PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Michael Gammon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jelfy Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Michael Gammon
vs
Valuev

200 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
339 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[MMABR] Winners' Supplements
[MMABR] Winners' Supplements

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernest Michael Gammon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jelfy Valuev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valuev misses with a body shot.
Valuev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valuev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gammon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valuev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gammon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gammon is breathing heavily.
Valuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valuev throws a right and a left that Gammon avoids nicely.
Gammon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valuev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valuev lands a jab to Gammon's midsection.
Valuev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like Ernest Michael Gammon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valuev shoots for a double leg takedown but Gammon sprawls well. He's pushed Valuev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valuev throws a head kick that misses.
Valuev misses with a double jab.
Valuev shoots for a takedown but Gammon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ernest Michael Gammon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jelfy Valuev.

Valuev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gammon is trying to get back to his feet.

Gammon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Valuev fails with a takedown attempt.

Gammon closes the distance and clinches.
Gammon scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Gammon jumps into guard, dragging Valuev to the mat.
Valuev wants to stand but Gammon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gammon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gammon wriggles free and stands up.

Gammon pushes Valuev up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gammon can't break the clinch.
Valuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valuev tries to break the clinch but Gammon is controlling the position.
Gammon tries to circle away but Valuev has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Valuev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valuev can't break the clinch.
Gammon can't break the clinch.
Valuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gammon lands with a light punch inside.
Gammon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gammon lands a nice uppercut.
Valuev is trying to break the clinch but Gammon is controlling him.
Valuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gammon has had enough of the clinch but Valuev keeps him there for the moment.
Valuev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gammon has him pressed against the cage.
Valuev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gammon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Gammon manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valuev misses with a double jab.

Gammon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gammon fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Gammon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Valuev fails with the takedown

and Gammon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Valuev!

Gammon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gammon wants to get back to striking at distance but Valuev won't allow it.
Valuev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gammon has him pressed against the cage.
Valuev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valuev working hard to break the clinch.
Valuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Gammon won't allow it.

Gammon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valuev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gammon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Valuev is working an open guard so Gammon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Gammon has Valuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Valuev misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Gammon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Gammon won't allow it.
Gammon has Valuev pressed against the cage, preventing Valuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valuev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gammon wants to get back to striking at distance but Valuev won't allow it.
Valuev avoids the elbow strike from Gammon, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valuev tries to break free but Gammon pushes him back against the cage.
Gammon just leaning against Valuev, taking a breather.
Valuev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valuev wants to break free but Gammon has control.
Gammon is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Michael Gammon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Michael Gammon's cut.
That's time! Gammon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Valuev doesn't succeed with the takedown

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Gammon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valuev won't be happy with that.

Gammon stands up and beckons Valuev to his feet.
Valuev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valuev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gammon.
A punch combination from Valuev misses.

Gammon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gammon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valuev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gammon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gammon as Valuev tries to tie him up.

Gammon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gammon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valuev.
Gammon fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev lands with a nice body punch.
Gammon ducks right into an uppercut from Valuev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Valuev scores with a four punch combination!
Valuev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gammon.

Gammon moves into the clinch.
Gammon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gammon keeps control of Valuev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valuev tries to circle away but Gammon has him pinned against the cage.
Gammon tries to circle away but Valuev has him pinned against the cage.
Valuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gammon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valuev working hard to break the clinch.
Valuev tries to break free but Gammon pushes him back against the cage.
Valuev misses with the head strike.
Gammon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valuev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valuev avoiding damage as Gammon throws knees to the body.
Gammon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valuev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gammon's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valuev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gammon is keeping busy.
Valuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gammon tries to break free but Valuev pushes him back against the cage.
Valuev has Gammon pressed against the cage, preventing Gammon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valuev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gammon prevents Valuev from breaking the clinch.
Valuev avoids the elbow strike from Gammon, against the cage.
Gammon is trying to force a seperation but Valuev has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valuev tries to circle away but Gammon has him pinned against the cage.

Gammon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gammon stops Valuev from getting back to his feet.
Valuev is looking for a sweep. Gammon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gammon controlling the pace.
Valuev wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammon controlling the action here.

Gammon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Valuev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gammon counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gammon.
Gammon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valuev prevents Gammon from breaking the clinch.
Valuev tries to break free but Gammon pushes him back against the cage.
Valuev tries to break free but Gammon pushes him back against the cage.

Gammon manages to break the clinch.
Valuev misses with a takedown attempt

and Gammon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ernest Michael Gammon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jelfy Valuev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gammon gets to his feet - Valuev follows without any prompting.

Gammon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valuev tries to throw a body punch but Gammon avoids it by throwing Valuev back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gammon.
Valuev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gammon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gammon lands a right hand.
Valuev goes for a takedown attempt but Gammon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valuev misses with a double jab.
Valuev motions for Gammon to come forward. Valuev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valuev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gammon counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gammon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gammon prevents Valuev from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Michael Gammon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Michael Gammon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gammon forces Valuev back against the cage and clinches.
Valuev has Gammon pressed against the cage, preventing Gammon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valuev working aggressively here.
A short right from Gammon.
Valuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valuev throws a head punch that misses.

Gammon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valuev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valuev has his takedown stuffed

and Gammon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valuev's guard.
Valuev wants to get back to his feet but Gammon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Gammon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Gammon clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gammon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valuev is trying to force a seperation but Gammon has the dominant position.

Gammon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Valuev misses.

Gammon moves into the clinch successfully.
Valuev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Gammon won't allow it.

Gammon manages to break the clinch.
Valuev tries for a takedown but Gammon circles away easily

so Gammon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Valuev is working an open guard so Gammon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Gammon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gammon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Valuev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valuev is trying to maintain a safe position but Gammon gets an underhook and turns Valuev into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gammon.
A shot in the inside from Valuev.

Gammon breaks from the clinch.
Valuev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valuev tries for a takedown but Gammon circles away easily

and Gammon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ernest Michael Gammon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jelfy Valuev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gammon decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Valuev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gammon.
Valuev misses with a takedown

and Gammon counters with a single leg into guard. Valuev didn't expect that.

Gammon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valuev, up you get!
Valuev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gammon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gammon wants to take a breather but Valuev is having none of it.

Gammon wants to work for an arm triangle but Valuev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gammon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Gammon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valuev was covering up waiting for the punch and Gammon finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gammon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valuev, up you get!
Gammon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valuev can do to turn this around?

Gammon instigates a clinch.

Gammon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valuev shoots and misses

and Gammon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Valuev's guard now.

Gammon gets to his feet. Valuev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Gammon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gammon showed some decent athleticism there.
Valuev pushes Gammon off but Gammon dives into side control.
Valuev tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gammon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Valuev to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valuev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gammon misses with a combination
and Valuev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gammon thinking.
Valuev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gammon swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gammon pushes Valuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Gammon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ernest Michael Gammon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jelfy Valuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gammon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valuev is trying to break the clinch but Gammon has him pressed against the cage.
Valuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valuev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gammon lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Michael Gammon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gammon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Michael Gammon!