PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Laurent Gunines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mosima Gabriel (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.

Gunines
vs
Gabriel

164 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 The Island, Laurent Gunines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mosima Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gabriel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gabriel lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Gabriel.
Gabriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunines is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gabriel to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gabriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gabriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gabriel working aggressively here.
Gabriel lands an uppercut.
Gabriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gabriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunines's elbow.
Gunines could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gabriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gabriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gabriel prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gabriel lands a right hand.
Gabriel throws a head punch that misses.
Gunines just leaning against Gabriel, taking a breather.
Gunines is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurent Gunines. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gabriel cracks Gunines with a nice body shot.
Gabriel stops a takedown attempt from Gunines.
A right hook to the body lands for Gabriel.
A short left from Gabriel.
Gabriel lands with a left to the head.
Gunines wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gabriel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gabriel working aggressively here.
Gabriel can't find room to land a body shot as Gunines controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Gabriel as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Gabriel.
Gabriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunines is looking for a takedown.
Gabriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunines is trying to break the clinch but Gabriel is controlling him.
Gabriel misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Gabriel lands with a right to the head.
Gabriel lands a right hand.
Gunines drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel misses with some punches.
Gunines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gabriel smiles and moves away.

Gabriel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gabriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunines uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunines tries to break the clinch but Gabriel is controlling the position.
Gunines tries to pull guard but Gabriel holds him up against the cage and eventually Gunines drops back down to his feet.
Gunines tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gabriel just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunines blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gabriel lands with a left to the head.
Gabriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunines is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Gabriel.
Gabriel is working Gunines over against the cage.
Gunines's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gunines is trying to drag Gabriel to the mat but Gabriel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gabriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gabriel lands a left hand.
Gabriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunines tries to pull guard but Gabriel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good body shot from Gabriel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunines wants to stall.
Gunines misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gabriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gabriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunines backwards.
Gabriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Gabriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Gabriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gunines tries for a takedown but Gabriel manages to get underhooks.
Gabriel scores with a shot to the side of Gunines's head.
Gabriel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunines.
Gunines changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gabriel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gunines is breathing heavily.

Gabriel moves into range and clinches up with Gunines.
Gabriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mosima Gabriel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gabriel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Gabriel moves into the clinch.
Gabriel is leaning against Gunines and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gabriel pushes Gunines back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gabriel works on Gunines's body with a couple of short punches.
Gunines jumps guard but Gabriel stands there with Gunines around his waist. Gunines gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gabriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunines is looking for a takedown.
Gabriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunines's elbow.
Gabriel lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel stops a takedown attempt from Gunines.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurent Gunines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gabriel fails to land.
Gabriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Gabriel.
Gabriel lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunines stalls.
Gunines with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mosima Gabriel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Gabriel.
Gabriel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Gabriel.
Gabriel lands a nice uppercut.
Gabriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gabriel.
Gabriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gabriel scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gabriel.
Gabriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunines uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gabriel misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunines blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunines's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Gabriel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gabriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Gabriel.
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!
Gunines is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gabriel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gabriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Gabriel.
Gabriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gabriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Gabriel scores with a hook to the body.
Gabriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gabriel tries a body shot but Gunines blocks it.
Gabriel prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunines jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gabriel walks away with a smile on his face. Gunines gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Gunines drives through and clinches with Gabriel against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gabriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunines is struggling to control the position.
Gabriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunines backwards.
Nice body punch from Gabriel - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gabriel.
Gabriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunines.
Nice body punch from Gabriel.
Gabriel lands a body shot.
Gabriel prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Gabriel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel tries to throw a body punch but Gunines avoids it by throwing Gabriel back against the cage.
Gunines blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gabriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Gabriel.
Gabriel tries a body shot but Gunines blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunines.
A shot in the inside from Gabriel.
Gabriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunines is working for takedown but Gabriel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gunines dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Gabriel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gunines jumps into guard, dragging Gabriel to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mosima Gabriel 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!

Gabriel clinches.
Gabriel tries a body shot but Gunines blocks it.
A short right from Gabriel on the inside.
Gabriel lands a shoulder strike.
Gunines is trying to break free.
Gunines's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gunines jumps guard but Gabriel stands there with Gunines around his waist. Gunines gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gabriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Gabriel lands a right hand.
Gabriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunines backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gunines pulls guard.
Gunines is trying to control the position but Gabriel postures up.

Gunines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabriel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunines is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gunines is looking to stand up but Gabriel isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunines trying to keep a closed guard but Gabriel is proving a slippery customer.
Mosima Gabriel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gabriel won't allow Gunines to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mosima Gabriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gabriel fails with an attempt to clinch.

Gabriel gets a clinch.
Gabriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gabriel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunines.
Gunines is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gabriel is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunines.
Gunines is trying to push Gabriel away but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Gabriel as the two fighters clinch.
Gunines tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurent Gunines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gabriel is working Gunines over against the cage.
Gunines drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gabriel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gabriel misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunines tries to pull guard but Gabriel won't allow it.
Gunines is trying to break the clinch but Gabriel is controlling him.
Gunines wants to take the fight to the mat but Gabriel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gabriel lands a left hand.
Gabriel gets through Gunines's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunines misses with an elbow strike.
Laurent Gunines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunines throws a punch but it's blocked by Gabriel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mosima Gabriel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gabriel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mosima Gabriel!