PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mann
vs
Gunner

173 cm
28
169 lbs
8 - 17 - 2

178 cm
27
165 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 8 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolando Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner tries to bum rush Mann with a series of wild strikes but Mann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mann loads up on a big right hand but Gunner slips the punch.
Mann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gunner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mann throws out the jab.
Gunner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner jabs Mann right on the nose. Mann blinks but takes it well.

Mann is rocked!
Gunner throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunner lands a slapping body shot.
Gunner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Gunner.
Gunner lands a nice hook to Mann's body. Mann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mann. Gunner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunner misses the shot to the body.
Mann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann looks to throw the jab but Gunner is out of range.
Mann misses with a looping right.
Gunner connects with a high kick.
Gunner lands a brutal head kick. Mann looks out on his feet and Gunner throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Thomas Gunner!