PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teitur Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Epi Fongua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fongua has chosen Funga Sia 'Ulise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Teitur Gunnarsson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gunnarsson
vs
Fongua

205 cm
30
275 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

190 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Inexperienced

Affordable Quality
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teitur Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Epi Fongua!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fongua throws a nice head kick!
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Fongua.
Fongua is looking to land body kicks.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fongua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fongua throws a push kick but Gunnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Fongua tries to work over Gunnarsson's front leg with a kick but Gunnarsson checks it.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab.
Fongua throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fongua. Gunnarsson shrugs it off though.
Gunnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fongua misses with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch there but Fongua circles away.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fongua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fongua swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch but Fongua slips to the side
and Fongua counters with a solid body kick.

Gunnarsson gets a clinch.

Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Gunnarsson blocks the low kick.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunnarsson tries for a takedown but Fongua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Fongua is having none of it.
Teitur Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunnarsson throws a right and a left that Fongua avoids nicely.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fongua makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gunnarsson really felt that one!

Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fongua is trying to stall.

Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fongua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fongua throws a low kick but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Fongua is avoiding it.
Fongua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.

Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fongua. Fongua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gunnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Fongua manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fongua misses with the body kick
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson blocks a head kick by Fongua.
Gunnarsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fongua pinned against the cage. Fongua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fongua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fongua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fongua misses with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fongua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Fongua down.
Gunnarsson lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Epi Fongua has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fongua swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
Fongua circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Fongua misses.
Gunnarsson dives in and grabs Fongua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fongua pushes down on Gunnarsson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teitur Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fongua misses with a body kick.
Fongua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gunnarsson misses with the combination.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fongua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fongua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunnarsson swinging wildly here.

Gunnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches up with Fongua, looking for a takedown. Gunnarsson pushes Fongua against the cage but Fongua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fongua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Fongua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gunnarsson is able to avoid easily.
Gunnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Fongua manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teitur Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Epi Fongua's cut.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gunnarsson fails with the takedown
and Fongua counters with a leg kick.
Fongua swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson darts in looking for a takedown but Fongua gets double underhooks and turns Gunnarsson into the cage.

Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fongua.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Fongua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fongua swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Fongua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fongua misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fongua.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Fongua.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fongua.
Fongua throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fongua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gunnarsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gunnarsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teitur Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fongua misses with a head kick.
Fongua misses with a body kick.
Fongua keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Fongua throws a body kick.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunnarsson connects with a single shot there.
Teitur Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fongua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gunnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fongua.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Gunnarsson as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fongua throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fongua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fongua moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Fongua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fongua down.
A bone on bone clash there as Fongua blocks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fongua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Gunnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by Fongua.
Fongua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fongua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Fongua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but Fongua moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
Fongua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Fongua. No joy for Gunnarsson on that attempt.
Fongua slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fongua.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gunnarsson blocks a head kick by Fongua.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fongua is breathing heavily.
Fongua throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fongua counters with a leg kick.
Gunnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fongua tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Epi Fongua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fongua circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fongua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Gunnarsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fongua was covering up waiting for the punch and Gunnarsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fongua is trying to control the position but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fongua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson throwing strikes from guard but Fongua blocks nicely.
Fongua is looking to sweep but instead, Gunnarsson has passed into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fongua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gunnarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teitur Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Epi Fongua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gunnarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fongua circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Fongua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunnarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fongua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Fongua moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Fongua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Fongua throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunnarsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fongua is out of range.

Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson blocks a body shot from Fongua.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fongua tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Fongua back against the cage.
Fongua misses with a punch to the body.
Fongua throws an elbow that misses.
Fongua is trying to maintain a safe position but Gunnarsson gets an underhook and turns Fongua into the cage.
Gunnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Fongua dodges the punch combination from Gunnarsson.
Fongua thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.
Fongua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunnarsson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fongua.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fongua as he jumps to the side.

Gunnarsson gets tackled into the cage by Fongua. Fongua maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fongua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gunnarsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Fongua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teitur Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fongua pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fongua connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Gunnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fongua.
Gunnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fongua throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fongua misses with a left hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fongua throws a leg kick that misses.
Fongua lands a leg kick that knocks Gunnarsson off balance momentarily.
Fongua avoids a kick to the body.
Fongua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fongua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fongua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fongua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Fongua is avoiding it.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch.
Gunnarsson blocks a head kick by Fongua.

Gunnarsson lands a left and a right that send Fongua crashing to the mat, dazed. Gunnarsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Fongua is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot
and Fongua counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fongua is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
Gunnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fongua circles away.
Fongua seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fongua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Fongua throws a body kick.
Fongua lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gunnarsson takes a step back to recover.
Fongua throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
Teitur Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch up but Fongua keeps it at a distance.
Fongua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gunnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fongua is out of range and Gunnarsson settles back down.
Epi Fongua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fongua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown but Fongua sprawls well.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teitur Gunnarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fongua throws a body kick that misses.
Fongua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teitur Gunnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gunnarsson 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teitur Gunnarsson!
A less than humble Teitur Gunnarsson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Epi Fongua spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for the education, but... next time we meet I will eat your brains!!'.