PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oedline Buntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buntington comes to the cage accompanied by Random Elevator Music. Steve Rogers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Buntington
vs
Rogers

182 cm
23
181 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
189 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Pro-Valiance Nutrition
Pro-Valiance Nutrition

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oedline Buntington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buntington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buntington as he jumps to the side.
Rogers throws a combination that misses
and Buntington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Buntington circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Buntington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Buntington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Buntington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Rogers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Rogers is looking for a kimura here.
Rogers looks gassed!
Buntington is not content to let Rogers control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogers stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Buntington to get to his feet.
Buntington throws a combination that misses

and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch.

Rogers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Buntington clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Rogers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Buntington defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Buntington is trying to get back to his feet but Rogers has full control of the position and if anything, Buntington has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Rogers is persistently looking for the submission but Buntington is defending it well.
Buntington is trying to get back to his feet but Rogers has full control of the position and if anything, Buntington has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buntington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is punishing Buntington with strikes - can he finish him?!

Rogers working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rogers working for the choke.
Buntington holding both Rogers 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rogers working for a choke but Buntington is defending well.
Buntington has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogers missing with punches from the back.

Buntington defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Buntington is trying to get back to his feet but Rogers has full control of the position and if anything, Buntington has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Buntington won't enjoy being in this position. Rogers looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Buntington is tapping - it's over boys! Rogers picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Rogers!