PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hickson Gwacie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazard Unis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gwacie
vs
Unis

175 cm
29
170 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

185 cm
21
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hickson Gwacie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mazard Unis!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwacie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Gwacie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Unis is trying to defend but Gwacie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gwacie drops an elbow to the side of Unis's head.
Gwacie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Unis is trying to get back to full guard.
Gwacie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gwacie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Unis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gwacie.
Unis is trying to get back to full guard.
Gwacie lands strikes from half guard.

Gwacie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Unis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gwacie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unis trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unis tries to roll over but Gwacie keeps him under control.
Unis is not content to let Gwacie control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gwacie works his way into full mount!
Unis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie looking to ground and pound but Unis is blocking nicely.
Gwacie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Unis is trying to escape the mount.

Gwacie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gwacie with good strikes from the mount here!
Gwacie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gwacie working Unis over with strikes here.
Unis is looking to improve his position but Gwacie isn't that keen on the idea.
Unis tries to lock up and control but Gwacie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gwacie lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Unis?

Gwacie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Unis has worked his arm free - good work by Unis!
Unis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gwacie scores with punches from side control.
Gwacie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Unis to see if he's OK.
Unis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Unis tries to bench press Gwacie off him but Gwacie keeps the position.
Gwacie cracks Unis with a big elbow.
Gwacie landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gwacie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unis keeps working.
Unis sneaks back into half guard.
Gwacie throwing shots but Unis is blocking nicely.
Unis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gwacie.
Gwacie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gwacie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Unis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gwacie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gwacie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Unis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Unis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gwacie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Unis throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Unis misses.
Gwacie swings for the body but Unis moves out of range.
Gwacie stuns Unis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Unis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gwacie checks it well.
Unis misses with a hook.

Gwacie scores with a takedown into Unis's guard.
Gwacie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Unis trying to control the position.
Gwacie trying to control but Unis is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Unis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gwacie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hickson Gwacie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gwacie trying to control the position from guard on top but Unis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gwacie connects with a couple of short punches.
Unis keeping moving, preventing Gwacie from controlling successfully.

Gwacie has gone for a leg lock! Unis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gwacie's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unis postures up in Gwacie's guard and throws a big left but Gwacie blocks it.

Gwacie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unis is aware though and is defending well.
Gwacie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gwacie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Unis's guard.
Unis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gwacie manages to get himself to full guard.
Unis won't allow Gwacie to sweep him here.
Unis pushing down on Gwacie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Gwacie looking for submissions off his back.
Unis prevents Gwacie from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unis throwing shots but Gwacie is blocking nicely.

Unis is looking for a kimura here.
Unis trying to control from half guard but Gwacie is working away.
Gwacie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gwacie is pressing down on Unis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.
Unis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gwacie wants to sweep but no luck.

Gwacie looking for a guillotine here but Unis defends easily.

Gwacie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gwacie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Unis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gwacie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Unis has managed to get both his arms back between Gwacie's legs - danger averted.

Gwacie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hickson Gwacie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gwacie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gwacie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Gwacie as he checks the leg kick.
Unis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gwacie swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Unis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gwacie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unis is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Unis.

Unis breaks from the clinch.
Unis misses with a body shot

and Gwacie counters with a takedown into side control.
Unis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gwacie trying to mount his opponent but Unis defends it.
Gwacie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gwacie lands a nice short elbow.
Gwacie is keen to just control but Unis is a slippery customer.

Gwacie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Unis tries to roll over but Gwacie keeps him under control.
Gwacie is nestled in close to Unis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Unis punching from the bottom.
Unis is refusing to be controlled, as Gwacie sits in half guard.
Gwacie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mazard Unis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unis is looking for a sweep. Gwacie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gwacie lands with a punch from half guard.
Gwacie slips a nice elbow through Unis's hands, connecting with Unis's forehead.
Gwacie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Unis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Unis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gwacie.
Unis is not content to let Gwacie control the position.
Unis is looking for a sweep. Gwacie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Unis defending well though.
Unis wants to get back to full guard.
Gwacie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gwacie drops an elbow to the side of Unis's head.
Gwacie is nestled in close to Unis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Unis manages to get to full guard.
Unis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gwacie 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.
Gwacie with a nice head shot there.
Unis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gwacie lands a couple of elbows.
Unis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gwacie's guard.
Unis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Unis is working Gwacie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Unis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Unis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gwacie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gwacie has his foot on Unis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unis works his way back into a safe position though.
Unis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gwacie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gwacie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hickson Gwacie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gwacie works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hickson Gwacie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gwacie, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hickson Gwacie!