PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sim Salabim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gunnarsson
vs
Salabim

169 cm
37
158 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

180 cm
31
159 lbs
21 - 10 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sim Salabim!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salabim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gunnarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salabim somewhat.
Salabim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salabim lands with a straight right. Gunnarsson didn't see that one coming.

Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Salabim trying to control here.

Salabim looking for submissions off his back.
Salabim moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunnarsson is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Brown House inform us that Salabim has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Salabim manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gunnarsson is trying to keep Salabim in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salabim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunnarsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salabim controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salabim throwing strikes but missing.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salabim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salabim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salabim is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunnarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salabim is controlling him.
Salabim trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gunnarsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salabim wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Salabim pushes down on Gunnarsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salabim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunnarsson defending well though.
Gunnarsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salabim scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salabim is keen to just control but Gunnarsson is a slippery customer.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Salabim winds up and cracks Gunnarsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Salabim there.
Salabim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunnarsson defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gunnarsson is not content to let Salabim control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salabim working Gunnarsson over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salabim trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Salabim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sim Salabim dominated that round.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Salabim works Gunnarsson's body with a nice hook.

Gunnarsson feints and as Salabim raises his hands in defense, Gunnarsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salabim is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Salabim working for a triangle but Gunnarsson defends it easily.

Salabim looking for subs off his back but Gunnarsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salabim tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Salabim's head.
Gunnarsson throwing shots but Salabim is blocking nicely.
Salabim tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salabim keeps trying to improve his position.
Salabim wants to get back to full guard but Gunnarsson has mounted him!
Gunnarsson thowing shots but they're missing.
Gunnarsson looking to land elbow strikes but Salabim uses the position to regain half guard.
Gunnarsson working Salabim over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salabim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Salabim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunnarsson defends well.
Gunnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunnarsson with a nice head shot there.
Salabim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunnarsson is one step ahead there.

Salabim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gunnarsson passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Salabim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salabim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Salabim is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunnarsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Salabim takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnarsson is pushing down on Salabim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salabim is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gunnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salabim misses with a body shot.
Salabim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gunnarsson's waist but Gunnarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salabim off to one side.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Salabim slips the punch.
Gunnarsson defending well as Salabim loads up on a big left hand.
Salabim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salabim.
Salabim misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Gunnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salabim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Salabim.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salabim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand.

Salabim moves into the clinch.
Salabim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salabim working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salabim.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Salabim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Salabim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salabim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunnarsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salabim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salabim takes a shot to the head.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Salabim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salabim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salabim tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Salabim tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Salabim back against the cage.
Salabim blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salabim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salabim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salabim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Gunnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Salabim avoids it by throwing Gunnarsson back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gunnarsson.
Salabim lands a body punch.
Gunnarsson is trying to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salabim blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Gunnarsson.
Salabim wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunnarsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Salabim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salabim backwards.

Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Salabim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunnarsson tries to avoid it but Salabim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunnarsson to the ground. Gunnarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peter Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sim Salabim.
Gunnarsson misses with a lunging right hand

and Salabim counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salabim throwing strikes but missing.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Salabim from controlling successfully.
Salabim throws a strike but Gunnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Salabim has his foot on Gunnarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunnarsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunnarsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Salabim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Salabim is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Gunnarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salabim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson postures up in Salabim's guard and throws a big left but Salabim blocks it.
Salabim trying to control the position.
Salabim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunnarsson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Salabim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salabim wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sim Salabim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salabim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Sim Salabim!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Sim Salabim!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Sim Salabim!

Sim Salabim wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Sim Salabim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Peter Gunnarsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'What can I say...'.