PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzannavabizch has chosen Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE as his entrance music. Gunnar Jensen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch's chin.

Jensen
vs
Uzannavabizch

196 cm
43
223 lbs
27 - 22 - 2

189 cm
43
205 lbs
41 - 31 - 1

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 27 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzannavabizch tries a low kick but Jensen avoids it.
Jensen feinted with a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Jensen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uzannavabizch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uzannavabizch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uzannavabizch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uzannavabizch sprawls and moves away.
Uzannavabizch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uzannavabizch throws a leg kick

so Jensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Uzannavabizch has his hands on Jensen's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzannavabizch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch looking to control.

Jensen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uzannavabizch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jensen has managed to get both his arms back between Uzannavabizch's legs - danger averted.
Uzannavabizch trying to control the position.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uzannavabizch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

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.
Jensen avoids the body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch throws the left hand but Jensen avoids the punch easily.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uzannavabizch.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jensen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzannavabizch. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jensen feinted with a counter takedown.
Uzannavabizch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uzannavabizch throws a jab but it's blocked by Jensen.
Uzannavabizch clobbers Jensen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Uzannavabizch is predictable there

so Jensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Uzannavabizch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch trying to keep a closed guard but Jensen is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Uzannavabizch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jensen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jensen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uzannavabizch wants to control the position but Jensen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jensen wants to stand up but Uzannavabizch has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Uzannavabizch keeps control of the position for the meantime.

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.
Uzannavabizch wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy.
Jensen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch wants to get back to his feet.
Uzannavabizch trying to control but Jensen postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uzannavabizch just misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen attempts a counter takedown but Uzannavabizch avoids it well and moves away.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen attempts a counter takedown but Uzannavabizch avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Uzannavabizch tries to clinch up but Jensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Uzannavabizch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Uzannavabizch just misses with a punch to the body.
Uzannavabizch scores with a punch to the head.
Jensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Uzannavabizch swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Jensen counters with a single leg into guard. Uzannavabizch didn't expect that.
Uzannavabizch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzannavabizch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch is controlling Jensen's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Uzannavabizch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uzannavabizch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uzannavabizch working a defensive guard but Jensen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Uzannavabizch wants to control but Jensen postures up.

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.
Uzannavabizch is looking to reverse the position.
Uzannavabizch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jensen working away.
Uzannavabizch tries to control but Jensen manages to take his back.
Uzannavabizch trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch is in bad spot here.
Uzannavabizch has hold of Jensen's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Jensen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Uzannavabizch is in bad spot here.
Jensen not allowing Uzannavabizch to control his hands.
Uzannavabizch is holding onto Jensen's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Uzannavabizch trying to control the position but Jensen manages to sink in the hooks.
Jensen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Uzannavabizch's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uzannavabizch can do to turn this around?
Uzannavabizch wants to control his opponent's hands but Jensen gets his hands free.
Jensen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Uzannavabizch doesn't escape.

Jensen has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jensen moves out of range of the body kick.
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 second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A low kick from Uzannavabizch is predictable there

so Jensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Uzannavabizch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jensen wanted to stand there but Uzannavabizch had control of the position.
Uzannavabizch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jensen manages to get himself to full guard.

Uzannavabizch throws a strike but Jensen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Uzannavabizch is trying to keep Jensen in close.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jensen wants to stand and escape but instead Uzannavabizch has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Uzannavabizch throwing strikes from guard but Jensen blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Uzannavabizch from controlling successfully.
Jensen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uzannavabizch is controlling him.
Uzannavabizch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch looking to pass the guard.
Uzannavabizch throws an elbow that misses. Jensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uzannavabizch's guard. Nice move by Jensen!

Uzannavabizch tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uzannavabizch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uzannavabizch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Uzannavabizch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four 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.
Uzannavabizch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uzannavabizch fails to land with a series of punches.
Jensen feinted with a counter takedown.
Uzannavabizch throws a lazy uppercut

and Jensen counters with a shoot takedown. Uzannavabizch fights it but they end up in guard.
Uzannavabizch pulls Jensen in close to prevent any damage.
Uzannavabizch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Jensen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jensen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Jensen!