PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Rogers (ranked 2709 p4p, 3320 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 363 p4p, 427 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogers
vs
Gunnarsson

185 cm
24
216
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
213
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Rogers tried to counter with a leg kick but Gunnarsson avoided it.

Gunnarsson has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.

Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gunnarsson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Gunnarsson shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Rogers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rogers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Gunnarsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogers's guard now, I'm sure.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Rogers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.

Rogers breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunnarsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Buck Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Rogers leaves Gunnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch.

Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.

Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogers's head backwards.
Good exchange - Gunnarsson coming out on top.
Gunnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
Gunnarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers lands an overhand right.

Gunnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson is working Rogers over against the cage.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.

Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunnarsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogers is looking to counter punch.

Gunnarsson clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson.

Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers cracks Gunnarsson with a good jab.

Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.

Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rogers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gunnarsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Gunnarsson tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rogers tries to score with some ground and pound. Gunnarsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rogers trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position.
Gunnarsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rogers.
Gunnarsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rogers trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Gunnarsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping control of the position.
Gunnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rogers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Gunnarsson stands up over Rogers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers seems keen to control Gunnarsson's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Buck Rogers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rogers. That's going to slow Gunnarsson down.

Gunnarsson has managed to clinch.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Rogers avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Gunnarsson persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunnarsson moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.

Gunnarsson pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.

Gunnarsson rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.

Rogers manages to break the clinch.

Rogers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gunnarsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rogers working the ground and pound but Gunnarsson is defending the strikes.
Rogers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gunnarsson isn't going anywhere.
Rogers trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep.
Gunnarsson sneaks back into half guard.
Rogers trying to control from Gunnarsson's half guard. Gunnarsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gunnarsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rogers tries to get out of the position.
Gunnarsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Rogers controls Gunnarsson momentarily but Gunnarsson frees himself.
Rogers seems keen to control Gunnarsson's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Gunnarsson throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunnarsson throwing strikes but missing.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Gunnarsson throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunnarsson.

That's four 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.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Rogers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Gunnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rogers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Gunnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Rogers wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rogers blocking some punches.

Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunnarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Rogers pushes him away.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
Buck Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogers.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Rogers dominated that second round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gunnarsson moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.

Gunnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gunnarsson has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.

Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Rogers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gunnarsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is fighting to break Gunnarsson's control of his arms but Gunnarsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Rogers trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Gunnarsson controlling Rogers's posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Rogers scores with a nice right hand.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
Rogers tries to break free but Gunnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch but Gunnarsson keeps him there for the moment.

Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Gunnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Rogers throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.

Gunnarsson forces Rogers back against the cage and clinches.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Gunnarsson is controlling him.
Gunnarsson gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rogers wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.

Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunnarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.

Gunnarsson clinches with his opponent.
Buck Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.

Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Buck Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a counter combo.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gunnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.

Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Rogers swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Gunnarsson shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Buck Rogers.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Rogers!
Buck Rogers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.