PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Okan Gunduz (ranked 6245 p4p, 0 weight class) and Random Joe (ranked 25217 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gunduz
vs
Joe

173 cm
21
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
21
134 lbs
0 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

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, Okan Gunduz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Random Joe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunduz is defended easily by Joe.
Gunduz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joe's waist but Joe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunduz off to one side.
Gunduz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okan Gunduz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunduz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunduz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe throws out a counter right but Gunduz avoids it with no problem.

Gunduz rushes Joe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunduz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunduz tries for a takedown. No joy.

Gunduz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gunduz looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunduz, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunduz is adopting a defensive guard.

Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunduz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joe manages to get himself to full guard.

Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.

Gunduz 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.
Gunduz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunduz pushing down on Joe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gunduz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gunduz trying to pass the guard but Joe defending well.
Gunduz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joe tries to roll over but Gunduz keeps him under control.
Joe looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunduz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Gunduz wants to work for an arm triangle but Joe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Gunduz 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Gunduz shoots in.
Random Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunduz fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gunduz with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Okan Gunduz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gunduz moves into the clinch successfully.

Gunduz decides to pull guard.
Joe tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunduz is retaining full guard.
Gunduz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Joe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunduz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joe wanted to stand there but Gunduz had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunduz is on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunduz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is looking to stand up but Gunduz isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunduz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gunduz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Gunduz clinches with his opponent.
Joe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunduz has Joe pressed against the cage, preventing Joe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Gunduz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Gunduz with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.

Gunduz moves into range and clinches up with Joe.
Joe trying to stall but Gunduz improves his position.
Gunduz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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

Gunduz drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gunduz looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
Joe wants to stand but Gunduz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gunduz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gunduz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Okan Gunduz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Joe stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunduz. Gunduz gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Joe leaves Gunduz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunduz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joe defends well and Gunduz ends up having to push Joe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okan Gunduz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunduz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joe defends well and Gunduz ends up having to push Joe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Gunduz lands but Joe takes it in his stride.
Joe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Okan Gunduz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Gunduz on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunduz goes for a double leg but Joe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joe continues to drive forward.
As Gunduz backs off Joe throws a huge counter combo but Gunduz manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunduz misses with a takedown attempt - Joe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gunduz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Joe misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunduz.
Gunduz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No luck for Gunduz with that takedown attempt.
Joe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunduz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gunduz somewhat.
Joe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gunduz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunduz misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Gunduz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joe stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunduz. Gunduz gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe unleashes a big counter combination but Gunduz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunduz is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunduz throws a chopping leg kick but Joe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gunduz wants to slow Joe down by chopping away at his legs.
Gunduz jabs Joe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gunduz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunduz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
Gunduz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunduz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunduz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joe pinned against the cage. Joe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunduz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunduz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Gunduz shoots in.
Gunduz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joe tries to avoid it but Gunduz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joe to the ground. Joe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gunduz with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunduz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joe's waist but Joe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunduz off to one side.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Random Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okan Gunduz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunduz fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Random Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gunduz 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okan Gunduz!