GAMMA: Contenders #137 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AJ Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiedis comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Higher Ground. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kiedis
vs
Stevenson

178 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Kiedis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiedis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Stevenson dives in and scores a takedown into Kiedis's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stevenson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevenson is in close to Kiedis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kiedis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kiedis looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiedis, not yet.
Stevenson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson is pushing down on Kiedis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kiedis is fighting to maintain full guard but Stevenson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevenson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stevenson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stevenson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiedis is working to get back to half guard.
Kiedis is bucking up trying to escape but Stevenson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stevenson working Kiedis over with strikes here.
Stevenson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kiedis is in a horrible position here. Stevenson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson landing shots from mount.
Kiedis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kiedis is breathing heavily.
Stevenson unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Stevenson connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Stevenson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kiedis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stevenson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Stevenson 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.
Kiedis is bucking up trying to escape but Stevenson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiedis tries to reverse the position but Stevenson maintains control.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the head.
Stevenson lands a big elbow.
Kiedis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevenson on the ground.
Stevenson lands a big elbow.
Kiedis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kiedis tries to get out of the position.
Stevenson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiedis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stevenson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kiedis turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Stevenson off and cradles Kiedis's limp body as Stevenson celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Phil Stevenson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gorn Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bicki
vs
Convents

200 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

200 cm
30
268 lbs
18 - 20 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorn Bicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robin Convents!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Convents.
Convents tries to clinch up
and Bicki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Convents throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Convents circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bicki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Convents stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Bicki gets tackled into the cage by Convents. Convents maintains the clinch.
Convents slows down the pace here.

Convents has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bicki is trying to keep an underhook but Convents manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bicki is not content to let Convents control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Convents is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bicki sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bicki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Convents.
Bicki can't keep his opponent in guard - Convents advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Convents thows a huge punch but Bicki dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Convents is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Convents missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Convents prevents Bicki from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Convents is trying to control. Bicki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Convents has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Convents landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Convents unloading with bombs!
Convents fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Bicki has left one of his arms exposed and Convents doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bicki screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Convents!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kralaiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Kralaiev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Knock Out's chin.

Kralaiev
vs
Out

191 cm
28
240 lbs
11 - 10 - 1

200 cm
22
224 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kralaiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knock Out!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kralaiev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Out scrambles back to his feet.
Kralaiev lands with a nice body punch.
Out tests Kralaiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kralaiev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Out paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kralaiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kralaiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kralaiev throws a push kick but Out slaps the foot to one side.
Out stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out swings for the body but Kralaiev moves out of range.
Ivan Kralaiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Out drops Kralaiev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kralaiev looks back up at him and smiles so Out waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Kralaiev is rocked!

It looks like Ivan Kralaiev has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Out moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Kralaiev! Out continues to tee off on Kralaiev, landing with a left and a right! Out connects with a right hand that leaves Kralaiev sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Knock Out!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brenno Penna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Penna might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to APOCALYPSE NOW. Newman has chosen Truth Is as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Penna
vs
Newman

172 cm
27
192 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

188 cm
29
202 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenno Penna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Newman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman works the jab nicely.
Penna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penna somewhat.
Newman throws a lazy uppercut

and Penna counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Penna throws a big elbow that misses.
Penna throwing strikes but missing.
Penna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penna.
Newman is looking to stand up but Penna isn't so interested in that idea.
Newman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Penna from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penna looking to pass the guard.
Newman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penna throws a strike but Newman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Penna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Penna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Penna's guard.

Newman stands up from Penna's guard - Newman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Penna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Penna dodges the punch combination from Newman.
Newman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Penna counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Newman!
Penna unloads with some shots from mount but Newman bucks and avoids them well.

Penna swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Newman is now in Penna's guard. A big mistake from Penna there, giving up the dominant position!
Newman wants to stand but Penna has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Penna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Newman passes into side control.
Penna is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman gets to mount! Penna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penna wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Penna 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.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Penna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenno Penna dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Penna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newman.
Newman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penna.
Newman loads up on a big right hand but Penna slips the punch.
Penna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Penna closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Newman's guard.
Brenno Penna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penna wants to control from the top but Newman keeps moving.
Penna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penna trying to control but Newman is working from the bottom.
Penna works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penna is looking for a kimura but Newman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penna to get the leverage.

Penna is trying to work for a kimura but Newman is defending well.

Penna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penna throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Penna there.
Newman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penna.
Penna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Penna is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Newman to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Penna prevents Newman from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penna throws a big elbow that misses.
Penna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penna trying to control the position from guard on top but Newman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penna looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penna content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Penna wants to pass the guard but Newman is keeping the position.
Penna looking to sit in guard and control but Newman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Penna looking for a guillotine here but Newman defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenno Penna dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

No joy there for Newman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Newman.
Newman throws out a loose jab but Penna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newman throws a jab when Penna was well out of range.
Newman misses with an uppercut
and Penna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brenno Penna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newman throws an off balance right hand

and Penna counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penna trying to control the position but Newman is working away.

Penna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Newman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Penna but great work by Newman.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Newman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Penna to his feet.
Penna shoots in looking for a takedown. Newman tries to sprawl out of it but Penna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Penna shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenno Penna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman thuds his right hand into Penna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Newman works over Penna's head and body with a nice combination.
Newman misses with a left hand

and Penna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Newman won't be happy with that.
Newman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Penna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Newman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penna lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penna throws an elbow but Newman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Penna throwing strikes but Newman manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Penna is looking for a sweep.
Penna struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penna is working hard here to advance position.

Newman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Newman stuffs the takedown attempt from Penna. Penna gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penna slips under a jab.
Penna shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Penna takes one on the button.
Newman lands with a straight right. Penna didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penna walks into a straight right hand from Newman.
Penna staying out of range there.
Penna tries to clinch but Newman moves out of range.
Ali Newman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penna shoots in but Newman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penna wants to clinch.
Newman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Newman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penna 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Brenno Penna!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Brenno Penna!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Brenno Penna!

Brenno Penna wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between GLaD Aperture Science (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aperture Science might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chiron By All That Remains. Murdock has chosen Man Without Fear as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Aperture Science
vs
Murdock

185 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Very quick

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, GLaD Aperture Science!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aperture Science checks a leg kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Murdock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murdock staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murdock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aperture Science has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aperture Science and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aperture Science throws a series of punches but Murdock avoids them all with ease.
Aperture Science checks a leg kick.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Murdock tried to score with a low kick but Aperture Science checks it.
Aperture Science with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Aperture Science blocks the leg kick.

Murdock sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Aperture Science to the ground! Murdock dives into full mount looking to finish!

Aperture Science is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Murdock is trying to control here but Aperture Science has managed to regain half guard.
Oh Aperture Science is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murdock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aperture Science!

Murdock goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aperture Science turns into him and now he's in Murdock's guard.
Aperture Science preventing the sweep.
Aperture Science throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murdock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aperture Science postures up and lands a big shot to Murdock's brow.

Murdock pushes a forearm under Aperture Science's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Aperture Science is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Murdock!
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