PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Usagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy has chosen Bad to The Bone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Usagi
vs
Bundy

185 cm
24
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

182 cm
27
212 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Hell's Balls Recovery

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyamoto Usagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bundy.
Usagi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Usagi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bundy's head backwards.

It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Bundy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bundy misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Usagi.
Bundy avoids the head kick by Usagi.
Bundy blocks the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bundy, as that shot connected.
Bundy throws a hook to the side of Usagi's head but Usagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Usagi walks into a left hand.
Usagi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bundy. Bundy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bundy dips to his left and cracks Usagi with an uppercut!
Bundy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Usagi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Usagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Usagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usagi motions for Bundy to come forward. Usagi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Usagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Usagi misses.
Usagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Usagi throws a solid leg kick but Bundy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Usagi.
Bundy checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Bundy.
Bundy throws a right and a left that Usagi avoids nicely.
Bundy checks a leg kick nicely.
Usagi scores with a jab. Bundy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miyamoto Usagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usagi misses with a body shot.
Usagi misses with a head kick.
Bundy jabs Usagi right on the nose. Usagi blinks but takes it well.
Usagi throws a body punch but Bundy moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usagi misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Bundy avoids the head kick by Usagi.
Usagi throws a sloppy head kick and Bundy moves out of range easily.
Usagi throws a series of punches but Bundy avoids them all with ease.
Bundy checks a low kick from Usagi.
Usagi throws a head kick that misses.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Usagi shows good takedown defense.
Miyamoto Usagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
Usagi throws a series of punches but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Usagi.
Usagi throws a sloppy head kick and Bundy moves out of range easily.
Usagi walks into a stiff left hand from Bundy.
Usagi throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
Bundy lands a head shot.
Usagi misses with a head kick.
Usagi scores with a nice strike.
Usagi misses the jab.
Usagi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bundy is out of range and Usagi settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bundy.
Nice body punch from Bundy.
Bundy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bundy blocks a low kick nicely.
Usagi throws out a leg kick but Bundy moves out of range and Usagi only half commits.
Bundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Bundy throws a body punch but Usagi moves out of range.
Bundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Usagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Bundy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Bundy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Usagi being controlled for a moment.
Bundy laying and praying for a moment but Usagi takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy trying to control the action but Usagi is working from the bottom.
Bundy throwing shots but Usagi is blocking nicely.
Bundy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usagi gets back to full guard.
Usagi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Miyamoto Usagi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Usagi slips a straight right by Bundy.
Some wild striking there from Bundy.
Usagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Bundy.
Usagi throws a head kick that misses.
Usagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyamoto Usagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usagi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Usagi motions for Bundy to come forward. Usagi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Usagi throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot.
Usagi throws a head kick but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Usagi on the side of the head.
Bundy checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Usagi misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Usagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundy.
Bundy throws a hook but Usagi avoids it easily.
Bundy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Usagi's head backwards.
Bundy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Usagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Usagi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Usagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usagi.
Usagi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Usagi lands a head kick!

Bundy scores a takedown into full mount!
Bundy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Usagi because Bundy loaded up on that one.
Bundy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bundy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Usagi looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy trying to control but Usagi is having none of it.
Bundy unloading with bombs!
Bundy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Usagi tries to hold on but Bundy postures up.
Usagi is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usagi wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bundy is landing with some decent strikes but Usagi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Bundy.
Usagi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bundy's lack of action.
Bundy is nestled in close to Usagi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Usagi is staying active underneath Bundy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bundy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bundy trying to mount his opponent but Usagi defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy slips a nice elbow through Usagi's hands, connecting with Usagi's forehead.
Bundy thows a huge punch but Usagi dodges it nicely.
Bundy throwing shots but Usagi is blocking nicely.
Bundy tries to pass to full mount but Usagi defends it.
Usagi wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bundy is trying to control. Usagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundy misses with a head shot. Usagi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bundy won't allow Usagi to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Bundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Bundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundy walks into a straight right hand from Usagi.
Bundy misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Usagi.
Usagi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Bundy feints and as Usagi raises his hands in defense, Bundy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Usagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bundy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bundy is fighting to break Usagi's control of his arms but Usagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bundy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Usagi wants to stand and escape but Bundy is having none of it.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Usagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy slips nicely into half guard.
Bundy trying to control the action but Usagi is working from the bottom.
Bundy not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bundy throws a strike but Usagi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Usagi managing to control the position.
Usagi keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
Bundy throws and elbow that misses. Usagi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bundy's guard. Nice move by Usagi!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Usagi is one step ahead there.
Usagi content to stall in guard here.
Bundy trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Usagi wants to stand but Bundy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Usagi throws a head kick but Bundy moves out of range.
Miyamoto Usagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Usagi blocks a jab.
Usagi throws a body punch but Bundy moves out of range.

Bundy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Usagi is trying to stand back up but Bundy is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Usagi defending well though.
Usagi is refusing to be controlled, as Bundy sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bundy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bundy!