PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Caradagian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Caradagian's choice of entrance music: Martin Caradagian Song. Al Bundy had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Martin Caradagian is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bundy
vs
Caradagian

187 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
28
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Caradagian!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caradagian tries for a takedown but Bundy circles away easily
and Bundy counters with a one-two to the body.
Caradagian misses with a takedown

and Bundy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Caradagian tries to get to full guard but Bundy has control of the leg.
Bundy is thwarting Caradagian's attempts to control the position.
Caradagian moves into full guard.

Caradagian has his foot on Bundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundy works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caradagian is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caradagian wants to sweep but no luck.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Caradagian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
Caradagian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Caradagian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Al Bundy just wasn't active enough.
Caradagian closes the distance and clinches up with Bundy, looking for a takedown. Caradagian pushes Bundy against the cage but Bundy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Caradagian.
Caradagian shoots for a double leg takedown but Bundy sprawls well. He's pushed Caradagian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caradagian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bundy is fending him off so far but Caradagian persists. Nope, Bundy circles away and we're back to standing.
Bundy stuffs the takedown attempt from Caradagian. Caradagian gets slowly back to his feet.
Caradagian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bundy counters by clinching up.
Bundy tries to circle away but Caradagian has him pinned against the cage.

Bundy is trying to trip Caradagian. He has hold of a leg but Caradagian is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bundy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Caradagian 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 wants to control from the top but Caradagian keeps moving.
Bundy preventing the sweep.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking to pass the guard.
Caradagian controls Bundy momentarily but Bundy frees himself.

Caradagian looking for a guillotine here but Bundy defends easily.

Caradagian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bundy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bundy preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caradagian is trying to control the position but Bundy postures up.

Caradagian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bundy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caradagian 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caradagian is on top in guard.
Caradagian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Caradagian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Caradagian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bundy as he avoids it easily.

Caradagian shoots in and gets a takedown into Bundy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caradagian advances to half guard.
Martin Caradagian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caradagian is keen to just control but Bundy is a slippery customer.

Caradagian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bundy defends it well.
Caradagian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Caradagian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bundy won't allow Caradagian to pass to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caradagian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bundy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Caradagian scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caradagian lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caradagian trying to pass the guard but Bundy defending well.
Caradagian throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bundy to regain full guard.
Caradagian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Caradagian connects with a couple of short punches.
Caradagian throws an elbow that misses. Bundy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Caradagian's guard. Nice move by Bundy!
Caradagian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Caradagian is looking to take a break and control but Bundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caradagian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Caradagian works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caradagian unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caradagian is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bundy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Caradagian punishing his opponent with strikes.

Bundy is rocked!
Caradagian with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Bundy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caradagian lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Caradagian trying to control but Bundy is having none of it.
Bundy takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Caradagian's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Caradagian!
Martin Caradagian thanked the fans post fight for their support.