PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to The Bone. Elkins has chosen Care Bear Countdown as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bundy
vs
Elkins

182 cm
37
212 lbs
29 - 13 - 1

187 cm
34
198 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwight Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy cracks Elkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bundy cracks Elkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Elkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
Elkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bundy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundy misses with a lunging right hand
and Elkins counters with a low kick, right behind Bundy 's knee.
Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkins.
Bundy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bundy scores with a sloppy right hand. Elkins should have avoided that one.

It looks like Dwight Elkins has been cut.

Bundy drives through and clinches with Elkins against the cage.
Elkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bundy.
Bundy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elkins.

Elkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bundy is out of range and Elkins settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkins throws a solid leg kick but Bundy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Elkins.
Bundy throws a hook to the side of Elkins's head but Elkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bundy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Elkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bundy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Elkins counters with a body kick that stops Bundy in his tracks momentarily.
Elkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Elkins with a hook.

Elkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bundy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bundy's guard.
Elkins wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking to control.
Elkins wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Elkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Elkins from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dwight Elkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Elkins scores with the left hand. Bundy knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy throws a jab when Elkins was well out of range.
Elkins ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
Elkins misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bundy throws a right hand that misses
and Elkins counters with a low kick, right behind Bundy 's knee.
Bundy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elkins counters with a low kick, right behind Bundy 's knee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bundy checks a leg kick.
Bundy looks to land a right hand but Elkins moved out of range.
Elkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkins throws a leg kick

and Bundy counters with a takedown into side control.
Elkins defending against the ground and pound.

Bundy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Elkins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bundy but great work by Elkins.
Elkins trying to control the position but Bundy is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy gets back to half guard.
Bundy moves into full guard.
Elkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elkins is fighting to break Bundy's control of his arms but Bundy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elkins connects with a couple of short punches.
Elkins wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Bundy is trying to keep Elkins in close.
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 Al Bundy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bundy tries for a takedown but Elkins circles away easily
and Elkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bundy's knee momentarily.
Bundy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elkins is fending him off so far but Bundy persists. Nope, Elkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Elkins scores with a one two! Bundy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bundy thows a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elkins checks a leg kick.
Bundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Dwight Elkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elkins moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy misses with the body kick
and Elkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bundy's knee momentarily.
Elkins ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
Elkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bundy is able to avoid easily.
Elkins throws a low kick, looking for Bundy's leg but Bundy calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bundy misses with a shot to the body
and Elkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dwight Elkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Elkins, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Elkins.

Bundy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy wants to control but Elkins is keeping him busy.
Elkins dodges the ground and pound from Bundy.
Elkins is looking to regain half guard here but Bundy keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bundy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Elkins wants to control but Bundy postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy wants to control for a moment but Elkins uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Elkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Elkins looking to control.
Elkins wants to sweep here but Bundy controlling him for the moment.
Elkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Elkins looking for a guillotine here but Bundy defends easily.
Elkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bundy preventing the sweep.

Bundy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Elkins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Elkins has escaped and now he's on top!
Elkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bundy wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Bundy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy has his hands on Elkins's head, controlling the position.
Bundy trying to keep a closed guard but Elkins is proving a slippery customer.

Bundy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Elkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Elkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Bundy is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Elkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Elkins throws a leg kick but Bundy checks it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Elkins. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bundy is looking to clinch.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elkins as he avoids it easily.
Bundy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elkins on the side of the head.
Elkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bundy looks for a takedown but Elkins sprawls well.

Bundy scores with a takedown into Elkins's guard.
Elkins pulls Bundy in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkins is keeping the position for now.
Elkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Elkins, not yet.
Elkins is trying to control the position but Bundy postures up.
Elkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bundy postures up.
Bundy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Elkins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Elkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy throws a big right hand that misses.
Bundy throws a big right hand that misses.
Bundy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Elkins's head.
Elkins keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bundy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Elkins controls Bundy momentarily but Bundy frees himself.
Bundy trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins wants to sweep here but Bundy controlling him for the moment.
Bundy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Elkins is pulling down on Bundy's head. It's preventing any offense from Bundy, at least for the moment.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elkins is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy trying to control the position.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Elkins from controlling successfully.
Bundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bundy is really struggling to control Elkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Elkins trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.

Bundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bundy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bundy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Al Bundy!
Al Bundy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.