PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carson Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holliday has chosen Andreas Johnson - Glorious as his entrance music. Carson Holliday will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gabriel
vs
Holliday

178 cm
20
179 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
179 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday tries for a takedown but Gabriel circles away easily
and Gabriel counters with a leg kick.
Holliday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gabriel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holliday's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel tries to work over Holliday's front leg with a kick but Holliday checks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel thows a body kick. Holliday tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Holliday misses with a takedown attempt
and Gabriel counters with a nice body kick.
Gideon Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Holliday.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gabriel throws out the jab.
Holliday with a poor takedown
and Gabriel counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday misses with a takedown attempt
and Gabriel counters with a good low kick that Holliday was not able to check.
Holliday shoots and misses
and Gabriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gabriel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holliday misses with a takedown
and Gabriel counters with a big head kick but Holliday shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gabriel counters with an inside leg kick.
Holliday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gabriel counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four 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.
Gabriel scores with a head kick.
Holliday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gabriel counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Gabriel 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.

Holliday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gabriel counters with a leg kick.
Gabriel throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday tries for a takedown but Gabriel circles away easily
and Gabriel counters with a right hand to the body.
Gideon Gabriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday misses with a takedown
and Gabriel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gideon Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Holliday.
Gabriel throws a hook to the side of Holliday's head but Holliday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holliday tries for a takedown but Gabriel circles away easily
and Gabriel counters with a nice leg kick.

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.
Holliday shoots and misses
and Gabriel counters with a body kick.
Gabriel throws a body kick that misses.
Holliday shoots and misses
and Gabriel counters with a low kick, right behind Holliday 's knee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gabriel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holliday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gabriel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

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.
Holliday misses with a takedown
and Gabriel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holliday is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Holliday tries for a takedown but Gabriel circles away easily
and Gabriel counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Gabriel dominated that second round.
That's time! Gabriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Holliday has his takedown stuffed
and Gabriel counters with a head kick. That will keep Holliday thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Holliday has his takedown stuffed
letting Gabriel counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel lands a right hook to the body.
Holliday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holliday blocks a low kick nicely.
Gabriel throws a leg kick but Holliday sees it coming and moves out of range.

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.
Holliday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gabriel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gideon Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Holliday.
Holliday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gabriel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holliday's knee momentarily.
Gideon Gabriel is winning the standup battle so far.
Holliday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gabriel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday tries for a takedown but Gabriel circles away easily
and Gabriel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Holliday really felt that one!
Holliday tries for a takedown but Gabriel circles away easily
and Gabriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carson Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Holliday misses with a takedown attempt
and Gabriel counters with a thumping low kick.
Holliday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gabriel counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gabriel is looking to score with low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Gabriel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gabriel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Gabriel!