PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Gardiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorit Tenat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gardiner
vs
Tenat

193 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

198 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Gardiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gorit Tenat!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardiner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gardiner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tenat counters with an inside leg kick.
Danny Gardiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Gardiner misses.
Tenat shoots in looking for a takedown but Gardiner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tenat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gardiner misses with a few strikes there.
Gardiner throws a series of punches but Tenat avoids them all with ease.
Tenat misses with an uppercut.
Tenat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gardiner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gardiner lands an overhand right.
Tenat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gardiner's head.
Tenat doesn't manage to clinch there - Gardiner circles away.
Gardiner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Gorit Tenat has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardiner swats away the attempt to clinch by Tenat.
Nice cross by Gardiner.
Gardiner connects with a crisp jab.
Gardiner misses with a few strikes there.
Gardiner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tenat circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gardiner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tenat somewhat.
The crowd cheers as Gardiner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tenat doesn't seem phased though.
Tenat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tenat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danny Gardiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorit Tenat.
Gardiner lands the left hand.
Gardiner throws a right hand that Tenat ducks under and follows up with a left that Tenat also avoids with ease.
Gardiner throws a body punch but Tenat moves out of range.
Gardiner stuns Tenat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tenat just misses with a punch to the body.
Gardiner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tenat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gardiner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gardiner duly obliges.
Gardiner is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gardiner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gardiner throws a series of punches but Tenat moves out of range.
Gardiner looks to land a combination but Tenat avoids it well.
Tenat shoots in but Gardiner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gardiner misses with a double jab.
Gardiner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Gardiner misses.
Gardiner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tenat.
Gardiner throws a right and a left that Tenat avoids nicely.
Tenat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gardiner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tenat is looking to clinch.
Tenat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gardiner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gardiner digs a good hook to Tenat's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tenat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gardiner's head.
Gardiner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tenat looks for a takedown but Gardiner sprawls well.
Gardiner lands a nice shot that snaps Tenat's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Gardiner there.
Gardiner moves out of range of the body kick.
Tenat is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gardiner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tenat.
Gardiner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenat.
Gardiner moves out of range of the body kick.
Tenat walks into a stiff left hand from Gardiner.
Tenat tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gardiner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tenat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gardiner decides to stand back up. Gardiner steps back and let's Tenat get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner scores with a jab.
Danny Gardiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tenat fails with a takedown attempt.
Gardiner misses with a wild combination.
Tenat dodges the punch combination from Gardiner.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tenat is defended easily by Gardiner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Gardiner misses.
Gardiner jabs at Tenat's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gardiner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gardiner duly obliges.
No luck for Tenat with that takedown attempt.
Tenat dodges the punch combination from Gardiner.
Tenat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gardiner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gardiner leaves Tenat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gardiner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gardiner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tenat.
No luck for Tenat with that takedown attempt.
Danny Gardiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorit Tenat.
Gardiner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardiner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gardiner duly obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tenat takes one on the button.
Gardiner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gardiner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tenat back to the cage. Gardiner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gardiner throws a series of punches but Tenat avoids them all with ease.
Gardiner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tenat.
Tenat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tenat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardiner throws a series of strikes that have Tenat backpedaling.
Gardiner misses with a combination
and Tenat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tenat dives in and grabs Gardiner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gardiner pushes down on Tenat's head and hops out.
Gardiner scores with a three punch combo!
Tenat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danny Gardiner is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Gardiner misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tenat misses with a wild body shot.
Gardiner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gardiner misses with a series of wild punches.
Tenat throws a front kick that sends Gardiner stumbling back into the cage.
Gardiner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gardiner misses with a wild combination.
Tenat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tenat fails with an attempt to clinch.

Tenat rushes Gardiner and presses him up against the cage.
Gardiner has had enough of the clinch but Tenat keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenat is trying to pull guard but Gardiner has him pressed against the cage.
Tenat looking to slow down the pace here.
Gardiner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gardiner has had enough of the clinch but Tenat keeps him there for the moment.
Tenat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gardiner's efforts to push away.
Tenat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gardiner avoids it.
Gardiner working hard to break the clinch.
Tenat keeps control of Gardiner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gardiner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tenat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gardiner just stands there and leans against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tenat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gardiner's efforts to push away.
Gardiner is trying to break the clinch but Tenat has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Gardiner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gorit Tenat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tenat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tenat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gardiner throws a one two combo.
Danny Gardiner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tenat tries to clinch but Gardiner moves out of range.
Tenat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gardiner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tenat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tenat fails to land the takedown.
Gardiner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenat.
Sloppy strikes from Gardiner. Those never looked like landing.
Tenat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gardiner misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Gardiner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gardiner misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardiner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tenat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gardiner throws a nice looking combination but Tenat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tenat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tenat is defended easily by Gardiner.
Gardiner moves out of range of the body kick.
Gardiner throws a series of punches but Tenat avoids them all with ease.
Tenat shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardiner tries to sprawl out of it but Tenat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gardiner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danny Gardiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorit Tenat.
Gardiner connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner throws a nice looking combination but Tenat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardiner dodges the punch combination from Tenat.
Gardiner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tenat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gardiner misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Gardiner.
Tenat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gardiner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tenat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gardiner misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenat doesn't manage to clinch there - Gardiner circles away.
Some wild striking there from Gardiner.
Tenat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gardiner swivels and escapes.
Tenat takes one on the button.
Tenat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gardiner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gardiner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gardiner throws a series of punches but Tenat avoids them all with ease.
Gardiner cracks a nice hook into Tenat's ribs.
Tenat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tenat.
A combination from Gardiner does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gardiner.
Tenat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gardiner works over Tenat's head and body with a nice combination.
Gardiner is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gardiner throws a series of punches but Tenat avoids them all with ease.
Tenat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gardiner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Gardiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tenat moves forwards but Gardiner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gardiner avoids the head kick by Tenat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tenat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tenat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gorit Tenat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Gardiner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gardiner misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Gardiner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gardiner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Gardiner!