PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krav Mcgraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bundy
vs
Mcgraw

175 cm
20
168 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Win Nutritional - proof of quality
Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krav Mcgraw!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgraw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bundy tries to avoid it but Mcgraw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bundy to the ground. Bundy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgraw.
Mcgraw closes the distance and clinches up with Bundy, looking for a takedown. Mcgraw pushes Bundy against the cage but Bundy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ted Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krav Mcgraw.
Bundy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bundy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mcgraw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcgraw is looking to clinch.

Bundy instigates a clinch.
Mcgraw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgraw backwards.
Bundy has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgraw.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy lands a nice uppercut.
Bundy lands with a left to the head.
Bundy lands a shoulder strike.
Bundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgraws head.
Bundy prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgraw.
Bundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgraws head.
Bundy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcgraw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bundy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcgraw looks gassed!
Bundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Mcgraw is rocked!
Mcgraw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcgraw is still on wobbly legs! Can Bundy finish him?
Bundy lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bundy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcgraw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bundy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcgraw has hold of Bundy's hands but Bundy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bundy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Bundy wants to pass to mount but Mcgraw is defending the position.
Mcgraw seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcgraw moves into full guard.
Mcgraw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bundy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcgraw's guard.
Bundy slows the pace down in half guard.
Bundy lands strikes from half guard.
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.
Bundy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bundy slips a nice elbow through Mcgraw's hands, connecting with Mcgraw's forehead.
Mcgraw tries to roll over but Bundy keeps him under control.
Bundy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bundy landing shots from mount.
Bundy cracks Mcgraw with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bundy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgraw sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bundy trying to control from half guard but Mcgraw is working away.
Mcgraw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Mcgraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgraw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bundy pulls his head out easily.
Mcgraw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bundy drops an elbow to the side of Mcgraw's head.
Mcgraw regains full guard. Nicely done.

Mcgraw 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.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy won't allow Mcgraw to sweep him here.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Mcgraw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcgraw is on top in guard.
Bundy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcgraw throws and elbow that misses. Bundy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcgraw's guard. Nice move by Bundy!
Bundy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Mcgraw working for a triangle but Bundy defends it easily.
Mcgraw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bundy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mcgraw shoots and misses

and Bundy counters with a takedown into side control.
Bundy has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Bundy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mcgraw manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mcgraw is looking to reverse the position.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Mcgraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgraw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bundy off and has taken his back!

Mcgraw is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bundy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The referee is taking a good look at Bundy as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mcgraw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bundy trying to control but not successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bundy manages to escape to his feet.
Mcgraw clinches but Bundy breaks the clinch

and Bundy moves into the clinch.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgraw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Bundy.
Bundy working aggressively here.
Mcgraw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcgraw wants a takedown but no success here.
Ted Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krav Mcgraw.
Bundy lands with a light punch inside.
Bundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgraws head.
Bundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundy pushes Mcgraw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bundy working aggressively here.
Mcgraw blocks a body shot from Bundy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgraw.
Bundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgraw's elbow.

Mcgraw has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bundy regains guard immediately.
Mcgraw passes Bundy's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Mcgraw seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bundy actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgraw lands with a punch from half guard.
Mcgraw moves into full mount! Bundy won't be happy about that!
Bundy is trying to stand.
Bundy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Mcgraw looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bundy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcgraw breaks from Bundy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mcgraw prevents Bundy from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgraw is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bundy is surviving well by controlling Mcgraw's body position as best he can.

Mcgraw swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bundy is now in Mcgraw's guard. A big mistake from Mcgraw there, giving up the dominant position!

Mcgraw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bundy is aware though and is defending well.
Bundy stays in close to Mcgraw's body and controls the position.
Bundy trying to control but Mcgraw is working from the bottom.

Mcgraw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bundy sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Mcgraw keeps moving.

Mcgraw 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.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ted Bundy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcgraw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcgraw is landing with some decent strikes but Bundy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bundy is looking to improve his position but Mcgraw isn't that keen on the idea.

Mcgraw looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mcgraw looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Krav Mcgraw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bundy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bundy landing with the ground and pound.
Bundy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mcgraw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgraw doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mcgraw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bundy is trying to escape the mount.
Mcgraw postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bundy looks a forlorn figure.

Mcgraw is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bundy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mcgraw.

Mcgraw goes for an armbar but Bundy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bundy.
Mcgraw tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mcgraw looking for a guillotine here but Bundy defends easily.
Bundy trying to control but Mcgraw is working from the bottom.
Bundy passes into half guard.

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.
Mcgraw tries to get to full guard but Bundy has control of the leg.
Mcgraw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgraw is keeping the position for now.
Bundy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcgraw keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mcgraw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgraw wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgraw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy slips nicely into half guard.

Bundy is working for a submission of some sort.
Mcgraw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcgraw.
Bundy is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgraw has wrist control.

Mcgraw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Mcgraw 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.
Bundy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Mcgraw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgraw 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgraw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgraw looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgraw, not yet.
Bundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bundy stands and throws Mcgraw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bundy scoring with punches and elbows.
Mcgraw is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcgraw manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bundy's best efforts.
Bundy slows the pace down in half guard.
Bundy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bundy clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mcgraw with a poor takedown

and Bundy moves into the clinch.
Bundy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcgraw wants to get back to striking at distance but Bundy won't allow it.
Bundy misses with some punches.
Bundy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundy prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bundy.
Bundy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bundy.
Bundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Mcgraw pulls guard effortlessly.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Mcgraw keeps moving.
Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bundy looking to pass the guard.
Mcgraw wants to sweep but no luck.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Mcgraw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgraw keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bundy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bundy wants it to stay on the feet.
Ted Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krav Mcgraw.
Mcgraw tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Bundy lands a jab to the nose.

Mcgraw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bundy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bundy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcgraw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Bundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bundy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgraw seems to be working for a kimura but Bundy defends the submission attempt.
Bundy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy has momentary wrist control but Mcgraw slips an elbow through the middle.
Mcgraw prevents Bundy from getting back to his feet.
Mcgraw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcgraw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bundy moves into full guard.
Mcgraw won't allow Bundy to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy 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.
Mcgraw looking to pass the guard.
Bundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgraw.
Mcgraw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcgraw with a lazy takedown attempt

so Bundy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mcgraw keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgraw is keeping the position for now.

Bundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgraw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bundy has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgraw's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgraw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bundy passes into side control.
Mcgraw tries to bench press Bundy off him but Bundy keeps the position.
Bundy just content to control the position.
Mcgraw is trying to improve his position.
Mcgraw is trying to work for a sweep but Bundy has mounted him!
Bundy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mcgraw is bucking up trying to escape but Bundy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mcgraw is desperately trying to improve his position but Bundy has a good base and remains in mount.
Bundy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bundy tries to control but Mcgraw wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bundy had his way with Krav Mcgraw in that round.
That's time! Bundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Bundy misses the target.
Mcgraw fails with the takedown

and Bundy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bundy.
Bundy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bundy is in close to Mcgraw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bundy stopping the sweep attempt from Mcgraw.
Bundy trying to control but Mcgraw is working from the bottom.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgraw is retaining full guard.
Bundy trying to control but Mcgraw is working from the bottom.
Mcgraw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcgraw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bundy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bundy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bundy trying to control the action but Mcgraw is working from the bottom.

Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgraw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgraw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgraw keeps working.
Ted Bundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw is looking to regain half guard here but Bundy keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mcgraw is not content to let Bundy control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcgraw fails with the takedown

and Bundy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mcgraw!
Ted Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krav Mcgraw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgraw sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mcgraw gets full guard.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgraw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bundy pushing down on Mcgraw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Mcgraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgraw wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
Krav Mcgraw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Mcgraw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mcgraw looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bundy in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgraw is looking to improve his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Bundy takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcgraw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bundy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgraw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcgraw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bundy smiles and moves away.
Krav Mcgraw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgraw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Bundy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bundy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:46

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