PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Zero
vs
Bundy

180 cm
22
198 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
187 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sub Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Bundy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Bundy.
Ted Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Zero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bundy's guard.
Zero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero prevents Bundy from getting back to his feet.
Zero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zero 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bundy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zero scoring with some ground and pound.
Zero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zero is working Bundy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bundy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zero is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero connects with a couple of short punches.
Bundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zero thows a big elbow that misses.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
Zero works over Bundy with some ground and pound from guard.
Zero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zero cracks Bundy with a solid left hand.
Zero is pushing down on Bundy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bundy is fighting to maintain full guard but Zero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zero working over Bundy with some ground and pound. Bundy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zero lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy tries to kick Zero off but Zero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bundy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bundy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zero wants to pass the guard but Bundy is defending well.
Zero stops Bundy from getting back to his feet.
Bundy looks gassed!
Bundy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zero.
Zero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bundy pushes Zero off looking to stand but Zero dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero throwing shots but Bundy is blocking nicely.
Bundy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zero.
Zero is nestled in close to Bundy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero thows a huge punch but Bundy dodges it nicely.
Zero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zero throws a strike but Bundy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zero throwing strikes but missing.
Zero throwing strikes but missing.

Zero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zero passes Bundy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bundy's head.

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.
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. Zero connects with a nice short shot to Bundy's temple.

Zero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bundy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zero moves nicely into side control.
Zero throws an elbow but Bundy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bundy defending against the ground and pound.
Zero lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zero working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Zero.
Zero tries to score with some ground and pound. Bundy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Zero crashes against the mat.
Zero landing a few strikes.
Zero cracks Bundy with a big right hand but Bundy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zero is chipping away with strikes.
Zero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bundy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zero connects with a decent elbow.
Zero tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zero scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy is trying to get back to his feet.
Bundy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero working the ground and pound but Bundy is defending the strikes.

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

Zero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bundy, who protects the arm well.
Zero scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zero throws a strike aimed at the side of Bundy's head but Bundy avoids it well.
Bundy dodges the ground and pound from Zero.

Zero is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bundy is trying to escape and Zero transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bundy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Zero! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sub Zero!