PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between J Gay G (ranked 3378 p4p, 191 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 4455 p4p, 243 weight class). Gay G comes to the ring accompanied by Down. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Gay G
vs
Lalla

169 cm
22
146 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
144 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, J Gay G!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Gay G tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gay G manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Gay G gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Gay G is retaining full guard.
Lalla has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lalla is fighting to break Gay G's control of his arms but Gay G is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gay G is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Gay G 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Lalla slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G wants to get back to full guard.
Gay G trying to hold on to Lalla's head to control him but Lalla postures up.

Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gay G is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gay G doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.

Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Gay G is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Gay G is defending well.

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.

Lalla is working for a submission of some sort.
Gay G is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gay G doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gay G slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Gay G keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla pushing down on Gay G's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gay G sees it coming and defends easily.

Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Gay G is controlling Lalla's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Lalla is looking for a kimura here.

Gay G is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Gay G tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Lalla is looking for a kimura but Gay G is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Gay G is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gay G sees it coming and defends easily.

Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lalla keeps the fight on the outside.
Lalla takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Gay G has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Lalla lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Lalla is working for a kimura but Gay G is defending it quite comfortably.

Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gay G makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gay G.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gay G is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gay G has escaped and now he's on top!

Lalla keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G forces his way into half guard.
Gay G trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well.

Gay G is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gay G.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gay G is trying to control the action in half guard but Lalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Gay G is looking for a kimura here.

Lalla looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gay G trying to control from Lalla's half guard. Lalla has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Gay G has gone for a leg lock! Lalla slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gay G's guard.

Lalla being controlled here momentarily.

Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gay G is trying to keep Lalla in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that J Gay G will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Gay G breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Gay G moves into the clinch successfully.
Gay G looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Lalla gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gay G is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.

Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Gay G defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Gay G is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gay G sees it coming and defends easily.
Gay G wants to get back to full guard.

Lalla is looking for a kimura here.

Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gay G manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gay G lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gay G is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Gay G throwing strikes from guard but Lalla blocks nicely.
Gay G looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lalla has his foot on Gay G's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gay G works his way back into a safe position though.
Gay G sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gay G looking to sit in guard and control but Lalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gay G is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gay G lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gay G controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gay G looking to sit in guard and control but Lalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jaro Lalla just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lalla tries to keep at a distance but Gay G has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gay G lands a knee to the head.
Lalla wants to take the fight to the mat but Gay G manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gay G tries a knee to the head but Lalla blocks it.
Lalla is working for takedown but Gay G is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lalla looking for a takedown.
J Gay G has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Gay G misses with an elbow over the top.
Lalla wants to take the fight to the mat but Gay G manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gay G connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lalla's face.

It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Gay G is pressed up against the ropes. Lalla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gay G down to the mat. Gay G avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Gay G.
Lalla fails with the takedown
and Lalla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Gay G. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
Lalla is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gay G misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G tries to clinch up but Lalla circles away and keeps his distance.
Lalla only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lalla shoots in for a double leg but Gay G sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Gay G fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lalla, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lalla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gay G cracks Lalla with a nice body shot.
Lalla avoids a wild elbow strike from Gay G.
Gay G lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lalla drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gay G gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gay G misses with an elbow strike.
Lalla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gay G tries to land a knee to the head but Lalla blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Gay G.
Lalla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gay G after a bit of a struggle.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gay G just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lalla's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gay G pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gay G slaps away a takedown attempt from Lalla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Lalla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gay G defends well and Lalla ends up having to push Gay G into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Lalla looks to move away, Gay G throws a big counter combo but Lalla just gets out of the way.
Gay G throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lalla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gay G defends well and Lalla ends up having to push Gay G into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gay G throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gay G swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gay G dips to his left and cracks Lalla with an uppercut!
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gay G sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Gay G closes the distance and clinches.
Lalla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gay G prevents it.
Lalla is working for takedown but Gay G is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lalla drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gay G gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla wants to take the fight to the mat but Gay G manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gay G throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lallas head.
Lalla is working for takedown but Gay G is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gay G creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gay G gets underhooks to prevent Lalla's takedown attempt.
Gay G with a knee to the head.
Gay G pushes off an throws an elbow but Lalla leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gay G connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lalla's face.

Gay G manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gay G.
Lalla shoots in but Gay G avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gay G tries to clinch but Lalla moves out of range.
J Gay G is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lalla closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gay G trying to control but Lalla postures up.
Gay G is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gay G wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Gay G is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
Gay G wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Good control from Gay G.
Gay G is hanging on to Lalla's back as he tries to escape.
Lalla looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gay G.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G had his way with Jaro Lalla in that round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lalla.
Gay G wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gay G.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
J Gay G has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Gay G misses with a double jab.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Gay G sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gay G works over Lalla's head and body with a nice combination.
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Gay G, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Gay G against the ropes but Gay G circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G wants to clinch up but Lalla keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Gay G.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gay G looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Gay G gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lalla to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gay G is keeping the position for now.
Gay G is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?

Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Gay G slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard.

Gay G 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Gay G sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gay G avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gay G forces his way into half guard.

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

Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Gay G controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gay G is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lalla to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
J Gay G showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gay G 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!