PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Salwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner State Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). . 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.

Salwa
vs
State Jr.

184 cm
32
198 lbs
28 - 10 - 0

187 cm
31
197 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Salwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunner State Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salwa looks to land a left hand but State Jr. moved out of range nicely.
State Jr. changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
State Jr. looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
State Jr. blocks a leg kick.
State Jr. moves out of range of the body kick from Salwa.
State Jr. shoots in for a double leg but Salwa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
State Jr. fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
State Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salwa.
State Jr. with the counter takedown but Salwa avoids it easily.
Salwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
State Jr. fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gabriel Salwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner State Jr..
State Jr. shoots and misses
and Salwa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps State Jr. thinking.
State Jr. doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salwa counters with a nice body shot.
State Jr. looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
State Jr. tries to clinch but Salwa moves away
letting Salwa counter with a right hand.
Salwa throws a sloppy head kick and State Jr. moves out of range easily.

State Jr. gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salwa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Salwa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Salwa tries to throw a body punch but State Jr. avoids it by throwing Salwa back against the cage.
Salwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salwa is pressed up against the cage. State Jr. has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salwa down to the mat. Salwa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Salwa checks a leg kick nicely.
Salwa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
State Jr. shoots and misses
and Salwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
State Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Salwa is just out of range.
State Jr. has a takedown stuffed.

Salwa lands a big head kick that sends State Jr. tumbling to the mat! Salwa takes a step backwards and waves State Jr. back to his feet - he wants the finish!

State Jr. is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Salwa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends State Jr. sprawling to the canvas! State Jr. rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Salwa finish him?!
State Jr. is still on wobbly legs! Can Salwa finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. shoots and misses
and State Jr. takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salwa slaps away a takedown attempt from State Jr., before circling back to the center of the mat.
State Jr. seems to have recovered his senses.
Salwa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
State Jr. slips a jab from Salwa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salwa. State Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.

Salwa drops State Jr. with a beautiful combination! State Jr. stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Salwa is looking for the KO!
State Jr. shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salwa counters with a crisp right that sends State Jr. to the canvas! Salwa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Salwa!
A relieved looking Gabriel Salwa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.