PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Righteous Crusader (ranked 5117 p4p, 5379 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 127 p4p, 128 weight class). Gunn has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tommy Gunn enters the cage!

Crusader
vs
Gunn

182 cm
25
200
2 - 0 - 1

182 cm
25
217
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Righteous Crusader !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a series of punches but Crusader avoids them all with ease.
As Gunn looks to move away, Crusader throws a big counter combo but Gunn just gets out of the way.
Gunn looks winded!
A nice combination there by Crusader .

That has opened up Tommy Gunn's cut even more.

Crusader has closed the distance and engaged Gunn in a clinch.

Crusader gets control of Gunn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crusader will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Crusader manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunn manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Crusader gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Crusader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crusader changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gunn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crusader is looking to clinch but Gunn is avoiding it.

Oooooh!!! Crusader has knocked Gunn down with a huge combo! Crusader steps away and waves a wobbly Gunn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Crusader pushes Gunn up against the cage in a clinch.

Crusader has Gunn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crusader pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gunn tumbling to the mat - Crusader dives into Gunn's guard.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crusader manages to pass to side control.
Gunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crusader . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crusader controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Crusader there.

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.

Crusader decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Crusader closes the distance and clinches.
Gunn is looking to control Crusader 's arms but Crusader gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gunn has his back to the cage.
Crusader prevents the takedown attempt.
Crusader leaning against his opponent.

Crusader manages to break the clinch.

Crusader drops Gunn with a beautiful combination! Gunn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crusader is looking for the KO!

Gunn is rocked!

The cut above Tommy Gunn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
OH! Gunn has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Crusader smells blood and charges in for the finish! Crusader unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Gunn sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Righteous Crusader !