PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zewkey Gabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soulja Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zewkey Gabe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gabe
vs
Boy

197 cm
25
286 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Zewkey Gabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Soulja Boy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gabe.

Gabe shoots in and bounces Boy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boy keeping full guard, as Gabe tries to pass.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boy pulls Gabe in close to prevent any damage.
Gabe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gabe stands and throws Boy's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Gabe swings around for an armbar but Boy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gabe's guard.
Boy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gabe wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabe keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gabe is on top in guard.
Gabe looking to pass the guard.

Gabe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boy dives on top into guard.
Gabe is breathing heavily.
Gabe tries to strike from the bottom.

Gabe working for submissions but it's allowed Boy to get to half guard.
Gabe is staying active underneath Boy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gabe gets back to full guard.

Boy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gabe has his foot on Boy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boy works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boy stands up from Gabe's guard - Boy perhaps looking for a knockout.

Boy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boy lands in his opponent's guard.

Boy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Boy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gabe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boy has managed to get both his arms back between Gabe's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gabe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gabe.
Gabe is looking to regain half guard here but Boy keeps moving and retains side control.
Boy trying to control the position but Gabe is working away.
Gabe is looking to regain half guard here but Boy keeps moving and retains side control.
Gabe is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gabe has his takedown stuffed

and Boy counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Gabe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boy uses it to pass to side control.
Gabe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gabe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Gabe is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Boy is tapping! Great win for Gabe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zewkey Gabe!