PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Gunarson (ranked 5905 p4p, 5306 weight class) and Zoe Jab (ranked 0 p4p, 566 weight class). Zoe Jab is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gunarson
vs
Jab

180 cm
18
170
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
175
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olaf Gunarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zoe Jab!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jab.
Gunarson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gunarson.

Gunarson tries to keep at a distance but Jab has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunarson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunarson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gunarson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gunarson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gunarson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab working hard to break the clinch.
Gunarson lands an uppercut.
Jab tries to pull guard but Gunarson won't allow it.
Gunarson with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunarson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Olaf Gunarson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Jab.
Gunarson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jab looking to throw knees to the head but Gunarson is blocking nicely.
Gunarson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jab.
Gunarson can't find room to land a body shot as Jab controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Gunarson.
Gunarson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jab looks winded!
Gunarson working Jab over with knees to the body.
Gunarson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gunarson.
Gunarson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gunarson can't find room to land a body shot as Jab controls the action.
Gunarson landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunarson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gunarson tries to land a knee to the head but Jab blocks with his arms.
Gunarson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunarson trying to land knees to the body.
Gunarson misses with a knee strike.
Gunarson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jab.
Gunarson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gunarson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jab avoids the damage to the body.
Gunarson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jab can't get the takedown.
Gunarson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jab in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jab managing to block the knees to the body from Gunarson.
Gunarson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jab blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunarson misses with some punches.
Gunarson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jab tries to pull guard but Gunarson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gunarson looking to slow down the pace here.
Gunarson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunarson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gunarson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gunarson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jab backwards.
Jab dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Gunarson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunarson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jab putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gunarson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jab leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jab goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gunarson prevents it.
Jab takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunarson misses with a punch to the body.
Gunarson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gunarson tries to throw a body punch but Jab avoids it by throwing Gunarson back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Gunarson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gunarson misses with a hook
and Jab counters with a left and a right that stings Gunarson.

Jab has taken the fight to the clinch.
Olaf Gunarson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gunarson tries a body shot but Jab blocks it.
Gunarson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunarson lands an uppercut.
Gunarson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jab.
Gunarson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gunarson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Gunarson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jab breaks from the clinch.
Jab stuns Gunarson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunarson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gunarson.
Jab is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunarson looks to land a combination but Jab avoids it well.

Jab fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunarson, pushing him back against the cage.
Gunarson misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jab.
Jab wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunarson won't allow it.
Jab blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gunarson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gunarson landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Jab successfully pulls guard.
Jab wants to get back to his feet but Gunarson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gunarson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jab on the ground.
Gunarson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jab swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gunarson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Jab moves into the clinch.
Gunarson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gunarson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jab can do to turn this around?
Jab tries a body shot but Gunarson blocks it.
Jab tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A left hand lands to the body for Gunarson.
Gunarson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunarson walks away with a smile on his face. Jab gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gunarson throws a head kick but Jab moves out of range.
Jab feints the counter takedown.
Gunarson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab ducks under a wild hook from Gunarson.
Jab unleashes a big counter combination but Gunarson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Olaf Gunarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunarson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunarson lands a front kick.

Jab is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gunarson's half guard.
Gunarson pushes Jab off but Jab dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunarson is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Jab are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gunarson being controlled for a moment.
Jab has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jab avoids the attempt from Gunarson to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Olaf Gunarson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gunarson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab tries a quick counter leg kick but Gunarson is wise to it.
Gunarson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jab counters with a body kick that stops Gunarson in his tracks momentarily.

Jab rushes Gunarson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Jab.
Gunarson tries to throw a body punch but Jab avoids it by throwing Gunarson back against the cage.

Jab jumps guard.
Gunarson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jab is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gunarson is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gunarson's guard.

Jab not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Jab decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gunarson, up you get!

Jab scores with a takedown into Gunarson's guard.
Gunarson wants to get back to his feet but Jab passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jab with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jab not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jab controlling the pace.
Olaf Gunarson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jab stands up out of the half guard.
A low kick from Gunarson misses
letting Jab counter with a right hand.
Gunarson moves to clinch but Jab breaks away
and Jab counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Gunarson darts in and clinches Jab up against the cage.
Gunarson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gunarson misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab managing to block the knees to the body from Gunarson.
Gunarson missing with knees to the body.
Gunarson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Gunarson scores with a nice short uppercut.

Jab jumps guard and drags Gunarson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunarson wants to control from the top but Jab keeps moving.
Zoe Jab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoe Jab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gunarson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!