in and grabs Bunk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunk pushes down on Beckford's head and hops out.
Beckford misses with a takedown attempt
and Bunk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunk scores with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bunk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bunk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beckford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beckford with a poor takedown
and Bunk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beckford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bunk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Forest Beckford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckford shoots in and drives through. Bunk sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunk jabs at Beckford's body.
Beckford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bunk digs a good hook to Beckford's body.

Bunk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bunk lands in his opponent's guard.
Bunk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bunk preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunk wants to control from the top but Beckford keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Beckford working a defensive guard here.

Bruce Bunk has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bunk with a jab.
Bunk throws a body punch but Beckford moves out of range.
Forest Beckford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beckford misses with a head kick.
Beckford has his takedown stuffed
and Bunk counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beckford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunk swivels and escapes.
Bunk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckford moves away.
Bunk connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunk tries to bum rush Beckford with a series of wild strikes but Beckford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Bunk does it's job there.
Bunk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bunk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beckford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beckford walks into a stiff left hand from Bunk.
Beckford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bunk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Bunk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckford moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bruce Bunk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bunk sprawls well. Bunk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beckford gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Bunk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beckford has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forest Beckford!