PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Moran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torvald Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moran comes to the cage accompanied by Hell on Earth. Torvald Gunnarsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Moran
vs
Gunnarsson

181 cm
18
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olivier Moran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torvald Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moran lands a nice hook to Gunnarsson's body. Gunnarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gunnarsson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Moran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Torvald Gunnarsson has been cut.

Moran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moran is working Gunnarsson over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moran is leaning against Gunnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moran is leaning against Gunnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Moran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not.
Moran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not.
Moran pushes Gunnarsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moran lands an uppercut.
Moran lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Moran.
Moran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moran cracks Gunnarsson with a nice body shot.
Moran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Gunnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moran is defending well for now.
Moran lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moran lands a left hand.
Moran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moran digs a right hand underneath Gunnarsson's ribcage. Gunnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunnarsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Moran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moran works on Gunnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Moran.
Moran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moran lands a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moran is keeping busy.
A short right from Moran on the inside.
Moran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moran.
A right hand to the body from Moran.
Moran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moran lands a shot to the body.
Moran lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moran has Gunnarsson pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Moran.
Moran lands a nice uppercut.
Moran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not.
Moran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not.
Moran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Nice body punch from Moran.
Moran pushes Gunnarsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moran presses Gunnarsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moran lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Moran.
Moran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moran lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Moran.
A short right from Moran.
Moran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moran cracks Gunnarsson with a nice body shot.
Moran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not.
A body shot lands from Moran.
Moran is leaning against Gunnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moran.
Moran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Moran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moran presses Gunnarsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moran.
Moran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gunnarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moran smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.

Moran clinches up against the cage.
Moran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Moran.
Gunnarsson jumps guard but Moran stands there with Gunnarsson around his waist. Gunnarsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moran lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Moran.
A short right from Moran.
Moran lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Moran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Moran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torvald Gunnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gunnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Moran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moran works on Gunnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Moran is leaning against Gunnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Olivier Moran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moran lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Moran.
A short left from Moran.
Moran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunnarsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Moran.
Moran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moran lands with a light punch inside.
Moran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Moran.
Moran works on Gunnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Moran digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Moran.
Moran is leaning against Gunnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Moran tries to break free but Gunnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Moran digs a right hand underneath Gunnarsson's ribcage. Gunnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moran.
Moran is working Gunnarsson over against the cage.
Good body shot from Moran.
Moran lands a shot to the body.
Moran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Moran.
Moran lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Moran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moran lands a body punch.
Moran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Moran.
A left hand lands to the body for Moran.
Gunnarsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson being controlled against the cage.
Moran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Moran.
Moran scores with a shot to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Moran.
Nice body punch from Moran - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunnarssons head.
Moran works on Gunnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Moran.
Good body shot from Moran.
Moran lands a body shot.
Moran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Moran - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Moran.
Moran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moran is working Gunnarsson over against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moran cracks Gunnarsson with a nice body shot.
Moran taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moran lands a body shot.
Moran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moran lands with a short shot to the head.
Moran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moran scores with a hook to the body.
Moran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunnarssons head.
Moran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunnarsson.
Nice body punch from Moran - that landed with a thud.
Gunnarsson fails to pull guard.
Moran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunnarsson.
Moran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moran digs a right hand underneath Gunnarsson's ribcage. Gunnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunnarsson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moran.
Moran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Moran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moran digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
Moran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunnarsson.
Moran lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Moran.
A nice left hand lands by Moran.
Moran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Moran.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Moran pushes Gunnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Olivier Moran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torvald Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Moran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Torvald Gunnarsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Moran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Moran checks a low kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Moran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunnarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Moran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not.
Moran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Moran.
Moran presses Gunnarsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Moran.
Moran scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunnarsson.
Moran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Nice body punch from Moran - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Moran.
Moran is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunnarsson has double underhooks.
Moran lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Moran.
Moran cracks Gunnarsson with a nice body shot.
Moran wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunnarsson won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moran lands a shot to the body.
Moran lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moran.
Moran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not.
Moran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moran is struggling to control the position.
Moran lands with a short shot to the head.
Moran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moran lands a nice uppercut.
Moran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Moran.
Moran lands a nice shot to the body.
Moran scores with a hook to the body.
Moran lands a body punch.
Moran is working Gunnarsson over against the cage.
Moran digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
Moran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Moran - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moran taking a breather.
Moran lands a nice shot to the body.
Moran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moran lands a nice shot to the body.
Moran lands a nice shot to the body.
Moran scores with a shoulder strike.
Moran lands a body punch.
Moran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gunnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moran works on Gunnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Moran lands a body punch.
Gunnarsson letting Moran take a breather here.
Moran lands a nice uppercut.
Moran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moran is working Gunnarsson over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Moran.
Moran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunnarsson.
Moran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moran presses Gunnarsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moran digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
Moran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunnarsson jumps guard but Moran stands there with Gunnarsson around his waist. Gunnarsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moran trying to land knees to the body.
Moran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not.
Moran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moran digs a right hand underneath Gunnarsson's ribcage. Gunnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Moran - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Moran - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Moran as the two fighters clinch.
Moran scores with a hook to the body.
Torvald Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moran works on Gunnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moran scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Moran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moran has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Moran!