PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Luciano (ranked 257 p4p, 444 weight class) and Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 39 p4p, 69 weight class). Luciano comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Gunnarsson has chosen Björk - Army Of Me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Luciano
vs
Gunnarsson

190 cm
30
207
19 - 7 - 1

193 cm
30
205
16 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction
© Trap House

NARCOS
Conviction

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 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Gunnarsson scores with a body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano throws a big counter combination but Gunnarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Luciano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gunnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luciano's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunnarsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Luciano's body.
Gunnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson works the jab nicely.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gunnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Luciano off the cage and back into range.
Gunnarsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Luciano is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luciano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luciano slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Luciano!
Luciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luciano misses with a left hand
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab.
Gunnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Luciano as he checks the leg kick.
Luciano misses with a left hand
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunnarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson punishes Luciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luciano momentarily.
Gunnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luciano. Luciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Gunnarsson.
Luciano slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Luciano throws a big counter combination but Gunnarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Luciano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunnarsson punishes Luciano's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Gunnarsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Luciano if he has to take too many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luciano checks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
Luciano throws a big counter combination but Gunnarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gunnarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luciano.
Gunnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luciano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luciano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Luciano instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luciano.
Gunnarsson digs a right hand into Luciano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luciano's gas tank.

Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Luciano scores with a jab. Gunnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Gunnarsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Luciano down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano takes one to the chin there.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Nice straight punches there by Gunnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunnarsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luciano in his tracks.
Luciano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Gunnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws out a counter right but Luciano avoids it with no problem.
Luciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Gunnarsson misses.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
Jab by Gunnarsson.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Gunnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano checks a low kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luciano connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Luciano misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luciano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gunnarsson thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Charles Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Luciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gunnarsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
Luciano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Gunnarsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano lunges at Gunnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gunnarsson's hand.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Luciano moves forwards but Gunnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luciano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luciano's hands.
Luciano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunnarsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Luciano sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Gunnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunnarsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luciano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
A nice leg kick from Gunnarsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano tries to move into range but Gunnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano tries to move into range but Gunnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano walks into a left hand.
Gunnarsson digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Luciano.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Luciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Gunnarsson lands a two punch combo.
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!
Luciano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Gunnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunnarsson with a hook.
Luciano swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Gunnarsson!
A relieved looking Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.