PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 650 p4p, 1223 weight class) and Hero Primo (ranked 42 p4p, 72 weight class). Ted Bundy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bundy
vs
Primo

225 cm
39
277
33 - 20 - 0

225 cm
30
287
13 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hero Primo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Primo misses.
Bundy attempts a counter takedown but Primo avoids it well and moves away.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Primo gets caught napping as Bundy dives in and scores a takedown. Primo manages to retain guard.
Primo controls Bundy momentarily but Bundy frees himself.

Primo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bundy defends it easily.
Primo keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Primo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Primo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bundy defends well.
Bundy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bundy sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Primo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bundy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bundy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Primo keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Primo is looking for a triangle but Bundy pushes his legs off easily.
Bundy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Primo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy is pushing down on Primo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Primo is fighting to maintain full guard but Bundy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bundy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Primo!

Bundy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Primo has worked his arm free - good work by Primo!
Primo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bundy trying to control the action but Primo is working from the bottom.

Bundy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Primo has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Primo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy trying to control the position but Primo is working away.
Primo struggling a bit here.
Bundy in side control, throwing shots but Primo defends.
Bundy scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bundy controlling from side mount.
Bundy is working Primo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bundy trying to control the position but Primo is working away.
Primo is trying to improve his position.

Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Primo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Primo is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Primo is not content to let Bundy control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bundy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Primo misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Bundy.
Bundy fails to land the takedown.
Primo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Bundy drives through with a takedown into Primo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Primo keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Primo holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy trying to control but Primo is working from the bottom.
Bundy sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bundy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Primo dives on top into guard.

Primo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bundy controlling the position.
Primo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bundy, not yet.
Bundy keeping full guard, as Primo tries to pass.

Bundy looking for a guillotine here but Primo defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Primo wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Primo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.

Bundy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Primo passes into side control.

Primo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bundy's legs.
Bundy wants to control but Primo postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bundy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Bundy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Primo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bundy.
Bundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Primo can do to turn this around?

Primo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bundy pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy trying to control the pace.
Primo wants to get back to full guard.
Bundy is pressing down on Primo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Primo is holding on for now.
Primo is looking to control Bundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Primo avoid being mounted?
Primo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Primo is trying to maintain the position but Bundy is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bundy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bundy misses the shot to the body.
Hero Primo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt - Primo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Primo unleashes a big counter combination but Bundy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Bundy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bundy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Primo tries to bench press Bundy off him but Bundy keeps the position.

Bundy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bundy is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy lands some shots froms side control.

Bundy is trying to get an arm triangle but Primo is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Primo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Primo is looking to reverse the position.
Bundy working the ground and pound.

Bundy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Primo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bundy's guard! Nice work there by Primo!
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Primo from controlling successfully.
Bundy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ted Bundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Bundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Primo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bundy has managed to get both his arms back between Primo's legs - danger averted.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Primo has control of Bundy's left arm, preventing Bundy from doing any damage.
Primo looking to control.
Bundy trying to control but Primo is working from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy controlling from the top position.
Bundy trying to control but Primo is working from the bottom.
Bundy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Bundy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bundy trying to move into half guard but instead Primo has managed to sweep!

Bundy controlling Primo's posture.
Bundy working a defensive guard here.
Bundy pulls Primo in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Primo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Primo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bundy's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Bundy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bundy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Bundy!
A relieved looking Ted Bundy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.