PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Quoters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Rundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Quoters
vs
Rundgren

180 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
26
265 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Quoters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dolph Rundgren!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rundgren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quoters defends it nicely.
Quoters could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Rundgren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Rundgren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quoters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rundgren working the ground and pound but Quoters is defending the strikes.

Rundgren swings around for an armbar but Quoters sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rundgren's guard.
Rundgren keeping moving, preventing Quoters from controlling successfully.
Quoters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rundgren keeping moving, preventing Quoters from controlling successfully.

Rundgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Rundgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quoters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rundgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quoters has managed to get both his arms back between Rundgren's legs - danger averted.
Quoters wants to pass the guard but Rundgren is keeping the position.

Rundgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quoters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Rundgren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rundgren keeping full guard, as Quoters tries to pass.

Rundgren looking for a guillotine here but Quoters defends easily.
Quoters with a nice head shot there.
Quoters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Quoters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quoters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quoters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Rundgren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quoters defends well.
Quoters landing some decent shots from guard.
Quoters looking to pass the guard.

Rundgren looking for a guillotine here but Quoters defends easily.
Quoters trying to control but Rundgren is working from the bottom.
Quoters tries to free his leg and advance position but Rundgren is retaining full guard.
Quoters is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rundgren has his foot on Quoters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quoters works his way back into a safe position though.

Rundgren working for a triangle but Quoters defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rundgren has his foot on Quoters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quoters works his way back into a safe position though.
Quoters postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Rundgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quoters defends it easily.
Quoters trying to control but Rundgren is working from the bottom.

Rundgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quoters defends it easily.

Rundgren has his foot on Quoters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quoters works his way back into a safe position though.

Rundgren is looking for a triangle but Quoters pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rundgren is looking for a triangle but Quoters pushes his legs off easily.
Quoters is working Rundgren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Rundgren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quoters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quoters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quoters tries to free his leg and advance position but Rundgren is retaining full guard.
Quoters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rundgren on the ground.
Quoters working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rundgren's head.

Rundgren has his foot on Quoters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quoters works his way back into a safe position though.

Rundgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quoters can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rundgren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Rundgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rundgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quoters can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dolph Rundgren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rundgren tries for a takedown but Quoters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quoters leaves Rundgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rundgren shoots in but Quoters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Teddy Quoters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolph Rundgren.

Quoters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Quoters controlling the pace.
Quoters lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quoters slips a nice elbow through Rundgren's hands, connecting with Rundgren's forehead.
Quoters is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quoters working over Rundgren with some ground and pound. Rundgren looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rundgren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rundgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quoters pulls his head out easily.
Rundgren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quoters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quoters's back!

Rundgren is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Quoters is defending well though. Rundgren let's go of the attempt for now.

Rundgren is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Quoters is defending well though. Rundgren let's go of the attempt for now.
Quoters holding both Rundgren 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rundgren is looking for the choke from the back position but Quoters is controlling his hands well.

Rundgren is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Rundgren is looking for the choke from the back position but Quoters is controlling his hands well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rundgren looking for the choke but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rundgren is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Quoters is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Rundgren working for a choke but Quoters is defending well.

Rundgren is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Quoters has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rundgren is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Quoters has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Quoters fending off the submission attempt from Rundgren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rundgren is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Quoters is defending well though. Rundgren let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dolph Rundgren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rundgren doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Quoters counters with a takedown into side control.
Rundgren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Rundgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quoters pulls his head out easily.
Quoters working over Rundgren with some ground and pound. Rundgren looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rundgren is refusing to be controlled, as Quoters sits in half guard.

Rundgren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rundgren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Rundgren looking for submissions off his back.
Rundgren gets back to full guard.

Rundgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quoters wants to control from the top but Rundgren keeps moving.

Quoters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rundgren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rundgren seems to be looking for submissions.
Rundgren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quoters's head.
Dolph Rundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.

Rundgren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quoters has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rundgren is trying to work for a kimura but Quoters is defending well.
Quoters wants to get back to his feet.

Rundgren seems to be looking for submissions.
Quoters pushes Rundgren off looking to stand but Rundgren dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rundgren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quoters sees it coming and defends easily.
Quoters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Quoters tries to get out of the position.
Quoters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rundgren.

Rundgren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quoters defends it well.

Quoters is defending against the submission attempts here by Rundgren.

Rundgren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rundgren is looking to advance position but Quoters won't allow it.

Rundgren is looking for a kimura but Quoters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rundgren to get the leverage.

Rundgren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quoters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Teddy Quoters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dolph Rundgren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Rundgren is trying to work for a kimura but Quoters is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dolph Rundgren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rundgren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolph Rundgren!