PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Fon Gadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacky Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin Fon Gadov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zacky Vengeance's chin.

Fon Gadov
vs
Vengeance

194 cm
23
234 lbs
3 - 14 - 0

193 cm
20
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 3 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Fon Gadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zacky Vengeance!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vengeance closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fon Gadov quickly recovers to half guard.
Fon Gadov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vengeance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fon Gadov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vengeance content to control rather than advance.
Vengeance's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fon Gadov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vengeance is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vengeance not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vengeance not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fon Gadov taking some punishment here, with Vengeance in his half guard.
Vengeance is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Vengeance has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zacky Vengeance has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Fon Gadov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vengeance is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Zacky Vengeance has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Vengeance closes the distance and pushes Fon Gadov back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance has Fon Gadov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fon Gadov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vengeance is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fon Gadov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vengeance drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fon Gadov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marvin Fon Gadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zacky Vengeance.
Vengeance tries to score a body lock takedown but Fon Gadov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vengeance is trying to drag Fon Gadov to the mat but Fon Gadov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vengeance drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fon Gadov is looking to control Vengeance's arms but Vengeance gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fon Gadov has his back to the cage.
Maybe Fon Gadov would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Vengeance can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fon Gadov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vengeance pulls his leg out and moves away.

Vengeance shoots in and gets a takedown into Fon Gadov's guard.
Vengeance is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zacky Vengeance 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.

Vengeance looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vengeance stays in close to Fon Gadov's body and controls the position.
Vengeance with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vengeance is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vengeance is working Fon Gadov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vengeance keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fon Gadov's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vengeance controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fon Gadov keeping full guard, as Vengeance tries to pass.
Vengeance controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Zacky Vengeance was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Vengeance scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vengeance creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vengeance working the body and head with strikes.
Vengeance taking a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vengeance tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vengeance has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Vengeance lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance landing strikes from the mount.
Vengeance lands a couple of good shots and Fon Gadov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I would not like to be Fon Gadov right now.
The referee is taking a good look at Fon Gadov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Vengeance!
Vengeance is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Vengeance is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fon Gadov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vengeance working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fon Gadov is trying to remain composed but Vengeance is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Zacky Vengeance has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vengeance scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zacky Vengeance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fon Gadov moves out of range of the strikes.

Vengeance closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fon Gadov's guard.
Vengeance slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vengeance looking to pass the guard.
Vengeance controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zacky Vengeance wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vengeance shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fon Gadov pinned against the cage. Fon Gadov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Fon Gadov gets caught flat footed, as Vengeance shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vengeance loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vengeance is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vengeance slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zacky Vengeance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zacky Vengeance has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vengeance fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fon Gadov manages to avoid it.
Vengeance shoots in for a takedown but Fon Gadov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Vengeance feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vengeance seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Zacky Vengeance was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Vengeance looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vengeance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin Fon Gadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zacky Vengeance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fon Gadov enables Vengeance to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fon Gadov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vengeance showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Zacky Vengeance comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vengeance has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zacky Vengeance!