PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Cummins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mark Cummins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cummins
vs
Bunga

180 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
154 lbs
9 - 9 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Amber Swan CBK

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Cummins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Gonzo Bunga!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunga fails with the takedown.
Bunga shoots in but no luck this time.
Mark Cummins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gonzo Bunga.
Cummins tries to bum rush Bunga with a series of wild strikes but Bunga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cummins is fending him off so far but Bunga persists. Nope, Cummins circles away and we're back to standing.
Cummins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cummins throws a nice outside leg kick.

Bunga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cummins's guard.
Bunga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummins is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cummins wants to stand up but Bunga is controlling him.

Bunga drops back looking for a leg! Cummins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cummins manages to kick Bunga off! Bunga jumps back into Cummins's guard.

Bunga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bunga looks gassed!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga prevents Cummins from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cummins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cummins tries to get out of the position.
Cummins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bunga swats away the attempt to clinch by Cummins.
Bunga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cummins pinned against the cage. Cummins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Cummins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunga.
Cummins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunga's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cummins.
Cummins thumps Bunga with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bunga is defended easily by Cummins.
Cummins throws a combination. Bunga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Cummins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bunga is trying to drag Cummins to the mat but Cummins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cummins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cummins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Cummins.
Cummins cracks a nice hook into Bunga's ribs.
Bunga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cummins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cummins cracks Bunga with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cummins counters with a three punch combo that has Bunga backing up. Bunga nods at Cummins to acknowledge the strikes.
Bunga tries to bum rush Cummins with a series of wild strikes but Cummins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunga fails with the takedown.

Bunga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cummins is trying to defend but Bunga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cummins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bunga trying to pass the guard but Cummins defending well.

Bunga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cummins has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins tries to kick Bunga off but Bunga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bunga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunga passes to full mount!
Cummins is trying to stand up.

Bunga looking to secure an arm triangle but Cummins defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bunga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cummins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gonzo Bunga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cummins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bunga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cummins circles away.
Bunga dives in and grabs Cummins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cummins pushes down on Bunga's head and hops out.
Cummins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mark Cummins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Cummins.
Bunga fails with the takedown.
Mark Cummins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gonzo Bunga.
Cummins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown by Bunga or perhaps it was just good defense by Cummins which made him look bad.
Cummins tries to clinch but Bunga moves out of range.
Cummins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunga throws a lazy head kick

and Cummins counters by clinching up.
Cummins lands an elbow just above Bunga 's eye.
Cummins is trying to break free.
Cummins has had enough of the clinch but Bunga keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cummins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cummins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunga backwards.
Bunga is trying to drag Cummins to the mat but Cummins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cummins lands an uppercut.
Cummins lands a damaging elbow.
Bunga prevents Cummins from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Cummins.
A head punch on the inside from Cummins fails to land.
Bunga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cummins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cummins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bunga throws a sloppy body shot
and Cummins counters with a low kick, right behind Bunga 's knee.
Bunga swats away the attempt to clinch by Cummins.
Cummins lands a right hook to the body.
Cummins tries to clinch up but Bunga circles away and keeps his distance.

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.
Cummins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cummins.
Bunga shoots in looking for a takedown. Cummins tries to sprawl out of it but Bunga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cummins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cummins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cummins scores with a one two! Bunga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Bunga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cummins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bunga is controlling him.

Bunga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cummins wants to stand and escape but Bunga is having none of it.

Bunga drops back looking for a leg! Cummins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cummins manages to kick Bunga off! Bunga jumps back into Cummins's guard.
Cummins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga looking to pass the guard.
Bunga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Bunga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cummins connects with a body shot.
Bunga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cummins swivels and escapes.
Cummins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cummins tries to clinch up but Bunga circles away and keeps his distance.
Cummins thumps Bunga with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cummins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bunga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bunga shoots in and drives through. Cummins sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Cummins scores with a four punch combination!
Cummins tries to clinch

and Bunga counters with a takedown into side control.

Bunga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cummins is pushing Bunga's head away, looking to escape. Bunga manages to hold on to the position though.

Bunga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cummins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cummins is trying to buck Bunga off.

Bunga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gonzo Bunga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cummins digs a good body shot into Bunga's ribs.

Bunga closes the distance and pushes Cummins back into the cage.

Bunga pulls Cummins into guard.

Bunga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cummins has passed into half guard!

Bunga actively working from the bottom here.
Cummins wants to stand up but Bunga has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bunga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins wants to stand up but Bunga has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cummins prevents Bunga from improving his position.
Bunga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bunga.

Bunga has an active guard here but Cummins has managed to pass into half guard.
Bunga tries to get to full guard but Cummins has control of the leg.
Cummins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bunga on the ground.
Cummins tries to stand and escape but Bunga is controlling the position.

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.
Bunga tries to roll over but Cummins keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cummins wants to stand up but Bunga is controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cummins thumps Bunga with a low kick.
Cummins looks to clinch

and Bunga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Bunga is working for a submission of some sort.
Mark Cummins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bunga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cummins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bunga.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bunga is looking for submissions but instead, Cummins has regained full guard.

Bunga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cummins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cummins has escaped and now he's on top!
Cummins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cummins wanted to stand there but Bunga had control of the position.

That's four 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.

Bunga pushes a forearm under Cummins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cummins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gonzo Bunga!