PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Gehrig (ranked 5265 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulm Madsson (ranked 5259 p4p, 0 weight class). Madsson has chosen Hypnotize as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gehrig
vs
Madsson

200 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Terry Gehrig !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ulm Madsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madsson throws an off balance right hand

and Gehrig holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gehrig slows down the pace here.
Madsson blocks an elbow strike.
Madsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Gehrig won't allow it.
Madsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gehrig to keep the fight standing.
Gehrig stalling the fight.

Gehrig pulls Madsson into guard.
Madsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gehrig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madsson defends well.
Gehrig pulls Madsson in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gehrig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Madsson won't allow Gehrig to sweep him here.
Gehrig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Madsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gehrig . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Madsson wants to get back to his feet but Gehrig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gehrig 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.
Gehrig throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gehrig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gehrig content to stall in guard here.
Gehrig advances to half guard.
Gehrig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gehrig stalling.
Madsson is looking for a sweep. Gehrig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Madsson is looking for a sweep. Gehrig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Gehrig shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gehrig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Madsson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gehrig manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Madsson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gehrig .
Gehrig lands a big shot there that rocks Madsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Madsson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gehrig is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Madsson tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gehrig is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Madsson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Gehrig dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gehrig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madsson throws a series of punches but Gehrig avoids them all with ease.
Gehrig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madsson can do to turn this around?
Gehrig tries for a takedown but Madsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Madsson is looking for the big counter here.
Madsson misses with a double jab.
Terry Gehrig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gehrig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gehrig somewhat.
Gehrig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Gehrig . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madsson throws a right hand that Gehrig ducks under and follows up with a left that Gehrig also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madsson wants to clinch up but Gehrig keeps it at a distance.
Madsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madsson misses with a double jab

and Gehrig counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gehrig .
Gehrig dodges an elbow strike from Madsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gehrig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gehrig catches Madsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Madsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Gehrig holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gehrig is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Madsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Madsson trying to control the position but instead, Gehrig has worked for underhooks and has pushed Madsson into the cage.
Madsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Madsson can't break the clinch.
Gehrig tries for a takedown but Madsson manages to get underhooks.
Madsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Gehrig gets an underhook and turns Madsson into the cage.
Gehrig is pushing Madsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gehrig keeps control of Madsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Madsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Gehrig has closed the distance and engaged Madsson in a clinch.
Madsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gehrig just stands there and leans against the cage.
Madsson is trying to push Gehrig away but Gehrig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Madsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gehrig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Madsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Madsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Madsson looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsson gets underhooks to prevent Gehrig 's takedown attempt.
Gehrig can't get the takedown.

Gehrig jumps into guard, dragging Madsson to the mat.

Madsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gehrig has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Madsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Madsson throws a combination that misses

and Gehrig counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gehrig .
Gehrig stops a takedown attempt from Madsson.
Madsson looking for a takedown.
Madsson prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsson tries a body shot but Gehrig blocks it.
Gehrig prevents Madsson from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Gehrig manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gehrig is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Gehrig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madsson defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gehrig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Gehrig dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gehrig throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Madsson. Those never looked like landing.
Madsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madsson misses with a two punch combination.
Gehrig dives in and grabs Madsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Madsson pushes down on Gehrig 's head and hops out.
Gehrig drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Terry Gehrig has been cut.
Gehrig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madsson.
Madsson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gehrig moves into the clinch.

Gehrig breaks from the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Madsson enables Gehrig to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Madsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Madsson is wriggling around but Gehrig manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gehrig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gehrig is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Madsson!
Madsson blocking the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig controlling from the full mount.
Madsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gehrig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gehrig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Gehrig seems content to control.
Gehrig moves into full mount! Madsson won't be happy about that!
Madsson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gehrig tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Gehrig there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gehrig content just to control the position here.

Gehrig working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gehrig lands a big shot there that rocks Madsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gehrig is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Madsson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Gehrig not allowing Madsson to control his hands.
Madsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gehrig keeps control of the position easily here as Madsson tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Gehrig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gehrig , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Gehrig !