PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Stratto III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy comes to the cage accompanied by Love & Marriage. Mauricio Stratto III will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bundy
vs
Stratto III

189 cm
19
202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

220 cm
20
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Stratto III!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy misses with a wild combination.
Bundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Stratto III misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundy.
Stratto III shoots in looking for a takedown. Bundy tries to sprawl out of it but Stratto III 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.

Stratto III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bundy is looking to get to half guard.

Stratto III working for a submission but Bundy is keeping him at bay.
Bundy is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stratto III working a defensive guard here.

Bundy drops back looking for a leg! Stratto III is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stratto III manages to kick Bundy off! Bundy jumps back into Stratto III's guard.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stratto III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bundy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bundy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bundy won't allow Stratto III to get back to his feet.

Bundy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
Stratto III is trying to keep Bundy in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bundy is fighting to break Stratto III's control of his arms but Stratto III is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stratto III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bundy as he avoids it easily.
Bundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stratto III circles away quickly and effectively.
Bundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stratto III tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bundy misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Bundy. No joy for Stratto III on that attempt.
Al Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Stratto III.
Stratto III will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Bundy does no damage.
Stratto III tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Stratto III slips a jab and a cross from Bundy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bundy.
Al Bundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bundy checks a leg kick.

Stratto III shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bundy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bundy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stratto III tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bundy's legs.
Bundy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stratto III off and has taken his back!

Bundy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Stratto III trying to control the action but Bundy just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bundy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stratto III has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stratto III tries to roll but Bundy sticks to his back.
Stratto III trying to control but not successfully.

Stratto III is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Stratto III is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Al Bundy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Stratto III.
Stratto III tries to clinch up.
Bundy leaves Stratto III with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bundy throws a series of punches but Stratto III avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Stratto III.

Stratto III clinches.
Bundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stratto III's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Bundy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratto III taking a breather.

Stratto III ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stratto III no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Bundy drops back looking for a leg! Stratto III is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stratto III manages to kick Bundy off! Bundy jumps back into Stratto III's guard.

Bundy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bundy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stratto III working a defensive guard here.

Bundy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bundy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bundy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stratto III is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stratto III has escaped and now he's on top!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stratto III looking to pass the guard.

Bundy working for a triangle but Stratto III defends it easily.
Stratto III wants to stand but Bundy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stratto III wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratto III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stratto III wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stratto III throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Stratto III shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stratto III was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bundy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bundy is working hard here to advance position.
Stratto III is looking to stand but Stratto III has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Bundy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stratto III looking to control but Bundy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratto III sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stratto III trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bundy working to try and regain half guard.
Bundy manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Bundy looking for submissions off his back.

Bundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bundy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stratto III pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mauricio Stratto III will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stratto III fails to land the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stratto III lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bundy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bundy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stratto III tries to clinch up but Bundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Bundy misses with a series of wild punches.
Bundy misses with a two punch combination.
Stratto III misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stratto III fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bundy misses with a body shot.
Bundy circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bundy misses with a series of wild punches.

Stratto III decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

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

Bundy looking for submissions off his back.

Bundy actively working from the bottom here.
Stratto III is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bundy tries to roll over but Stratto III keeps him under control.

Bundy actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stratto III fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stratto III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bundy as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bundy. No joy for Stratto III on that attempt.
Al Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Stratto III.
Stratto III is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stratto III looks for a takedown but Bundy sprawls well.
Bundy throws a right and a left that Stratto III avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Stratto III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bundy circles away.
Some wild striking there from Bundy.
Stratto III blocks a jab.
Bundy lands an overhand right.
Stratto III changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bundy tries to avoid it but Stratto III manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bundy to the ground. Bundy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stratto III throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
A combination from Bundy does no damage.
Bundy fails to land with a series of punches.

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.

Stratto III rushes Bundy and presses him up against the cage.
Bundy tries to throw a body punch but Stratto III avoids it by throwing Bundy back against the cage.
Stratto III can't get the takedown.
Bundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stratto III's elbow.
Bundy blocks an elbow strike.
Bundy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bundy misses with a body punch.
Stratto III drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stratto III is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stratto III tries to pull guard but Bundy won't allow it.
Stratto III blocks a body shot from Bundy.
Bundy can't find room to land a body shot as Stratto III controls the action.
Stratto III blocks a body shot from Bundy.
Bundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stratto III prevents a body shot from Bundy.
Stratto III tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bundy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stratto III has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stratto III is working for takedown but Bundy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bundy misses with a punch to the body.
Stratto III misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Al Bundy.
I think Bundy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Al Bundy!