PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Bunddam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tormy Skillz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tormy Skillz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bunddam
vs
Skillz

200 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Klaus Bunddam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tormy Skillz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunddam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bunddam moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunddam moves out of range of the body kick.

Bunddam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skillz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bunddam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bunddam postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Skillz can't do much from the bottom here.
Skillz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bunddam's best efforts.
Skillz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bunddam is working away from the top position though.

Bunddam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skillz is just riding it out for now. Bunddam eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skillz regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skillz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Skillz looking for a guillotine here but Bunddam defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunddam postures up in Skillz's guard and throws a big left but Skillz blocks it.

Skillz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunddam defends well.
Bunddam trying to control the position from guard on top but Skillz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skillz is trying to keep Bunddam in close.

Bunddam stands up from Skillz's guard - Bunddam perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunddam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skillz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bunddam misses with a body kick.
Skillz throws a wild body kick that Bunddam sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bunddam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skillz quickly recovers to half guard.
Skillz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bunddam is working away from the top position though.
Skillz moves into full guard.
Skillz working a defensive guard but Bunddam manages to pass into side control anyway.
Skillz is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skillz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Bunddam gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bunddam looks to score with a jab to the body but Skillz is just out of range.
Bunddam is breathing heavily.
Skillz looks to throw the jab but Bunddam is out of range.
Skillz tries to land a front kick but Bunddam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skillz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skillz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Skillz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skillz tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunddam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skillz pinned against the cage. Skillz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tormy Skillz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skillz is looking to land body kicks.
Skillz misses with a head kick.
Skillz throws a wild body kick that Bunddam sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skillz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skillz throws a body kick that misses.
Skillz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skillz throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skillz.
Skillz misses with a head kick.

Bunddam scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tormy Skillz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Skillz tries a head kick but it misses.

Bunddam instigates a clinch.

Bunddam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skillz throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Bunddam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Bunddam decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skillz, up you get!
Skillz misses with a body kick.
Skillz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skillz wants it to stay on the feet.
Skillz throws a head kick but Bunddam moves out of range.
Bunddam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skillz. Skillz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skillz scores with a head kick. Bunddam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bunddam avoids a kick to the body.
Skillz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skillz throws a lazy body kick
and Bunddam counters with a series of strikes. Skillz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Skillz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Skillz.
Skillz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Bunddam to counter with a crisp jab.
Klaus Bunddam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy body kick from Skillz
enabling Bunddam to counter with a crisp jab.
Skillz looks to throw a body kick

and Bunddam counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Skillz!
Skillz working to try and regain half guard.
Bunddam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skillz is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunddam has a good base and remains in mount.
Bunddam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunddam lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Skillz hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skillz tries to hold on but Bunddam pushes him away.
Skillz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bunddam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skillz advances position into side control!
Skillz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunddam keeps working.
Bunddam is looking to get back to his feet here but Skillz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bunddam's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Skillz looking for the RNC.
Tormy Skillz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Skillz has managed to slip his arm under Bunddam's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bunddam is tapping out! Submission win for Skillz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tormy Skillz!