MFN: Night 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Bunddam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tormy Skillz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tormy Skillz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bunddam
vs
Skillz

200 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Klaus Bunddam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tormy Skillz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunddam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bunddam moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunddam moves out of range of the body kick.

Bunddam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skillz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bunddam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bunddam postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Skillz can't do much from the bottom here.
Skillz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bunddam's best efforts.
Skillz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bunddam is working away from the top position though.

Bunddam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skillz is just riding it out for now. Bunddam eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skillz regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skillz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Skillz looking for a guillotine here but Bunddam defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunddam postures up in Skillz's guard and throws a big left but Skillz blocks it.

Skillz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunddam defends well.
Bunddam trying to control the position from guard on top but Skillz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skillz is trying to keep Bunddam in close.

Bunddam stands up from Skillz's guard - Bunddam perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunddam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skillz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bunddam misses with a body kick.
Skillz throws a wild body kick that Bunddam sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bunddam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skillz quickly recovers to half guard.
Skillz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bunddam is working away from the top position though.
Skillz moves into full guard.
Skillz working a defensive guard but Bunddam manages to pass into side control anyway.
Skillz is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skillz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Bunddam gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bunddam looks to score with a jab to the body but Skillz is just out of range.
Bunddam is breathing heavily.
Skillz looks to throw the jab but Bunddam is out of range.
Skillz tries to land a front kick but Bunddam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skillz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skillz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Skillz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skillz tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunddam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skillz pinned against the cage. Skillz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tormy Skillz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skillz is looking to land body kicks.
Skillz misses with a head kick.
Skillz throws a wild body kick that Bunddam sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skillz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skillz throws a body kick that misses.
Skillz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skillz throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skillz.
Skillz misses with a head kick.

Bunddam scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tormy Skillz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Skillz tries a head kick but it misses.

Bunddam instigates a clinch.

Bunddam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skillz throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Bunddam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Bunddam decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skillz, up you get!
Skillz misses with a body kick.
Skillz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skillz wants it to stay on the feet.
Skillz throws a head kick but Bunddam moves out of range.
Bunddam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skillz. Skillz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skillz scores with a head kick. Bunddam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bunddam avoids a kick to the body.
Skillz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skillz throws a lazy body kick
and Bunddam counters with a series of strikes. Skillz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Skillz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Skillz.
Skillz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Bunddam to counter with a crisp jab.
Klaus Bunddam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy body kick from Skillz
enabling Bunddam to counter with a crisp jab.
Skillz looks to throw a body kick

and Bunddam counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Skillz!
Skillz working to try and regain half guard.
Bunddam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skillz is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunddam has a good base and remains in mount.
Bunddam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunddam lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Skillz hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skillz tries to hold on but Bunddam pushes him away.
Skillz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bunddam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skillz advances position into side control!
Skillz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunddam keeps working.
Bunddam is looking to get back to his feet here but Skillz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bunddam's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Skillz looking for the RNC.
Tormy Skillz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Skillz has managed to slip his arm under Bunddam's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bunddam is tapping out! Submission win for Skillz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tormy Skillz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wei Sun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linus Wallin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wei Sun has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sun
vs
Wallin

166 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wei Sun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Linus Wallin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sun lands an elbow inside.
Sun is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Sun.
Wallin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sun tries to land knees in the clinch but Wallin avoids the damage to the body.
Sun lands a damaging elbow.
Sun lands an elbow just above Wallin 's eye.
Sun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wallin is looking for a takedown.
Wallin trying to stall but Sun improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun lands an elbow that stopped Wallin in his tracks for a moment.
Wallin wants to stall.
Sun lands an elbow inside.
Sun effectively controlling the action here.
Wallin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sun lands an elbow just above Wallin 's eye.
Sun just leaning against Wallin, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sun.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sun lands an elbow that stopped Wallin in his tracks for a moment.
Wallin has Sun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wei Sun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linus Wallin.
Sun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sun has Wallin pressed against the cage.
Sun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sun leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallin's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sun lands an elbow that stopped Wallin in his tracks for a moment.
Sun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sun lands an elbow just above Wallin 's eye.

Wallin is rocked!
Wallin is looking for a takedown.
Sun lands an elbow inside that Wallin shrugs off.
Wallin is still on wobbly legs! Can Sun finish him?
Sun lands an elbow that stopped Wallin in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wallin wants a takedown but no success here.
Sun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallin's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wallin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallin's defenses.
Sun unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wallin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sun is unloading with more strikes now! Wallin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wei Sun!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoff Sanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Geoff Sanburg enters the cage!

Stinson
vs
Sanburg

180 cm
23
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Stinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geoff Sanburg!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanburg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stinson is trying to defend but Sanburg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Sanburg seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanburg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanburg is looking to advance position but Stinson won't allow it.

Sanburg seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stinson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Geoff Sanburg!
In his post fight interview, Geoff Sanburg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Wabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vince Carter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Carter
vs
Wabbit

180 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Vitality

SAVE A FIGHTER
XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Wabbit!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carter counters with a solid body kick.
Wabbit throws a solid leg kick but Carter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wabbit.
Wabbit throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wabbit throws a one two combo.

It looks like Vince Carter has been cut.
Carter blocks a jab.
Wabbit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wabbit connects with a jab.
Carter misses with a hook. Wabbit ducked under it nicely.
Carter throws a head kick but Wabbit moves out of range.
Carter swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter dodges the punch combination from Wabbit.
Carter throws a nice outside leg kick.

Wabbit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wabbit scoring with punches and elbows.
Carter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Wabbit kicks off Carter and gets to his feet.
Wabbit doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Wabbit thows a left - swing and a miss!

Wabbit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wabbit working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Wabbit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wabbit manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wabbit misses with the ground and pound.
Wabbit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wabbit misses with the ground and pound.
Wabbit working the head with strikes.
Wabbit scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Wabbit's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wabbit in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wabbit scores with punches from side control.
Wabbit advances to mount.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Wabbit looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Carter covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Wabbit!