PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Harp (ranked 2156 p4p, 220 weight class) and Solomon Bundy (ranked 3731 p4p, 330 weight class). Declan Harp had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Declan Harp
vs
Bundy

192 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
HELLBENT

Urban Fighter

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Declan Harp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Solomon Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bundy enables Harp to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bundy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harp wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Bundy wants to sweep here but Harp controlling him for the moment.

Bundy working for a triangle but Harp defends it easily.
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.

Bundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harp defends well.

Harp 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.

Harp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy wants to sweep but no luck.
Bundy can't keep his opponent in guard - Harp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bundy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harp tries to free his leg and advance position but Bundy is retaining full guard.
Bundy 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.
Harp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harp slips nicely into half guard.
Harp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bundy is looking to improve his position.

Harp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bundy sees it coming and defends easily.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harp seems to be working for a kimura but Bundy defends the submission attempt.
Bundy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harp prevents Bundy from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harp.
Bundy wants to improve his position but Harp is controlling well.
Bundy is pressing down on Harp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harp wants to pass the guard but Bundy is keeping the position.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Harp from controlling successfully.
Bundy looking to control.
Harp wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Bundy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bundy wants to get back to his feet but Harp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Harp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harp wants to get back to his feet.
Harp is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Harp actively working from the bottom here.

Harp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Harp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harp throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bundy wants to pass to mount but Harp is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bundy lands a nice short elbow.
Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harp defending well though.
Harp regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harp 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.

Harp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bundy defends it easily.
Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Harp is retaining full guard.

Bundy gets to his feet. Harp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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 Declan Harp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Declan Harp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harp moves to clinch but Bundy breaks away
enabling Bundy to counter with a crisp jab.
Bundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harp with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bundy counter with a right hand.
Bundy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bundy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harp.
Harp shoots for a takedown but Bundy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bundy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bundy.
Bundy scores with a jab. Harp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harp fails with the takedown
and Bundy counters with a huge left! Harp is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bundy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Harp from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bundy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Bundy!