PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Lagerboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gunner
vs
Lagerboy

188 cm
26
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
194 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

KAISER

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joel Lagerboy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagerboy stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunner. Gunner gets slowly back to his feet.
Lagerboy dives in and grabs Gunner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunner pushes down on Lagerboy's head and hops out.
Lagerboy fails with the takedown

and Gunner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lagerboy!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gunner works his way to his opponent's back.
Gunner tries to keep control of the position but Lagerboy is staying busy.
Lagerboy trying to control the hands but Gunner won't let him.
Lagerboy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gunner's guard. Nice work there by Lagerboy.
Lagerboy stopping the sweep attempt from Gunner.
Gunner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lagerboy manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner trying to control but Lagerboy is working from the bottom.
Lagerboy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunner controls the pace.

Lagerboy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gunner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lagerboy keeping full guard, as Gunner tries to pass.

Lagerboy is looking for a triangle here but Gunner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gunner lands an elbow.
Gunner advances to mount.
Gunner content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Lagerboy is squirming around, avoiding Gunner's attempts to control the action.
Lagerboy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lagerboy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Gunner has hold of Lagerboy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lagerboy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lagerboy is squirming around, avoiding Gunner's attempts to control the action.
Lagerboy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lagerboy tries to lock up and control but Gunner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Gunner is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lagerboy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Gunner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lagerboy is bucking up trying to escape but Gunner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gunner works his way to his opponent's back.

Lagerboy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gunner's arms.

Gunner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lagerboy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lagerboy for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagerboy is trapped and Gunner is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gunner scores with punches to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagerboy tries to escape the position.
Lagerboy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Lagerboy looking for submissions off his back.
Lagerboy looks gassed!
Gunner works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunner controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Lagerboy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Gunner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lagerboy throws a one two combo.
Lagerboy leaves Gunner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gunner.
Lagerboy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunner as he jumps to the side.
Lagerboy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunner swivels and escapes.
Lagerboy misses with a jab to the body
and Gunner counters with a nice leg kick.

Gunner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gunner is looking to advance position but Lagerboy won't allow it.
Gunner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lagerboy's head.
Nick Gunner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lagerboy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunner is working away from the top position though.
Lagerboy is looking for a sweep. Gunner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lagerboy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagerboy taking some punishment here, with Gunner in his half guard.

Gunner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lagerboy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunner.
Gunner working Lagerboy over with strikes.

Lagerboy looking for submissions off his back.

Lagerboy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunner pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Gunner.
Gunner moves into full mount! Lagerboy won't be happy about that!

Gunner is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gunner extends the arm and Lagerboy is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Gunner!