PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Floydiot Gayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Abnieska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gayweather
vs
Abnieska

168 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floydiot Gayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Abnieska!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abnieska cracks Gayweather with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abnieska stuffs the takedown attempt from Gayweather. Gayweather gets slowly back to his feet.
Abnieska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abnieska throws a lazy right hand but Gayweather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abnieska cracks Gayweather with a good jab.
A low kick from Gayweather is predictable there
and Abnieska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Floydiot Gayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gayweather will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gayweather lands a head kick!
Gayweather's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abnieska connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gayweather scrambles back to his feet.
Gayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gayweather tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Gayweather moves into range and clinches up with Abnieska.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abnieska tries to break free but Gayweather pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gayweather pulls guard effortlessly.
Gayweather has a closed guard, preventing Abnieska from standing up.
Gayweather might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abnieska wants to stand and escape but instead Gayweather has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gayweather throwing strikes from guard but Abnieska blocks nicely.
Abnieska is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gayweather could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gayweather looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Abnieska keeping full guard, as Gayweather tries to pass.
Abnieska wants to stand and escape but Gayweather is having none of it.
Abnieska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gayweather controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Floydiot Gayweather wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Abnieska looks to land a left hand but Gayweather moved out of range nicely.
Abnieska is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Gayweather clinches up against the cage.
Abnieska is trying to break the clinch but Gayweather has him pressed against the cage.
Gayweather is working for takedown but Abnieska is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floydiot Gayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Abnieska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gayweather shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abnieska as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Abnieska as Gayweather shoots in.
Abnieska swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gayweather shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abnieska defends it nicely.
Abnieska has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abnieska throws an overhand right that lands on Gayweather's shoulder, as Gayweather tries to avoid the shot.
Abnieska throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Abnieska.

Gayweather has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gayweather has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abnieska uses from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abnieska wants to stand but Gayweather has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Abnieska decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gayweather, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gayweather looks to land a body kick but Abnieska moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Albert Abnieska will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gayweather shoots in looking for a takedown. Abnieska tries to sprawl out of it but Gayweather keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abnieska manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gayweather fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gayweather avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abnieska gets tackled into the cage by Gayweather. Gayweather maintains the clinch.

Gayweather breaks from the clinch.

Abnieska tries to keep at a distance but Gayweather has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abnieska wants to get back to striking at distance but Gayweather won't allow it.

Gayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gayweather throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abnieska's waist but Abnieska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gayweather off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayweather displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abnieska throws out the jab.
Floydiot Gayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abnieska looks to score with a jab to the body but Gayweather is just out of range.
Abnieska swinging wildly here.
Abnieska stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floydiot Gayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abnieska blocks a head kick by Gayweather.
Gayweather slips a straight right by Abnieska.
Gayweather tries to clinch up.
Gayweather wants to clinch.
Abnieska looks to throw the jab but Gayweather is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Abnieska. No joy for Gayweather on that attempt.
Abnieska connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gayweather. Gayweather circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Albert Abnieska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abnieska throws a big shot that misses.
Gayweather defending well as Abnieska loads up on a big left hand.
Abnieska throws a hook but Gayweather avoids it easily.
Gayweather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abnieska.
Abnieska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Gayweather closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Abnieska to the mat! Abnieska manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abnieska wants to stand and escape but Gayweather is having none of it.

Gayweather stands up and waves to Abnieska to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abnieska throws out a loose jab but Gayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abnieska. Gayweather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gayweather looks for a takedown but Abnieska sprawls well.
Gayweather fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abnieska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gayweather shoots in looking for a takedown. Abnieska tries to sprawl out of it but Gayweather keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abnieska manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abnieska misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather dodges the punch combination from Abnieska.
Abnieska throws an off balance right hand

and Gayweather holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gayweather throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abnieska blocks it with crossed arms.
Gayweather goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abnieska prevents it.

Gayweather pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abnieska postures up.
Abnieska wants to stand but Gayweather has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Floydiot Gayweather will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Abnieska clobbers Gayweather with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abnieska blocks the body kick.
Albert Abnieska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gayweather misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gayweather shoots in and drives through. Abnieska sprawls well.
Abnieska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abnieska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gayweather manages to avoid it.
Abnieska scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gayweather in his tracks.
Gayweather tries for a takedown but Abnieska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floydiot Gayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abnieska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gayweather was well out of range. Poor timing from Abnieska.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gayweather tries to clinch up but Abnieska circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abnieska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abnieska wants it to stay on the feet.
Gayweather defending well as Abnieska loads up on a big left hand.
Gayweather shoots in for a double leg but Abnieska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abnieska throws a body punch but Gayweather moves out of range.
Good exchange - Abnieska coming out on top.
Abnieska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abnieska tries to bum rush Gayweather with a series of wild strikes but Gayweather uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abnieska connects with the punch.
Abnieska digs a good body shot into Gayweather's ribs.
Gayweather shoots in for a takedown but Abnieska shows good takedown defense.
Good exchange - Abnieska coming out on top.
Gayweather takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abnieska thumps Gayweather with a low kick.
Abnieska throws a one two combo.

Gayweather is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abnieska drops Gayweather with a straight right hand, right on the button! Abnieska follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Abnieska!