PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billie Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Warren
vs
Gunz

191 cm
21
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billie Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Gunz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren fails with the takedown.
Gunz tries to land a front kick but Warren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunz lands a slapping body shot.
Gunz tries to clinch but Warren moves out of range.
Gunz closes the distance but Warren moves to the side

and Warren moves into the clinch.
Gunz tries to break free but Warren pushes him back against the cage.
Gunz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Warren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gunz misses with a punch to the body.
Gunz wants a takedown but no success here.

Gunz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warren blocks a head kick by Gunz.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
Warren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Gunz. No joy for Warren on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billie Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunz misses the shot to the body.
Gunz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tommy Gunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunz is fending him off so far but Warren persists. Nope, Gunz circles away and we're back to standing.
Warren blocks a jab.
Gunz dives in and grabs Warren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warren pushes down on Gunz's head and hops out.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt.
Good work by Gunz as he checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Gunz.
Gunz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warren defends it nicely.

Warren gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warren smiles and moves away.
Gunz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gunz looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Gunz shoots in.

Warren has managed to clinch.
Gunz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Warren walks away with a smile on his face. Gunz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunz stuffs the takedown.
Gunz misses with a takedown attempt - Warren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warren shoots in looking for a takedown but Gunz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Warren closes the distance and clinches up with Gunz, looking for a takedown. Warren pushes Gunz against the cage but Gunz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gunz fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunz leaves Warren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt.
Warren shoots in looking for a takedown but Gunz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gunz closes the distance and clinches up with Warren, looking for a takedown. Gunz pushes Warren against the cage but Warren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunz but Gunz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gunz with a hook.
Warren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warren as he avoids it easily.

Warren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Warren drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gunz trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunz wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Gunz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunz.
Warren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunz under the eye.
Gunz thuds a left hand into Warren's body.
Gunz lands with a hook. Warren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Warren tries to circle away but Gunz has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Gunz.
Gunz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gunz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Warren after a bit of a struggle.
Gunz is trying to push Warren away but Warren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunz tries to pull guard but Warren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gunz tries to throw a body punch but Warren avoids it by throwing Gunz back against the cage.
Gunz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gunz is trying to pull guard but Warren has him pressed against the cage.
Billie Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunz trying to stall but Warren improves his position.
Gunz is breathing heavily.
Gunz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Warren blocks a body shot from Gunz.
Gunz working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Warren.

Warren jumps guard and drags Gunz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Warren pulls Gunz in close to prevent any damage.
Warren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gunz won't allow Warren to sweep him here.
Gunz wants to pass the guard but Warren is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunz with a flurry of punches that miss.

Warren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunz trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.

Warren pushes Gunz off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunz tries to avoid it but Warren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunz to the ground. Gunz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gunz shoots for a double leg takedown but Warren sprawls well. He's pushed Gunz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warren shoots in but no luck this time.
Warren misses with a takedown attempt - Gunz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Gunz shoots in.

Warren has managed to clinch.
Gunz wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunz throws a punch but it's blocked by Warren.

Warren successfully pulls guard.

Warren is looking for a triangle but Gunz pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warren is on top in guard.
Gunz is trying to keep Warren in close.
Warren throwing strikes but missing.
Warren sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billie Warren dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gunz blocks a low kick nicely.
Gunz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warren swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gunz closes the distance and clinches.
Warren has Gunz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gunz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gunz tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Gunz.
Gunz is looking to control Warren's arms but Warren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gunz has his back to the cage.
Gunz is pressed up against the cage. Warren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunz down to the mat. Gunz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunz moves to clinch but Warren breaks away

so Warren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Warren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gunz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Warren passes Gunz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gunz wants to get back to full guard.
Warren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunz defending well though.

Warren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Warren is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Warren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Billie Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunz tries to get to full guard but Warren has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren not doing much here.
Warren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Warren not doing much here.

Warren wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunz is trying to stand.
Warren trying to pass the guard but Gunz defending well.
Warren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Warren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gunz's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunz wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billie Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warren 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Billie Warren!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Billie Warren!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Billie Warren!

Billie Warren wins by unanimous decision!