PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuba Guram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Salmon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Guram
vs
Salmon

200 cm
19
266 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuba Guram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Salmon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guram is looking to clinch.
Salmon slips under a jab.

Guram gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Guram breaks the clinch.

Salmon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Salmon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salmon is looking to work some ground and pound but Guram has wrist control.
Salmon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salmon postures up in Guram's guard and throws a big left but Guram blocks it.
Salmon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salmon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salmon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salmon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salmon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salmon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salmon prevents Guram from getting back to his feet.
Guram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guram is breathing heavily.
Guram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salmon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salmon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salmon is looking to work some ground and pound but Guram has wrist control.
Salmon throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salmon postures up in Guram's guard and throws a big left but Guram blocks it.
Salmon advances to half guard.
Salmon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salmon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Guram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salmon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salmon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guram defending well though.
Salmon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salmon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salmon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salmon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guram's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmon throwing shots but Guram is blocking nicely.
Guram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salmon.
Salmon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guram won't allow Salmon to pass to mount.
Salmon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salmon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salmon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salmon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salmon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Salmon working over Guram with some ground and pound. Guram looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Guram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salmon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salmon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salmon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salmon lands strikes from half guard.
Salmon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Salmon throwing shots but Guram is blocking nicely.
Salmon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salmon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Salmon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Guram enables Salmon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Salmon throws an elbow that misses. Guram uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salmon's guard. Nice move by Guram!
Guram looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guram pushes down on Salmon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Salmon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guram.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guram seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salmon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Salmon actively working from the bottom here.
Guram throws a strike but Salmon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Salmon keeping moving, preventing Guram from controlling successfully.

Salmon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Salmon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guram postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salmon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guram, into his guard.
Guram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salmon.
Guram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salmon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salmon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salmon throws a big right hand that misses.
Guram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salmon.
Salmon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salmon is looking to work some ground and pound but Guram has wrist control.
Salmon scoring with some ground and pound.
Salmon throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salmon lands a couple of elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salmon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salmon postures up in Guram's guard and throws a big left but Guram blocks it.
Salmon throwing strikes from guard but Guram blocks nicely.
Guram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salmon works over Guram with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salmon.
Salmon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Salmon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Guram throws a hook but Salmon avoids it easily.
Salmon swats away the attempt to clinch by Guram.
Guram tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Salmon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guram manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Salmon throws a strike but Guram rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guram postures up in Salmon's guard and throws a big left but Salmon blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guram passes Salmon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Salmon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salmon has a hand on Guram's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Guram takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Guram moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Salmon has worked his arm free - good work by Salmon!
Salmon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Salmon actively working from the bottom here.
Guram throwing shots but Salmon is blocking nicely.

Guram is looking for a kimura here.

Salmon actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salmon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Guram is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Salmon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guram pulls his head out easily.

That's four 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.
Guram passes the guard and advances to mount!

Guram stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Guram has his takedown stuffed

and Salmon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Guram!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guram blocking the ground and pound.
Kuba Guram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salmon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Salmon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salmon 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Salmon!