PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MIKE HAWK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

HAWK
vs
Bundy

179 cm
19
187 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

187 cm
20
191 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MIKE HAWK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ted Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HAWK shoots in and drives through. Bundy sprawls well.
HAWK shoots in and drives through. Bundy sprawls well.
Bundy throws a nice looking combination but HAWK bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bundy shoots and misses

so HAWK counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bundy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bundy wants to get back to his feet but HAWK is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
HAWK looking to sit in guard and control but Bundy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bundy is looking to stand up but HAWK won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and HAWK has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bundy has managed to get both his arms back between HAWK's legs - danger averted.
HAWK is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

HAWK 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HAWK trying to keep a closed guard but Bundy is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HAWK wants to sweep but no luck.

HAWK is looking for a triangle but Bundy pushes his legs off easily.

HAWK 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bundy gets to his feet. HAWK looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
HAWK changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bundy tries to avoid it but HAWK manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bundy to the ground. Bundy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIKE HAWK. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HAWK circles away from the clinch attempt
and HAWK counters with a nice body shot.
Bundy looks gassed!
Bundy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and HAWK makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
HAWK shoots in looking for a takedown. Bundy tries to sprawl out of it but HAWK keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bundy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
HAWK shoots for a double leg takedown but Bundy sprawls well. He's pushed HAWK's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy tries to land a front kick but HAWK steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bundy looks to clinch

and HAWK decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bundy's guard.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing HAWK from controlling successfully.
HAWK stands and throws Bundy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bundy tries to control but HAWK manages to take his back.

HAWK has his arm under Bundy's chin here. Game over son! HAWK squeezes tightly and Bundy is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). MIKE HAWK!