PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zab Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mayweather
vs
Gump

189 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zab Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gump misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gump falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayweather misses with a two punch combination.
Gump misses with a straight right.
Mayweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gump.
Forrest Gump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gump fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gump fails with the takedown
and Mayweather counters with a two punch combo.
Gump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayweather throws out the jab.
Mayweather moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
Gump has a takedown stuffed.
Zab Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Gump.
Mayweather scores with a three punch combo!
Mayweather fails with the takedown.
Gump tries to clinch but Mayweather is having none of it.
Mayweather misses with a two punch combination.
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Mayweather misses with the combination.
Gump tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather misses the target.
Gump throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Gump moves out of range.
Gump walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zab Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Mayweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayweather throws a left and a right that both miss

and Gump holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gump tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mayweather smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gump moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Mayweather.

It looks like Forrest Gump has been cut.
Mayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayweather connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gump's hands.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gump takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gump looks gassed!
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump closes the distance but Mayweather moves to the side
and Mayweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Mayweather lands a two punch combo.
Mayweather lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayweather.
Mayweather scores with a hook to the body. Gump takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayweather cracks Gump with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mayweather drops Gump with a beautiful combination! Gump stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mayweather is looking for the KO!

Gump is rocked!
Mayweather bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gump is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayweather finish him?
Mayweather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gump circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zab Mayweather dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gump seems to have recovered his senses.
Zab Mayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayweather misses with a double jab.
Mayweather lands a really nice looking cross but Gump seems unphased.
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayweather throws a leg kick
and Gump counters with a leg kick.
Mayweather scores with the left hand. Gump knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayweather swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mayweather looks to land a right hand but Gump moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Mayweather.
Gump is looking to clinch but Mayweather is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Mayweather does it's job there.
Gump is breathing heavily.
Mayweather slips under a jab from Gump.

Gump gets a takedown into half guard.
Gump wants to take a breather but Mayweather is having none of it.
Mayweather pushes Gump off looking to stand but Gump dives back in and keeps control.

Gump stands up and beckons Mayweather to join him on the feet.
Mayweather scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayweather tries to avoid it but Gump manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayweather to the ground. Mayweather escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Mayweather coming out on top.
Mayweather lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayweather throws a sloppy head kick and Gump moves out of range easily.
Mayweather scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather lands a head shot.
Mayweather thuds his right hand into Gump's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mayweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mayweather scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mayweather clobbers Gump with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Gump has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Mayweather closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gump did well to prevent Mayweather getting side control.
Mayweather is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Mayweather knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gump on the ground.
Gump is looking to improve his position.
Mayweather wants to stand up but Gump is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mayweather is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gump is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zab Mayweather dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mayweather throws a sloppy head kick and Gump moves out of range easily.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Gump avoids them all with ease.
Gump takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gump tries to clinch up.
Mayweather darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mayweather scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gump in his tracks.
Gump fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Mayweather.
Gump fails with the takedown
and Mayweather counters with a series of strikes. Gump will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayweather to score with a decent uppercut.
Gump takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayweather scores with a jab. Gump acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mayweather Rushes Gump and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gump is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Mayweather Piles on the pressure and Gump crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zab Mayweather!