PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mcgiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Mcgiven has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mcgiven
vs
Gunner

190 cm
24
208 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

192 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Mcgiven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcgiven rushes Gunner and presses him up against the ropes.
Gunner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gunner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gunner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunner trying to stall but Mcgiven improves his position.
Gunner tries a knee to the head but Mcgiven blocks it.
Gunner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcgiven is working for takedown but Gunner is calmly controlling the position for now.

Mcgiven gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mcgiven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Mcgiven is looking for a kimura but Gunner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgiven to get the leverage.
Gunner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mcgiven trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mcgiven is breathing heavily.

Mcgiven 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.

Mcgiven 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.
Mcgiven won't allow Gunner to sweep him here.
Mcgiven 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner looking to control.
Mcgiven wants to stand but Gunner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A left and a right from Gunner both land. Nice combination.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner looks to land a combination but Mcgiven avoids it well.
Gunner throws a right hand that Mcgiven ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgiven also avoids with ease.
Gunner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunner throws a combination. Mcgiven tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mcgiven ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Gunner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgiven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunner misses with a wild body shot.
Gunner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgiven is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gunner misses its intended target.
Gunner scores with a three punch combo!
Gunner misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunner stuffs the takedown.
Gunner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgiven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Mcgiven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgiven lands in his opponent's guard.
Gunner tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgiven 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.
Gunner trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgiven is proving a slippery customer.
Gunner 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.

Mcgiven 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.
Gunner striking off his back.
Gunner is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gunner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgiven looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner throws a lazy right hand but Mcgiven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunner misses with a hook. Mcgiven ducked under it nicely.

Gunner moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunner scores a nice knee to the body.
Mcgiven has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gunner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mcgiven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Gunner.
Gunner lands a knee to the body.
Gunner landing knees to the body.
Gunner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgiven jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunner walks away with a smile on his face. Mcgiven gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunner throws a series of punches but Mcgiven moves out of range.
Mcgiven shoots for a takedown but Gunner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gunner tries to bum rush Mcgiven with a series of wild strikes but Mcgiven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgiven circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mcgiven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Gunner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mcgiven tries to clinch but Gunner is having none of it.
Gunner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mcgiven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gunner lands a knee to the head.
Mcgiven tries for a takedown but Gunner manages to get underhooks.

Mcgiven has picked Gunner up - he's going for a ride! Mcgiven dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gunner is looking to control Mcgiven's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunner avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gunner wants to get back to full guard.

Mcgiven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunner defends it well.
Gunner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gunner looks like he's trying to stand up.

Mcgiven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgiven.
Gunner tries to roll over but Mcgiven keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner is looking to escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gunner throws a combination that misses

and Mcgiven counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunner won't be happy with that.
Gunner is trying to improve his position.

Mcgiven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Mcgiven is trying to get an arm triangle but Gunner is defending well.
Gunner can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcgiven kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Mcgiven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunner has escaped the position, nice work there.

Mcgiven tries for a kimura but Gunner is defending well.
Gunner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gunner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcgiven is working away from the top position though.
Gunner manages to get to full guard.
Gunner trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgiven drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mcgiven as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gunner screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mcgiven! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roger Mcgiven!