PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Gumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mase Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gumble
vs
Force

185 cm
27
270 lbs
14 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
275 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Atlantis
Vikai Gear

Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barney Gumble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mase Force!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumble is looking to clinch but Force is avoiding it.
Gumble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Force.
We've been told by Gumble's head coaches at The GYM (20 elite coaches on the Island !!!) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gumble throws a hook to the side of Force's head but Force sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Force scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Barney Gumble has been cut.

Force has Gumble up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Gumble.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gumble takes a shot to the head.
Force tries a body shot but Gumble blocks it.
Force lands a shoulder strike.
Force is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gumble is keeping busy.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gumble presses Force against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumble throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forces head.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by Gumble.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumble.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Force blocks a body shot from Gumble.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Gumble.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Gumble letting Force take a breather here.
Gumble struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumble struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gumble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumble.
Force misses with a body punch.
Force pushes Gumble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble misses with a punch to the body.
Force blocking some punches.
Force pushes Gumble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gumble.
Gumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
Gumble lands a body shot.
Force looks winded!
Force blocks an uppercut.
Force's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Force blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
Force lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Gumble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumble lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force blocks a body shot from Gumble.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Force lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.
Force working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gumble struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Gumble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumble.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumble cracks Force with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gumble.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Gumble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumble pushes Force back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gumble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force blocking some punches.
Gumble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Force trying to stall but Gumble improves his position.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Force misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Gumble.
Gumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Gumble.
Gumble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Force throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Force tries a body shot but Gumble blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Gumble.
Gumble works on Force's body with a couple of short punches.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Gumble lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gumble tries a body shot but Force blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Gumble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Gumble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gumble throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Force counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gumble closes the distance looking to clinch
and Force counters with a nice body shot.
Gumble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Force throws out the jab.
Gumble throws a lazy uppercut
and Force counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Force instigates a clinch.
Force lands with a short shot to the head.
Force tries a body shot but Gumble blocks it.
Force working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Force lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Force.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Force.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumble blocks an uppercut.
Force lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumble lands with a left to the head.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Force.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Force lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumble.
Gumble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Force stalls.
Gumble tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Gumble back against the cage.
Force is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gumble.
Gumble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Force.
Still in the clinch, Gumble scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barney Gumble has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Force makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Force stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Force.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force lands an uppercut.
Force digs a right hand into Gumble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gumble's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Force.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gumble.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
A short uppercut from Force.
Force trying to stall but Gumble improves his position.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Force in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Force pushes Gumble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gumble.
Gumble struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Gumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Force is trying to stall.
Gumble struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Force misses with a body punch.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
Force lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Barney Gumble's cut is getting worse.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Force blocks a body shot from Gumble.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumble lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumble.
Force trying to control the position but instead, Gumble has worked for underhooks and has pushed Force into the cage.
Force tries to work over Gumble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Force.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Force.
A short right from Force.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumble lands a hook that snaps the head of Force backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
Gumble working aggressively here.
Gumble lands a right hand.
Force blocks a body shot from Gumble.
Still in the clinch, Gumble scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gumble pushes Force back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gumble tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Gumble back against the cage.
Gumble lands a hook that snaps the head of Force backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mase Force showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barney Gumble's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gumble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Force swats away the attempt to clinch by Gumble.
Barney Gumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force misses with a straight right.
Gumble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gumble ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Gumble uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Force has time to react.
Gumble tries to close the distance and clinch but Force swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gumble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Force lands with a hook. Gumble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Force throws a lazy right hand but Gumble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumble clobbers Force with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Force ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Force takes one to the side of the head.
Gumble jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Gumble.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Force lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Force finds it's target.
Gumble looks to throw the jab but Force is out of range.
Force fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gumble moves in looking to clinch but Force pushes him off.
Force comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Gumble.
Nice uppercut lands for Gumble. That snapped Force's head back.
Gumble is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gumble tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Force manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Force connects with a jab.
Mase Force seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Gumble. That snapped Force's head back.
Force looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Force walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Gumble moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Force blocks an uppercut.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Gumble scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
Gumble digs a right hand underneath Force's ribcage. Force let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Force takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gumble working aggressively here.
Gumble blocking some punches.
Force taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Force.
Force tries a body shot but Gumble blocks it.
Gumble prevents a body shot from Force.
Good body shot from Gumble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gumble.
Gumble gets through Force's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Gumble is working Force over against the cage.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Gumble misses with some punches.
Gumble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forces head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Gumble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Gumble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Gumble working aggressively here.
Gumble misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force stalling in the clinch but Gumble improves position.
Force prevents a body shot from Gumble.
Force blocking some punches.
Force taking a breather.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumble tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Force can do to turn this around?
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumble digs a right hand into Force's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Force's gas tank.
Gumble lands a nice uppercut.
Force blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gumble.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gumble lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gumble throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Gumble clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Gumble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gumble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Force lands with a right to the head.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Gumble.
Gumble lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Force lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gumble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Force.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumble misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumble working aggressively here.
Force is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gumble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumble lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumble is working Force over against the cage.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Gumble scores with a shoulder strike.
Gumble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Force blocking some punches.
Force trying to control the position but instead, Gumble has worked for underhooks and has pushed Force into the cage.
Force blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
Gumble lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gumble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumble throws a punch but it's blocked by Force.
Gumble gets through Force's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gumble - that landed with a thud.
Force throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force tries to throw a body punch but Gumble avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage.
Gumble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Force's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
Force prevents a body shot from Gumble.
Force taking a breather.
A short right from Gumble.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Force on the inside.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Force effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Gumble.
Force lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.
Gumble pushes Force back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumble.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
Gumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force working aggressively here.
Gumble scores with a shoulder strike.
Gumble works on Force's body with a couple of short punches.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
Force prevents a body shot from Gumble.
Gumble misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Force misses with the head strike.
Gumble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Force.
Gumble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Force's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Gumble - that landed with a thud.
Gumble scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Gumble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gumble lands with a short shot to the head.
Gumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
Force tries to work over Gumble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Force misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumble blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gumble.
Gumble lands a right hand.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumble.
Gumble works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gumble lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Gumble had his way with Mase Force in that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Gumble's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gumble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumble is looking to clinch but Force is avoiding it.
Force throws a lazy right hand but Gumble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gumble tries to clinch but Force moves away
enabling Force to counter with a crisp jab.
Gumble has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gumble there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gumble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gumble wants to clinch.
Gumble tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Force manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force slips a jab from Gumble.
Gumble throws a jab when Force was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Force on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gumble scores with a nice strike.
Gumble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Force misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumble lands with a straight right. Force didn't see that one coming.
Nice body punch from Force.
Gumble tries to clinch but Force moves out of range.
Force swats away the attempt to clinch by Gumble.
Force punishes Gumble's body with a nice straight punch.

Force forces Gumble back against the cage and clinches.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble misses with a body punch.
Force stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gumble throws a head punch that misses.
Gumble throws a punch but it's blocked by Force.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumble.
Force lands a nice uppercut.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force looking to stall.
Gumble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gumble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Force tries to stall but Gumble uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gumble lands a right hand.
Force goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Force blocking some punches.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumble prevents a body shot from Force.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gumble.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumble working aggressively here.
Gumble digs a right hand underneath Force's ribcage. Force let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Force is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gumble digs a right hand into Force's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Force's gas tank.
Gumble lands an uppercut.
Gumble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble lands a hook that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumble.
A left hand lands to the body for Gumble.
Gumble scores with a shot to the side of Force's head.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Gumble lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Force is rocked!
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mase Force has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gumble tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
Force blocks an uppercut.
Gumble digs a right hand underneath Force's ribcage. Force let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumble gets through Force's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Force tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumble's elbow.
Gumble lands with a left to the head.
Force is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumble finish him?
Gumble lands a nice uppercut.
Gumble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Force! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gumble is unloading with more strikes now! Force drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Gumble!
Barney Gumble retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Barney Gumble made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.