PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Gaslight Anthem - Boxer. Gump is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fucking Hostile - Pantera. Gregory Adams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bubba Gump's chin.

Adams
vs
Gump

207 cm
35
274 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

200 cm
31
250 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

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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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gump!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump tries to clinch up
and Adams counters with a nice kick to the body.
Adams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Gump has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gump jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gump blocks the elbow strike.
Gump misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gump.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gump takes a shot to the head.
Gump is working Adams over against the cage.

Gump manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adams 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump manages to get back to half guard.
Gump wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.

Gump actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams wants to stand up but Gump is controlling the position.
Adams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Gump has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gump keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.

Gump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gregory Adams wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Adams tries to land a leg kick but Gump saw it coming and moves away.
Gump avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams misses with a jab to the body

and Gump counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gump throws a big elbow that misses.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Gump from controlling successfully.
Gump content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gump throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Gump postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gump stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gump postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams pulls Gump in close to prevent any damage.
Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gump.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Gump trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams is trying to control the position but Gump postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Gump dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gump has a takedown stuffed.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gump. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Donk. Gump catches Adams right on the button with a cross.
Adams moves away from the strike by Gump.
Adams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adams wants to slow Gump down by chopping away at his legs.
Adams wants to slow Gump down by chopping away at his legs.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Gump counters with a two punch combo.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gump if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gump fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gump misses with a hook
and Adams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gump's knee momentarily.
Adams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Gump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Gump.
Gump misses with a lunging right hand
and Adams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gump really felt that one!
Adams throws a body punch but Gump moves out of range.
Gump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams lands with a good body shot.
Gump fails with the takedown.
Gump is breathing heavily.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gump was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Gump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gump lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Gump misses its intended target.
Gump blocks a low kick nicely.
Adams scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gump lands with a good body shot.
Gump slips under a jab.
Gump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gump tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Adams does it's job there.
Gump tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gump somewhat.
Gregory Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Gump.
Gump misses with a wild body shot.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Gump throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Adams slips a jab from Gump.
Gregory Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gump lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gump throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Gump connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
Gump slips a jab from Adams.
Gump connects with a body shot.
Adams connects with a leg kick. Gump looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gump scores with a jab.
Gump takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adams cracks the inside of Gump's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Gump digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Adams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gump lands a jab to Adams's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adams lands a right hook to the body.
Gump scores with a decent looking hook.
Gump misses with an uppercut.

Gump looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gump not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gump.
Gump trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams is holding on to half guard well.
Gump wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bubba Gump will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Adams is looking to slow Gump down with leg kicks.
Adams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gump staying out of range there.

Adams lands a big head kick that sends Gump tumbling to the mat! Adams takes a step backwards and waves Gump back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Gump is rocked!

It looks like Bubba Gump has been cut.
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!

Gump looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bubba Gump has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gump moves into full mount! Adams won't be happy about that!
Adams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Adams gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Adams keeping full guard, as Gump tries to pass.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.

Gump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gump scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gump sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gump tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Gump trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gump throws an elbow that misses. Adams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gump's guard. Nice move by Adams!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to get up but he can't break Gump's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams wants to stand but Gump is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adams is one step ahead there.
Gregory Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams is looking to stand up but Gump won't let him.
Gump controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gump wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gump is on top in guard.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gump looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bubba Gump is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump won't allow Adams to sweep him here.

Gregory Adams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gump shoots for a takedown but Adams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Gump.
Adams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams misses with a head kick.
Gump checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gump throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adams's waist but Adams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gump off to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gump has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bubba Gump!
Bubba Gump took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.