PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 2583 p4p, 332 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 4477 p4p, 522 weight class). Weismuller comes to the cage accompanied by Cant Be Touched. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Weismuller
vs
Gunnarsson

184 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weismuller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Weismuller appears to be looking for a big counter.

Weismuller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Weismuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weismuller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunnarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weismuller.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Gunnarsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weismuller pulls his head out easily.

Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weismuller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Weismuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunnarsson is just riding it out for now. Weismuller eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weismuller is keen to just control but Gunnarsson is a slippery customer.

Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.

Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Weismuller not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Weismuller tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gunnarsson.
Weismuller with the ground and pound but Gunnarsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weismuller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weismuller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weismuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Weismuller pushes his legs off easily.
Weismuller postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Weismuller stays in close to Gunnarsson's body and controls the position.
Weismuller throws a big elbow that misses.

Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weismuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weismuller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weismuller trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.

Gunnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weismuller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weismuller looking to pass the guard.
Weismuller postures up.
Gunnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Weismuller stands and steps away. Gunnarsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Weismuller scores with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good work by Gunnarsson as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch.
Weismuller is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Gunnarsson catches Weismuller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gunnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Weismuller circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Weismuller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Weismuller feints and as Gunnarsson raises his hands in defense, Weismuller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Weismuller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weismuller, right into the meat.

Gunnarsson gets a clinch.

Weismuller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gunnarsson is trying to keep an underhook but Weismuller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gunnarsson tries to get to full guard but Weismuller has control of the leg.
Gunnarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep. Weismuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gunnarsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weismuller pulls his head out easily.
Gunnarsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Weismuller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Weismuller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws a big elbow that misses.
Weismuller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tommy Weismuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weismuller is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Weismuller from controlling successfully.
Weismuller 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Weismuller pushes his legs off easily.
Weismuller is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Weismuller throwing strikes but missing.
Weismuller distracts Gunnarsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weismuller with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gunnarsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weismuller is aware though and is defending well.
Weismuller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller advances to half guard.
Weismuller throwing shots but Gunnarsson is blocking nicely.
Weismuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunnarsson defending well though.
Weismuller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gunnarsson taking some punishment here, with Weismuller in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunnarsson defending well though.

Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.

Weismuller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gunnarsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weismuller pulls his head out easily.
Weismuller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weismuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Weismuller is thwarting Gunnarsson's attempts to control the position.
Gunnarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Weismuller sits in half guard.

Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gunnarsson has a hand on Weismuller's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Weismuller takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gunnarsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Weismuller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Weismuller throwing strikes here but Gunnarsson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Weismuller throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gunnarsson because Weismuller loaded up on that one.
Gunnarsson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Weismuller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gunnarsson can't escape the position.
Gunnarsson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Weismuller.
Weismuller with a couple of short strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Weismuller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gunnarsson is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller looking to control but Gunnarsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gunnarsson is trying to escape the mount.
Gunnarsson blocking the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Weismuller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the head.
Gunnarsson is trying to escape the mount.
Weismuller thowing shots but they're missing.
Gunnarsson is trying to escape the mount.
Weismuller punching from mount but Gunnarsson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Weismuller unloads with some shots from mount but Gunnarsson bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that second round.
That's time! Weismuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Weismuller misses with a head kick.

Weismuller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gunnarsson!
Gunnarsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Weismuller.
Gunnarsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gunnarsson prevents Weismuller from moving into mount.
Gunnarsson tries to bench press Weismuller off him but Weismuller keeps the position.
Gunnarsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller is looking to take a break and control but Gunnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weismuller misses with the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gunnarsson!
Weismuller prevents Gunnarsson from getting the reversal.
Weismuller misses with a head shot.
Gunnarsson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Weismuller.
Weismuller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Weismuller throws some wild stikes that Gunnarsson manages to avoid easily.
Weismuller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gunnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Weismuller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Weismuller trying to control but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Weismuller.
Weismuller looking to ground and pound but Gunnarsson is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Weismuller has a good base and remains in mount.
Weismuller throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gunnarsson because Weismuller loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Weismuller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson tries to hold on but Weismuller postures up.
Weismuller prevents Gunnarsson from getting the reversal.
Weismuller throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gunnarsson because Weismuller loaded up on that one.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Weismuller! Gunnarsson is hurt baaadly! Weismuller is firing away with more strikes - Gunnarsson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.