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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynaldo Spence (ranked 6647 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 6748 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reynaldo Spence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Spence clinches up against the cage.
Gunn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spence gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunn looking for a takedown.
Gunn is trying to drag Spence to the mat but Spence just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reynaldo Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.
Spence has Gunn pushed against the cage.
Spence jumps into guard, dragging Gunn to the mat.
Spence really is a fat lump.
Gunn prevents Spence from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gunn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gunn trying to control but Spence is working from the bottom.
Gunn advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence struggling a bit here.
Gunn is trying to get an arm triangle but Spence is defending well.
Spence is looking to regain half guard here but Gunn keeps moving and retains side control.
Gunn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spence knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spence tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gunn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gunn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spence tries to buck Gunn off but Gunn is having none of it.
Gunn working the head and body with strikes.
Spence tries to escape but Gunn is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spence, who protects the arm well.
Spence is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spence gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spence works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spence wants to get back to his feet but Gunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Spence keeps moving.
Gunn prevents Spence from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Spence lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spence stays in close to Gunn's body and controls the position.
Gunn has his foot on Spence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spence works his way back into a safe position though.
Spence drops back looking for a leg! Gunn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunn manages to kick Spence off! Spence jumps back into Gunn's guard.
Spence scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn has his foot on Spence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spence works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunn looks winded!
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Spence from controlling successfully.
Gunn working for a triangle but Spence defends it easily.
Spence postures up and lands a big shot to Gunn's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Gunn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gunn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spence to the mat! Spence manages to get full guard.
Gunn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spence keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Spence wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gunn is now in half guard.
Spence kicks Gunn off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence closes the distance and pushes Gunn back into the cage.
Spence ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spence no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spence manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunn manages to get himself to full guard.
Gunn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gunn trying to keep a closed guard but Spence is proving a slippery customer.
Spence wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spence landing with the ground and pound.
Spence is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunn, not yet.
Gunn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spence manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gunn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn dives in and grabs Spence's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spence pushes down on Gunn's head and hops out.
Spence clinches with his opponent.
Spence ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spence no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spence trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Spence looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reynaldo Spence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunn won't allow Spence to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Spence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn is pushing down on Spence's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spence is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gunn is working for a submission of some sort.
Gunn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spence!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reynaldo Spence dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Spence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunn jumps guard but Spence turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spence breaks from the clinch.
Spence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Spence manages to get underhooks.
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gunn kicks Spence off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spence struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunn controls his hands.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Spence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn has Spence pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spence manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reynaldo Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Spence as Gunn shoots in.
Spence darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spence trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunn can do to turn this around?
Gunn is trying to stand up here but Spence is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn actively working from the bottom here.
Spence is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spence's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spence's back!
Spence turns into Gunn and is now in his guard.
Spence wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gunn is looking for a triangle but Spence pushes his legs off easily.
Spence gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn closes the distance and clinches.
Spence manages to break the clinch.
Gunn shoots in for a double leg but Spence sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Spence. No joy for Gunn on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reynaldo Spence showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spence has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reynaldo Spence!
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FIGHT
RATING
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