PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Waldemir Warzecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sum Yung Gai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Warzecha
vs
Yung Gai

184 cm
32
203 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

165 cm
26
200 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waldemir Warzecha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sum Yung Gai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warzecha lands with a straight right. Gai didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Sum Yung Gai has been cut.
Warzecha swats away the attempt to clinch by Gai.
Warzecha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Warzecha is just out of range.
Warzecha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gai sprawls and moves away.
Warzecha moves away from the strike by Gai.
Gai staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Warzecha misses.
Gai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warzecha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Warzecha.
Warzecha looks to score with a jab to the body but Gai is just out of range.
Warzecha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Warzecha is just out of range.
Warzecha takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Waldemir Warzecha has been cut.
Gai is looking to clinch but Warzecha is avoiding it.
Warzecha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gai lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warzecha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Warzecha trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gai is looking to take a break and control but Warzecha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warzecha defending well though.
Gai lands with a punch from half guard.
Warzecha is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 5 Star Spar Bazaar, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gai trying to control the action but Warzecha is working from the bottom.
Gai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gai connects with a nice short shot to Warzecha's temple.
Warzecha wants to improve his position but Gai is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warzecha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warzecha wants to improve his position but Gai is controlling well.
Gai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gai wants to free his trapped foot but Warzecha is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Warzecha looking for submissions off his back.
Gai wants to take a breather but Warzecha is having none of it.
Gai trying to control the pace.
Gai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warzecha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gai pulls his head out easily.
Warzecha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warzecha.

Warzecha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Warzecha is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gai throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Warzecha's body to avoid the submission. Warzecha has instead reached around Gai's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Warzecha arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Waldemir Warzecha!
Waldemir Warzecha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.