PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Gasgow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class).

Slade
vs
Gasgow

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 , fighting out of , Simon Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Samson Gasgow!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade swats away the attempt to clinch by Gasgow.
Gasgow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gasgow tries to move into range but Slade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gasgow throws a leg kick
and Slade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Slade has Gasgow up against the cage in a clinch.
Slade is trying to maintain a safe position but Gasgow gets an underhook and turns Slade into the cage.
Slade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gasgow wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gasgow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slade scores with a punch to the head.
Gasgow shoots in looking for a takedown but Slade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gasgow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gasgow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gasgow on the side of the head.
Slade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Gasgow has closed the distance and engaged Slade in a clinch.

Gasgow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Slade feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gasgow sprawling to the canvas! Gasgow rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Slade finish him?!

It looks like Samson Gasgow has been cut.

Slade gets caught napping as Gasgow dives in and scores a takedown. Slade manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slade keeping moving, preventing Gasgow from controlling successfully.
Gasgow passes into half guard.
Gasgow trying to control the pace.
Slade is concentrating on defense, preventing Gasgow from advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gasgow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slade trying to hold on to Gasgow's head to control him but Gasgow postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gasgow seems to be working for a kimura but Slade defends the submission attempt.
Gasgow is taking a breather. Slade says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasgow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gasgow.
Slade is positioning himself well to prevent Gasgow advancing to mount.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon Slade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gasgow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Gasgow instigates a clinch.
Gasgow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Slade.
Gasgow looks winded!

Gasgow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gasgow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simon Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Gasgow.
Slade scores with a jab. Gasgow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slade cracks Gasgow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Samson Gasgow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gasgow is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Slade lands a big right hand that sends Gasgow crashing to the mat! Slade stays standing though and waves Gasgow back to his feet!

Gasgow is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gasgow circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Slade. Gasgow falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Slade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Slade!