PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matheus Dutra has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dutra
vs
Bundy

200 cm
27
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

200 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matheus Dutra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bundy doesn't manage to clinch there - Dutra circles away.

Dutra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bundy wants a takedown.
Bundy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dutra trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dutra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bundy's efforts to push away.
Bundy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dutra prevents it.
Bundy is trying to drag Dutra to the mat but Dutra just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matheus Dutra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
Bundy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Dutra has hold of one of Bundy's legs. Bundy is fighting the takedown attempt but Dutra gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dutra stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bundy tries to clinch

and Dutra counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy manages to get to full guard.
Dutra lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bundy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dutra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dutra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dutra is one step ahead there.
Dutra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bundy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dutra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dutra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dutra 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.
Dutra pushing down on Bundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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

Dutra is trying to work for a kimura but Bundy is defending well.
Dutra stops Bundy from getting back to his feet.
Bundy manages to get to full guard.
Bundy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dutra has one foot on Bundy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dutra is looking to clinch.

Dutra tries to keep at a distance but Bundy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bundy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Bundy - that landed with a thud.
Nice elbow from Bundy.
Dutra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dutra is breathing heavily.
Dutra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bundy sprawls well. Bundy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dutra gets slowly back to his feet.
Bundy works over Dutra's head and body with a nice combination.
Dutra tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.

Bundy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dutra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dutra is retaining full guard.
Bundy trying to control but Dutra is working from the bottom.
Bundy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dutra is keeping the position for now.
Bundy chips away with some ground and pound.
Dutra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bundy.
Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Bundy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dutra dives on top into guard.

Dutra drops back looking for a leg! Bundy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bundy manages to kick Dutra off! Dutra jumps back into Bundy's guard.
Bundy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dutra manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bundy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dutra's head.
Bundy is pushing down on Dutra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dutra is fighting to maintain full guard but Bundy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bundy connects with a nice short shot to Dutra's temple.
Bundy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dutra keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Matheus Dutra will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dutra throws a right and a left that both miss.

Bundy closes the distance and pushes Dutra back into the cage.
Bundy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dutra looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bundy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dutra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bundy tries to clinch there but Dutra circles away.
No joy there for Bundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Dutra rushes Bundy and presses him up against the cage.
Bundy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matheus Dutra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
Bundy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bundy tries to score a body lock takedown but Dutra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bundy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dutra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dutra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bundy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bundy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dutra pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Dutra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bundy pushes Dutra away with a front kick.

Bundy has closed the distance and engaged Dutra in a clinch.
Bundy is looking to control Dutra's arms but Dutra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bundy has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutra dodges an elbow strike from Bundy.
Bundy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dutra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dutra shoots in looking for a takedown but Bundy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dutra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bundy misses with a few strikes there.
Dutra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bundy shoots in and bounces Dutra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bundy postures up in Dutra's guard and throws a big left but Dutra blocks it.
Bundy trying to control but Dutra is working from the bottom.
Dutra trying to keep a closed guard but Bundy is proving a slippery customer.
Bundy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bundy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dutra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bundy with a nice head shot there.
Bundy works over Dutra with some ground and pound from guard.
Bundy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bundy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bundy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Dutra keeps moving.
Bundy throws a strike but Dutra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bundy keeping full guard, as Dutra tries to pass.
Bundy wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bundy is on top in guard.
Bundy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Bundy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bundy connects with a couple of short punches.
Bundy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bundy cracks Dutra with a solid left hand.

Dutra looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bundy is defending well. Dutra quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bundy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dutra celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matheus Dutra!