PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don't Shoot Shotgun. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Gunn
vs
LeFleur

176 cm
27
164 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

174 cm
27
165 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from LeFleur misses its intended target.
LeFleur shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunn tries to sprawl out of it but LeFleur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LeFleur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunn as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
LeFleur lands a lovely overhand right.
Gunn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LeFleur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn jabs at LeFleur's body.
Gunn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
LeFleur scores with a nice right hand.
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeFleur.
Gunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeFleur. That did some damage!
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunn.
Gunn tries to clinch but LeFleur moves out of range.
LeFleur slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur with a poor takedown

and Gunn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gunn.
Tommie Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen LeFleur.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by LeFleur.
Gunn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LeFleur is trying to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling him.
Gunn prevents LeFleur from breaking the clinch.
Gunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunn works on LeFleur's body with a couple of short punches.
LeFleur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gunn after a bit of a struggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Gunn.
LeFleur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeFleur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Gunn.
LeFleur blocks an uppercut.
Gunn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LeFleur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gunn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunn lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Gunn - that landed with a thud.
LeFleur blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a body punch in the clinch.
LeFleur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Gunn scores with a nice short uppercut.
LeFleur is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gunn lands with a right to the head.
Gunn pushes LeFleur back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
LeFleur looks winded!
LeFleur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gunn lands with a right to the head.
Gunn has LeFleur pressed against the ropes, preventing LeFleur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Gunn.
LeFleur has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gunn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if LeFleur can turn it around.
Gunn lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gunn.
Gunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
LeFleur is trying to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling him.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
LeFleur working hard to break the clinch.
LeFleur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunn lands a body punch in the clinch.
LeFleur prevents a body shot from Gunn.
Gunn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a body shot.
Gunn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunn tries to work over LeFleur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
Gunn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gunn tries to work over LeFleur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Gunn.
Gunn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Gunn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gunn.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by LeFleur.
Gunn pushes LeFleur back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gunn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gunn lands a left hand that snaps the head of LeFleur backwards.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Gunn.
LeFleur tries to circle away but Gunn has him pinned against the ropes.
Gunn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunn can't find room to land a body shot as LeFleur controls the action.
Gunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gunn scores with a shot to the side of LeFleur's head.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but LeFleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Gunn.
Gunn holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
Gunn lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LeFleur.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
LeFleur can't break the clinch.
LeFleur tries to break free but Gunn pushes him back against the ropes.
Gunn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LeFleur misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunn.
Gunn tries to clinch but LeFleur is having none of it.
Gunn lands a really nice looking cross but LeFleur seems unphased.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Gunn moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeFleur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gunn is working LeFleur over against the ropes.
Gunn struggles to land a body shot inside as LeFleur controls his hands.
Tommie Gunn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gunn scores with a shot to the side of LeFleur's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

LeFleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LeFleur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Gunn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. LeFleur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeFleur shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gunn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gunn lands a big elbow.
Gunn looking to control but LeFleur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gunn lands a couple of good shots and LeFleur has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gunn wants to control but LeFleur is keeping busy.
LeFleur trying to control the hands but Gunn won't let him.
Gunn is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LeFleur can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn lands shots from the back.
LeFleur rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
LeFleur is concentrating on defense, preventing Gunn from advancing position.
LeFleur wants to control but Gunn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LeFleur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gunn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gunn is taking a breather. LeFleur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
LeFleur trying to control but Gunn postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Allen LeFleur.
Gunn scores with a punch to the head.
Gunn leaves LeFleur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeFleur.
LeFleur is breathing heavily.
LeFleur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
LeFleur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from LeFleur misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gunn.
Gunn lands a nice shot that snaps LeFleur's head back.
Gunn slips a jab from LeFleur.
LeFleur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gunn gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn works on LeFleur's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Gunn.
Gunn lands an uppercut.
Gunn lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LeFleurs head.
Gunn misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunn.
Gunn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LeFleur backwards.
LeFleur wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunn won't allow it.

LeFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunn.
Gunn clobbers LeFleur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LeFleur throws the left hand but Gunn avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LeFleur slips under a jab.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. LeFleur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gunn lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommie Gunn dominated that second round.
That's time! Gunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

LeFleur blocks a head kick by Gunn.
LeFleur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Gunn counters by clinching up.
LeFleur looking for a takedown.
Gunn prevents LeFleur from breaking the clinch.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LeFleur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gunn lands a nice shot to the body.
LeFleur is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunn has double underhooks.
Gunn presses LeFleur against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but LeFleur avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Gunn - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Gunn.
Gunn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LeFleur backwards.
Gunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LeFleur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunn lands with a left to the head.
LeFleur trying to control the position but instead, Gunn has worked for underhooks and has pushed LeFleur into the ropes.
Gunn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LeFleurs head.
Gunn lands a right hand.
Gunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

LeFleur is rocked!
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeFleur's elbow.
Gunn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LeFleur or not.
Gunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunn lands a shoulder strike.
LeFleur is looking for a takedown.
Gunn misses with a body punch.
Gunn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LeFleur is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
Gunn gets underhooks to prevent LeFleur's takedown attempt.
Tommie Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen LeFleur.
Gunn lands a body punch in the clinch.
LeFleur seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Gunn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn gets through LeFleur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LeFleur takes a shot to the head.
Gunn works on LeFleur's body with a couple of short punches.
LeFleur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Gunn - that landed with a thud.
Gunn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gunn taking a breather.
Gunn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LeFleur backwards.
A body shot lands from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunn.
Nice body punch from Gunn - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunn.
Gunn works on LeFleur's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Gunn.
Gunn lands a shoulder strike.
Gunn lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gunn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gunn stops a takedown attempt from LeFleur.
Gunn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Gunn.
Gunn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LeFleur backwards.
LeFleur is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunn has double underhooks.
LeFleur is trying to force a seperation but Gunn has the dominant position.
Gunn lands a body punch.
Gunn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunn lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LeFleurs head.
Gunn digs a right hand underneath LeFleur's ribcage. LeFleur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Gunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but LeFleur avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the ropes.
A short left from Gunn.
Gunn struggles to land a body shot inside as LeFleur controls his hands.
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
LeFleur is trying to break free.
Gunn pushes LeFleur back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunn lands a right hand.
LeFleur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunn struggles to land a body shot inside as LeFleur controls his hands.
LeFleur working hard to break the clinch.
Gunn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn lands a left hand that snaps the head of LeFleur backwards.

LeFleur breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gunn drives through and clinches with LeFleur against the ropes.
LeFleur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gunn gets underhooks to prevent LeFleur's takedown attempt.
Gunn tries a body shot but LeFleur blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommie Gunn clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gunn scores with a sloppy right hand. LeFleur should have avoided that one.
LeFleur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
LeFleur swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunn.
Gunn lands a jab-cross combination.
Gunn moves out of range of the strikes.
LeFleur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeFleur throws a poor cross that misses

and Gunn moves into the clinch.
A short right from Gunn on the inside.
Gunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeFleur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeFleur is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hook to the body lands for Gunn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunn lands a right hand that snaps the head of LeFleur backwards.
Gunn lands a body shot.
LeFleur is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn lands an uppercut.
Gunn digs a right hand into LeFleur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeFleur's gas tank.

Gunn drops LeFleur onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! LeFleur is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
A left hand lands to the body for Gunn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gunn lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops LeFleur to his knees! Gunn keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommie Gunn!
Tommie Gunn is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Tommie Gunn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.