PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bunga
vs
Svenson

197 cm
25
253 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
252 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Svenson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Svenson stalks Bunga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bunga's face. Bunga staggers backwards, shaken.
Svenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bunga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bunga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bunga fails with a takedown attempt.
Svenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Svenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svenson throws a leg kick but Bunga checks it.
Bunga misses with a takedown attempt - Svenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Svenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bunga doesn't seem phased though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Svenson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bunga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bunga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Svenson misses with a low kick.
Svenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Svenson throws a series of punches but Bunga avoids them all with ease.
Svenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bunga momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Svenson as Bunga shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Bunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svenson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bunga walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bunga momentarily.
A left lands for Svenson.
Bunga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bunga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svenson pinned against the ropes. Svenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Svenson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bunga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Svenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bunga ducks right into an uppercut from Svenson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bunga tries for a takedown but Svenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Svenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson tries a head kick but it misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bunga. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Svenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bunga.
Svenson lands with a good body shot.
Svenson lands a two punch combo.
Svenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bunga tries to close the distance and clinch but Svenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunga at a distance.
Svenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bunga off the ropes and back into range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenson punishes Bunga's body with a nice straight punch.
Svenson thuds his right hand into Bunga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Svenson coming out on top.
Bunga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Svenson as he jumps to the side.
Bunga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Svenson.
Svenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Svenson misses with the combination.
Bunga misses with a takedown attempt - Svenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Svenson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Svenson, as that shot connected.
Bunga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by Svenson. Beautiful body shot.
Bunga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svenson is fending him off so far but Bunga persists. Nope, Svenson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Svenson punishes Bunga's body with a nice straight punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bunga might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Svenson connects with a body shot.
Bunga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bunga slips a jab and a cross from Svenson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Svenson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bunga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Svenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bunga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Svenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunga's head.
Svenson lands with a shot to the body.
Svenson lands a body shot.
Svenson scores with a nice strike.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunga.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson is looking to slow Bunga down with leg kicks.
Svenson cracks Bunga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Svenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Svenson cracks Bunga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bunga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svenson cracks Bunga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magnus Svenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bunga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Svenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svenson thuds his right hand into Bunga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Svenson jabs Bunga right on the nose. Bunga blinks but takes it well.
Svenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bunga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab by Svenson.
Svenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Svenson.
Nice cross by Svenson.
Svenson connects with a right hand. Bunga shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenson tries to land a leg kick but Bunga saw it coming and moves away.
Svenson connects with a jab.
Bunga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bunga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svenson.
Magnus Svenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Svenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svenson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bunga is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svenson tried to score with a low kick but Bunga checks it.
Bunga wants to clinch but Svenson slips to the side
and Svenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunga ducks right into an uppercut from Svenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Svenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Svenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Svenson throws a shot to the body.
Svenson lands the left hand.
No joy there for Svenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Svenson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Svenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svenson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bunga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Svenson throws the left hand but Bunga avoids the punch easily.
Cain Bunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunga avoids the head kick by Svenson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bunga.
Svenson throws the kick towards the body but Bunga avoids it.
Bunga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Svenson throws out a loose jab but Bunga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svenson with a nice cross.
Bunga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bunga checks a leg kick.
Bunga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Svenson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Svenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Svenson.
Svenson lands a glancing blow to the side of Bunga's head.
Svenson throws a shot to the body.
Bunga darts in trying to clinch
and Svenson counters with a three punch combo that has Bunga backing up. Bunga nods at Svenson to acknowledge the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Svenson.
Svenson connects with a body shot.
Svenson dips to his left and cracks Bunga with an uppercut!
Magnus Svenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson tests Bunga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Svenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bunga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunga misses with a takedown
and Bunga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bunga counters with a shoot takedown. Svenson fights it but they end up in guard.
Bunga stops Svenson from standing up.
Bunga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Bunga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Svenson dives on top into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Bunga is looking for a triangle but Svenson pushes his legs off easily.

Bunga is working an open guard so Svenson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Svenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bunga backs up against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Svenson connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Svenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Svenson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Svenson!