PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rizio Tender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rizio Tender is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gunn
vs
Tender

185 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rizio Tender!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tender looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Gunn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tender sprawls well initially but Gunn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Gunn is working for a kimura but Tender is defending it quite comfortably.
Tender is not content to let Gunn control the position.
Tender trying to control here.

Gunn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunn is looking to pass Tender's guard but actually Tender recovers to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Tender is retaining full guard.
Gunn slips nicely into half guard.
Gunn wants to pass to mount but Tender is defending the position.

Gunn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tender defends it well.
Gunn tries to pass to full mount but Tender defends it.

Gunn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tender has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tender has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunn is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Gunn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tender is trying to control but can't.
Gunn wants to free his trapped foot but Tender is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tender keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rizio Tender was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Gunn gets a double leg takedown into Tender's guard.
Gunn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gunn trying to control but Tender is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tender swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunn trying to control but Tender is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Gunn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tender has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tender is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gunn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tender is looking to control Gunn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tender avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gunn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tender shoots in for a takedown but Gunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Gunn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tender trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but Tender is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tender is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tender is breathing heavily.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tender is keeping the position for now.
Tender keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Gunn is really struggling to control Tender but he's trying to hold on to the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Gunn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gunn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tender!
Gunn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tender is looking to escape.
Tender tries to lock up and control but Gunn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tender is controlling an arm, preventing Gunn from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tender is squirming around, avoiding Gunn's attempts to control the action.

Tender defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gunn.

Gunn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tender is now in Gunn's guard. A big mistake from Gunn there, giving up the dominant position!

Gunn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tender escapes and throws Gunn's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tender happy to just control the position for now.
Gunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn is not content to let Tender control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gunn closes the distance and pushes Tender back into the cage.

Gunn gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Gunn seems to be looking for submissions.

Gunn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tender defends it well.

Gunn is looking for a kimura but Tender is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunn to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tender is looking to control Gunn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tender avoid being mounted?
Gunn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tender knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gunn is trying to control the action in half guard but Tender is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tender is looking to control Gunn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tender avoid being mounted?
Well, if Gunn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Gunn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tender defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tender moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tender wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn trying to move into half guard but instead Tender has managed to sweep!
Gunn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tender has passed into side control.
Tender controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tender trying to control the position but Gunn is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gunn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunn is trying to control Tender's posture but Tender avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tender is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gunn's shoulder. That is not cool.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gunn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gunn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gunn!