PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Askaa Ganbaatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gordon
vs
Ganbaatar

173 cm
20
278 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
21
251 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauro Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Askaa Ganbaatar!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ganbaatar gets the takedown into side control.
Ganbaatar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ganbaatar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ganbaatar controls the position from side control.
Gordon tries to buck Ganbaatar off but Ganbaatar is having none of it.
Gordon really is a fat lump.
Gordon striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is trying to escape the position but Ganbaatar is controlling the position.
Ganbaatar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gordon!
Ganbaatar content just to control the position here.
Gordon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganbaatar avoids the attempt from Gordon to control.
Ganbaatar controlling the position easily from mount.
Ganbaatar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gordon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ganbaatar controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ganbaatar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Ganbaatar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Ganbaatar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Ganbaatar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ganbaatar.
Gordon throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ganbaatar controlling from the full mount.
Gordon tries to reverse the position but Ganbaatar maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganbaatar controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that Gordon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ganbaatar content just to control the position here.

Ganbaatar stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Gordon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ganbaatar is trying to defend but Gordon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ganbaatar is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganbaatar controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Askaa Ganbaatar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ganbaatar clinches up against the cage.

Ganbaatar lands a takedown into guard.
Ganbaatar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gordon striking off his back but it's not causing Ganbaatar any problems.
Ganbaatar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganbaatar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Ganbaatar is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon scores with a nice shot.
Ganbaatar advances to half guard.
Gordon is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordon is trying to stand up here but Ganbaatar is controlling him well.
Ganbaatar is controlling the pace.
Gordon tries to kick Ganbaatar off but Ganbaatar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
Ganbaatar wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well.
Ganbaatar content to control rather than advance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Ganbaatar gets the takedown into side control.
Ganbaatar advances nicely into full mount.
Gordon wants to control but Ganbaatar is having none of it.
Gordon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ganbaatar controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganbaatar with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Ganbaatar avoids the attempt from Gordon to control.
Ganbaatar lands a couple of good shots and Gordon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ganbaatar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gordon.
Gordon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ganbaatar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ganbaatar gets his hands free as Gordon looks to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ganbaatar.
Ganbaatar is continuing to stall.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gordon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ganbaatar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganbaatar controlling the position well here. Gordon rolled but Ganbaatar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gordon is trying to get back to his feet but Ganbaatar has full control of the position and if anything, Gordon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ganbaatar has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Askaa Ganbaatar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ganbaatar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ganbaatar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ganbaatar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gordon tries to strike from the bottom.
Ganbaatar content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganbaatar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ganbaatar controlling from side mount.
Gordon tries to buck Ganbaatar off but Ganbaatar is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganbaatar taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yet more stalling tactics from Ganbaatar.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ganbaatar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gordon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The adventures of Ganbaatar the control monster continue. Boring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to escape but Ganbaatar is in control.
Gordon being controlled for a moment.
Gordon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ganbaatar controlling from mount.
Gordon is trying desperately to improve position.
Ganbaatar controlling the position easily from mount.

Ganbaatar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganbaatar controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ganbaatar controlling from the full mount.
Mauro Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askaa Ganbaatar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gordon is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Askaa Ganbaatar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ganbaatar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Askaa Ganbaatar!
A victorious Askaa Ganbaatar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.