PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Lunsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaf Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lunsi
vs
Alexandersson

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Likes ground

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Lunsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustaf Alexandersson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Lunsi misses.
Alexandersson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lunsi circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Lunsi. No joy for Alexandersson on that attempt.
Alexandersson is looking to clinch.
No luck for Alexandersson with that takedown attempt.
Joshua Lunsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustaf Alexandersson.
Alexandersson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lunsi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lunsi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexandersson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lunsi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexandersson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alexandersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lunsi circles away.

Alexandersson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alexandersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lunsi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunsi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alexandersson wants to pass to mount but Lunsi is defending the position.
Alexandersson looks gassed!
Lunsi tries to kick Alexandersson off but Alexandersson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Lunsi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gustaf Alexandersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Lunsi both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lunsi circles away.
Lunsi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lunsi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexandersson counters with a big head kick but Lunsi shrugs it off.
Alexandersson is looking to clinch.
Alexandersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lunsi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Lunsi misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunsi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alexandersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lunsi misses with a combination
and Alexandersson counters with a head kick. That will keep Lunsi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lunsi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Lunsi.
Lunsi throws a nice looking combination but Alexandersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lunsi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexandersson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lunsi misses with a wild combination.
Lunsi circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunsi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lunsi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexandersson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lunsi misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandersson tries to clinch but Lunsi is having none of it.
Alexandersson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lunsi tries to avoid it but Alexandersson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lunsi to the ground. Lunsi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lunsi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lunsi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lunsi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lunsi.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lunsi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lunsi falls off balance throwing a combination

and Alexandersson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lunsi's guard now.
Alexandersson prevents Lunsi from getting back to his feet.
Alexandersson wants to control from the top but Lunsi keeps moving.
Lunsi is looking to stand up but Alexandersson isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alexandersson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alexandersson throws a sloppy head kick and Lunsi moves out of range easily.
Alexandersson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson misses with a double jab
and Lunsi counters with a series of strikes. Alexandersson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lunsi throws a combination that misses
and Alexandersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joshua Lunsi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lunsi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexandersson darts in trying to clinch
and Lunsi counters with a left and a right that stings Alexandersson.
Alexandersson clinches but Lunsi breaks the clinch
and Lunsi counters with a left and a right that stings Alexandersson.
Alexandersson wants to clinch but Lunsi slips to the side
and Lunsi counters with a three punch combo that has Alexandersson backing up. Alexandersson nods at Lunsi to acknowledge the strikes.
Joshua Lunsi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunsi misses with a wild combination.
Alexandersson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lunsi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexandersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lunsi misses with a double jab.
Lunsi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexandersson fails to land the takedown.
Lunsi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexandersson circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunsi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alexandersson tries to clinch but Lunsi is having none of it.
Lunsi looks to land a combination. Alexandersson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alexandersson wants to clinch but Lunsi slips to the side
and Lunsi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alexandersson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lunsi counters with a left and a right that stings Alexandersson.
Lunsi misses with the combination.
Alexandersson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lunsi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lunsi throws a series of punches but Alexandersson moves out of range.
Alexandersson closes the distance but Lunsi moves to the side
and Lunsi counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunsi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexandersson tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Lunsi does no damage.
A combination from Lunsi does no damage.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot
and Lunsi counters with a three punch combo that has Alexandersson backing up. Alexandersson nods at Lunsi to acknowledge the strikes.
Alexandersson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lunsi counters with a two punch combo.
Alexandersson tries to clinch
and Lunsi counters with a series of strikes. Alexandersson will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Lunsi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lunsi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lunsi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Lunsi. No joy for Alexandersson on that attempt.
Lunsi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lunsi throws a series of punches but Alexandersson avoids them all with ease.
Lunsi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexandersson circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandersson looks to clinch
and Lunsi counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lunsi.
Alexandersson has a takedown stuffed.
Alexandersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunsi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lunsi lands with a nice combination. Alexandersson backs away looking to recover.
Lunsi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lunsi.
Lunsi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Lunsi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Lunsi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lunsi misses with a wild combination.
Lunsi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexandersson circles away quickly and effectively.

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.
Alexandersson shoots in looking for a takedown. Lunsi tries to sprawl out of it but Alexandersson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lunsi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joshua Lunsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustaf Alexandersson.
Alexandersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lunsi swivels and escapes.
Lunsi fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandersson slips a jab and a cross from Lunsi.
Some wild striking there from Lunsi.
Lunsi looks to land a combination but Alexandersson avoids it well.
Alexandersson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunsi avoids the head kick by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandersson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lunsi counters with a three punch combo that has Alexandersson backing up. Alexandersson nods at Lunsi to acknowledge the strikes.
Lunsi misses with a wild combination.
Lunsi misses with a double jab.
Lunsi throws a nice looking combination but Alexandersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshua Lunsi is winning the standup battle so far.
Lunsi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexandersson shoots and misses
and Lunsi counters with a left and a right that stings Alexandersson.

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.
Lunsi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lunsi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexandersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lunsi looks to land a combination but Alexandersson avoids it well.
Lunsi misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lunsi!
Alexandersson has a takedown stuffed.
Lunsi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gustaf Alexandersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua Lunsi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lunsi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Lunsi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lunsi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Lunsi!