PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murder Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warmaster has chosen Dead body disposal- by NECRO as his entrance music. Murder Warmaster is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dunn
vs
Warmaster

199 cm
25
274 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

202 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 Tokyo, Bam Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Murder Warmaster!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Warmaster misses with a few strikes there.
Dunn throws a head kick but Warmaster moves out of range.
Dunn misses with a straight right.
Dunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warmaster.
Nice defenses there by Warmaster.
Warmaster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dunn on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Warmaster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dunn doesn't seem phased though.
Warmaster scores with a punch to the head.
Dunn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Warmaster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dunn to the mat! Dunn manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Warmaster!
Dunn punching from mount but Warmaster doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Dunn working for a submission but Warmaster is keeping him at bay.
Warmaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warmaster is trying to escape the mount.
Dunn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn looking to ground and pound but Warmaster is blocking nicely.
Warmaster tries to hold on but Dunn pushes him away.

Dunn has control of Warmaster's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Warmaster regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Warmaster is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warmaster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dunn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Warmaster holds on to Dunn as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warmaster is working to get back to half guard.
Dunn wants to control the pace but Warmaster is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dunn looking to secure an arm triangle but Warmaster defends it well.
Warmaster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dunn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Warmaster is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dunn throws some wild stikes that Warmaster manages to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warmaster tries to reverse the position but Dunn maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Dunn is working for a guillotine from mount but Warmaster frees his head quite easily.
Warmaster tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Warmaster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dunn avoids the attempt from Warmaster to control.
Warmaster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dunn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Warmaster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Dunn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dunn avoids the attempt from Warmaster to control.

Dunn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Warmaster regains half guard.

Warmaster looking for submissions off his back.
Dunn wants to control but Warmaster is keeping him busy.

Warmaster kicks off Dunn and gets to his feet.
Bam Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Warmaster.
Dunn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Warmaster is defending against the submission attempts here by Dunn.
Warmaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dunn is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murder Warmaster will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dunn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Warmaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dunn under the eye.
Warmaster lands a nice hook to Dunn's body. Dunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warmaster connects with a single shot there.

Warmaster gets a takedown into half guard.
Warmaster is pressing down on Dunn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dunn is holding on for now.

Warmaster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

Warmaster seems to be looking for submissions.
Dunn gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warmaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warmaster has managed to get both his arms back between Dunn's legs - danger averted.
Warmaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warmaster is one step ahead there.
Warmaster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Warmaster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dunn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warmaster, into his guard.
Warmaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster is adopting a defensive guard.

Warmaster looking for a guillotine here but Dunn defends easily.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Warmaster is retaining full guard.

Warmaster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warmaster trying to keep a closed guard but Dunn is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Warmaster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Warmaster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn stops Warmaster from standing up.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Warmaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Warmaster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunn is aware though and is defending well.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Warmaster keeps moving.
Murder Warmaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warmaster trying to keep a closed guard but Dunn is proving a slippery customer.

Warmaster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Dunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Warmaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn forces his way into half guard.

Warmaster is defending against the submission attempts here by Dunn.
Warmaster trying to control but Dunn postures up.
Warmaster moves into full guard.

Warmaster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dunn defends it easily.

Warmaster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dunn passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warmaster tries to bench press Dunn off him but Dunn keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murder Warmaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warmaster with a nice cross.
Warmaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Dunn off the cage and back into range.
Dunn misses with a looping left.
Dunn tries to clinch but Warmaster moves out of range.
Dunn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Warmaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunn throws a head kick that misses.
Warmaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dunn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dunn wants to clinch.
Dunn throws a head kick that misses
and Dunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warmaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warmaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunn throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn wants to clinch.
Dunn tries to clinch but Warmaster is having none of it.
Bam Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunn looks to land a right hand but Warmaster moved out of range.
Dunn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Warmaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warmaster slips under a jab.
Warmaster connects with a crisp jab.
Dunn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Warmaster ducks down to avoid it.
Dunn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Warmaster's head.
Warmaster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warmaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunn throws a sloppy head kick and Warmaster moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warmaster lands a nice hook to Dunn's body. Dunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bam Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Warmaster scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Dunn.

Warmaster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Warmaster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dunn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dunn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dunn!
Warmaster pushes Dunn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dunn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dunn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Warmaster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dunn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Warmaster is trying to control Dunn's posture but Dunn avoids it.
Dunn throws a strike aimed at the side of Warmaster's head but Warmaster avoids it well.
Warmaster can't do much from the bottom here.
Warmaster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dunn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dunn is working away from the top position though.
Warmaster is staying active underneath Dunn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Dunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Warmaster moves into full guard.

Warmaster pushes Dunn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunn throws a head kick but Warmaster moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warmaster.
Warmaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warmaster scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warmaster lands a body shot.
Dunn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Warmaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dunn scrambles back to his feet.
Dunn tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Warmaster's corner calls for a 1-2. Warmaster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Warmaster lands with a nice combination. Dunn backs away looking to recover.

Warmaster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dunn's guard.
Dunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warmaster manages to get himself to full guard.

Warmaster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warmaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dunn's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warmaster pushes down on Dunn's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Warmaster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dunn sees it coming and defends easily.
Murder Warmaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Warmaster seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murder Warmaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warmaster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murder Warmaster!
Post fight, an emotional Murder Warmaster said 'You can't tame the beast that is the warmaster!'.