PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boomer Rang (ranked 7669 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Gorlanov (ranked 7302 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentin Gorlanov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Rang
vs
Gorlanov

200 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 Las Vegas, Boomer Rang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentin Gorlanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gorlanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gorlanov tries to buck Rang off but Rang is having none of it.
Gorlanov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gorlanov looks winded!
The ground and pound from Rang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Rang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gorlanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gorlanov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gorlanov is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gorlanov tries to bench press Rang off him but Rang keeps the position.
Rang lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorlanov is trying to get back to half guard.
Gorlanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rang has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rang looking to finish Gorlanov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gorlanov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Rang connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rang trying to control but Gorlanov is having none of it.
Rang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gorlanov is looking to get to half guard.
Gorlanov gets back to half guard.

Gorlanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rang wants to control but Gorlanov is keeping him busy.
Rang trying to pass the guard but Gorlanov defending well.

Gorlanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Rang.
Rang trying to pass the guard but Gorlanov defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rang trying to control from half guard but Gorlanov is working away.

Gorlanov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rang pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rang tries to control but Gorlanov wriggling away.
Rang is really struggling to control Gorlanov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rang is landing with some decent strikes but Gorlanov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rang prevents Gorlanov from getting the reversal.
Rang punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gorlanov to take his back!
Gorlanov breaks Rang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rang working for a triangle but Gorlanov defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorlanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Rang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gorlanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Let's hope that Gorlanov 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.

Rang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gorlanov controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorlanov is aware though and is defending well.
Rang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boomer Rang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gorlanov pinned against the cage. Gorlanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boomer Rang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gorlanov tries to avoid it but Rang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gorlanov to the ground. Gorlanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Gorlanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gorlanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rang 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.
Rang is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rang trying to keep a closed guard but Gorlanov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorlanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gorlanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gorlanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rang wants to improve his position but Gorlanov is controlling well.
Gorlanov controlling the pace.
Rang gets full guard.
Gorlanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gorlanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Gorlanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gorlanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gorlanov is continuing to stall.

Rang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gorlanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rang did well to prevent Gorlanov getting side control.
Rang tries to get to full guard but Gorlanov has control of the leg.
Gorlanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Rang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gorlanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gorlanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Gorlanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Boomer Rang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rang is defending against the submission attempts here by Gorlanov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rang tries to get to full guard but Gorlanov has control of the leg.

Rang actively working from the bottom here.
Rang is trying to get back to full guard.

Gorlanov is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gorlanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Gorlanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gorlanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rang keeping moving, preventing Gorlanov from controlling successfully.
Gorlanov stopping the sweep attempt from Rang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gorlanov manages to get himself to full guard.

Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that Gorlanov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rang lands a couple of elbows.

Gorlanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rang wants to control from the top but Gorlanov keeps moving.

Gorlanov has his foot on Rang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rang works his way back into a safe position though.
Rang advances to half guard.

Rang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gorlanov looking for submissions off his back.
Gorlanov tries to roll over but Rang keeps him under control.

Rang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gorlanov has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Gorlanov actively working from the bottom here.

Gorlanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rang pulls his head out easily.
Rang working over Gorlanov with some ground and pound. Gorlanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Gorlanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gorlanov is looking to improve his position.

Gorlanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorlanov wants to improve his position but Rang is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gorlanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rang throwing shots but Gorlanov is blocking nicely.

Gorlanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rang pulls his head out easily.

Gorlanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Rang.
Rang is trying to control the action in half guard but Gorlanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Gorlanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gorlanov defends it well.

That's four 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.

Gorlanov looking for submissions off his back.

Gorlanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Gorlanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gorlanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boomer Rang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boomer Rang!
In his post fight interview, Boomer Rang started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.