PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gunn
vs
Wang

180 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gunn!
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, Dirk Wang!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side.
Wang checks the leg kick.

Wang moves into range and clinches up with Gunn.
Wang digs a right hand into Gunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunn's gas tank.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wang has eaten all the pies!
Wang prevents a body shot from Gunn.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wang stops a takedown attempt from Gunn.
Gunn tries to pull guard but Wang won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn tries to pull guard but Wang won't allow it.

Wang has Gunn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gunn tumbling to the mat - Wang dives into Gunn's guard.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang passes Gunn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control here.
Wang trying to control the pace.
Wang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gunn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gunn punching from the bottom.

Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Gunn defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunn trying to control here.
Wang working over Gunn with some ground and pound. Gunn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Gunn defends it.

Wang is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gunn has managed to free his arm - good work.

Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
Wang looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is stalling here. Gunn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gunn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wang is trying to improve his position.

Gunn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wang stuffs the takedown.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wang as he avoids it easily.

Wang gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control from half guard but Gunn is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Gunn is trying to stand back up but Wang is controlling him
Gunn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gunn wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wang avoids the head kick by Gunn.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunn lands with a slapping head kick.

Wang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunn trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gunn has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Wang is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gunn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Gunn is defending the position.

Wang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gunn!
Gunn is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gunn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing Gunn from standing up.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Gunn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gunn stalling away here and it's allowed Wang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Gunn trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Gunn has his takedown stuffed

and Wang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunn is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold.
Gunn manages to get to full guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang won't allow Gunn to pass to mount.

Wang is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Gunn advancing to mount.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wang!

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 trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Gunn sits in half guard.
Dirk Wang has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Gunn is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gunn tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gunn missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gunn is trying to break free.
Wang looking to slow down the pace here.
Gunn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunn tries to pull guard but Wang won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn controlling the action here for a moment.
Gunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Tommy Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Wang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wang keeps control of Gunn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Wang!