PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Gunnarsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gunnarsson
vs
McCann

185 cm
21
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale McCann!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by McCann.
Gunnarsson throws a series of punches but McCann moves out of range.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCann. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunnarsson throws a nice looking combination but McCann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

McCann rushes Gunnarsson and presses him up against the cage.
McCann is trying to break free.
Gunnarsson keeps control of McCann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunnarsson is trying to break free.
McCann is trying to break the clinch but Gunnarsson is controlling him.
McCann can't break the clinch.
McCann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.

McCann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCann connects with a body shot that sends Gunnarsson's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCann lands a high kick!

It looks like Roger Gunnarsson has been cut.
No joy there for McCann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab.
McCann has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gunnarsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McCann moves in looking to clinch but Gunnarsson pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann throws a head kick that misses.
McCann dodges the punch combination from Gunnarsson.
McCann tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McCann.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dale McCann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as McCann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gunnarsson doesn't seem phased though.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.

McCann clinches.
McCann can't break the clinch.

McCann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCann tries to clinch up.

McCann darts in and clinches Gunnarsson up against the cage.
McCann is trying to break the clinch but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
McCann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is trying to break free.
McCann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gunnarsson prevents McCann from breaking the clinch.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to striking at distance but McCann won't allow it.
McCann is pressed up against the cage. Gunnarsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCann down to the mat. McCann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCann tries to clinch there but Gunnarsson circles away.
McCann throws a right and a left that Gunnarsson avoids nicely.
McCann lands a really nice looking cross but Gunnarsson seems unphased.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCann moves in looking to clinch but Gunnarsson pushes him off.
McCann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. McCann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCann tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCann misses with the combination.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Gunnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunnarsson misses with a combination
and McCann counters with a leg kick.
Gunnarsson drops his hands momentarily and McCann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCann tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCann dodges the punch combination from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson tries to move into range but McCann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCann tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with the combination.
McCann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of McCann's head but McCann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCann tries to clinch there but Gunnarsson circles away.
Gunnarsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCann.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunnarsson tries to bum rush McCann with a series of wild strikes but McCann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale McCann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Gunnarsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
McCann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunnarsson's head backwards.
Roger Gunnarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
McCann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCann slips a jab and a cross from Gunnarsson.
McCann lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunnarsson works the jab nicely.
McCann throws a head kick that misses.
Gunnarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCann circles away quickly and effectively.

McCann connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Gunnarsson to the floor! McCann dives in looking for the finish!

Gunnarsson is rocked!
Gunnarsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gunnarsson tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCann wants to stand up but Gunnarsson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Oh Gunnarsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCann is nestled in close to Gunnarsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCann throws a strike but Gunnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCann is breathing heavily.

Gunnarsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gunnarsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Gunnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
McCann throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCann.
McCann tries to clinch up but Gunnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
McCann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gunnarsson's waist but Gunnarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCann off to one side.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunnarsson throws a series of punches but McCann avoids them all with ease.
McCann tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that McCann ducks under and follows up with a left that McCann also avoids with ease.
Dale McCann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab.
Gunnarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCann counters with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCann defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by McCann.
McCann lands a head kick!
Gunnarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab
and McCann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCann misses with a takedown attempt - Gunnarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab
and McCann counters with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCann slips a jab and a cross from Gunnarsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCann fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roger Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale McCann.
McCann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunnarsson tries to bum rush McCann with a series of wild strikes but McCann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
McCann ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
McCann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunnarsson has time to react.
Gunnarsson tries to bum rush McCann with a series of wild strikes but McCann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab.
A lazy left from McCann finds it's target.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
McCann is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McCann tries to clinch up but Gunnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCann.
McCann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson swinging wildly here.
McCann lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCann lands a leg kick that knocks Gunnarsson off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Gunnarsson.
McCann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gunnarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gunnarsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale McCann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Gunnarsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McCann moves into the clinch successfully.

McCann breaks from the clinch.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Gunnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Gunnarsson drops his hands momentarily and McCann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut. McCann saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson throws a nice looking combination but McCann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunnarsson tries to bum rush McCann with a series of wild strikes but McCann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunnarsson.
McCann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gunnarsson throws a series of punches but McCann avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann scores with a jab to the head.

McCann has managed to clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but McCann holds him up against the cage and eventually Gunnarsson drops back down to his feet.

McCann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCann.
McCann scores with a head kick.
McCann dodges the punch combination from Gunnarsson.
McCann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCann fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCann is looking to clinch.
McCann wants to clinch.
Gunnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McCann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gunnarsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCann's efforts to push away.
McCann has had enough of the clinch but Gunnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
McCann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Gunnarsson keeps control of McCann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCann keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

McCann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCann circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Gunnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCann doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
McCann slips a jab and a cross from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCann moves in looking to clinch but Gunnarsson pushes him off.
Gunnarsson tries to bum rush McCann with a series of wild strikes but McCann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunnarsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gunnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick from McCann.
Gunnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.

McCann drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann tries to circle away but Gunnarsson has him pinned against the cage.
McCann wants to break the clinch but can't.
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!
McCann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gunnarsson prevents McCann from breaking the clinch.
Gunnarsson is trying to force a seperation but McCann has the dominant position.
Gunnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

McCann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson throws a right and a left that McCann avoids nicely.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.

McCann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunnarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to push McCann away but McCann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

McCann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCann cracks Gunnarsson with an open hand slap.
McCann connects with a crisp jab.
McCann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale McCann really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Gunnarsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gunnarsson misses with the combination.
McCann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCann connects with a body shot that sends Gunnarsson's belly button to the back.

McCann has Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.

McCann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Gunnarsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

McCann closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson prevents McCann from breaking the clinch.
McCann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
McCann is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gunnarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCann has him pressed against the cage.

McCann breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab.

McCann drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the cage.
McCann working hard to break the clinch.
McCann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but McCann won't allow it.
McCann is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunnarsson has double underhooks.
McCann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

McCann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCann tries to clinch up.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCann blocks a jab.
McCann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Roger Gunnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCann.
McCann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunnarsson's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCann throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCann tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
McCann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunnarsson.
McCann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCann moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but McCann avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a combination that misses
letting McCann counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCann feints a jab promting Gunnarsson to slip. McCann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gunnarsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gunnarsson misses with the combination.
McCann tries to clinch up.
McCann shoots for a takedown but Gunnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from McCann.
Gunnarsson looks to land a combination but McCann avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCann dodges the punch combination from Gunnarsson.
McCann tries to clinch up.
McCann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gunnarsson in his tracks.
Gunnarsson tries to bum rush McCann with a series of wild strikes but McCann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCann doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
McCann staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson looks to land a combination but McCann avoids it well.
Gunnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from McCann.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for McCann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale McCann dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Roger Gunnarsson'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gunnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCann doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
McCann lands a nice hook to Gunnarsson's body. Gunnarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCann lands an overhand right.
McCann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but McCann is just out of range.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Gunnarsson does no damage.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab.
McCann is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but McCann is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCann, as that shot connected.

McCann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunnarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McCann is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to break free but McCann has control.
Gunnarsson prevents McCann from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McCann's face as he tries to break the clinch.

McCann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCann doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
McCann dodges the punch combination from Gunnarsson.
McCann wants to clinch up but Gunnarsson keeps it at a distance.
Gunnarsson throws a looping overhand right but McCann ducks down to avoid it.
McCann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by McCann.
Gunnarsson misses with the combination.
McCann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
McCann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunnarsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild combination.
McCann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
McCann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunnarsson defends it nicely.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that McCann ducks under and follows up with a left that McCann also avoids with ease.
McCann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
McCann slips a jab and a cross from Gunnarsson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCann!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Gunnarsson does no damage.
Gunnarsson throws a looping overhand right but McCann ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McCann.
Gunnarsson throws a series of punches but McCann avoids them all with ease.
Gunnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body kick there by McCann.

McCann closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson working hard to break the clinch.

McCann breaks from the clinch.
Gunnarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by McCann.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. McCann ducked under it nicely.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCann!
McCann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dale McCann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann connects with a high kick.
Gunnarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCann circles away quickly and effectively.
McCann wants to clinch.
McCann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCann avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
McCann tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - McCann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCann defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roger Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCann.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dale McCann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale McCann!