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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes into the arena with Don't Shoot Shotgun blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matt Chabala!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn slips a straight right by Chabala.
Chabala throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matt Chabala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn tries to work over Chabala's front leg with a kick but Chabala checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunn.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Chabala.
Chabala wants to land a leg kick but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn throws a sloppy body shot
and Chabala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gunn is not content to let Chabala control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabala looks to land a strike but Gunn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chabala is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunn has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chabala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chabala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chabala wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chabala.
Chabala throwing strikes from guard but Gunn blocks nicely.
Gunn seems keen to control Chabala's posture.
Chabala won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.
Chabala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabala has managed to get both his arms back between Gunn's legs - danger averted.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Chabala from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabala preventing the sweep.
Chabala controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunn is adopting a defensive guard.
Chabala won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Chabala was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chabala moves out of range of the strikes.
Chabala throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Gunn blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Chabala.
Chabala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chabala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chabala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunn throws a push kick but Chabala slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chabala.
Good work by Gunn as he checks the leg kick.
Gunn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chabala counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gunn is trying to maintain the position but Chabala is very close to passing his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Gunn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chabala trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabala throws a big right hand that misses.
Chabala won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.
Gunn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chabala is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunn has wrist control.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chabala.
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chabala trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chabala dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chabala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
A cross from Chabala lands.
Chabala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunn throws a shot to the body.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunn thuds his right hand into Chabala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunn lands a really nice looking cross but Chabala seems unphased.
Gunn throws the kick towards the body but Chabala avoids it.
Chabala connects with a solid leg kick.
Chabala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gunn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Chabala tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chabala swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Chabala misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunn prevents a body shot from Chabala.
Chabala lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chabala misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chabala.
Gunn is looking to control Chabala's arms but Chabala gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gunn has his back to the cage.
Gunn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunn scores with a shoulder strike.
Chabala is leaning against Gunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chabala misses with some punches.
Chabala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chabala misses with the head strike.
Chabala swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chabala is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chabala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chabala throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunn.
Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunn throws an off balance right hand
so Chabala counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chabala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt Chabala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chabala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chabala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chabala trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabala is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gunn being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chabala preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matt Chabala has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Chabala sizes up Gunn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chabala misses with a double jab.
Gunn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matt Chabala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chabala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunn blocking some punches.
Gunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chabalas head.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Gunn digs a right hand underneath Chabala's ribcage. Chabala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Gunn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chabala lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Chabala wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chabala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Chabala.
Gunn lands a left hand.
Gunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chabala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gunn digs a right hand underneath Chabala's ribcage. Chabala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunn is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gunn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
Gunn is leaning against Chabala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gunn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chabala lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Chabala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Gunn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chabala backwards.
Gunn takes a shot to the head.
Chabala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Chabala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gunn checks a leg kick.
Tommie Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Chabala ducks down to avoid it.
Chabala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Chabala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gunn.
Gunn misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Chabala as he connects with a hook.
Chabala slips under a jab from Gunn.
Chabala tries to score with a low kick but Gunn moves his leg out of the way.
Chabala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gunn checks it well.
Chabala takes one to the side of the head.
Gunn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chabala is out of range.
Chabala staying out of range there.
Gunn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chabala will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chabala. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chabala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chabala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gunn with a hook.
Gunn lands with a shot to the body.
Chabala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gunn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick by Chabala misses
and Gunn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gunn.
Chabala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn controlling from the top position.
Chabala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control but Chabala is working from the bottom.
Gunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chabala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunn scoring with some ground and pound.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabala has Gunn pulled in close to control his posture.
Gunn trying to control but Chabala is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gunn throws a big elbow that misses.
Gunn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gunn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chabala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunn is fighting to break Chabala's control of his arms but Chabala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chabala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunn.
Chabala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chabala lands a leg kick that knocks Gunn off balance momentarily.
Chabala avoids a kick to the body.
Chabala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunn's head.
Chabala throws a low kick, looking for Gunn's leg but Gunn calmly moves out of range.
Chabala tests Gunn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chabala feints a jab promting Gunn to slip. Chabala then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gunn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chabala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommie Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chabala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Chabala!
Matt Chabala really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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