PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cezary Kesik (ranked 23991 p4p, 552 weight class) and Amadeus Gunnarsson (ranked 24062 p4p, 583 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kesik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kękę - Presja. Amadeus Gunnarsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kesik
vs
Gunnarsson

183 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

190 cm
26
214 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cezary Kesik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amadeus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kesik closes the distance and clinches.
Kesik is trying to break free.

Gunnarsson wants the takedown. Kesik is fighting it off but Gunnarsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kesik's guard against the cage.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunnarsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gunnarsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gunnarsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kesik being controlled here, momentarily.
Kesik has momentary wrist control but Gunnarsson slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson working some strikes from top position.
Kesik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kesik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kesik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gunnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Kesik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunnarsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kesik is breathing heavily.
Gunnarsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kesik's head.
Gunnarsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kesik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunnarsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gunnarsson working some strikes from top position.
Gunnarsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gunnarsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kesik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson distracts Kesik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gunnarsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunnarsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kesik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kesik is retaining full guard.
Gunnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunnarsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kesik's head.
Gunnarsson working some strikes from top position.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gunnarsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson with a nice head shot there.
Gunnarsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound.

Gunnarsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kesik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gunnarsson has Kesik in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunnarsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kesik off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kesik is trying to defend but Gunnarsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kesik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gunnarsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesik is trying to stand up here but Gunnarsson is controlling him well.
Kesik taking some punishment here, with Gunnarsson in his half guard.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kesik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kesik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kesik is staying active underneath Gunnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunnarsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gunnarsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kesik's head.
Amadeus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Gunnarsson working over Kesik with some ground and pound. Kesik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson winds up and cracks Kesik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Gunnarsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gunnarsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.
Gunnarsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunnarsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! Gunnarsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gunnarsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gunnarsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Gunnarsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amadeus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kesik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gunnarsson gets tackled into the cage by Kesik. Kesik maintains the clinch.
Gunnarsson has Kesik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kesik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kesik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadeus Gunnarsson.
Kesik lands an elbow that stopped Gunnarsson in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Amadeus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Kesik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunnarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Gunnarsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Gunnarsson tightens his grip and picks Kesik up, before dumping him to the ground. Kesik manages to land in guard.
Gunnarsson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kesik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunnarsson postures up in Kesik's guard and throws a big left but Kesik blocks it.
Gunnarsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gunnarsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunnarsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Kesik is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Gunnarsson postures up in Kesik's guard and throws a big left but Kesik blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kesik pushes Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson has Kesik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kesik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Gunnarsson tightens his grip and picks Kesik up, before dumping him to the ground. Kesik manages to land in guard.
Gunnarsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gunnarsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunnarsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kesik's head.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of digs.
Gunnarsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gunnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Kesik has momentary wrist control but Gunnarsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gunnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Kesik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is in close to Kesik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gunnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Kesik is looking to stand up but Gunnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunnarsson cracks Kesik with a solid left hand.
Gunnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cezary Kesik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amadeus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gunnarsson works over Kesik with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amadeus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadeus Gunnarsson!