PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Show Gunn (ranked 1808 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Ubereem (ranked 1804 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Ubereem has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Show Gunn's chin.

Gunn
vs
Ubereem

185 cm
27
220 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

195 cm
27
218 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Show Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ubereem if he has to take too many more of those.

Ubereem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gunn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ubereem in the domination position with Gunn hanging on.
Gunn is trying to control Ubereem's posture but Ubereem avoids it.
Ubereem wants to control but Gunn is keeping him busy.
Gunn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Ubereem tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Ubereem tries for a kimura but Gunn is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

Ubereem working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ubereem tries for a kimura but Gunn is defending well.
Gunn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gunn is trying to get back to half guard.

Ubereem working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gunn tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Gunn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunn tries to buck Ubereem off but Ubereem is having none of it.

Ubereem is trying to get an arm triangle but Gunn is defending well.

Ubereem looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ubereem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gunn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunn can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is looking to regain half guard here but Ubereem keeps moving and retains side control.

Ubereem tries for a kimura but Gunn is defending well.
Gunn tries to escape but Ubereem is in control.
Gunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gunn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Ubereem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gunn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Ubereem working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Ubereem is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gunn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gunn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ubereem asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gunn struggling a bit here.
Ubereem trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunn wants to control but Ubereem postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Ubereem dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ubereem blocks the body kick.
Gunn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gunn lands with a nice body punch.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Ubereem circles away.
Ubereem with the counter takedown but Gunn avoids it easily.
Gunn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Show Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gunn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ubereem checks the leg kick.
Gunn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ubereem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn looks for the body kick but Ubereem saw that one coming.
It seemed like Ubereem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ubereem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunn but Gunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Gunn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Show Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ubereem drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunn looking for a guillotine here but Ubereem defends easily.
Gunn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gunn trying to keep a closed guard but Ubereem is proving a slippery customer.
Ubereem sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ubereem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ubereem forces his way into half guard.

Ubereem is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ubereem frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ubereem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ubereem seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gunn is holding on tight.

Ubereem moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gunn has worked his arm free - good work by Gunn!

Ubereem tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gunn is looking for a sweep.

Ubereem wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunn, who protects the arm well.
Gunn is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ubereem tries for a kimura but Gunn is defending well.
Gunn is looking for a sweep.

Ubereem is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gunn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ubereem trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I wouldn't like to be where Gunn is right now.

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.
Ubereem trying to control the position but Gunn is working away.
Gunn tries to bench press Ubereem off him but Ubereem keeps the position.
Gunn is not content to let Ubereem control the position.

Ubereem wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunn, who protects the arm well.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet.
Gunn is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ubereem's best efforts.
Gunn is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ubereem is working for a submission of some sort.

Ubereem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Ubereem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ubereem blocks the body kick.
That kick from Gunn tenderised Ubereem's leg. Ubereem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ubereem misses with a takedown attempt - Gunn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gunn lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunn.
Ubereem checks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ubereem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ubereem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gunn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gunn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gunn is trying to stand up here but Ubereem is controlling him well.
Gunn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ubereem is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ubereem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunn defends it well.
Ubereem is pressing down on Gunn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gunn is holding on for now.
Gunn trying to hold on to Ubereem's head to control him but Ubereem postures up.
Ubereem tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Ubereem is trying to work for a kimura but Gunn is defending well.
Jon Ubereem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunn manages to get to full guard.
Show Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Gunn wants to stand up but Ubereem is controlling him.
Ubereem wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ubereem is one step ahead there.
Ubereem works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gunn is trying to stand back up but Ubereem is controlling him
Gunn trying to control here.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Ubereem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ubereem trying to control from half guard but Gunn is working away.
Gunn is trying to stand back up but Ubereem is controlling him
Gunn is trying to get back to full guard.

Ubereem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Ubereem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gunn wants to get back to full guard.
Ubereem trying to pass the guard but Gunn defending well.

Gunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ubereem pulls his head out easily.

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.

Ubereem is working for a submission of some sort.
Ubereem wants to free his trapped foot but Gunn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gunn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ubereem is working away from the top position though.

Gunn looking for submissions off his back.

Ubereem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gunn sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubereem trying to pass the guard but Gunn defending well.
Jon Ubereem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gunn actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Ubereem.
I've got Ubereem winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Jon Ubereem!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Jon Ubereem!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Jon Ubereem!

Jon Ubereem wins by unanimous decision!