PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Butch Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gunner
vs
Thug

200 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Butch Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Thug!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thug.
Gunner has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thug pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gunner back to the cage. Thug follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Butch Gunner has been cut.
Thug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Thug lands a big head kick that sends Gunner tumbling to the mat! Thug takes a step backwards and waves Gunner back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thug throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Thug.
Thug connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunner shoots in but no luck this time.
Thug scores with a shot to the body.
Thug stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thug wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thug throws a quick inside leg kick.

Thug lands a big head kick that sends Gunner tumbling to the mat! Thug takes a step backwards and waves Gunner back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Gunner is rocked!
Thug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Gunner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thug throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
Donk. Gunner catches Thug right on the button with a cross.
Gunner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunner seems to have got his legs back now.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Thug misses with the combination.
Gunner shoots for a double leg takedown but Thug sprawls well. He's pushed Gunner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thug.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thug pinned against the cage. Thug gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thug thows a body kick. Gunner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Butch Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thug fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thug throws a head kick but Gunner moves out of range.
Gunner blocks a head kick by Thug.
Gunner slips a jab from Thug.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Thug.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gunner. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gunner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thug sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gunner blocks a head kick by Thug.
Gunner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thug sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gunner somewhat.
Gunner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thug lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thug looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thug connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunner blocks a head kick by Thug.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thug sprawls well. Thug wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunner gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thug avoids it really well and circles away.
Gunner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Butch Gunner's cut is getting worse.
Horrible takedown by Gunner or perhaps it was just good defense by Thug which made him look bad.
Thug tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Gunner or perhaps it was just good defense by Thug which made him look bad.
Thug connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner blocks a head kick by Thug.
Gunner with a poor takedown
and Thug counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gunner's knee momentarily.
Gunner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thug.
Thug lands with a slapping head kick.
Gunner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thug throws a good cross that connects.
Gunner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thug can pounce on him.
Thug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thug throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thug throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunner shoots in for a double leg but Thug sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thug lands with a nice body kick.
Thug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andy Thug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thug misses with a head kick.

Gunner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thug to the mat! Thug manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner slips nicely into half guard.
Gunner passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gunner controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gunner stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner misses with a takedown attempt - Thug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thug as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Thug dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Gunner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gunner tries for a takedown but Thug sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gunner misses with a takedown attempt - Thug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Thug.
Gunner avoids the body shot from Thug.
Thug connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunner. Gunner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Thug.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thug.
A solid body kick from Thug.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thug.
Gunner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Thug.
Thug throws a head kick that half lands.
Thug looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunner is just out of range.
Butch Gunner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thug avoids it really well and circles away.
Gunner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thug.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner shoots in looking for a takedown. Thug tries to sprawl out of it but Gunner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thug manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Gunner or perhaps it was just good defense by Thug which made him look bad.
Thug misses with a head kick.
Thug misses with a two punch combination.
Thug is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Thug tenderised Gunner's leg. Gunner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thug's waist but Thug gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunner off to one side.
Thug misses with a two punch combination.
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunner blocks a head kick by Thug.
Gunner dives in and grabs Thug's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thug pushes down on Gunner's head and hops out.
Gunner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gunner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thug connects with a high kick.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andy Thug seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thug bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thug as he jumps to the side.
Thug goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gunner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thug defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner shoots in looking for a takedown. Thug tries to sprawl out of it but Gunner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thug manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunner looks for a takedown but Thug sprawls well.
Thug scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gunner in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug leaves Gunner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thug slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thug will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Thug.
Thug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Thug.
Thug keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gunner shoots in but no luck this time.
Thug throws a head kick but Gunner moves out of range.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thug but Thug pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thug tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thug as he avoids it easily.
Thug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thug throws a head kick that misses.
Thug misses with a head kick.
Thug leaves Gunner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thug.
Thug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thug defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunner.
Thug lands a head kick. Gunner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thug sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gunner somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thug bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Thug showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Butch Gunner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gunner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thug paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunner walks into a left hand.
Gunner shoots in but no luck this time.
Gunner shoots in but Thug avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thug misses with a head kick.
Gunner has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Thug.
Thug buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gunner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thug sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thug connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thug lands a head kick!
Thug throws a body kick that misses.
Thug throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
Thug stuffs the takedown.
Gunner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thug goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thug as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thug.
Thug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Thug.
Gunner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thug defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Thug. No joy for Gunner on that attempt.
Gunner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thug sprawls well. Thug wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunner gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thug as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner tries for a takedown but Thug sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thug throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thug stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thug wants it to stay on the feet.
Thug throws a nice head kick!
Gunner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gunner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thug counters with a thumping low kick.
Thug throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
Thug looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gunner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thug tries to avoid it but Gunner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thug to the ground. Thug escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thug throws a front kick that sends Gunner stumbling back into the cage.
Gunner connects with an inside leg kick.
Thug throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
Thug slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andy Thug is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug lands with a kick to the temple. Gunner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thug throws a body kick that misses.
Thug misses with a head kick.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thug sprawls well. Thug wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunner gets slowly back to his feet.

Gunner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thug's guard.
Thug is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gunner is controlling him.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Thug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner pushing down on Thug's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thug really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gunner seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thug is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Butch Gunner!