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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Gunnar (ranked 9397 p4p, 717 weight class) and Marko Peschi (ranked 6904 p4p, 637 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Gunnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Peschi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peschi is looking to clinch.
Gunnar feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peschi.
Peschi tries to clinch but Gunnar moves out of range.
Peschi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnar.
Gunnar dives in for a single leg takedown but Peschi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peschi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gunnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peschi won't be happy with that.
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.
Peschi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gunnar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Peschi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peschi is pushing Gunnar's head away, looking to escape. Gunnar manages to hold on to the position though.
Peschi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Peschi is not content to let Gunnar control the position.
Peschi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gunnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnar controlling the position from side mount.
Peschi is trying to control Gunnar's posture but Gunnar avoids it.
Gunnar controlling the position.
Peschi is trying to control Gunnar's posture but Gunnar avoids it.
Gunnar controls the position from side control.
Peschi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gunnar connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peschi is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peschi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gunnar lands an elbow.
Gunnar controls the position.
Gunnar lands a nice forearm strike.
Gunnar cracks Peschi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gunnar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gunnar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnar trying to control the position but Peschi is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunnar is really struggling to control Peschi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gunnar landing strikes.
Peschi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunnar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gunnar working the head and body with strikes.
Peschi is looking for a sweep.
Peschi wants to control but Gunnar postures up.
Gunnar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peschi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gunnar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Peschi!
Gunnar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Peschi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Peschi shrugs it off.
Gunnar cracks Peschi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnar controlling his opponent.
Gunnar looking to control but Peschi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Gunnar 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.
Peschi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gunnar counters with a shoot takedown. Peschi fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peschi is on top in guard.
Peschi stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnar.
Peschi looking to sit in guard and control but Gunnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gunnar controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peschi is trying to control the position but Gunnar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peschi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunnar wants to pass the guard but Peschi is keeping the position.
Gunnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peschi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gunnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Peschi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunnar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gunnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peschi can do to turn this around?
Gunnar working some strikes from top position.
Peschi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunnar controls the pace.
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.
Gunnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunnar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gunnar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gunnar tries to move to mount but Peschi blocks the move with his legs.
Gunnar just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Peschi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunnar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gunnar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Austin Gunnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunnar cracks Peschi with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar is looking to take a break and control but Peschi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peschi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peschi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Peschi is breathing heavily.
Peschi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gunnar is chipping away with strikes.
Gunnar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peschi's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Gunnar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gunnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peschi's half guard.
Peschi is trying to stand up here but Gunnar is controlling him well.
Gunnar is just content to waste time from the top position. Peschi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gunnar trying to control but Peschi is working from the bottom.
Gunnar is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peschi keeping moving, preventing Gunnar from controlling successfully.
Gunnar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peschi keeping moving, preventing Gunnar from controlling successfully.
Gunnar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gunnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gunnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Peschi is retaining full guard.
Gunnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gunnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two 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.
Gunnar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gunnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gunnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Peschi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peschi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peschi keeping full guard, as Gunnar tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Peschi darts in trying to clinch
and Gunnar counters with a takedown into side control.
Gunnar in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peschi defending against the ground and pound.
Peschi prevents Gunnar from moving into mount.
Gunnar trying to control the position but Peschi is working away.
Peschi wants to control but Gunnar postures up.
Gunnar is chipping away with strikes.
Austin Gunnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peschi prevents Gunnar from improving position.
Peschi tries to buck Gunnar off but Gunnar is having none of it.
Peschi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunnar takes a little break here. Peschi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peschi is looking to reverse the position.
Gunnar controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marko Peschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Gunnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gunnar, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Gunnar!
An out of breath Austin Gunnar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Marko Peschi had this to say: 'I will be back stronger'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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