PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Little (ranked 5392 p4p, 21783 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 433 p4p, 500 weight class). Gay G is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Little
vs
Gay G

171 cm
26
140
6 - 10 - 0

169 cm
27
151
7 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Little.

Gay G manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Little on his heels. He'll look to pass Little's guard now, I'm sure.
Gay G won't allow Little to sweep him here.

Little working for a triangle but Gay G defends it easily.
Little being controlled here, momentarily.

Little has an active guard here but Gay G has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G prevents Little from improving his position.
Gay G controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gay G there.

Gay G is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gay G not doing much here.
Gay G not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gay G stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like Gay G 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.
Gay G missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Little is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gay G thows a huge punch but Little dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gay G is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay G with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Gay G has closed the distance and engaged Little in a clinch.
Gay G fails to pull guard.
Gay G has Little pressed against the cage, preventing Little from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Gay G works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gay G is stalling in the full guard.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G stands up over Little, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gay G advances to half guard.
Gay G not doing much here.
Little wants to improve his position but Gay G is controlling well.

Gay G 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!
Little is trying to get back to full guard.
Gay G is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gay G moves into the clinch.
Samuel Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Little is trying to force a seperation but Gay G has the dominant position.
Gay G tries to land knees in the clinch but Little avoids the damage to the body.
Little tries to throw a body punch but Gay G avoids it by throwing Little back against the cage.
Gay G jumps guard but Little turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gay G tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Little smiles and moves away.
Gay G takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little fakes the leg kick and cracks Gay G in the body.
A left and a right from Little both land. Nice combination.
Little throws a shot to the body.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gay G shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Little napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Little can't do much from the bottom here.
Little keeping his opponent close.
Gay G looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Little is avoiding damage well.
Little is letting Gay G control him for a moment.
Little is looking to regain half guard here but Gay G keeps moving and retains side control.

Gay G tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Gay G crashes against the mat.
J Gay G has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Little tries to buck Gay G off but Gay G is having none of it.
Gay G is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Little's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gay G creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Little sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gay G creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Little sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gay G scores with a couple of short elbows.
Little is trying to escape the position but Gay G is controlling the position.
Gay G trying to control the position but Little is working away.
Gay G has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Gay G is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Little is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gay G working away.
Little prevents Gay G from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Gay G stalls from top position.
Gay G wants to lay and pray for a moment but Little keeps working.

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

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.

Gay G fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Little to the ground. Gay G is now in Little's guard.
Little is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Little 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.
Little is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gay G sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gay G working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gay G is stalling in the full guard.
Gay G throwing strikes from guard but Little blocks nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but J Gay G will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gay G avoids the head kick by Little.
Gay G is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Little throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gay G's head.

Gay G shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Little's guard.
Gay G trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Little wants to sweep but no luck.
Gay G loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gay G missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gay G content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G advances position into side control!

Gay G is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Little looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gay G gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Little is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gay G lets go of the hold and Little can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). J Gay G!
J Gay G decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.