PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaice Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanson has chosen Until The End as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gunn
vs
Stanson

181 cm
38
185 lbs
24 - 26 - 0

174 cm
39
178 lbs
24 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaice Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stanson backs up against the cage.

It looks like Brian Stanson has been cut.

Gunn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stanson to the mat! Stanson manages to get full guard.
Gunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunn stays in close to Stanson's body and controls the position.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn trying to control but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Gunn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing good reports from Gunn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stanson tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Gunn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but Stanson is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gunn won't allow Stanson to sweep him here.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Stanson keeps moving.
Gunn 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 landing with the ground and pound.
Gunn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunn preventing the sweep.
Gunn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Stanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stanson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gunn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Gunn there.
Gunn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Gunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunn 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.

Stanson actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson trying to control from the bottom.
Gunn is taking a breather. Stanson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gunn throwing shots but Stanson is blocking nicely.
Gunn slows the pace down in half guard.

Stanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Stanson looking for submissions off his back.
Gunn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Stanson looking for submissions off his back.
Stanson taking some punishment here, with Gunn in his half guard.
Gunn lands strikes from half guard.
Gunn controlling the action here.
Stanson tries to get to full guard but Gunn has control of the leg.
Stanson gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stanson is looking for a triangle but Gunn pushes his legs off easily.
Stanson trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaice Gunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Stanson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunn is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gunn lands a body shot.
Stanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunn defends it nicely.
Gunn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Stanson tries to get set, Gunn tries to push him back and clinch up but Stanson manages to avoid the attempt.
Kaice Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Stanson.
Stanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunn is fending him off so far but Stanson persists. Nope, Gunn circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brian Stanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gunn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gunn scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gunn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stanson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gunn is trying to control. Stanson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunn slips a nice elbow through Stanson's hands, connecting with Stanson's forehead.
Stanson is staying active underneath Gunn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Gunn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stanson 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.
Stanson wants to control but Gunn is keeping busy.

Gunn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stanson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunn.
Gunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanson can do to turn this around?
Gunn drops an elbow to the side of Stanson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gunn lands a nice short elbow.
Stanson is refusing to be controlled, as Gunn sits in half guard.
Stanson wants to control but Gunn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gunn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaice Gunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Stanson is working away.
Gunn is really struggling to control Stanson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson pushes Gunn off looking to stand but Gunn dives back in and keeps control.
Gunn prevents Stanson from improving his position.
Gunn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Gunn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gunn lands a nice short elbow.
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Stanson is working away.
Gunn stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Stanson is working away.

Stanson actively working from the bottom here.
Gunn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Gunn wants to work for an arm triangle but Stanson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunn slips a nice elbow through Stanson's hands, connecting with Stanson's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanson is pressing down on Gunn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunn working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaice Gunn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Stanson's cut.
That's time! Gunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice jab there from Gunn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunn is defended easily by Stanson.
And Stanson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stanson closes the distance and clinches up with Gunn, looking for a takedown. Stanson pushes Gunn against the cage but Gunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Gunn gets a clinch.
Gunn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stanson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gunn prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee calls for Gunn to work.
Stanson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gunn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaice Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Stanson.
Stanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunn sprawls well. Gunn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stanson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunn moves into the clinch.

Gunn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gunn is controlling Stanson's posture.
Stanson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stanson is one step ahead there.
Gunn trying to control the position.

Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gunn is looking for a triangle but Stanson pushes his legs off easily.

Gunn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stanson uses it to pass to side control.
Gunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunn is working hard here to advance position.
Stanson works to advance to full mount. Gunn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gunn is trying desperately to improve position.
Kaice Gunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stanson tries to control but Gunn wriggling away.
Stanson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gunn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gunn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gunn is bucking up trying to escape but Stanson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stanson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gunn is desperately trying to improve his position but Stanson has a good base and remains in mount.
Gunn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunn controls the pace.

Stanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunn working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Stanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunn defends well.
Gunn with a nice head shot there.
Brian Stanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stanson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gunn has passed into half guard!

Stanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kaice Gunn.
Well Gunn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaice Gunn!
Kaice Gunn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.