PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boone Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Soutsteel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boone Bunker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bunker
vs
Soutsteel

170 cm
20
136 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boone Bunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Soutsteel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Bunker misses

and Soutsteel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Soutsteel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Soutsteel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bunker wants to stand and escape but Soutsteel is having none of it.
Soutsteel trying to control but Bunker is working from the bottom.

Bunker pushes Soutsteel off and gets back to his feet.
Soutsteel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bunker throws a left and a right that both miss

and Soutsteel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker wants to get back to his feet.

Bunker kicks Soutsteel off and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Bunker misses.
Soutsteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soutsteel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bunker to the ground. Soutsteel is now in Bunker's guard.
Soutsteel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soutsteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soutsteel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bunker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Steve Soutsteel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Soutsteel looks to land a combination but Bunker avoids it well.
Bunker tries to bum rush Soutsteel with a series of wild strikes but Soutsteel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunker misses with a combination
and Soutsteel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soutsteel avoids a punch combination nicely.

Soutsteel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bunker on his heels. He'll look to pass Bunker's guard now, I'm sure.
Soutsteel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunker wants to stand and escape but Soutsteel is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soutsteel wants to control from the top but Bunker keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bunker pushes Soutsteel off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boone Bunker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soutsteel walks into a stiff left hand from Bunker.
Bunker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soutsteel manages to avoid it.
Bunker fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker misses with a right hand
and Soutsteel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bunker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bunker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soutsteel counters with a left and a right that stings Bunker.
Soutsteel looks gassed!
Bunker misses with the combination.
Soutsteel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunker.
Nice takedown defense from Bunker. No joy for Soutsteel on that attempt.
A combination from Bunker does no damage.
Bunker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Soutsteel back to the cage. Bunker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bunker throws a series of punches but Soutsteel avoids them all with ease.
Soutsteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunker.
Bunker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bunker connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker misses with a few strikes there.
Bunker misses with a two punch combination.
Bunker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bunker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soutsteel defending well as Bunker loads up on a big left hand.
Bunker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soutsteel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bunker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Soutsteel scrambles back to his feet.
Bunker misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Bunker.
Bunker misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soutsteel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soutsteel moves away from the strike by Bunker.
No joy there for Bunker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Boone Bunker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bunker throws a nice looking combination but Soutsteel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soutsteel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bunker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soutsteel.
Bunker loads up on a big right hand but Soutsteel slips the punch.
Boone Bunker is winning the standup battle so far.
Bunker throws a lazy right hand but Soutsteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soutsteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boone Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bunker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Soutsteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunker lands a jab to Soutsteel's midsection.
Soutsteel shoots for a double leg takedown but Bunker sprawls well. He's pushed Soutsteel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soutsteel tries for a takedown but Bunker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bunker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Soutsteel is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker misses with a series of wild punches.
Bunker lands with a right hand.
Soutsteel shoots in but Bunker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boone Bunker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Soutsteel.
Bunker scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Bunker finds it's target.
Bunker misses with a series of wild punches.
Bunker throws out a loose jab but Soutsteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker misses with a wild body shot.
Bunker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Bunker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soutsteel shoots in but no luck this time.
Soutsteel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bunker lunges at Soutsteel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soutsteel's hand.

Soutsteel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker throws a right and a left that Soutsteel avoids nicely.
Bunker throws a right and a left that Soutsteel avoids nicely.
Soutsteel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soutsteel is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunker finish him?
Bunker throws a jab but it's blocked by Soutsteel.
Soutsteel seems to have recovered his senses.
Bunker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soutsteel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bunker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soutsteel.
Bunker throws a series of strikes that have Soutsteel backpedaling.
Bunker throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bunker misses.
Bunker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bunker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soutsteel circles away quickly and effectively.
Bunker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soutsteel slips a jab and a cross from Bunker.
Bunker connects with a body shot that sends Soutsteel's belly button to the back.
Bunker fails to land with a series of punches.
Bunker throws an overhand right that lands on Soutsteel's shoulder, as Soutsteel tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Bunker.
Bunker throws a hook to the side of Soutsteel's head but Soutsteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunker swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker jabs Soutsteel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bunker stalks Soutsteel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soutsteel's face. Soutsteel staggers backwards, shaken.
Soutsteel walks into a jab.
Bunker throws a combination that misses

and Soutsteel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bunker's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soutsteel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bunker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Soutsteel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Soutsteel throws a series of punches but Bunker moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunker throws a series of punches but Soutsteel moves out of range.
Bunker misses with a left hand
and Soutsteel counters with a left and a right that stings Bunker.
Bunker misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boone Bunker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bunker scores with a nice head shot.
A combination from Soutsteel does no damage.

Soutsteel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bunker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bunker wants to stand and escape but Soutsteel is having none of it.

Bunker kicks Soutsteel off and gets to his feet.
Bunker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soutsteel shoots in but no luck this time.
Bunker scores with a one two! Soutsteel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Bunker does no damage.
Soutsteel fails with the takedown.
Bunker jabs Soutsteel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bunker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soutsteel.
No joy there for Bunker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bunker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soutsteel in his tracks.
Bunker throws a jab but it's blocked by Soutsteel.
Bunker misses with a few strikes there.
Bunker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bunker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soutsteel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Soutsteel avoids the body shot from Bunker.
Bunker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Bunker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker cracks Soutsteel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bunker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soutsteel.
Soutsteel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Soutsteel moves away from the strike by Bunker.
Bunker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bunker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bunker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soutsteel moves away.
A punch combination from Bunker misses.
Bunker misses with a body shot.
Bunker misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Soutsteel or perhaps it was just good defense by Bunker which made him look bad.
Boone Bunker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Soutsteel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker stuffs the takedown.
Soutsteel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bunker looks to land a combination but Soutsteel avoids it well.
Soutsteel dodges the punch combination from Bunker.
Bunker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunker throws a lazy right hand but Soutsteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soutsteel moves away.
Bunker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunker throws a right hand that Soutsteel ducks under and follows up with a left that Soutsteel also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soutsteel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bunker sprawls well. Bunker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soutsteel gets slowly back to his feet.
Boone Bunker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunker scores with a body shot.
Bunker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunker throws a jab but it's blocked by Soutsteel.
Bunker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bunker throws a right and a left that Soutsteel avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soutsteel counters with a series of strikes. Bunker will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boone Bunker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bunker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boone Bunker!