PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Sigorsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller comes to the cage accompanied by This Life . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Teller
vs
Sigorsson

187 cm
28
198 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

191 cm
27
196 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Mohito Fightwear

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Sigorsson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigorsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Teller throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teller. That's going to slow Sigorsson down.
A low kick from Teller misses

and Sigorsson counters with a shoot takedown. Teller fights it but they end up in guard.
Teller is trying to keep Sigorsson in close.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Sigorsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigorsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teller is keeping the position for now.
Teller can't keep his opponent in guard - Sigorsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sigorsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Teller tries to roll over but Sigorsson keeps him under control.
Sigorsson tries to pass to full mount but Teller defends it.
Teller is looking to control Sigorsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teller avoid being mounted?
Teller wants to get back to full guard.
Teller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Teller is looking to control Sigorsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teller avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Teller is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Teller is holding on to half guard well.

Sigorsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Teller is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sigorsson jumps into side control!
Sigorsson working away.

Sigorsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Teller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sigorsson but great work by Teller.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teller digs a good hook to Sigorsson's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws out a powerful jab.
Sigorsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teller is fending him off so far but Sigorsson persists. Nope, Teller circles away and we're back to standing.
Teller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sigorsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teller motions for Sigorsson to come forward. Teller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sigorsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Teller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sigorsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. Sigorsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teller thows a leg kick but Sigorsson checks it

and Sigorsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teller won't be happy with that.

Sigorsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Teller rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sigorsson's guard! Nice work there by Teller!

Sigorsson has his foot on Teller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teller works his way back into a safe position though.
Teller looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sigorsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Teller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigorsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Teller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teller trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Teller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Teller swings for the body but Sigorsson moves out of range.
Teller throws a head kick but Sigorsson moves out of range.
Teller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sigorsson can do to turn this around?
Teller misses with a jab to the body

and Sigorsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teller won't be happy with that.
Sigorsson trying to control the action but Teller is working from the bottom.
Sigorsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sigorsson is looking to take a break and control but Teller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller stops Sigorsson from passing to mount.
Teller is looking to regain half guard here but Sigorsson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigorsson laying and praying for a moment but Teller takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sigorsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Sigorsson is looking for a kimura but Teller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sigorsson to get the leverage.

Sigorsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Teller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sigorsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Teller tries to get to full guard but Sigorsson has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Teller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sigorsson is working away from the top position though.
Teller is looking to improve his position.

Sigorsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sigorsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Teller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Teller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sigorsson.

Sigorsson goes for an armbar but Teller turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Teller.
Gunnar Sigorsson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sigorsson has his foot on Teller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teller works his way back into a safe position though.
Sigorsson keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully.
Teller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Teller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Teller tries to free his leg and advance position but Sigorsson is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sigorsson looking to control.

Sigorsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Teller stands and throws Sigorsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Teller just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teller trying to control the action but Sigorsson is working from the bottom.
Sigorsson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Sigorsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Teller throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Teller.

Sigorsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Teller's guard.
Teller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sigorsson being controlled here momentarily.

Sigorsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Sigorsson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller trying to control the position.
Teller pulls Sigorsson in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Teller keeping full guard, as Sigorsson tries to pass.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teller throws a sloppy head kick

so Sigorsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Sigorsson from controlling successfully.
Sigorsson being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigorsson trying to control but Teller is working from the bottom.
Teller is trying to keep Sigorsson in close.
Sigorsson is pushing down on Teller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Teller is fighting to maintain full guard but Sigorsson has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

Sigorsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teller has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigorsson throwing shots but Teller is blocking nicely.

Sigorsson is looking for a kimura here.
Sigorsson trying to control the action but Teller is working from the bottom.

Sigorsson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Teller as he works his way to full guard.
Teller is trying to control the position but Sigorsson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Sigorsson from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some bone on bone action there as Sigorsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sigorsson with the counter takedown but Teller avoids it easily.
Teller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sigorsson misses with a takedown attempt - Teller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Teller lands a head kick. Sigorsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sigorsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Teller keeping full guard, as Sigorsson tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Sigorsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sigorsson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Sigorsson!
Jackson Teller was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens. I'll come back stronger'.