PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Gurnisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Gurnisson
vs
Batista

210 cm
19
290 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
285 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Koffin Inc.
Koffin Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ulf Gurnisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Batista!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurnisson throws a series of punches but Batista avoids them all with ease.
Batista swings for the body but Gurnisson moves out of range.
Gurnisson swats away the attempt to clinch by Batista.
Gurnisson defending well as Batista loads up on a big left hand.
Batista tries to clinch up but Gurnisson circles away and keeps his distance.
Batista tries to bum rush Gurnisson with a series of wild strikes but Gurnisson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurnisson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Batista counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gurnisson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batista counters with a left and a right that stings Gurnisson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurnisson misses with a combination
and Batista counters with a two punch combo.
Gurnisson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batista misses with a double jab
and Gurnisson counters with a straight right hand.
Batista throws a combination that misses
and Gurnisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gurnisson stuns Batista with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gurnisson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batista counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurnisson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gurnisson throws a series of punches but Batista moves out of range.
Gurnisson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batista takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like John Batista has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Batista misses with a double jab
and Gurnisson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gurnisson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gurnisson.
Gurnisson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Batista's head backwards.
Gurnisson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Batista makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gurnisson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Batista counters with a one-two to the body.
Batista lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Batista.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Batista.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista throws a jab but it's blocked by Gurnisson.
Batista misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batista wants to clinch up but Gurnisson keeps it at a distance.
Batista cracks Gurnisson with an open hand slap.
Batista slips a jab and a cross from Gurnisson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gurnisson.
No joy there for Gurnisson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Batista dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Batista's cut.
That's time! Gurnisson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gurnisson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batista dodges the punch combination from Gurnisson.
Some wild striking there from Batista.
A combination from Gurnisson does no damage.
John Batista seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurnisson works over Batista's head and body with a nice combination.
Batista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista wants to clinch
letting Gurnisson counter with a right hand.
Gurnisson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Batista counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gurnisson swinging wildly here.
Gurnisson misses with a double jab.
Batista throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gurnisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gurnisson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gurnisson moves away.
Gurnisson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista darts in trying to clinch
and Gurnisson counters with a left and a right that stings Batista.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Gurnisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batista.
A punch combination from Gurnisson misses.
Batista is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gurnisson rather than just go for the knockout.

Gurnisson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Batista sprawling to the canvas. Gurnisson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Batista hang on?

Batista is rocked!

That has opened up John Batista's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gurnisson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Batista to get to his feet.
Batista dodges the punch combination from Gurnisson.
Gurnisson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Batista.
Gurnisson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gurnisson.

The cut above John Batista's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gurnisson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batista throws a combination that misses
and Gurnisson counters with a left and a right that stings Batista.
Gurnisson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gurnisson throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gurnisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulf Gurnisson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Batista's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Batista misses with a hook to the body
and Gurnisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gurnisson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batista circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Gurnisson finds it's way through Batista's defenses.
Batista swinging wildly here.
Gurnisson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batista circles away quickly and effectively.
Gurnisson misses with a combination
and Batista counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurnisson misses with a wild combination.
Gurnisson misses with a double jab
and Batista counters with a nice uppercut.
Batista showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gurnisson.
Batista tries to clinch but Gurnisson moves away
and Gurnisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

John Batista's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gurnisson!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Batista's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ulf Gurnisson!