PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko CroKick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Gaea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaea has chosen im a warrior as his entrance music. Demian Gaea looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

CroKick
vs
Gaea

190 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
220 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Das Labor
Das Labor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko CroKick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Demian Gaea!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CroKick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaea defends it nicely.
CroKick wants to clinch up but Gaea keeps it at a distance.
Gaea dodges the punch combination from CroKick.
Gaea blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CroKick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaea keeps the fight on the outside.
Gaea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from CroKick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CroKick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaea pinned against the cage. Gaea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko CroKick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaea leaves CroKick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
CroKick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
CroKick lands with a slapping head kick.

CroKick clinches with his opponent.

Gaea works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Gaea is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gaea looks gassed!
CroKick is trying to control the position but Gaea postures up.
CroKick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gaea decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick misses from CroKick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaea on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Gaea fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. CroKick sprawls well initially but Gaea persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Gaea is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, CroKick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gaea is trying to control the action in half guard but CroKick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

CroKick is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaea.
Gaea tries to stand but can't do so whilst CroKick controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroKick is looking for a sweep. Gaea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gaea is working for a kimura but CroKick is defending it quite comfortably.

CroKick looking for submissions off his back.

Gaea seems to be looking for submissions.

Gaea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CroKick sees it coming and defends easily.

Gaea stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Gaea dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

CroKick fails with the takedown

and Gaea counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
CroKick manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
CroKick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gaea on the ground.
Gaea regains half guard.
CroKick thows a huge punch but Gaea dodges it nicely.
CroKick is trying to control. Gaea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaea is trying to control but can't.
CroKick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gaea defending well though.
Gaea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gaea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in CroKick's guard.

Gaea is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gaea drops back looking for a leg! CroKick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and CroKick manages to kick Gaea off! Gaea jumps back into CroKick's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gaea prevents CroKick from getting back to his feet.

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

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

CroKick is working an open guard so Gaea takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
CroKick doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gaea counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaea is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gaea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gaea stands up and waves to CroKick to follow him.
Mirko CroKick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CroKick misses with a takedown attempt

and Gaea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in CroKick's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko CroKick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gaea is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gaea drops back looking for a leg! CroKick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and CroKick manages to kick Gaea off! Gaea jumps back into CroKick's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gaea drops back looking for a leg! CroKick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and CroKick manages to kick Gaea off! Gaea jumps back into CroKick's guard.

Gaea is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! CroKick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! CroKick has escaped and now he's on top!
Gaea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from CroKick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Gaea 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! And we move into the final round!

CroKick with a poor takedown

and Gaea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gaea looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gaea is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gaea looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Demian Gaea has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gaea wants to work for an arm triangle but CroKick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaea wants to lay and pray for a moment but CroKick keeps working.

Gaea is working for a submission of some sort.

Gaea is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gaea is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Gaea is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed CroKick to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

Gaea is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gaea drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaea jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gaea wanted to stand there but CroKick had control of the position.
CroKick is looking to stand up but Gaea isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
CroKick tries for a takedown but Gaea circles away easily

and Gaea counters with a takedown into side control.

Gaea decides to stand back up. Gaea steps back and let's CroKick get back to his feet.
CroKick closes the distance but Gaea moves to the side

and Gaea counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gaea is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but CroKick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroKick looking for a sweep but Gaea has passed into full mount! Oh no!
CroKick flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gaea controlling from the full mount.
CroKick working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gaea working for a submission but CroKick is keeping him at bay.

Gaea goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now CroKick is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Gaea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gaea winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Gaea!