PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin GoldenEyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GoldenEyes has chosen Goldfinger Theme Song as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jensen
vs
GoldenEyes

196 cm
43
223 lbs
26 - 21 - 2

201 cm
29
213 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perrin GoldenEyes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
GoldenEyes shoots in but no luck this time.
Jensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Perrin GoldenEyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
GoldenEyes darts in looking for a takedown but Jensen gets double underhooks and turns GoldenEyes into the cage.
Jensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gunnar Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perrin GoldenEyes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GoldenEyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GoldenEyes is looking to clinch but Jensen is avoiding it.
Jensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
GoldenEyes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
GoldenEyes goes for a double leg but Jensen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jensen continues to drive forward.
Jensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
GoldenEyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
GoldenEyes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jensen feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
GoldenEyes misses with a kick to the body

and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. GoldenEyes won't be happy with that.
GoldenEyes tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jensen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jensen swats away the attempt to clinch by GoldenEyes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen slaps away a takedown attempt from GoldenEyes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but GoldenEyes sprawls and moves away.

GoldenEyes moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
GoldenEyes tries to pull guard but Jensen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Jensen has picked GoldenEyes up - he's going for a ride! Jensen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
GoldenEyes wants to get back to his feet.

Jensen stands up out of the half guard.
Jensen blocks a head kick by GoldenEyes.
Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but GoldenEyes sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
GoldenEyes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
GoldenEyes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jensen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten GoldenEyes somewhat.
Jensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Jensen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

GoldenEyes shoots in and gets a takedown into Jensen's guard.

Jensen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GoldenEyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
GoldenEyes tries to circle away but Jensen has him pinned against the cage.
GoldenEyes misses with a hook to the ribs.
GoldenEyes misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GoldenEyes looking to slow down the pace here.
GoldenEyes misses with a short punch on the inside.

Jensen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
GoldenEyes tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Jensen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
GoldenEyes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
GoldenEyes tries to clinch

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes looking for a sweep but Jensen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jensen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jensen stuffs the takedown attempt from GoldenEyes. GoldenEyes gets slowly back to his feet.
Jensen feinted with a counter takedown.
GoldenEyes moves to clinch but Jensen breaks away

and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. GoldenEyes won't be happy with that.
GoldenEyes wants to get back to his feet but Jensen is dominant here and he's now got GoldenEyes's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy GoldenEyes right now.
GoldenEyes is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jensen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
GoldenEyes is trying to get back to his feet but Jensen has full control of the position and if anything, GoldenEyes has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jensen controlling the positon.

What's going on here? Jensen has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
GoldenEyes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jensen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Jensen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

GoldenEyes misses with a takedown attempt - Jensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
GoldenEyes tries to clinch there but Jensen circles away.
GoldenEyes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but GoldenEyes sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GoldenEyes throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Jensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

GoldenEyes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jensen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Jensen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jensen prevents GoldenEyes from getting back to his feet.

Jensen stands up and waves to GoldenEyes to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes shoots in looking for a takedown. Jensen tries to sprawl out of it but GoldenEyes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jensen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunnar Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perrin GoldenEyes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

GoldenEyes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jensen did well to prevent GoldenEyes getting side control.

Jensen has one foot on GoldenEyes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jensen counters with a single leg into guard. GoldenEyes didn't expect that.
GoldenEyes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jensen dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Jensen decides to stand back up. Jensen steps back and let's GoldenEyes get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but GoldenEyes sprawls and moves away.
GoldenEyes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jensen defends it nicely.
Jensen tries to counter with a takedown but GoldenEyes is quick to defend against it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Jensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jensen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Jensen!
The defeated Perrin GoldenEyes had this to say: 'The Canadian population has elected a Liberal government, a result we accept without hesitation. I have spoken to Mr. Trudeau and offered him my congratulations, all of our congratulations on his successful campaign. And I have assured him of my full cooperation during the process of transition in t'.