PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John The Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Tidwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tidwell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paper Cut - Linkin Park. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

The Gun
vs
Tidwell

183 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John The Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Tidwell!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from The Gun misses.
Tidwell has a takedown stuffed.
The Gun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Gun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Gun lands a two punch combo.
The Gun throws a nice looking combination but Tidwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for The Gun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Tidwell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Gun's guard.
Tidwell tries to free his leg and advance position but The Gun is retaining full guard.
The Gun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tidwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Gun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Gun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Tidwell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Gun dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tidwell has his opponent's back but The Gun is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Tidwell.
The Gun throws a head kick that misses.
Tidwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Gun tries to clinch there but Tidwell circles away.

The Gun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

The Gun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tidwell, who protects the arm well.
Tidwell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The Gun working Tidwell over with strikes here.
The Gun trying to control but Tidwell is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Gun with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The Gun wants to control the pace but Tidwell is squirming around nicely.
The Gun punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tidwell is looking to get to half guard.
The Gun manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tidwell to take his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gun has the hooks in. Tidwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Tidwell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from The Gun.
Tidwell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tidwell is working to get back to half guard.
The Gun throwing strikes here but Tidwell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tidwell gets back to half guard.
Tidwell is refusing to be controlled, as The Gun sits in half guard.
Tidwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Gun is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tidwell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

The Gun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tidwell trying to control from the bottom.
The Gun is trying to control the action in half guard but Tidwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Gun is thwarting Tidwell's attempts to control the position.
The Gun is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from The Gun there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The Gun drops an elbow to the side of Tidwell's head.

Tidwell is defending against the submission attempts here by The Gun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John The Gun 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - The Gun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The Gun takes the fight into the clinch.
The Gun misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Gun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

The Gun breaks the clinch.
The Gun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Gun tries to bum rush Tidwell with a series of wild strikes but Tidwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from The Gun as Tidwell shoots in.
The Gun misses with a wild combination.
The Gun misses with a two punch combination.
Tidwell is breathing heavily.
The Gun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gun throws a combination. Tidwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

The Gun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Gun lands in his opponent's guard.
Tidwell keeping moving, preventing The Gun from controlling successfully.
The Gun would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Tidwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tidwell keeping moving, preventing The Gun from controlling successfully.
Tidwell trying to strike off his back.

The Gun gets to his feet - Tidwell follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gun throws a one two combo.
Tidwell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tidwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Gun throws a series of punches but Tidwell avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from The Gun misses.
No joy there for The Gun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tidwell slips a jab and a cross from The Gun.
The Gun misses with a takedown attempt

and Tidwell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Gun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tidwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tidwell prevents The Gun from improving his position.
The Gun punching from the bottom.
Tidwell prevents The Gun from improving his position.

Tidwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gun tries to get to full guard but Tidwell has control of the leg.
The Gun trying to control but Tidwell postures up.
The Gun wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Gun throws a right hand that Tidwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Tidwell also avoids with ease.
The Gun stalks Tidwell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tidwell's face. Tidwell staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from The Gun.
Tidwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Gun misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A right-left combo lands from The Gun.
The Gun throws a series of punches but Tidwell moves out of range.
The Gun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tidwell counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Gun won't be happy with that.
The Gun manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tidwell trying to hold on to The Gun's head to control him but The Gun postures up.
Tidwell is controlling The Gun's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tidwell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The Gun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tidwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Gun.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tidwell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Tidwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The Gun stalks Tidwell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tidwell's face. Tidwell staggers backwards, shaken.
The Gun tries to bum rush Tidwell with a series of wild strikes but Tidwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Gun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

The Gun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tidwell manages to get to full guard.

The Gun decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tidwell, up you get!
Tidwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tidwell tries for a takedown but The Gun circles away easily
and The Gun counters with a three punch combo that has Tidwell backing up. Tidwell nods at The Gun to acknowledge the strikes.

The Gun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tidwell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

The Gun successfully pulls guard.
Tidwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Gun is keeping the position for now.

The Gun has his feet on Tidwell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tidwell shoots and misses

and The Gun counters by clinching up.

Tidwell manages to break the clinch.

Tidwell gets a takedown into half guard.
The Gun tries to get to full guard but Tidwell has control of the leg.
The Gun works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tidwell with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gun wants to get back to his feet but Tidwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Gun is trying to control the position but Tidwell postures up.
Tidwell thows a big elbow that misses.
The Gun trying to control the position.
Tidwell stopping the sweep attempt from The Gun.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tidwell with a lazy takedown attempt

and The Gun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
John The Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Tidwell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The Gun stands up and waves to Tidwell to follow him.
A punch lands to the side of Tidwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
John The Gun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Gun swinging wilding here.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tidwell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tidwell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tidwell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at The Gun to see if he's OK.
The Gun tries to buck Tidwell off but Tidwell is having none of it.
The Gun wants to control but Tidwell postures up.
The Gun gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Gun trying to control from the bottom.
The Gun wants to improve his position but Tidwell is controlling well.

The Gun actively working from the bottom here.

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.
The Gun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Gun throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Gun tries to bum rush Tidwell with a series of wild strikes but Tidwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tidwell walks into a stiff left hand from The Gun.

Tidwell gets caught flat footed, as The Gun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Tidwell had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. The Gun is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tidwell Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take The Gun's back instead.
John The Gun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Gun trying to control the position but Tidwell manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Tidwell. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The Gun tries to roll but Tidwell sticks to his back.

Tidwell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. The Gun knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften The Gun for a finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
John The Gun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Gun has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John The Gun!