PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Potter Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter Dunn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dunn
vs
McGregor

176 cm
25
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Potter Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dunn.
Dunn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Dunn.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McGregor has eaten all the pies!
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Dunn is out of range.
Dunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

McGregor drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGregor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dunn trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGregor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like McGregor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McGregor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunn was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Gunnar McGregor has been cut.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunn shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
Dunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Dunn defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.

McGregor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dunn is trying to defend but McGregor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McGregor drops an elbow to the side of Dunn's head.
McGregor stalling.
Let's hope that McGregor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dunn is not content to let McGregor control the position.

McGregor is trying to work for a kimura but Dunn is defending well.

Dunn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn trying to control but McGregor postures up.
McGregor is trying to control. Dunn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Dunn actively working from the bottom here.

Dunn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dunn is looking for a sweep. McGregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGregor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if McGregor 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Dunn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregor is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor misses the jab.

McGregor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dunn quickly recovers to half guard.
Dunn wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar McGregor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McGregor misses with a looping left.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Dunn moved out of range.
A punch combination from Dunn misses.
Dunn shoots in but no luck this time.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Dunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Dunn coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunn.
Dunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Dunn shoots in but no luck this time.
Potter Dunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.

McGregor drives through with a takedown into Dunn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGregor stands and throws Dunn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as McGregor stalls from top position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGregor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGregor connects with a decent elbow.
McGregor working the body and head with strikes.
McGregor controls the position.
McGregor looks up at the clock and then as Dunn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McGregor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dunn tries to bench press McGregor off him but McGregor keeps the position.
McGregor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McGregor lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is looking to regain half guard here but McGregor keeps moving and retains side control.
McGregor scoring with punches from side control.
Dunn is trying to get back to half guard.
McGregor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunn keeps working.
McGregor controlling the position from side mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McGregor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to control but Dunn is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn is trying to improve his position.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGregor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dunn to see if he's OK.
Dunn is not content to let McGregor control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dunn enables McGregor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dunn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGregor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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

Dunn working for a triangle but McGregor defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar McGregor's cut.
That's time! Dunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McGregor looking to score a takedown here. Dunn is defending well but McGregor drives through and ends up in Dunn's guard.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunn is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up.
Dunn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dunn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGregor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
McGregor 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard.

Dunn 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.

Dunn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGregor defends well.
McGregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
McGregor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGregor trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.

Dunn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregor is aware though and is defending well.
McGregor is stalling in the full guard.
McGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunn moves away from the strike by McGregor.
Dunn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McGregor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor passes the guard and advances to mount!
Potter Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunn is bucking up trying to escape but McGregor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGregor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dunn is squirming around, avoiding McGregor's attempts to control the action.
McGregor cracks Dunn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

McGregor working for a submission but Dunn is keeping him at bay.
McGregor with the ground and pound from mount.
Dunn wants to hold on but McGregor pushes him away.
McGregor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gunnar McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McGregor controlling the pace for now.
McGregor is landing with some decent strikes but Dunn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGregor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dunn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dunn is squirming around, avoiding McGregor's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar McGregor!