PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hubert Rageface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hubert Rageface had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rageface
vs
Rage

190 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rageface dodges the punch combination from Rage.
Nice straight punches there by Rage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rage.
Rage moves in looking to clinch but Rageface pushes him off.
Rage lands with a shot to the body.
Rage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
Rage doesn't manage to clinch there - Rageface circles away.
Rageface takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Rage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rageface is breathing heavily.
Rage tries to clinch there but Rageface circles away.

Rage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rageface was covering up waiting for the punch and Rage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rageface's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rageface. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage wants to stand but Rageface is controlling his posture from full guard.

Rageface has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rage wants to stand but Rageface is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage scores with a jab to the body.
Rage scores with a nice right hand.
Rage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunner Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rage lands in his opponent's guard.
Rage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Rageface working for a triangle but Rage defends it easily.
Rageface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rageface keeping full guard, as Rage tries to pass.
Rage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rageface's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rageface sprawls well initially but Rage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rage content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rageface has hold of Rage's hands but Rage slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rageface is trying to maintain the position but Rage is very close to passing his half guard.
Rage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Rage dominated that round.
That's time! Rageface's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rage lands a jab-cross combination.
Rageface tries to clinch up but Rage circles away and keeps his distance.

Rage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rageface is trying to maintain the position but Rage is very close to passing his half guard.
Rage prevents Rageface from improving his position.
Rageface is working hard here to advance position.
Rage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rage wants to stand up but Rageface has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rageface is looking to improve his position.
Rage trying to control the pace.
Rage throwing shots but Rageface is blocking nicely.
Rage controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like Rage is going to stand back up.
Rage looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like Rage is going to stand back up.
Rageface tries to roll over but Rage keeps him under control.
Rage wants to stand but Rageface has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rage is working for a kimura but Rageface is defending it quite comfortably.
Rage is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rage slips a nice elbow through Rageface's hands, connecting with Rageface's forehead.
Rageface on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rageface is looking to control Rage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rageface avoid being mounted?

Rage stands up and beckons Rageface to join him on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rageface takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rageface takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rageface takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rageface blocks a head kick by Rage.
Rageface takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rage punishes Rageface's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rage fails with the takedown.
Rageface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rage lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rageface on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rageface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rageface avoids the head kick by Rage.

Rage gets a takedown into half guard.
Rage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gunner Rage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rage wants to stand but Rageface has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rage stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rageface is trying to get back to full guard.
Rage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rage tries to stand and escape but Rageface is controlling the position.
Rageface is trying to get back to full guard.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rage thuds his right hand into Rageface's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rage jabs at Rageface's body.
Rageface gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rage rushes Rageface with punches - Rageface moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Rageface goes down! Rage follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Rage!