PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 611 p4p, 26 weight class) and Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 1403 p4p, 61 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.

Bundy
vs
Pulkkinen

225 cm
25
300 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

225 cm
23
333 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013
Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it.
Bundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Bundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy fails with the takedown
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bundy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been hearing reports that Bundy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pulkkinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bundy.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Bundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy closes the distance looking to clinch

and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bundy! Pulkkinen lets Bundy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Bundy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Bundy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bundy looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Bundy back to his feet!

Bundy is rocked!

Ted Bundy's cut is getting worse.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand

and Bundy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy cracks Pulkkinen with a solid left hand.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bundy with a nice head shot there.
Bundy 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.
Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pulkkinen is trying to control the position but Bundy postures up.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulkkinen is retaining full guard.
Pulkkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bundy chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bundy is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
Pulkkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bundy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pulkkinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bundy trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Pulkkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bundy postures up in Pulkkinen's guard and throws a big left but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Pulkkinen. No joy for Bundy on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Bundy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bundy looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bundy on the side of the head.

Ted Bundy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Bundy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pulkkinen 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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
Bundy distracts Pulkkinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pulkkinen's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ted Bundy!
Ted Bundy is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ted Bundy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.