PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Mckean (ranked 2977 p4p, 2426 weight class) and Larry Gayle (ranked 315 p4p, 254 weight class). Hank Mckean has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mckean
vs
Gayle

195 cm
26
285
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
268
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Mckean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Larry Gayle!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gayle's hands.

Gayle closes the distance and clinches.
Mckean prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gayle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mckean lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Larry Gayle has been cut.
Mckean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gayle can't break the clinch.

Gayle has picked Mckean up - he's going for a ride! Gayle dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mckean trying to hold on to Gayle's head to control him but Gayle postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckean tries to roll over but Gayle keeps him under control.
Mckean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gayle on the ground.
Gayle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mckean is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gayle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gayle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean is looking for a sweep. Gayle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gayle tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mckean controls his leg.
Mckean is looking to escape.
Gayle drops an elbow to the side of Mckean's head.
Gayle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mckean is trying to control but can't.
Mckean pushes Gayle off but Gayle dives into side control.
Gayle prevents Mckean from escaping the position.
Mckean tries to improve position but can't.
Mckean prevents Gayle from moving into mount.
Gayle scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gayle working away.
Gayle staying calm.
Mckean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mckean tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gayle presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Mckean tries to buck Gayle off so he can stand up but Gayle has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Mckean falls backwards, slamming Gayle to the mat but Gayle holds on tight! Mckean is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Gayle!