PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Savage (ranked 1083 p4p, 1375 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 132 p4p, 165 weight class). Savage comes into the arena with Purge announcement blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Savage
vs
Bundy

195 cm
23
265
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
272
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

UNDEFEATED

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owen Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage looks to land a left hand but Bundy moved out of range nicely.

Bundy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Savage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bundy is in Savage's guard.
Bundy is pushing down on Savage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savage is fighting to maintain full guard but Bundy has managed to sneak the leg through.

Bundy is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably.

Bundy is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Savage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bundy is looking for a kimura but Savage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bundy to get the leverage.
Savage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.

Bundy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bundy wants to pass to mount but Savage is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bundy.

Bundy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well.
Bundy trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.

Bundy is working for a submission of some sort.

Bundy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to get back to full guard here but Bundy has managed to pass to side control instead.

Bundy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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.
Bundy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bundy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savage is trying to control Bundy's posture but Bundy avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Al Bundy dominated that round.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bundy drives through with a takedown into Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage has control of Bundy's left arm, preventing Bundy from doing any damage.

Bundy 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.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage keeping hold of Bundy's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well.

Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savage is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold.

Bundy seems to be working for a kimura but Savage defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Bundy seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Savage has recovered full guard.
Savage working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bundy drops back looking for a leg! Savage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savage manages to kick Bundy off! Bundy jumps back into Savage's guard.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bundy on the ground.

Bundy drops back looking for a leg! Savage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savage manages to kick Bundy off! Bundy jumps back into Savage's guard.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.

Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savage is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold.

Bundy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bundy is just content to waste time from the top position. Savage takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy postures up and lands a big shot to Savage's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Al Bundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Savage throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
Al Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy has his takedown stuffed
and Savage counters with a big head kick but Bundy shrugs it off.
Savage throws a series of punches but Bundy moves out of range.

Bundy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savage's guard.
Bundy throwing strikes but missing.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.

Bundy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.
Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savage tries to get out of the position.

Bundy seems to be working for a kimura but Savage defends the submission attempt.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Bundy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bundy is working for an americana but Savage has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bundy was thinking about the submission.
Bundy is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bundy 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.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bundy 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.
Bundy sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Owen Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bundy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savage's guard.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bundy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Savage tries to hold on but Bundy postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bundy goes for an armbar but Savage turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Savage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bundy 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bundy!
A very excited looking Al Bundy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Owen Savage stepped up to the mic, saying 'Go to Indiana for The IHSAA wrestling state tournament.'.