PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steffen Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gunderson
vs
Pitbull

184 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steffen Gunderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pitbull throws a nice looking combination but Gunderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitbull misses the jab.
Gunderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Gunderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunderson.
Gunderson throws a series of punches but Pitbull moves out of range.
Gunderson wants to clinch.
Gunderson tries to clinch up but Pitbull circles away and keeps his distance.
Steffen Gunderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull leaves Gunderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pitbull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunderson tries to clinch but Pitbull moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pitbull misses its intended target.
Gunderson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steffen Gunderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitbull scores with a jab to the head.

Pitbull gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pitbull can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gunderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pitbull is on top in guard.
Pitbull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pitbull is pushing down on Gunderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gunderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Pitbull has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gunderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pitbull.
Gunderson tries to kick Pitbull off but Pitbull keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gunderson is breathing heavily.
Gunderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pitbull scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pitbull not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pitbull.
Gunderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pitbull.
Pitbull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pitbull is looking to take a break and control but Gunderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pitbull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gunderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pitbull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pitbull thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson slips under a jab from Pitbull.
Pitbull moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gunderson moves away from the strike by Pitbull.
Pitbull lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pitbull.
Gunderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pitbull sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pitbull lands with a straight right. Gunderson didn't see that one coming.
Pitbull cracks Gunderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunderson throws a head kick but Pitbull moves out of range.
Gunderson takes a swing at Pitbull's ribcage but misses.
Gunderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pitbull's waist but Pitbull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunderson off to one side.
Pitbull looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitbull.
Pitbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gunderson tries to clinch up but Pitbull circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunderson shoots in and drives through. Pitbull sprawls well.
Pitbull takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Gunderson is rocked!
Pitbull cracks Gunderson with a hook to the temple - Gunderson is on wobbly legs here! Pitbull swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gunderson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Pitbull wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roy Pitbull!