PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Gael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnar Rage is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gael
vs
Rage

190 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eugene Gael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Rage!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rage clinches up with Gael and pushes him back against the cage.
Gael is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Rage gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gael trying to control but Rage postures up.
Rage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gael has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rage is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Cozad MMA New York inform me that Rage has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage throwing shots but Gael is blocking nicely.
Rage slips a nice elbow through Gael's hands, connecting with Gael's forehead.
Gael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rage lands a nice short elbow.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Rage there.

It looks like Eugene Gael has been cut.
Rage lands with a punch from half guard.

Eugene Gael's cut is getting worse.

Rage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gael defends it well.
Gael manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage landing some decent shots from guard.

Rage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Gael is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rage cracks Gael with a solid left hand.

Eugene Gael's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eugene Gael's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ragnar Rage!