PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cees Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Bonner (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.

Gunn
vs
Bonner

187 cm
22
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cees Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephan Bonner!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonner.
Bonner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sloppy strikes from Gunn. Those never looked like landing.

Bonner gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gunn is looking to control Bonner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunn avoid being mounted?
Gunn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunn.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunn is on top in guard.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Bonner keeps moving.
Bonner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cees Gunn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonner sprawls well. Bonner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonner slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bonner as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cees Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn throws a body punch but Bonner moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gunn slips a jab and a cross from Bonner.
Bonner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonner sprawls well. Bonner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonner dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Horrible takedown by Gunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonner which made him look bad.
Bonner throws a series of punches but Gunn moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a double jab.
Gunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunn takes a swing at Bonner's ribcage but misses.
Gunn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gunn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stephan Bonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Bonner avoids them all with ease.
Bonner stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunn. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Gunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonner which made him look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Bonner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonner slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonner takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cees Gunn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gunn shoots in and drives through. Bonner sprawls well.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonner but Bonner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Gunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonner which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cees Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
Bonner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bonner is fending him off so far but Gunn persists. Nope, Bonner circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunn lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gunn!
Gunn throws a right hand that Bonner ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonner also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn cracks Bonner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bonner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gunn avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonner.
No luck for Gunn with that takedown attempt.
Gunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunn throws a right hand that Bonner ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonner also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Bonner as Gunn shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunn but Gunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gunn dives in and grabs Bonner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonner pushes down on Gunn's head and hops out.
Gunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bonner looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn lands a really nice looking cross but Bonner seems unphased.
Gunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Bonner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bonner showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner with the ground and pound but Gunn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gunn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonner looking to sit in guard and control but Gunn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn trying to control but Bonner is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cees Gunn just wasn't active enough.
Gunn throws a one two combo.
Cees Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Bonner is rocked!
Gunn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonner is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn tries to bum rush Bonner with a series of wild strikes but Bonner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Bonner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonner slips a jab and a cross from Gunn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn drops Bonner with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gunn follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cees Gunn!