PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gry Laurith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Justin Dunn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Laurith
vs
Dunn

170 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 10 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gry Laurith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laurith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dunn looks winded!
Laurith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laurith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunn dodges the punch combination from Laurith.
Laurith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Laurith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laurith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gry Laurith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurith swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunn.
Laurith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Dunn. No joy for Laurith on that attempt.
Laurith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laurith shoots in but Dunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunn circles away.
Laurith misses with a wild combination.
Dunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laurith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Dunn clinches up against the cage.

Dunn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Laurith tries to stand but Dunn is controlling from the bottom.
Dunn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Laurith wants to stand but Dunn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Laurith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laurith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dunn on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dunn pushes Laurith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laurith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunn avoids it really well and circles away.
Laurith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laurith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laurith shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laurith misses with the combination.
Laurith tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn avoids the head kick by Laurith.
Laurith tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away.
Laurith takes a swing at Dunn's ribcage but misses.
Dunn slips a jab from Laurith.
Laurith looks for a takedown but Dunn sprawls well.
Justin Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laurith is trying to pull guard but Dunn has him pressed against the cage.

Dunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Dunn as Laurith shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn throws a leg kick but Laurith moved away.
Laurith misses the jab.
Laurith tries to clinch but Dunn is having none of it.
Dunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Laurith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dunn as he jumps to the side.
Laurith tries to clinch up.
Dunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laurith doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Laurith or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunn which made him look bad.
Laurith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunn circles away.
Laurith throws a head kick but Dunn moves out of range.
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 Gry Laurith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Laurith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunn but Dunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Dunn clinches.
Laurith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dunn prevents it.
Laurith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dunn after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gry Laurith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurith wants to break free but Dunn has control.
Laurith tries to pull guard but Dunn won't allow it.

Dunn breaks the clinch.
Laurith dives in and grabs Dunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes down on Laurith's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunn leaves Laurith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dunn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Gry Laurith has been cut.
Dunn stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurith doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
Laurith looks to land a combination but Dunn avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Dunn.
Laurith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Laurith shoots in but no luck this time.
Laurith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laurith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laurith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dunn tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Laurith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dunn.
Laurith shoots in and drives through. Dunn sprawls well.
Laurith throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Dunn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dunn looks to land a combination but Laurith avoids it well.
Laurith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunn sprawls well. Dunn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laurith gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Dunn misses.
Dunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Laurith. Laurith gets slowly back to his feet.
Gry Laurith is winning the standup battle so far.
Laurith lunges at Dunn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunn's hand.
Dunn throws a right hand that Laurith ducks under and follows up with a left that Laurith also avoids with ease.
Gry Laurith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Laurith with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Laurith.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laurith is defended easily by Dunn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Laurith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunn is fending him off so far but Laurith persists. Nope, Dunn circles away and we're back to standing.
Laurith misses with a double jab.

Dunn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laurith has Dunn pressed against the cage, preventing Dunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laurith jumps guard but Dunn stands there with Laurith around his waist. Laurith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dunn prevents the takedown attempt.

Dunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunn wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurith closes the distance looking to clinch

and Dunn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dunn scores with a shoulder strike.
Laurith can't break the clinch.
Laurith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dunn to keep the fight standing.
Laurith has had enough of the clinch but Dunn keeps him there for the moment.
Laurith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laurith misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dunn as Laurith tries to tie him up.
Dunn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Justin Dunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gry Laurith's cut.
That's time! Laurith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Laurith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dunn sprawls well. He's pushed Laurith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but Laurith shows good takedown defense.
Laurith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunn stuffs the takedown.
Laurith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gry Laurith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laurith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laurith has a takedown stuffed.
Laurith moves in looking to clinch but Dunn pushes him off.
Dunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laurith fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurith fails with a takedown attempt.
Laurith shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense.
Dunn misses with a low kick as Laurith jumps back.
Laurith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Laurith.
Laurith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dunn throws a nice looking combination but Laurith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dunn stuffs the takedown.

Dunn instigates a clinch.
Laurith jumps guard but Dunn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laurith looking to stall.

Dunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laurith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dunn tries to avoid it but Laurith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dunn to the ground. Dunn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurith throws a leg kick but Dunn checks it.
Laurith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Laurith gets caught napping as Dunn dives in and scores a takedown. Laurith manages to retain guard.
Laurith working a defensive guard but Dunn manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Laurith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laurith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dunn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Laurith has left one of his arms exposed and Dunn doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Laurith screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Dunn!