PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Gummidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chinny Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brian Gummidge has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brian Gummidge seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Gummidge
vs
Magalhaes

180 cm
27
170 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

175 cm
28
170 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Gummidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chinny Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes moves forwards but Gummidge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gummidge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magalhaes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A combination from Magalhaes does no damage.
Gummidge lands a right hook to the body.
Magalhaes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gummidge moves away.

Gummidge has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gummidge.
Gummidge lands with a right to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Gummidge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gummidge tries to throw a body punch but Magalhaes avoids it by throwing Gummidge back against the cage.
Gummidge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gummidge lands with a left to the head.
Gummidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gummidge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magalhaes.
Gummidge lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gummidge.
Gummidge lands with a short shot to the head.

Magalhaes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gummidge is trying to get back to half guard.
Gummidge defending against the ground and pound.
Magalhaes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gummidge's legs.

Magalhaes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gummidge sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gummidge trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magalhaes is working for a kimura but Gummidge is defending it quite comfortably.

Magalhaes is looking for a kimura but Gummidge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magalhaes to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gummidge wants to get back to full guard.

Magalhaes is working for a submission of some sort.
Gummidge preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gummidge is looking to control Magalhaes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gummidge avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge is looking for a sweep. Magalhaes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gummidge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magalhaes is thwarting Gummidge's attempts to control the position.

Magalhaes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magalhaes trying to control the action but Gummidge is working from the bottom.
Gummidge wants to control but Magalhaes is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gummidge is defending against the submission attempts here by Magalhaes.

Magalhaes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Magalhaes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gummidge tries to get to full guard but Magalhaes has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gummidge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gummidge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brian Gummidge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gummidge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gummidge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gummidge connects with a body shot that sends Magalhaes's belly button to the back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gummidge.

Magalhaes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gummidge, pushing him back against the cage.
Magalhaes trying to control the position but instead, Gummidge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magalhaes into the cage.
A short right from Gummidge.
Gummidge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magalhaes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gummidge is trying to drag Magalhaes to the mat but Magalhaes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Gummidge. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge works on Magalhaes's body with a couple of short punches.
Gummidge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gummidge prevents a takedown attempt there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gummidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gummidge has Magalhaes pushed against the cage.
Magalhaes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gummidge tries to throw a body punch but Magalhaes avoids it by throwing Gummidge back against the cage.
Gummidge throws an elbow but it misses.
Gummidge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magalhaes's efforts to push away.
Gummidge missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gummidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magalhaes backwards.
Magalhaes is working for takedown but Gummidge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gummidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gummidge gets underhooks to prevent Magalhaes's takedown attempt.
Magalhaes can't get the takedown.
Gummidge stalling the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gummidge with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Gummidge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gummidge trying to control the position from guard on top but Magalhaes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magalhaes looking for a sweep. Not yet Magalhaes, not yet.

Magalhaes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gummidge is aware though and is defending well.
Gummidge tries to free his leg and advance position but Magalhaes is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gummidge wants to control from the top but Magalhaes keeps moving.
Magalhaes wants to improve his position but instead Gummidge has moved into half guard.
Magalhaes trying to control here.
Gummidge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magalhaes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magalhaes tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gummidge manages to get himself to full guard.

Gummidge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magalhaes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gummidge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magalhaes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Gummidge is looking for a triangle but Magalhaes pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magalhaes postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gummidge keeping full guard, as Magalhaes tries to pass.
Magalhaes stands up over Gummidge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Gummidge dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Magalhaes throws a lazy right hand but Gummidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Magalhaes forces Gummidge back against the cage and clinches.
Gummidge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Gummidge.
Gummidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Magalhaes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Gummidge.
Gummidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Gummidge.
Magalhaes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gummidge after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gummidge lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Gummidge.
Gummidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magalhaes blocks a body shot from Gummidge.
A shot in the inside from Gummidge.
Gummidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Gummidge is trying to trip Magalhaes. He has hold of a leg but Magalhaes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gummidge persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gummidge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Magalhaes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magalhaes is looking for a sweep.
Gummidge lands an elbow.

Gummidge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magalhaes, who protects the arm well.
Magalhaes looks to move to half guard but instead Gummidge has passed into mount! Damn!
Brian Gummidge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gummidge is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Magalhaes has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magalhaes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gummidge trying to control but Magalhaes is having none of it.
Magalhaes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Magalhaes trying to get back to full guard but Gummidge takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gummidge prevents Magalhaes from getting the reversal.

Gummidge is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Magalhaes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Magalhaes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magalhaes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Gummidge working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chinny Magalhaes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Gummidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gummidge keeps control of the position as Magalhaes tries to break free.
Magalhaes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magalhaes rolls, trying to escape but Gummidge keeps control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge wants to control but Magalhaes is keeping busy.
Magalhaes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gummidge.
Magalhaes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gummidge is taking a breather. Magalhaes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gummidge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magalhaes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gummidge trying to mount his opponent but Magalhaes defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magalhaes wants to improve his position but Gummidge is controlling well.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brian Gummidge just wasn't active enough.
The crowd cheers as Gummidge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magalhaes doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Gummidge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gummidge 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Gummidge!
Brian Gummidge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.