PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Shoot Shotgun. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gunn
vs
Andersson

176 cm
20
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson scores with a head kick. Gunn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gunn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gunn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunn avoids the head kick by Andersson.

Gunn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gunn lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gunn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Gunn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gunn 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gunn.
Gunn scores with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Gunn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Gunn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gunn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gunn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Gunn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andersson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gunn's guard! Nice work there by Andersson!
Andersson wants to stand but Gunn is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunn, not yet.
Gunn has a closed guard, preventing Andersson from standing up.
Gunn has his hands on Andersson's head, controlling the position.
Gunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andersson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andersson pulls Gunn in to control the position.
Gunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gunn advances position into side control!
Gunn trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson taking a bit of punishment here - Gunn scoring with strikes.

Gunn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andersson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunn working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommie Gunn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Crunch! Andersson slams his shin into Gunn's torso.
Gunn throws a leg kick but Andersson moved away.
Andersson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Gunn gets a takedown into half guard.
Gunn is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gunn thows a huge punch but Andersson dodges it nicely.
Tommie Gunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Gunn misses with a head shot. Andersson uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunn throws a big elbow that misses.
Gunn is looking to advance position but Andersson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Andersson won't let Gunn get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Gunn is looking to improve his position but Andersson isn't that keen on the idea.
Andersson tries to control but Gunn wriggling away.
Gunn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying desperately to improve position.
Andersson looking to control but Gunn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gunn regains half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Andersson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gunn controls his leg.
Gunn is controlling Andersson's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gunn controls his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Gunn works to full guard.
Gunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommie Gunn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.

Andersson misses with a wild combination.
Gunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andersson slips under a jab from Gunn.
Gunn cracks Andersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gunn lands a body shot.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunn as he connects with a hook.
Andersson throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andersson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.

Andersson is rocked!
Andersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson misses with a body kick.
Jonas Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Andersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunn scores with a nice head shot.
Andersson connects with a body shot.
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jonas Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn misses with a leg kick.
Gunn connects with an inside leg kick.
Gunn throws a shot to the body.

Gunn closes the distance and clinches.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andersson avoids it.
Gunn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gunn lands a right hand.
Andersson tries to break free but Gunn pushes him back against the cage.
Andersson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gunn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to break the clinch but Gunn has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn avoids a wild elbow strike from Andersson.
Gunn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Gunn has Andersson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gunn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Andersson tumbling to the mat - Gunn dives into Andersson's guard.
Gunn controlling from the top position.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunn postures up and lands a big shot to Andersson's brow.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Gunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunn is in close to Andersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gunn advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control but Gunn is keeping busy.

Gunn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jonas Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommie Gunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gunn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommie Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gunn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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