PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rax Fedora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marion Gaborik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fedora
vs
Gaborik

172 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
161 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rax Fedora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marion Gaborik!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedora tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaborik swivels and escapes.
Fedora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaborik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaborik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gaborik throws a jab when Fedora was well out of range.
Marion Gaborik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaborik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fedora shoots in and drives through. Gaborik sprawls well.
Gaborik fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fedora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gaborik throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedora.
Fedora shoots in for a takedown but Gaborik shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rax Fedora. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaborik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gaborik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gaborik looks to land a combination. Fedora sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gaborik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fedora shoots in for a double leg but Gaborik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fedora takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gaborik lands a body shot.
Gaborik misses with a wild body shot.
Gaborik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedora shoots for a takedown but Gaborik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gaborik lands a slapping body shot.
Gaborik with a nice cross.
Gaborik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaborik scores with a shot to the body.
Gaborik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gaborik.
Gaborik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fedora has a takedown stuffed.
Gaborik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fedora shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gaborik is trying to defend but Fedora finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fedora is looking to advance position but Gaborik won't allow it.
Gaborik tries to roll over but Fedora keeps him under control.
Gaborik looks like he's trying to stand up.

Gaborik makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gaborik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaborik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaborik. Fedora does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Gaborik.
Gaborik jabs Fedora right on the nose. Fedora blinks but takes it well.
Gaborik throws a body punch but Fedora moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Fedora or perhaps it was just good defense by Gaborik which made him look bad.
Gaborik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fedora fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedora takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fedora shoots in but Gaborik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marion Gaborik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gaborik lands with a good body shot.
Fedora throws out a loose jab but Gaborik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaborik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fedora's head.
Fedora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gaborik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fedora throws a jab when Gaborik was well out of range.
Fedora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gaborik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedora.
Fedora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gaborik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fedora rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaborik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gaborik misses with a wild combination.
Fedora misses the shot to the body.
Gaborik just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedora tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaborik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fedora somewhat.
Gaborik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fedora at a distance.
Gaborik lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gaborik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fedora to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fedora looking to pass the guard.
Fedora trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gaborik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gaborik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fedora is proving hard to escape from.
Fedora trying to control the position here.
Gaborik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fedora is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedora is trying to keep Gaborik in close.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fedora shoots for a takedown but Gaborik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Gaborik scores with a four punch combination!
Fedora closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gaborik circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rax Fedora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaborik.
A combination from Gaborik does no damage.

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.
Gaborik misses with a wild combination.
Gaborik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fedora shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaborik defends it nicely.
Gaborik connects with a jab.
Fedora closes the distance and clinches up with Gaborik, looking for a takedown. Fedora pushes Gaborik against the cage but Gaborik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Gaborik finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marion Gaborik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gaborik doesn't manage to clinch there - Fedora circles away.
Fedora tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaborik swivels and escapes.
Gaborik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gaborik lands a nice hook to Fedora's body. Fedora takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gaborik thows a body shot but no joy.
Gaborik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gaborik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fedora circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaborik scores with a jab.
Gaborik takes a swing at Fedora's ribcage but misses.
Fedora has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fedora there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaborik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaborik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fedora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaborik.
Gaborik shoots in but Fedora avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gaborik digs a good body shot into Fedora's ribs.
Fedora shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaborik counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaborik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gaborik, as that shot connected.
Gaborik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fedora.
Marion Gaborik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gaborik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Gaborik.
Gaborik thows a body shot but no joy.
Fedora misses with a hook. Gaborik ducked under it nicely.
Gaborik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fedora momentarily.
Fedora gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaborik.
Rax Fedora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaborik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fedora looks to land a right hand but Gaborik moved out of range.
Fedora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gaborik throws a lazy right hand but Fedora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Gaborik.
Good exchange - Gaborik coming out on top.
Gaborik lands a jab-cross combination.
Gaborik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedora shoots and misses
and Gaborik counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rax Fedora. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaborik misses with a few strikes there.
Fedora misses with a straight right.
Gaborik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gaborik misses with a few strikes there.
Gaborik misses with a wild body shot.
Fedora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaborik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaborik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Fedora misses the target.
Gaborik punishes Fedora's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marion Gaborik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gaborik 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marion Gaborik!