PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makahlen Gorbachoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry comes to the cage accompanied by This Is Halloween by Marilyn Manson. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Terry
vs
Gorbachoff

203 cm
23
274 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

198 cm
23
271 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Valhalla Q160 Nutrition

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Terry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Makahlen Gorbachoff!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terry slips a jab from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Terry checks a leg kick.
Gorbachoff blocks a jab.
Gorbachoff looks to land a right hand but Terry moved out of range.
Terry misses with a leg kick.

Gorbachoff closes the distance and pushes Terry back into the cage.
Terry tries to circle away but Gorbachoff has him pinned against the cage.
Terry avoids a wild elbow strike from Gorbachoff.
Terry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Gorbachoff breaks the clinch.
Gorbachoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Terry takes a swing at Gorbachoff's ribcage but misses.
Terry takes a swing at Gorbachoff's ribcage but misses.
Terry misses with a body shot.
Gorbachoff takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Terry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gorbachoff's head backwards.
Gorbachoff is looking to clinch.
Terry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gorbachoff.
Terry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorbachoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Terry.
Gorbachoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terry.
Terry loads up on a big right hand but Gorbachoff slips the punch.

Gorbachoff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Terry to the mat! Terry manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Terry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorbachoff is one step ahead there.
Gorbachoff passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Terry will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Gorbachoff might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gorbachoff's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terry is trying to buck Gorbachoff off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gorbachoff is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Terry is trying to escape and Gorbachoff transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Terry is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gorbachoff! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Makahlen Gorbachoff!
A relieved looking Makahlen Gorbachoff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.