PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between iron gooner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrett Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

gooner
vs
Rumble

195 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, iron gooner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barrett Rumble!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gooner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rumble.
gooner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
iron gooner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumble has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Barrett Rumble has been cut.
A jab from gooner misses.
gooner misses with a series of wild punches.
gooner shoots in and drives through. Rumble sprawls well.
Rumble misses with a straight right.
gooner slips a straight right by Rumble.
Rumble throws a series of strikes that have gooner backpedaling.

It looks like iron gooner has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from gooner.
gooner slips a straight right by Rumble.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gooner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumble.
gooner misses with a jab, cross combination.
gooner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rumble swivels and escapes.
Rumble throws a big shot that misses.
Rumble thows a body shot but no joy.
gooner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rumble should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
gooner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rumble.
gooner doesn't manage to clinch there - Rumble circles away.
Rumble is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

gooner instigates a clinch.
gooner pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

gooner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rumble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by gooner.
gooner misses with a series of wild punches.
Rumble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rumble blocks a head kick by gooner.
gooner swings for the body but Rumble moves out of range.
Rumble connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gooner tries a head kick but it misses.
Rumble lands a jab to the nose.
Rumble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but gooner manages to avoid it.
Barrett Rumble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumble connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from Rumble.
Rumble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but gooner moves away.
Rumble scores with a nice strike.
gooner is breathing heavily.
gooner checks the leg kick.
Rumble will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
gooner takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
gooner shoots in for a double leg but Rumble sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for iron gooner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps gooner's head backwards.
Rumble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rumble swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and gooner counters with a body kick that stops Rumble in his tracks momentarily.
Rumble misses with a low kick as gooner jumps back.
Rumble misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
gooner checks a low kick from Rumble.
A head kick misses from Rumble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrett Rumble dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rumble fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches gooner on the side of the head.
iron gooner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rumble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but gooner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumble.
gooner tries to clinch up.
gooner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rumble avoids it really well and circles away.
Rumble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from gooner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
gooner moves out of range of the strikes.
Rumble throws a front kick aimed at gooner's knee but gooner avoids it well.
Rumble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rumble fails to land with a series of punches.
Rumble lunges at gooner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by gooner's hand.
Rumble just misses with a punch to the body.
Rumble connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between gooner's hands.
Rumble lands a glancing blow to the side of gooner's head.
Rumble misses with the combination.
A cross from Rumble lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumble thows a body shot but no joy.
Rumble looks to land a right hand but gooner moved out of range.
gooner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rumble misses with a looping left.
Rumble throws a right and a left that gooner avoids nicely.
Rumble misses with an attempted mid kick.
gooner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rumble works over gooner's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble misses with a head kick.
Barrett Rumble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rumble cracks gooner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rumble throws a body kick that misses.
Rumble just misses with a punch to the body.
Rumble misses with a wild combination.
Rumble throws a sloppy head kick and gooner moves out of range easily.
gooner throws a push kick but Rumble slaps the foot to one side.

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.
gooner misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for Rumble.
gooner walks into a jab.
Rumble throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rumble throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rumble. gooner does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumble misses with a few strikes there.
Rumble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrett Rumble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rumble misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Rumble.
A head kick misses from Rumble.
Rumble throws a nice looking combination but gooner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rumble looks to land a combination but gooner avoids it well.
gooner throws a shot from downtown. Rumble moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gooner wants to clinch up but Rumble keeps it at a distance.
Rumble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
gooner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gooner misses with a series of wild punches.
gooner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rumble.
gooner avoids the body shot from Rumble.
Rumble swinging wildly here.
gooner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rumble's head.
gooner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rumble sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten gooner somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rumble.
Rumble wants to land a leg kick but gooner is out of range.
Rumble sizes up gooner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Rumble misses.
Rumble tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble misses with a straight right.
gooner throws a head kick that Rumble semi-blocks.
Rumble takes a swing at gooner's ribcage but misses.
Rumble throws the kick towards the body but gooner avoids it.
gooner blocks a low kick nicely.
gooner slips under a jab.
gooner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rumble misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rumble fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but gooner is out of range.
Rumble is looking to chop away at gooner's legs.
iron gooner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rumble throws the left hand but gooner avoids the punch easily.
gooner throws a head kick but Rumble moves out of range.
Rumble looks to land a left hand but gooner moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Rumble there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rumble connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barrett Rumble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice straight punches there by Rumble. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rumble.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to iron gooner.
I think Rumble has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrett Rumble!