PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cliche Clinchmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Clinchmaster
vs
Gunn

190 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cliche Clinchmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinchmaster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clinchmaster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clinchmaster wants it to stay on the feet.
Gunn has a takedown stuffed.

Clinchmaster moves into the clinch.
Clinchmaster landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clinchmaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clinchmaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Clinchmaster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clinchmaster looking to throw knees to the head but Gunn is blocking nicely.
Clinchmaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clinchmaster scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinchmaster looking to throw knees to the head but Gunn is blocking nicely.
Clinchmaster misses with a knee to the head.
Clinchmaster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunn is defending well for now.
Clinchmaster connects with a knee to the head.
Clinchmaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clinchmaster avoiding damage.
Clinchmaster scores with a knee to the head.
Gunn wants to break free but Clinchmaster has control.
Clinchmaster displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gunn up against the cage.
Clinchmaster tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinchmaster misses with a knee to the head.
Clinchmaster tries a knee to the head but Gunn blocks it.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but Gunn blocks with his arms.
Clinchmaster taking a breather.
Clinchmaster misses with a knee to the head.
Clinchmaster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clinchmaster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunn.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clinchmaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clinchmaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn has Clinchmaster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clinchmaster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cliche Clinchmaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Gunn.
Clinchmaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gunn blocks it with crossed arms.
Clinchmaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clinchmaster is breathing heavily.
Gunn avoids the elbow strike from Clinchmaster, against the cage.
Gunn avoiding damage as Clinchmaster throws knees to the body.
Gunn is trying to break free.
Clinchmaster tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee calls for Clinchmaster to work.
Clinchmaster missing with knees to the body.
Gunn avoiding damage as Clinchmaster throws knees to the body.
Clinchmaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinchmaster throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinchmaster has Gunn pressed against the cage, preventing Gunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clinchmaster tries a knee to the head but Gunn blocks it.
Clinchmaster trying to land knees to the body.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn blocks an elbow strike from Clinchmaster.
Clinchmaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gunn tries to break free but Clinchmaster pushes him back against the cage.
Clinchmaster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clinchmaster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clinchmaster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinchmaster has Gunn pressed against the cage, preventing Gunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but Gunn blocks with his arms.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but Gunn blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliche Clinchmaster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunn tries to bum rush Clinchmaster with a series of wild strikes but Clinchmaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cliche Clinchmaster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clinchmaster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gunn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clinchmaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clinchmaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clinchmaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunn throws a right and a left that Clinchmaster avoids nicely.
Clinchmaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clinchmaster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gunn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Clinchmaster is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Clinchmaster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clinchmaster wants to clinch
and Gunn counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunn.
Clinchmaster dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Gunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clinchmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clinchmaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gunn counters with a left and a right that stings Clinchmaster.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Clinchmaster moves out of range.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clinchmaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clinchmaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunn connects with an inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Gunn both land. Nice combination.
Gunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gunn throws a low kick but Clinchmaster moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Clinchmaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clinchmaster is looking to clinch but Gunn is avoiding it.
Clinchmaster tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Gunn misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clinchmaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunn circles away.
Gunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunn.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
Clinchmaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clinchmaster tries to clinch up.
Clinchmaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clinchmaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunn circles away.
Clinchmaster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut.
Clinchmaster tries to clinch there but Gunn circles away.

Clinchmaster closes the distance and clinches.
Clinchmaster looking to throw knees to the head but Gunn is blocking nicely.
Gunn letting Clinchmaster take a breather here.
Clinchmaster has Gunn pressed against the cage, preventing Gunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinchmaster gets underhooks to prevent Gunn's takedown attempt.
Cliche Clinchmaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Gunn.
Clinchmaster misses with a knee to the head.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gunn avoids it.
Clinchmaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn letting Clinchmaster take a breather here.
Cliche Clinchmaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clinchmaster prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch but Clinchmaster keeps him there for the moment.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but Gunn blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cliche Clinchmaster will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clinchmaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunn thumps Clinchmaster with a low kick.
Clinchmaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clinchmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clinchmaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clinchmaster tries to clinch there but Gunn circles away.
Clinchmaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clinchmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clinchmaster tries to clinch but Gunn is having none of it.

Clinchmaster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clinchmaster scores a nice knee to the body.
Gunn avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinchmaster.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clinchmaster connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Chris Gunn has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but Gunn blocks with his arms.
Clinchmaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gunn avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinchmaster.
Clinchmaster has Gunn pressed against the cage.
Clinchmaster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gunn's face.
Clinchmaster looking to throw knees to the head but Gunn is blocking nicely.
Clinchmaster looking to throw knees to the head but Gunn is blocking nicely.

Gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clinchmaster's calf.
Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clinchmaster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gunn counters with a three punch combo that has Clinchmaster backing up. Clinchmaster nods at Gunn to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Gunn.
Clinchmaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clinchmaster moves in looking to clinch but Gunn pushes him off.
Cliche Clinchmaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clinchmaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunn circles away.
Clinchmaster tries to clinch there but Gunn circles away.
Gunn scores with a spinning back kick!
Clinchmaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clinchmaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunn stalks Clinchmaster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clinchmaster's face. Clinchmaster staggers backwards, shaken.
Gunn misses with a double jab.
Clinchmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn throws a series of punches but Clinchmaster moves out of range.
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clinchmaster wants to clinch up but Gunn keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinchmaster moves in looking to clinch but Gunn pushes him off.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
Clinchmaster wants to clinch.
Clinchmaster tries to clinch up.

Clinchmaster closes the distance and clinches.
Clinchmaster lands a knee to the head.
Clinchmaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clinchmaster tries a knee to the head but Gunn blocks it.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but Gunn blocks with his arms.
Clinchmaster misses with an elbow over the top.
Clinchmaster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunn's efforts to push away.
Chris Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinchmaster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunn is defending well for now.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but Gunn blocks with his arms.
Clinchmaster avoiding damage.
Clinchmaster misses with a knee strike.
Clinchmaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clinchmaster misses with a knee to the head.
Gunn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clinchmaster has Gunn pressed against the cage, preventing Gunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cliche Clinchmaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clinchmaster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliche Clinchmaster!