GAMMA: Contenders #94 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lychan Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hollywood Undead - pimpin. On his way into the cage it seems that Rex Parker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rex Parker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Parker
vs
Wolf

175 cm
24
213 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

196 cm
25
220 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lychan Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolf tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing.
Wolf misses with a double jab.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker throws a wild body kick that Wolf sees coming a mile off.

Wolf moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wolf throws an elbow but misses.
Parker is trying to drag Wolf to the mat but Wolf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Parker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Parker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Parker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Parker is working an open guard so Wolf takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wolf walks into a straight right hand from Parker.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf.
Wolf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolf tries to clinch up.
Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Wolf tries to clinch but Parker moves away
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolf tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Wolf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolf throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Parker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Wolf is rocked!
OH! Wolf has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Parker smells blood and charges in for the finish! Parker unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Wolf sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rex Parker!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamalski Ramirezovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beefheart comes to the cage accompanied by Yellow Snow. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Beefheart
vs
Ramirezovic

190 cm
28
205 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

193 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Captain Beefheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamalski Ramirezovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Ramirezovic misses
and Beefheart counters with a right hand to the body.

Beefheart shoots in and gets a takedown into Ramirezovic's guard.
Beefheart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Beefheart decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ramirezovic, up you get!

Beefheart throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ramirezovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Beefheart finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ramirezovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Beefheart gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Beefheart connects with a right hand. Ramirezovic shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beefheart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart blocks a head kick by Ramirezovic.
A head kick by Ramirezovic misses

and Beefheart counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ramirezovic!
Ramirezovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Beefheart has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramirezovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beefheart throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ramirezovic tries to hold on but Beefheart pushes him away.
Beefheart throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beefheart prevents Ramirezovic from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beefheart throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beefheart unloads with some shots from mount but Ramirezovic bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Beefheart there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ramirezovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beefheart tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramirezovic is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirezovic wants to control but Beefheart is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beefheart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramirezovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ramirezovic tries to lock up and control but Beefheart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirezovic can't escape the position.
Ramirezovic wants to control but Beefheart is having none of it.
Beefheart lands a big elbow.
Ramirezovic tries to hold on but Beefheart pushes him away.
Beefheart working Ramirezovic over with strikes here.
Ramirezovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beefheart throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Beefheart there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Beefheart looking to finish with strikes here!
Ramirezovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beefheart.
Beefheart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beefheart thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ramirezovic tries to reverse the position but Beefheart maintains control.
Beefheart controlling from mount.
Ramirezovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Beefheart looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ramirezovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beefheart prevents Ramirezovic from getting the reversal.
Ramirezovic taking shots to the head.
Ramirezovic wants to hold on but Beefheart pushes him away.
Beefheart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirezovic is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beefheart is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ramirezovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ramirezovic wants to hold on but Beefheart pushes him away.
Ramirezovic working to try and regain half guard.
Beefheart avoids the attempt from Ramirezovic to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beefheart controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beefheart throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Beefheart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Beefheart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beefheart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch there but Beefheart circles away.

Beefheart shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramirezovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ramirezovic struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beefheart stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beefheart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramirezovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ramirezovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beefheart.
Ramirezovic throws a sloppy head kick

and Beefheart counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ramirezovic's guard now.
Ramirezovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirezovic wants to stand but Beefheart is controlling the position.
Ramirezovic controls Beefheart momentarily but Beefheart frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramirezovic pulls Beefheart in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jamalski Ramirezovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Beefheart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirezovic pinned against the cage. Ramirezovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beefheart avoids the head kick by Ramirezovic.

Beefheart feints and as Ramirezovic raises his hands in defense, Beefheart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ramirezovic is trying to keep Beefheart in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic pulls Beefheart in close to his closed guard and prevents Beefheart from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beefheart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Beefheart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramirezovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramirezovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jamalski Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Beefheart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramirezovic working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beefheart passes Ramirezovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirezovic is not content to let Beefheart control the position.
Ramirezovic has hold of Beefheart's hands but Beefheart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ramirezovic trying to control but Beefheart postures up.
Ramirezovic is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirezovic is looking to control Beefheart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirezovic avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beefheart wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirezovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beefheart controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Beefheart dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Ramirezovic throws a head kick but Beefheart moves out of range.
Ramirezovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramirezovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Beefheart counters with a body kick that stops Ramirezovic in his tracks momentarily.
Beefheart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Beefheart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beefheart showed some decent athleticism there.
Ramirezovic trying to hold on to Beefheart's head to control him but Beefheart postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart throwing shots but Ramirezovic is blocking nicely.
Ramirezovic is trying to maintain the position but Beefheart is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirezovic is trying to control but Beefheart manages to pass to mount!
Ramirezovic tries to hold on but Beefheart postures up.
Beefheart unloads with some shots from mount but Ramirezovic bucks and avoids them well.
Ramirezovic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ramirezovic tries to hold on but Beefheart pushes him away.
Beefheart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirezovic tries to hold on but Beefheart pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Beefheart working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ramirezovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beefheart.
Beefheart avoids the attempt from Ramirezovic to control.
Ramirezovic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Beefheart is staying active.
Captain Beefheart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirezovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beefheart content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by Beefheart there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart throws some wild stikes that Ramirezovic manages to avoid easily.
Ramirezovic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beefheart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Captain Beefheart just wasn't active enough.
Ramirezovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramirezovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beefheart eats them both and turns towards Ramirezovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Captain Beefheart has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirezovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beefheart. Beefheart obviously looking to wear him down.
Beefheart shoots in for a double leg but Ramirezovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jamalski Ramirezovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Beefheart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirezovic throws a sloppy head kick

and Beefheart counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ramirezovic!
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.
Ramirezovic tries to buck Beefheart off but he can't manage it.
Ramirezovic wants to hold on but Beefheart pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirezovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirezovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beefheart throws some wild stikes that Ramirezovic manages to avoid easily.
Beefheart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Beefheart there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Captain Beefheart.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beefheart, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Captain Beefheart!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Captain Beefheart!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Captain Beefheart!

Captain Beefheart wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Rekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Brashears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brashears has chosen Walk by Pantera as his entrance music. Damon Rekker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rekker
vs
Brashears

180 cm
25
180 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

188 cm
23
180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

MMA Animal

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damon Rekker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Brashears!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekker keeps the fight on the outside.
Brashears avoids the head kick by Rekker.
Rekker throws a head kick that misses.
Rekker throws a right hand that Brashears ducks under and follows up with a left that Brashears also avoids with ease.

Rekker knocks Brashears to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Brashears is rocked!

Rekker stands up and beckons Brashears to his feet.
Brashears is still on wobbly legs! Can Rekker finish him?
Rekker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brashears blocks a head kick by Rekker.
Brashears misses the shot to the body.
Rekker walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Brashears drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rekker swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Brashears's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damon Rekker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Dada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Chambers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dada
vs
Chambers

194 cm
28
169 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Dada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dada moves out of range of the strikes.
Dada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chambers but Chambers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chambers finds it's way round the side to connect with Dada's head.
Chambers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers misses with a body shot.
Dada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chambers defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Dada. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chambers is trying to defend but Dada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dada controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dada is looking for a kimura but Chambers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dada to get the leverage.
Dada passes to side control.

Dada is trying to get an arm triangle but Chambers is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chambers!

Dada has hold of Chambers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chambers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Dada looking to isolate an arm here. Chambers doesn't see it coming and as Dada extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Dada!