PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Van Gundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Unkind Artist enters the cage!

Van Gundy
vs
Artist

183 cm
31
189 lbs
24 - 7 - 1

190 cm
31
198 lbs
22 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stan Van Gundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Unkind Artist!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist throws the kick towards the body but Van Gundy avoids it.
Artist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gundy moves away.
Artist keeps Van Gundy at a distance using the push kick.
Van Gundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Van Gundy misses its intended target.
Van Gundy throws a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Artist checks a leg kick.
Artist connects with a crisp jab.
Van Gundy scores with a body shot.
Artist works Van Gundy's body with a nice hook.
Van Gundy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Artist.
Artist scoring well with a low kick there.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Artist misses its intended target.
Unkind Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Van Gundy.
Van Gundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artist moves away.
Van Gundy scores with a body shot.
Van Gundy looks to land a left hand but Artist moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Gundy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Artist doesn't seem bothered though.
Artist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Artist's sensitive parts.
Artist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Artist misses the shot to the body.
Artist tries to land a front kick but Van Gundy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Artist throws a leg kick but Van Gundy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Gundy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Gundy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Gundy lands with a good body shot.
Artist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Gundy. That did some damage!
Artist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gundy avoids the body shot from Artist.
Artist throws a leg kick
and Van Gundy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Gundy lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy throws a shot to the body.
Van Gundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Artist.

Artist has managed to clinch.
Artist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Artist uses good head movement to avoid it.

Artist breaks from the clinch.
Van Gundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Artist is just out of range.
Artist misses with an uppercut.
Artist fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Gundy in the body.
Artist swings for the body but Van Gundy moves out of range.
Van Gundy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Artist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artist throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Gundy counters with a nice body shot.
Van Gundy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Gundy 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 Artist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Artist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Gundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Artist throws a front kick that sends Van Gundy stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Artist.
Van Gundy slips a straight right by Artist.
Van Gundy lands the left hand.
Van Gundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Artist - that will leave a mark!
Artist misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Artist misses its intended target.
Van Gundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Artist misses the shot to the body.
Van Gundy scores with a hook to the body. Artist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Artist cracks a nice hook into Van Gundy's ribs.
Artist lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Gundy 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 Artist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Artist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist throws a head kick that misses.
Van Gundy throws a head kick that misses.
Artist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Van Gundy.
Artist walks into a stiff left hand from Van Gundy.

It looks like Unkind Artist has been cut.
Van Gundy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Artist checks a leg kick.
Van Gundy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Artist throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Artist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Artist moves out of range of the strikes.
Artist blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Gundy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Gundy delivers a nice body kick.
Artist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Artist misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stan Van Gundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Unkind Artist's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Van Gundy blocks the body kick.
Artist lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gundy off balance momentarily.
Van Gundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Stan Van Gundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Gundy. Artist shrugs it off though.
Artist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Gundy looks for the body kick but Artist saw that one coming.
Van Gundy staying out of range there.
Artist throws a head kick that Van Gundy semi-blocks.
Artist connects with a looping right hand.
Van Gundy takes a swing at Artist's ribcage but misses.
Artist takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Artist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Gundy. That's going to slow Artist down.

Artist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Gundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Gundy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gundy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Gundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gundy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Artist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Gundy backwards.
Van Gundy tries to land knees in the clinch but Artist avoids the damage to the body.
Van Gundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artist's elbow.
Van Gundy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artist is defending well for now.
Van Gundy tries a body shot but Artist blocks it.
Artist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gundy backwards.
Van Gundy has a couple of punches blocked by Artist.
A short right from Artist on the inside.
Artist tries to circle away but Van Gundy has him pinned against the cage.
Van Gundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Artist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gundy has a couple of punches blocked by Artist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Artist has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Gundy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Artist can turn it around.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Gundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Artist swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gundy can't get the takedown.
Van Gundy can't find room to land a body shot as Artist controls the action.
Van Gundy looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Gundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artist's elbow.
Van Gundy misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Van Gundy - that landed with a thud.
Van Gundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Artist.

Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Artist sizes up Van Gundy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Artist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Gundy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Artist to score with a decent uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Artist!
Artist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gundy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gundy cracks the inside of Artist's front leg.
Van Gundy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Gundy wants to clinch up but Artist keeps it at a distance.
Artist lands a head shot.
Van Gundy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Artist slips under a jab from Van Gundy.
Artist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Artist's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gundy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gundy checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Artist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Gundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artist's elbow.
Van Gundy taking a breather.
Artist tries to throw a body punch but Van Gundy avoids it by throwing Artist back against the cage.

Artist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Artist misses with a body kick.

Artist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Gundy, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Gundy lands a knee to the body.
Van Gundy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Gundy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Gundy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Artist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stan Van Gundy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Gundy missing with knees to the body.
Van Gundy has a couple of punches blocked by Artist.
Van Gundy pushes Artist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Artist is trying to push Van Gundy away but Van Gundy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Van Gundy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Unkind Artist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Artist throws a big shot that misses.
Artist lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Gundy off the cage and back into range.
Artist connects with a high kick.
Van Gundy is looking to chop away at Artist's legs.

Artist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Gundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gundy lands with a light punch inside.

Artist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Gundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Gundy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Gundy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Artist tries a body shot but Van Gundy blocks it.
Artist takes a shot to the head.
Van Gundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artist tries to break free but Van Gundy pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gundy wants to stall.
Artist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Artist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Gundy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Artist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gundy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Artist wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Gundy won't allow it.
Van Gundy lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Van Gundy on the inside.
Artist tries to throw a body punch but Van Gundy avoids it by throwing Artist back against the cage.
Van Gundy taking a breather.
Artist tries to break free but Van Gundy pushes him back against the cage.
Van Gundy lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Artist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gundy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gundy tries to land a knee to the head but Artist blocks with his arms.
Artist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Gundy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gundy throws a knee to the head but misses.

Van Gundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Gundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artist manages to avoid it.
Artist lands a nice hook to Van Gundy's body. Van Gundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Gundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gundy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Artist blocks the body kick.
Artist misses with a straight left.
Van Gundy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Artist checks it well.
Van Gundy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Gundy is looking to wear down Artist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Gundy throws a leg kick that misses.
Artist's corner calls for a 1-2. Artist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Gundy throws a sloppy head kick and Artist moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Artist.
Van Gundy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick from Artist misses.
Artist scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Artist.
Artist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Gundy is able to avoid easily.
Van Gundy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Artist scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Gundy, right into the meat.
Artist blocks a low kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy tries to bum rush Artist with a series of wild strikes but Artist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Van Gundy rushes Artist and presses him up against the cage.
Artist trying to land knees to the body.
Van Gundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Artist backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Artist - that landed with a thud.
Van Gundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Artist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gundy's elbow.
A short left from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Artist misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Gundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Artist backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Van Gundy clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Unkind Artist's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Artist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Gundy can pounce on him.
Artist lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Artist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Gundy moves out of range as Artist strikes.
Nice cross by Van Gundy.
Van Gundy moves out of range as Artist throws a body kick.
Artist loads up on a big right hand but Van Gundy slips the punch.
Van Gundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Artist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Gundy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Van Gundy moves out of range easily.
Artist is looking to chop away at Van Gundy's legs.
Artist lands a really nice looking cross but Van Gundy seems unphased.
Artist throws an off balance right hand
and Van Gundy counters with a good, hard body kick but Artist shrugs it off.
Artist is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Artist moves forwards but Van Gundy connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist thows a leg kick but Van Gundy checks it
and Van Gundy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Gundy is looking to clinch but Artist is avoiding it.
That kick from Van Gundy tenderised Artist's leg. Artist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Artist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Artist misses with an uppercut
and Van Gundy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Artist blocks the low kick.
Van Gundy thumps Artist with a low kick.
Van Gundy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Van Gundy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Gundy delivers a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Van Gundy.
Van Gundy misses with a wild combination.
Van Gundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy moves in looking to clinch but Artist pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artist throws a right and a left that Van Gundy avoids nicely.
Van Gundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Artist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Artist looks for the body kick but Van Gundy saw that one coming.
Van Gundy misses the jab.
Van Gundy scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Gundy delivers a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Artist.
Artist tries a low kick but Van Gundy avoids it.
Van Gundy ducks under a wild hook from Artist.
Van Gundy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Artist.
Artist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Gundy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Gundy. That's going to slow Artist down.
Artist throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Gundy counters with a nice body kick.
Artist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Gundy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Artist moves into the clinch.
Van Gundy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Gundy pushes Artist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Artist fails to land.
Van Gundy tries to work over Artist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Gundy lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gundy misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy lands a shoulder strike.

Artist is rocked!
Van Gundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Artist controls his hands.
Van Gundy throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Artist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gundy tries a knee to the head but Artist blocks it.
Van Gundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Artist.
Van Gundy tries to land a knee to the head but Artist blocks with his arms.
Van Gundy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Artist.
Artist being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Artist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Van Gundy had his way with Unkind Artist in that round.
The cut man is working on Unkind Artist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Van Gundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gundy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Artist connects with an inside leg kick.
Artist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Gundy throws a hook but Artist avoids it easily.
Van Gundy connects with a solid leg kick.
Artist blocks the body kick.
Artist misses with a low kick.
Van Gundy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Gundy throws a body punch but Artist moves out of range.
Van Gundy digs a good hook to Artist's body.
Nice straight punches there by Artist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Artist.
Van Gundy scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Gundy.
Artist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Gundy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gundy throws a jab when Artist was well out of range.
Artist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Artist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gundy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Artist throws an off balance right hand

and Van Gundy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Van Gundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Artist scores with a shot to the side of Van Gundy's head.
Nice body punch from Van Gundy.
Artist is trying to break free.
Van Gundy throws an elbow but it misses.
Artist prevents a body shot from Van Gundy.
Artist misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gundy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Gundy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Artist.
Artist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Artist.

Artist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Gundy throws a hook but Artist blocks it.
Artist tries to bum rush Van Gundy with a series of wild strikes but Van Gundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Artist tried to score with a low kick but Van Gundy checks it.
Van Gundy feints and then cracks Artist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Artist down.

Artist darts in and clinches Van Gundy up against the cage.
Van Gundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artist's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Artist.
Van Gundy tries to throw a body punch but Artist avoids it by throwing Van Gundy back against the cage.
Van Gundy taking a breather.
Van Gundy taking a breather.
Unkind Artist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Gundy lands a hook that snaps the head of Artist backwards.
Van Gundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Artist controls his hands.
Van Gundy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Artist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stan Van Gundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gundy.
Van Gundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Artist backwards.
A right hand to the body from Van Gundy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Artist misses with the head strike.
Van Gundy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Artist.
Van Gundy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Artist is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Artist is trying to break the clinch but Van Gundy has him pressed against the cage.
Van Gundy connects with a knee to the head.
Van Gundy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artist's elbow.
Artist lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Artist struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gundy controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Gundy.
Van Gundy lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Gundy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Van Gundy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Gundy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Van Gundy!
Stan Van Gundy retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stan Van Gundy waved his t-shirt featuring //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.