PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gunner
vs
Killer

178 cm
33
165 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

177 cm
26
168 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Killer!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Gunner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Killer is able to avoid easily.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Gunner misses with a body shot.
Gunner tries to clinch up.
Killer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gunner's head.
Gunner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Killer.
Killer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Killer.
Gunner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Gunner fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Gunner throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Killer lands with a kick to the temple. Gunner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Thomas Gunner has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunner darts in looking for a takedown but Killer gets double underhooks and turns Gunner into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Killer prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer lands an elbow just above Gunner 's eye.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Killer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunner avoids the damage to the body.
Killer effectively controlling the action here.
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!
Gunner is working for takedown but Killer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Killer lands an elbow just above Gunner 's eye.
Killer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jerzy Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunner shoots in looking for a takedown. Killer tries to sprawl out of it but Gunner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick
and Gunner counters with a low kick, right behind Killer 's knee.
No luck for Gunner with that takedown attempt.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner checks a leg kick nicely.
Jerzy Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer throws the kick towards the body but Gunner avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to slow Gunner down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Killer.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Gunner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killer circles away.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer throws a right hand that Gunner ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunner also avoids with ease.
Killer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Gunner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Gunner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gunner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gunner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gunner prevents Killer from standing back up.
Killer trying to hold on to Gunner's head to control him but Gunner postures up.
Killer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Gunner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killer has managed to free his arm - good work.

Killer is defending against the submission attempts here by Gunner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunner is stalling here. Killer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gunner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Killer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerzy Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Gunner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gunner shoots in for a double leg but Killer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Killer throws a head kick but Gunner moves out of range.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunner circles away quickly and effectively.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Gunner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killer.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas Gunner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunner.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gunner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gunner off and has taken his back!
Gunner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Killer's guard. Nice work there by Gunner.
Gunner postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer pulls Gunner in close to his closed guard and prevents Gunner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully.
Gunner postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Killer is on top in guard.

Gunner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Killer passes into half guard.

Gunner actively working from the bottom here.

Gunner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killer sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner looks like he's trying to stand up.

Gunner actively working from the bottom here.
Gunner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Killer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Killer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gunner is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gunner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Killer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gunner tries to lock up and control but Killer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerzy Killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Gunner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Killer.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Killer is out of range.
Gunner thumps Killer with a low kick.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Killer misses
and Gunner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gunner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Killer's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Gunner looks for a takedown but Killer sprawls well.
Gunner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Killer counters with a nice leg kick.
Gunner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunner is defended easily by Killer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunner tries to clinch up
and Killer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.
Killer lands a high kick!
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
Gunner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Killer eats them both and turns towards Gunner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killer throws a wild body kick that Gunner sees coming a mile off.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer connects with a jab.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer avoids a kick to the body.
Killer throws a head kick but Gunner moves out of range.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunner manages to avoid it.
Gunner blocks a head kick by Killer.
Jerzy Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer lands a head kick!
Killer blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Jerzy Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
Gunner tried to score with a low kick but Killer checks it.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunner slips under a jab from Killer.
Gunner shoots in but no luck this time.
Killer cracks Gunner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
Gunner throws a low kick but Killer moves out of range easily.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer scores with a head kick. Gunner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunner.
Gunner works Killer's body with a nice hook.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunner is looking to chop away at Killer's legs.
Thomas Gunner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Killer.
A punch combination from Gunner misses.
Killer throws a lazy head kick
and Gunner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerzy Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerzy Killer!
A relieved looking Jerzy Killer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.