PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Gammon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little White Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gammon
vs
White Bunny

177 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernest Gammon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Little White Bunny!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bunny scores with a takedown into Gammon's guard.
Bunny trying to control the position from guard on top but Gammon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gammon pulls Bunny in to control the position.

Gammon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gammon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gammon, not yet.
Gammon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Gammon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bunny looking to sit in guard and control but Gammon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bunny trying to control the position.
Gammon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunny manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gammon is trying desperately to improve position.
Bunny controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bunny cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gammon is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunny has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gammon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gammon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bunny controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Bunny 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.
Gammon wants to hold on but Bunny pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunny controlling his opponent.
Gammon wants to hold on but Bunny pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gammon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bunny unloading with bombs!
Bunny unloading with bombs!

It looks like Ernest Gammon has been cut.
Bunny controlling the pace for now.
Gammon taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gammon is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Bunny.

Ernest Gammon's cut is getting worse.

Bunny stands up from mount. Strange move.

Bunny shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gammon is trying to defend but Bunny finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bunny decides to stand up.
Gammon tries for a takedown but Bunny circles away easily

and Bunny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bunny.
Gammon keeping full guard, as Bunny tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bunny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gammon is breathing heavily.

Gammon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little White Bunny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Gammon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bunny drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bunny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gammon has his foot on Bunny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunny works his way back into a safe position though.

Gammon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gammon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bunny looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Little White Bunny has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gammon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunny is aware though and is defending well.
Bunny is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bunny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gammon is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gammon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunny wants to get up but he can't break Gammon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bunny trying to control the position from guard on top but Gammon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bunny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gammon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunny trying to control the position from guard on top but Gammon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Gammon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunny controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bunny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gammon's head.

Bunny gets to his feet - Gammon follows without any prompting.
Bunny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Bunny misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammon has his takedown stuffed

and Bunny counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gammon!
Gammon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Bunny working for a submission but Gammon is keeping him at bay.
Bunny controlling the pace for now.
Bunny is breathing heavily.
Gammon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bunny wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gammon wants to control from the top but Bunny keeps moving.
Bunny is trying to keep Gammon in close.
Gammon stopping the sweep attempt from Bunny.
Gammon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Gammon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bunny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Gammon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bunny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little White Bunny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernest Gammon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bunny clinches up against the cage.
Gammon jumps guard but Bunny stands there with Gammon around his waist. Gammon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gammon tries to pull guard but Bunny won't allow it.
Come on Bunny - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gammon fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Gammon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gammons head.

Bunny pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gammon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Gammon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gammon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gammon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunny 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.

Gammon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gammon has managed to get both his arms back between Bunny's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gammon is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunny has wrist control.
Gammon takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Bunny keeping moving, preventing Gammon from controlling successfully.

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

Bunny drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bunny sitting in guard here, content to control.

Gammon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bunny escapes and throws Gammon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gammon is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunny is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Gammon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gammon gets back to half guard.
Bunny really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gammon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gammon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gammon trying to control here.
Bunny keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammon manages to get to full guard.
Bunny stopping the sweep attempt from Gammon.

Gammon working for a triangle but Bunny defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gammon is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunny wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gammon manages to get himself to full guard.
Gammon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bunny controls the pace.
Gammon trying to control the position.
Ernest Gammon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bunny stands up and waves to Gammon to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Little White Bunny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bunny 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little White Bunny!