PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muh Texii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muh Texii has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Texii
vs
Gable

203 cm
20
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

205 cm
26
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Voodoo Nutrition

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muh Texii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Gable!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Texii drives through with a takedown into guard.
Texii trying to control but Gable is working from the bottom.
Gable is trying to control the position but Texii postures up.
Gable is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Texii works over Gable with some ground and pound from guard.
Texii trying to control the position from guard on top but Gable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Texii postures up in Gable's guard and throws a big left but Gable blocks it.
Texii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable wants to sweep here but Texii controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gable is trying to keep Texii in close.
Texii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Texii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gable looking to hit a scissor sweep but Texii is one step ahead there.
Gable is trying to control the position but Texii postures up.
Texii is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Texii throws an elbow that misses. Gable uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Texii's guard. Nice move by Gable!

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Texii fails with a takedown attempt.
Gable scores with a head kick.
Gable is looking to clinch but Texii is avoiding it.
Texii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Texii drives through and clinches with Gable against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Texii as the two fighters clinch.

Gable decides to pull guard.
Texii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Texii is in close to Gable's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Texii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Texii with a nice head shot there.
Texii is stalling in the full guard.
Gable has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Beast Bar. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Texii tries to free his leg and advance position but Gable is retaining full guard.
Gable wants to sweep but no luck.
Texii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gable wants to stand but Texii is controlling the position.
Texii distracts Gable with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable being controlled here, momentarily.
Texii lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Gable is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Texii landing with the ground and pound.
Gable wants to sweep but no luck.
Texii stands up over Gable, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Texii trying to control the position from guard on top but Gable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Texii lands a couple of digs.
Texii trying to control the position from guard on top but Gable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Texii looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Texii controls the pace.

Gable has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Texii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Texii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Texii stands up over Gable, 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.

Muh Texii dominated that round.
That's time! Texii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Texii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gable counters with a shoot takedown. Texii fights it but they end up in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Texii holds on and takes a little breather.
Texii controls Gable momentarily but Gable frees himself.

Texii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gable doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Texii is tightening it up a little... Gable has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gable reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gable taps out! Nice BJJ there by Texii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Muh Texii!
In his post fight interview, Muh Texii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.