PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uldric Stormguard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stormguard
vs
Gunner

195 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Uldric Stormguard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Gunner !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Stormguard with that takedown attempt.
Stormguard leaves Gunner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunner throws a chopping leg kick but Stormguard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stormguard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Gunner .
Gunner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stormguard is out of range and Gunner settles back down.
Nice takedown defense from Gunner . No joy for Stormguard on that attempt.

Stormguard moves into the clinch.
Gunner stops a takedown attempt from Stormguard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uldric Stormguard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stormguard breaks from the clinch.
Gunner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunner is defended easily by Stormguard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Stormguard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stormguard showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stormguard is looking to advance position but Gunner won't allow it.
Gunner is trying to control but can't.

Stormguard is looking for a kimura but Gunner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stormguard to get the leverage.

Stormguard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gunner is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner is pressing down on Stormguard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gunner trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stormguard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gunner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gunner prevents Stormguard from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner trying to control but Stormguard is working from the bottom.

Stormguard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunner is aware though and is defending well.
Gunner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gunner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stormguard is trying to keep Gunner in close.
Gunner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tommy Gunner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Horrible takedown by Stormguard or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunner which made him look bad.
Gunner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stormguard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stormguard but Stormguard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Stormguard. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunner throws a nice looking combination but Stormguard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stormguard throws the kick towards the body but Gunner avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Uldric Stormguard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stormguard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gunner missing with punches from the bottom.
Stormguard prevents Gunner from improving his position.
Stormguard is nestled in close to Gunner , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stormguard tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gunner controls his leg.
Stormguard trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormguard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stormguard is thwarting Gunner 's attempts to control the position.
Stormguard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stormguard is trying to control. Gunner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunner wants to improve his position but Stormguard is controlling well.
Gunner is trying to maintain the position but Stormguard is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormguard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gunner !
Stormguard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stormguard looking to control and managing it successfully.

Stormguard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gunner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gunner shrugs it off.
Stormguard looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormguard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gunner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stormguard wants to stand but Gunner is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Gunner is squirming around, avoiding Stormguard's attempts to control the action.
Stormguard landing shots from mount.

It looks like Tommy Gunner has been cut.
Gunner tries to improve his position but instead Stormguard has taken his back!
Uldric Stormguard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Gunner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stormguard avoiding Gunner 's attempts to control his hands.
Stormguard lands strikes to the head.

Stormguard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stormguard lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gunner hold on?!

The cut above Tommy Gunner 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Gunner 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gunner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stormguard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uldric Stormguard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunner 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gunner blocks a head kick by Stormguard.
Stormguard shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunner sprawls well. He's pushed Stormguard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stormguard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stormguard shoots in looking for a takedown but Gunner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stormguard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gunner shoots for a double leg takedown but Stormguard sprawls well. He's pushed Gunner 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gunner leaves Stormguard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uldric Stormguard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stormguard throws a head kick but Gunner moves out of range.
Gunner lands a nice shot that snaps Stormguard's head back.
Stormguard shoots in for a takedown but Gunner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stormguard stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunner . Gunner gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunner fails with the takedown

so Stormguard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gunner wants to control but Stormguard passes easily into half guard.
Gunner wants to get back to his feet.
Gunner is in trouble now - Stormguard has advanced to mount!
Gunner is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner tries to hold on but Stormguard pushes him away.
Gunner can't escape the position.
Stormguard content just to control the position here.
Stormguard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gunner 's face.
Stormguard lands a heavy elbow.
Stormguard controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormguard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stormguard landing strikes from the mount and Gunner is in trouble!
Stormguard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Gunner tries to improve his position but Stormguard has taken his back! Stormguard has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gunner tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Stormguard pushes Gunner away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uldric Stormguard!