PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gravis Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gravis Bader has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bader
vs
Rage

187 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gravis Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hammer Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bader circles away.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Bader shows good takedown defense.
Bader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Bader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Rage.
Rage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bader.
Jab, jab by Bader - just one landing.
Rage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bader.
Bader scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bader lands a jab.
Gravis Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bader as he avoids it easily.
Bader bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bader keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bader has managed to clinch.
Bader is leaning against Rage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rage looks gassed!
Bader cracks Rage with a nice body shot.
Bader putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rage in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Hammer Rage has been cut.
Bader lands a good knee to the midsection. Rage won't want to take too many of those.
Bader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bader.
Bader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bader lands a nice knee to the body.
Bader lands a nice uppercut.
Bader lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bader.
Still in the clinch, Bader scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Bader.
Rage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bader pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rage wants a takedown.
Bader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rage backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Bader.
Bader lands a shot to the body.
Bader is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bader will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rage up against the cage.
Bader unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bader digs a right hand underneath Rage's ribcage. Rage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bader gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
Bader stalling against the cage.
Bader digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
Rage is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bader is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rage.
Bader scores with a hook to the body.
Bader gets through Rage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bader.
Bader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bader works on Rage's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bader landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bader digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
Bader pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bader scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bader.
The referee calls for Bader to work.
A right handed body shot lands from Bader.
Bader taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bader landing knees to the body.
Bader using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bader presses Rage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Bader - that landed with a thud.
Bader digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Bader.
Rage is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Bader.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader working Rage over with knees to the body.
Bader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Bader.
Bader lands with a left to the head.
Bader is leaning against Rage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Bader.
Rage takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bader lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bader.
A right handed body shot lands from Bader.
Bader lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bader.
Bader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bader scores with a hook to the body.
Bader pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bader gets through Rage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bader.
Bader lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gravis Bader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hammer Rage's cut.
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.

Bader jabs at Rage's body.
Bader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bader takes a swing at Rage's ribcage but misses.
Rage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rage somewhat.
Bader lands a glancing blow to the side of Rage's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bader lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bader scores with a hook to the body. Rage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rage has a takedown stuffed.
Bader lands a jab to the nose.
Hammer Rage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bader cracks Rage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bader stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bader wants it to stay on the feet.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Rage.
Rage closes the distance and clinches up with Bader, looking for a takedown. Rage pushes Bader against the cage but Bader circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bader lands a jab.
Rage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bader swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader wants to clinch.
Rage dives in and grabs Bader's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bader pushes down on Rage's head and hops out.
Rage slips under a jab.
Gravis Bader is winning the standup battle so far.

Rage closes the distance and clinches.
Bader is pressed up against the cage. Rage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bader down to the mat. Bader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bader lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rage takes a step back to recover.
Bader misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader connects with a single shot there.
Bader swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rage.
Bader throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravis Bader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Bader catches Rage right on the button with a cross.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Bader.
Rage walks into a left hand.
Bader scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bader tries to clinch up.

Bader closes the distance and clinches.
Bader lands a shot to the body.
Bader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Bader.
Good body shot from Bader.
Bader lands a shot to the body.
Bader just leaning against Rage, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Bader.
Rage jumps guard but Bader stands there with Rage around his waist. Rage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Bader.
Bader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bader lands a knee to the head.
Bader content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bader is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gravis Bader dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hammer Rage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bader lands with a hook. Rage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick from Bader.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bader darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rage moves away.
Rage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bader tries to avoid it but Rage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bader to the ground. Bader escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bader stuffs the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Bader. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bader.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Bader.
Bader lands a with a good body shot.

Bader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bader is working Rage over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bader as the two fighters clinch.
Bader is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Bader lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bader.
Bader scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Bader.
Bader lands with a light punch inside.
Bader digs a right hand underneath Rage's ribcage. Rage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bader taking a breather.
Bader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Bader.
Bader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bader lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Bader.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bader.
Rage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bader avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bader lands a shot to the body.
Bader lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rage or not.
Bader is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bader works on Rage's body with a couple of short punches.
Bader presses Rage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bader lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rage takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bader pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bader lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rage or not.
Bader presses Rage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bader works on Rage's body with a couple of short punches.
Bader scores with a shot to the side of Rage's head.
Bader holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gravis Bader has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bader gets underhooks to prevent Rage's takedown attempt.
Bader is working Rage over against the cage.
Bader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bader scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Bader - that landed with a thud.
Bader lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bader.
A left hand lands to the body for Bader.
Rage takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Bader.
Good body shot from Bader.
Bader works on Rage's body with a couple of short punches.
Bader is leaning against Rage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bader landing knees to the body.
Bader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
Bader is leaning against Rage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hammer Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bader obliges.
Rage takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bader digs a right hand underneath Rage's ribcage. Rage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bader crunches a lovely knee into Rage's ribcage.
Bader landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Bader - that landed with a thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bader. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rage moves out of range of the strikes.
Rage shoots in but no luck this time.
Rage misses with a leg kick

and Bader counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bader.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Bader.
Bader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bader blocks a body shot from Rage.
Gravis Bader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bader prevents it.
Bader lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gravis Bader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bader has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gravis Bader!