PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 1331 p4p, 3508 weight class) and Tempe Gorge (ranked 86 p4p, 191 weight class). Gorge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carrillo-Moreno
vs
Gorge

170 cm
26
142
10 - 5 - 0

170 cm
40
147
17 - 16 - 3

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tempe Gorge!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrillo-Moreno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gorge's head.
We've been hearing reports that Carrillo-Moreno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gorge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Carrillo-Moreno catches Gorge right on the button with a cross.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown but Gorge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carrillo-Moreno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gorge misses with a straight left.
Carrillo-Moreno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gorge scores with a sloppy right hand. Carrillo-Moreno should have avoided that one.
Carrillo-Moreno has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carrillo-Moreno manages to avoid it.
Gorge's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gorge's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno takes one to the chin there.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in but Gorge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gorge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gorge takes the fight into the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gorge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gorge misses with a knee strike.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to drag Gorge to the mat but Gorge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Carrillo-Moreno has clasped his hands together around Gorge's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gorge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carrillo-Moreno's best efforts.
Carrillo-Moreno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Gorge looking for subs from the bottom but Carrillo-Moreno mounts him!
Gorge manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks the strikes from Gorge.
Carrillo-Moreno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gorge is staying active underneath Carrillo-Moreno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gorge trying to control but Carrillo-Moreno postures up.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Carrillo-Moreno looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carrillo-Moreno controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gorge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Gorge is defending against the submission attempts here by Carrillo-Moreno.

Carrillo-Moreno seems to be working for a kimura but Gorge defends the submission attempt.
Gorge is trying to get back to full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to stall here but Gorge recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorge is retaining full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorge is retaining full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorge trying to keep a closed guard but Carrillo-Moreno is proving a slippery customer.
Carrillo-Moreno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carrillo-Moreno won't allow Gorge to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gorge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carrillo-Moreno.
Gorge shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gorge. That's going to slow Carrillo-Moreno down.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gorge's waist but Gorge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carrillo-Moreno off to one side.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Carrillo-Moreno.
Gorge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno prevents Gorge from improving his position.

Gorge looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Carrillo-Moreno pushes past his half guard into mount!

Carrillo-Moreno is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gorge is surviving well by controlling Carrillo-Moreno's body position as best he can.

Carrillo-Moreno moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gorge has worked his arm free - good work by Gorge!

Carrillo-Moreno swings around for an armbar but Gorge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carrillo-Moreno's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno has a closed guard, preventing Gorge from standing up.

Carrillo-Moreno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gorge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Carrillo-Moreno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gorge wanted to stand there but Carrillo-Moreno had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carrillo-Moreno is pulling down on Gorge's head. It's preventing any offense from Gorge, at least for the moment.
Gorge has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carrillo-Moreno is proving hard to escape from.

Carrillo-Moreno working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gorge has passed into half guard!

Carrillo-Moreno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gorge stands up out of the half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a straight right.
A jab from Gorge misses.

Gorge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Gorge manages to break the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a lazy uppercut
and Gorge counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gorge missing with a left hand there. Carrillo-Moreno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gorge misses with a straight right.
Gorge throws a hook but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a straight right.
Carrillo-Moreno looks for a takedown but Gorge sprawls well.
Carrillo-Moreno throws an overhand right that lands on Gorge's shoulder, as Gorge tries to avoid the shot.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a takedown
and Carrillo-Moreno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gorge to counter with a crisp jab.
Carrillo-Moreno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gorge moves out of range as Carrillo-Moreno strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Gorge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gorge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carrillo-Moreno slips a jab from Gorge.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gorge.
Gorge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carrillo-Moreno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gorge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carrillo-Moreno thinking.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gorge counters with a stiff right hand.
Gorge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carrillo-Moreno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tempe Gorge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Gorge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gorge, as that shot connected.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gorge tries to avoid it but Carrillo-Moreno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gorge to the ground. Gorge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a hook
and Carrillo-Moreno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorge misses with a wild body shot.
Gorge connects with a nice looking jab.
Carrillo-Moreno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Carrillo-Moreno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carrillo-Moreno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carrillo-Moreno has his takedown stuffed
and Gorge counters with a nice body shot.
Gorge lands with an overhand left.
Carrillo-Moreno looks for a takedown but Gorge sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Carrillo-Moreno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Gorge has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Carrillo-Moreno has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorge lands a right hand.

Gorge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carrillo-Moreno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gorge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carrillo-Moreno. That did some damage!
Carrillo-Moreno throws an off balance right hand
letting Gorge counter with a right hand.
Carrillo-Moreno dives in for a single leg takedown but Gorge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gorge smiles and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gorge.
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carrillo-Moreno attempts a counter takedown but Gorge avoids it well and moves away.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a shot from downtown. Gorge moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Gorge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Gorge.
Gorge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Gorge shows good takedown defense.
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!

Carrillo-Moreno drives through with a takedown into Gorge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Gorge pushes Carrillo-Moreno off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gorge lands a body shot.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gorge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gorge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carrillo-Moreno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carrillo-Moreno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gorge is defending well.
Gorge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Gorge turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gorge manages to end up in side control.

Gorge decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorge looks to land a combination but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it well.
Gorge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carrillo-Moreno.

Carrillo-Moreno scores with a takedown into Gorge's guard.
Gorge keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully.
Gorge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carrillo-Moreno is one step ahead there.
Tempe Gorge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorge is retaining full guard.
Gorge is trying to control the position but Carrillo-Moreno postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrillo-Moreno preventing the sweep.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Gorge keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Carrillo-Moreno drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gorge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carrillo-Moreno has Gorge in his guard.

Gorge decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Carrillo-Moreno fails to land the takedown.
Carrillo-Moreno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge.
Gorge throws a counter combo.
Gorge connects with a right hand. Carrillo-Moreno shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tempe Gorge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gorge 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tempe Gorge!
Tempe Gorge decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.