PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Yoo Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Tomlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gun comes to the ring accompanied by Sabotage. Jeff Tomlin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Gun
vs
Tomlin

172 cm
27
142 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

175 cm
23
143 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Dangerous knees
Very quick

Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoo Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Tomlin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tomlin gets tackled into the ropes by Gun. Gun maintains the clinch.
Tomlin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gun has him pressed against the ropes.

Gun manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomlin.
Gun moves away from the strike by Tomlin.
Tomlin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Yoo Gun has been cut.
Yoo Gun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomlin misses with a head kick.

Gun has Tomlin up against the ropes in a clinch.

Gun manages to break the clinch.
Tomlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tomlin throws a head kick that half lands.
Gun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tomlin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gun.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gun, as that shot connected.

Gun gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomlin wants to break free but Gun has control.

Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gun clinches up against the ropes.

Gun manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Tomlin.
Gun throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Gun moves into range and clinches up with Tomlin.
Tomlin has had enough of the clinch but Gun keeps him there for the moment.

Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gun scoring well with a low kick there.

Gun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomlin's efforts to push away.

Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gun doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomlin circles away.

Gun pushes Tomlin up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tomlin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tomlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Gun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomlin throws an overhand right that lands on Gun's shoulder, as Gun tries to avoid the shot.
Tomlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomlin thows a body shot but no joy.
Tomlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Tomlin.
Tomlin scores with a hook to the body. Gun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gun moves into the clinch successfully.

Gun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Gun misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoo Gun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoo Gun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jab by Tomlin.
Tomlin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gun pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tomlin is out of range and Gun settles back down.
Gun misses with a wild combination.

Gun gets a clinch.
Gun keeps control of Tomlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tomlin tries to circle away but Gun has him pinned against the ropes.
Gun keeps control of Tomlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tomlin is trying to force a seperation but Gun has the dominant position.

Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomlin misses with the combination.
Tomlin lands with a hook. Gun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tomlin counters with a nice body shot.
Gun drops his hands momentarily and Tomlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tomlin works Gun's body with a nice hook.
Tomlin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gun misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gun, right into the meat.
Tomlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomlin scores with a jab.
Tomlin fails to land with a series of punches.

Tomlin gets tackled into the ropes by Gun. Gun maintains the clinch.
Tomlin has had enough of the clinch but Gun keeps him there for the moment.
Gun prevents Tomlin from breaking the clinch.

Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Tomlin.
Tomlin throws a right hand that Gun ducks under and follows up with a left that Gun also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gun.
Gun throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gun moves into the clinch.

Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomlin throws a hook but Gun avoids it easily.
Tomlin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gun avoids the body shot from Tomlin.
Gun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tomlin.
Gun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomlin.
A slow jab from Tomlin misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Tomlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoo Gun's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tomlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tomlin lands with an overhand left.
Tomlin misses the body punch

and Gun counters by clinching up.
Tomlin is trying to force a seperation but Gun has the dominant position.

Gun breaks from the clinch.
Tomlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomlin is looking to clinch but Gun is avoiding it.
Jeff Tomlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gun loads up on a big right hand but Tomlin slips the punch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Gun breaks from the clinch.
Tomlin throws a head kick that Gun semi-blocks.

Gun moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomlin is trying to break free.

Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gun throws a series of punches but Tomlin moves out of range.

Gun drives through and clinches with Tomlin against the ropes.
Tomlin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tomlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tomlin wants to break the clinch but can't.

Gun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gun can pounce on him.
Gun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Tomlin.
Gun tries to clinch but Tomlin moves out of range.
Tomlin misses with a body shot.
Gun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun dodges the punch combination from Tomlin.
A big left from Tomlin misses.
Gun throws a right and a left that both miss.

Gun pushes Tomlin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tomlin is looking to control Gun's arms but Gun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tomlin has his back to the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomlin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gun has him pressed against the ropes.

Gun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomlin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gun clinches up with Tomlin and pushes him back against the ropes.

Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomlin throws a big shot that misses.

Tomlin tries to keep at a distance but Gun has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoo Gun clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yoo Gun's cut.
That's time! Gun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tomlin tries to bum rush Gun with a series of wild strikes but Gun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tomlin throws a wild body kick that Gun sees coming a mile off.
Tomlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gun momentarily.
Gun wants to clinch.
Tomlin throws a lazy uppercut

and Gun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Gun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gun forces Tomlin back against the ropes and clinches.

Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Gun takes the fight into the clinch.
Gun prevents Tomlin from breaking the clinch.

Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomlin moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gun. Those never looked like landing.

Gun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomlin tries to break free but Gun pushes him back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Tomlin as the two fighters clinch.
Tomlin working hard to break the clinch.
Gun prevents Tomlin from breaking the clinch.
Tomlin is trying to push Gun away but Gun has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

Gun breaks from the clinch.
Gun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tomlin's head.
Gun swinging wildly here.
Tomlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Gun clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomlin working hard to break the clinch.

Gun manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gun misses with a wild body shot.
Tomlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Gun.
A head kick misses from Tomlin.
Gun slips under a jab.

Gun darts in and clinches Tomlin up against the ropes.

Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gun wants to clinch.
Tomlin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gun walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yoo Gun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoo Gun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gun misses with a few strikes there.
Gun swinging wildly here.
Tomlin delivers a nice body kick.
Gun misses with a double jab.
Gun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy body kick from Gun
and Tomlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomlin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gun tries to clinch up.
Gun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomlin thuds his right hand into Gun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gun looks to land a combination but Tomlin avoids it well.
Gun takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomlin digs a good hook to Gun's body.
Gun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gun tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tomlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gun jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomlin fails to land with a series of punches.

Gun clinches with his opponent.
Tomlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gun scores with a one two! Tomlin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Tomlin does no damage.
Tomlin looks to throw the jab but Gun is out of range.
Jeff Tomlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gun is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gun clinches up against the ropes.

Gun breaks the clinch.
Gun slips a jab from Tomlin.
Tomlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gun tries to clinch but Tomlin is having none of it.

Tomlin tries to keep at a distance but Gun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoo Gun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gun has managed to clinch.

Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomlin. Gun does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gun moves away.
Gun throws a series of punches but Tomlin moves out of range.
Gun throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoo Gun.
I think Gun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoo Gun!