PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabien Crawie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by i gotta feeling. Fabien Crawie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gunn
vs
Crawie

184 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Mikey Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabien Crawie!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawie misses with a few strikes there.
Gunn dodges the punch combination from Crawie.
Crawie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crawie throws a combination that misses
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawie falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Gunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crawie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fabien Crawie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Gunn gets a takedown into half guard.

Gunn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crawie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunn.

Gunn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crawie is just riding it out for now. Gunn eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunn seems to be working for a kimura but Crawie defends the submission attempt.
Crawie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunn is working away from the top position though.

Crawie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gunn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crawie sees it coming and defends easily.

Gunn is trying to work for a kimura but Crawie is defending well.

Gunn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Gunn is looking for a kimura but Crawie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunn to get the leverage.
Crawie is looking to control Gunn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crawie avoid being mounted?

Crawie is defending against the submission attempts here by Gunn.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Crawie wants to control but Gunn is keeping busy.

Gunn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Crawie actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawie is trying to control but can't.
Crawie wants to improve his position but Gunn is controlling well.

Crawie actively working from the bottom here.

Crawie is defending against the submission attempts here by Gunn.

Gunn is working for a submission of some sort.
Crawie is trying to control but can't.
Gunn prevents Crawie from improving his position.

Crawie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.

Gunn seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four 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.

Gunn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crawie is just riding it out for now. Gunn eventually gives up the hold.

Gunn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crawie trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gunn kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Gunn is looking for a kimura here.

Gunn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crawie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Gunn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Crawie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunn dodges the punch combination from Crawie.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawie.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Crawie shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawie misses with a few strikes there.
Crawie throws a left and a right that both miss

and Gunn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Crawie's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gunn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Crawie has his foot on Gunn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunn works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crawie looking to control.

Gunn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Crawie looking for a guillotine here but Gunn defends easily.

Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Crawie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crawie manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Crawie's guard.

Crawie has his foot on Gunn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunn works his way back into a safe position though.

Gunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two 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.
Crawie looking to control.

Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Crawie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crawie manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Crawie's guard.

Crawie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Gunn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crawie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Crawie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunn is aware though and is defending well.
Gunn looking to pass the guard.

Gunn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gunn is posturing up here but Crawie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gunn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gunn has to tap! Slick submission there by Crawie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabien Crawie!