PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Son Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Figueroa
vs
Gunn

167 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Son Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn looks to land a combination but Figueroa avoids it well.
Gunn fails with the takedown
and Figueroa counters with a right hand to the body.
Gunn misses with the combination.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunn throws a series of strikes that have Figueroa backpedaling.

Gunn rushes Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Figueroa wants a takedown.
Figueroa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gunn lands a left hand.
Figueroa tries for a takedown but Gunn manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueroa stops a takedown attempt from Gunn.
Gunn goes for a takedown attempt but Figueroa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Figueroa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gunn moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn lands a shoulder strike.
Gunn trying to land knees to the body.
Figueroa throws a head punch that misses.
Gunn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gunn tries to pull guard but Figueroa won't allow it.
Figueroa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Figueroa tries to pull guard but Gunn holds him up against the cage and eventually Figueroa drops back down to his feet.

Figueroa has Gunn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Figueroa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gunn tumbling to the mat - Figueroa dives into Gunn's guard.
Figueroa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Figueroa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Figueroa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa preventing the sweep.
Figueroa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Figueroa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Figueroa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Gunn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Figueroa is aware though and is defending well.

Gunn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Figueroa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn has Figueroa pressed against the cage, preventing Figueroa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Figueroa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Figueroa lands a takedown into guard.
Figueroa stops Gunn from standing up.

Figueroa stands up from Gunn's guard - Figueroa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gunn misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa has a takedown stuffed.

Gunn clinches up with Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage.
Figueroa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gunn pushes Figueroa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Figueroa looking for a takedown.
Figueroa is breathing heavily.

Figueroa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gunn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Figueroa is working away from the top position though.

Gunn actively working from the bottom here.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Figueroa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Figueroa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunn defending well though.
Gunn is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control from the bottom.

Gunn looking for submissions off his back.
Figueroa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunn defending well though.

Gunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figueroa pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figueroa thows a huge punch but Gunn dodges it nicely.
Figueroa slips a nice elbow through Gunn's hands, connecting with Gunn's forehead.
Gunn trying to control from the bottom.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Figueroa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunn has hold of Figueroa's hands but Figueroa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Figueroa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Figueroa prevents Gunn from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Gunn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Figueroa dives in for a single leg takedown but Gunn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Figueroa is trying to trip Gunn. He has hold of a leg but Gunn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Figueroa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gunn trying to control the position.
Gunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Figueroa manages to get himself to full guard.

Gunn postures up.
Figueroa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunn controls the pace.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn looking to pass the guard.
Figueroa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Figueroa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Figueroa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunn controlling from the top position.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gunn gets to his feet. Figueroa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Gunn darts in and clinches Figueroa up against the cage.
Figueroa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gunn is defending well.

Gunn manages to break the clinch.
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown but Gunn shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Figueroa as he avoids it easily.
Gunn throws a combination that misses
and Figueroa counters with a right hand to the body.

Gunn clinches up against the cage.
Figueroa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Figueroa prevents Gunn from breaking the clinch.
Gunn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Figueroa tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Figueroa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tommy Gunn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Figueroa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gunn is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to drag Figueroa to the mat but Figueroa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Figueroa manages to break the clinch.

Gunn gets a clinch.
Figueroa can't get the takedown.
Gunn can't break the clinch.
Gunn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Figueroa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Figueroa stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gunn rushes Figueroa and presses him up against the cage.
Gunn is looking to break free of the clinch but Figueroa has double underhooks.

Gunn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Figueroa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gunn's head.
Figueroa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Figueroa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Figueroa won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.
Figueroa lands a couple of elbows.
Figueroa is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunn has wrist control.
Figueroa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunn trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet but Figueroa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Figueroa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Gunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Figueroa defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Figueroa shoots in looking for a takedown but Gunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Figueroa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Figueroa looks for a takedown but Gunn sprawls well.

Gunn clinches up against the cage.
Gunn prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Figueroa tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Figueroa is trying to drag Gunn to the mat but Gunn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gunn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Figueroa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gunn missing with knees to the body.
Figueroa wants a takedown but no success here.
Figueroa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gunn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gunn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Figueroa back to the cage. Gunn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gunn lands a jab-cross combination.
Gunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Figueroa circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Figueroa circles away quickly and effectively.

Gunn closes the distance and clinches.
Figueroa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Figueroa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gunn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Figueroa dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gunn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gunn lands a hook that snaps the head of Figueroa backwards.
Gunn tries for a takedown. No joy.
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!
Gunn wants to break free but Figueroa has control.
Gunn tries to break free but Figueroa pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Figueroa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Figueroa manages to end up in side control.
Figueroa working away.
Gunn is trying to buck Figueroa off.
Gunn is trying to get back to half guard.
Figueroa scoring with punches from side control.
Gunn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Son Figueroa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Figueroa throwing shots but Gunn is blocking nicely.
Gunn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Figueroa is working away from the top position though.
Figueroa thows a huge punch but Gunn dodges it nicely.
Gunn wants to control but Figueroa is keeping busy.
Figueroa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figueroa pulls his head out easily.
Figueroa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Figueroa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gunn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Figueroa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gunn controls his leg.
Figueroa prevents Gunn from standing back up.
Gunn trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gunn taking some punishment here, with Figueroa in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Figueroa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Figueroa seems to be looking for submissions.
Figueroa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunn 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gunn!