PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bunyons (ranked 4217 p4p, 3498 weight class) and Terrence Gordy (ranked 320 p4p, 274 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bunyons
vs
Gordy

169 cm
20
136
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
27
145
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Bunyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrence Gordy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Gordy decides to pull guard.
Bunyons wants to control from the top but Gordy keeps moving.

Gordy looking for a guillotine here but Bunyons defends easily.

Gordy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gordy is trying to keep Bunyons in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunyons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gordy trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bunyons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Gordy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordy keeping full guard, as Bunyons tries to pass.
Gordy trying to control the position.
Gordy pulls Bunyons in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordy is trying to keep Bunyons in close.
Bunyons is stalling in the full guard.
Gordy working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bunyons wants to control from the top but Gordy keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bunyons passes into half guard.
Gordy regains full guard. Nicely done.

Gordy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunyons postures up.

Gordy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunyons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gordy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordy controlling the position.

Gordy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyons defends well.
Bunyons looking to sit in guard and control but Gordy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bunyons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordy stays in close to Bunyons's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bunyons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunyons trying to control the position.
Gordy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Gordy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bunyons tries to keep at a distance but Gordy has taken the fight into the clinch.

Gordy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bunyons uses from the top position.

Gordy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bunyons defends it easily.

Bunyons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Gordy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gordy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyons trying to control but Gordy is working from the bottom.
Bunyons postures up.

Gordy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunyons is aware though and is defending well.

Gordy has his foot on Bunyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunyons works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunyons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Gordy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Gordy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gordy keeping full guard, as Bunyons tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordy keeping moving, preventing Bunyons from controlling successfully.

Gordy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gordy is adopting a defensive guard.
Gordy keeping moving, preventing Bunyons from controlling successfully.

Gordy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyons defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyons wants to control from the top but Gordy keeps moving.

Gordy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordy is trying to control the position but Bunyons postures up.

Gordy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunyons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gordy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunyons is aware though and is defending well.

Gordy has his foot on Bunyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunyons works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunyons wants to control from the top but Gordy keeps moving.

Gordy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunyons is aware though and is defending well.

Gordy looking for a guillotine here but Bunyons defends easily.
Gordy is breathing heavily.
Bunyons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunyons sitting in guard here, content to control.

Gordy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bunyons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bunyons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Gordy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bunyons fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gordy to the ground. Bunyons is now in Gordy's guard.

Gordy looking for a guillotine here but Bunyons defends easily.
Bunyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gordy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gordy working for a triangle but Bunyons defends it easily.

Gordy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyons defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordy is keeping the position for now.
Gordy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunyons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Gordy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bunyons defends it easily.
Terrence Gordy has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gordy looking for a guillotine here but Bunyons defends easily.
Bunyons tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordy is retaining full guard.

Bunyons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gordy has his foot on Bunyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunyons works his way back into a safe position though.
Gordy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gordy keeping moving, preventing Bunyons from controlling successfully.
Gordy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gordy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bunyons defends it easily.

Gordy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunyons is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gordy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyons defends well.
Gordy trying to keep a closed guard but Bunyons is proving a slippery customer.
Bunyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Gordy has Bunyons up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bunyons just stands there and leans against the cage.

Bunyons has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gordy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunyons wants to control but Gordy is keeping busy.
Bunyons has the hooks in. Gordy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bunyons tries to get the hooks in deep but Gordy pushed the leg off.
Bunyons is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gordy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bunyons wants to control the position but Gordy frees himself and scrambles - Bunyons manages to regain control in side control.
Bunyons working away.
Gordy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordy tries to improve position but can't.
Paul Bunyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordy wants to control but Bunyons postures up.
Gordy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bunyons off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunyons trying to control the hands but Gordy breaks the grip.
Good control from Gordy.
Terrence Gordy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gordy not allowing Bunyons to control his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Bunyons.
Well Gordy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Gordy!
Terrence Gordy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview.