PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between J Gay G (ranked 1844 p4p, 5069 weight class) and Claude Dacre (ranked 208 p4p, 407 weight class). Gay G's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gay G
vs
Dacre

169 cm
28
151
11 - 9 - 1

179 cm
27
154
9 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claude Dacre!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay G.
Dacre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gay G circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Dacre lands.
Gay G throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay G throws a lazy right hand but Dacre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gay G swings widly with a right hand
and Dacre counters with a three punch combo that has Gay G backing up. Gay G nods at Dacre to acknowledge the strikes.
Dacre moves out of range as Gay G throws a body kick.
Gay G lands a leg kick that knocks Dacre off balance momentarily.
Gay G circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Gay G has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gay G is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dacre.
The fighters circling - Gay G throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gay G misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dacre.
Gay G avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dacre throws a body shot but no joy.
Gay G uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gay G stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gay G wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Dacre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gay G avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dacre.
Gay G is trying to improve his position.
Gay G gets back to half guard.
Gay G is concentrating on defense, preventing Dacre from advancing position.
Dacre trying to pass the guard but Gay G defending well.
Gay G tries to get to full guard but Dacre has control of the leg.
Gay G is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dacre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gay G defending well though.
Gay G is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dacre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gay G trying to control from the bottom.
Dacre wants to control but Gay G is keeping him busy.
Gay G wants to improve his position but Dacre is controlling well.
Dacre passes into side control, despite Gay G's attempt to control the position.
Dacre misses with the ground and pound.
Gay G manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gay G prevents Dacre from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dacre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dacre trying to control but Gay G postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gay G prevents Dacre from improving his position.
Dacre trying to hold on to Gay G's head to control him but Gay G postures up.
Gay G not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dacre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dacre gets back to full guard.
Dacre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gay G is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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.
Dacre pulls Gay G in close to his closed guard and prevents Gay G from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dacre trying to keep a closed guard but Gay G is proving a slippery customer.
Gay G with a nice head shot there.
Dacre 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.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dacre is keeping the position for now.
Gay G is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dacre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G stopping the sweep attempt from Dacre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that J Gay G will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

The fighters circling - Gay G throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dacre looks to land a left hand but Gay G moved out of range nicely.
Gay G connects with a body shot that sends Dacre's belly button to the back.
Gay G is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dacre's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gay G thows a left - swing and a miss!

Dacre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gay G to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gay G throws an elbow that misses. Dacre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gay G's guard. Nice move by Dacre!

Dacre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gay G keeping full guard, as Dacre tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G controls Dacre momentarily but Dacre frees himself.
Dacre 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dacre is one step ahead there.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dacre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dacre wants to control but Gay G is keeping busy.
Dacre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gay G is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dacre can do to turn this around?
Dacre has Gay G pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G trying to control but Dacre is working from the bottom.
Gay G throws a big elbow that misses.
Gay G controlling from the top position.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacre pulls Gay G in close to his closed guard and prevents Gay G from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gay G preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Dacre is keeping the position.
Dacre pulls Gay G in close to his closed guard and prevents Gay G from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gay G is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dacre. Gay G does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gay G changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dacre shoots in for a takedown but Gay G shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gay G drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dacre sprawls and moves away.
Gay G throws a head kick but Dacre moves out of range.
Gay G scores with a jab. Dacre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gay G throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dacre on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Dacre. That snapped Gay G's head back.
Gay G misses with an uppercut. Dacre saw that one coming.
Dacre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Gay G misses.

Dacre takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G looking to throw knees to the head but Dacre is blocking nicely.
Dacre swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Dacre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dacre was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
Dacre shoots in but no luck this time.
Gay G moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Gay G fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dacre sprawls well initially but Gay G persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gay G winds up and cracks Dacre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gay G lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gay G is thwarting Dacre's attempts to control the position.
Gay G not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dacre is looking for a sweep. Gay G is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dacre trying to hold on to Gay G's head to control him but Gay G postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J Gay G dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gay G misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dacre.
Gay G takes a swing at Dacre's ribcage but misses.
Gay G just misses with a punch to the body.

Dacre gets caught napping as Gay G dives in and scores a takedown. Dacre manages to retain guard.
J Gay G overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gay G postures up and lands a big shot to Dacre's brow.
Dacre wants to sweep here but Gay G controlling him for the moment.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Dacre keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dacre is on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G trying to keep a closed guard but Dacre is proving a slippery customer.
Dacre tries to free his leg and advance position but Gay G is retaining full guard.
Dacre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dacre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G pulls Dacre in to control the position.
Gay G continues to stall.
Dacre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G working a defensive guard but Dacre passes into half guard.
Dacre content to control rather than advance.
Gay G wants to improve his position but Dacre is controlling well.

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

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.
Gay G moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dacre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dacre scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Gay G controls Dacre momentarily but Dacre frees himself.
Dacre stays in close to Gay G's body and controls the position.
Gay G looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gay G tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Dacre from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gay G throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Gay G misses.

Gay G throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dacre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gay G is in Dacre's guard.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Dacre keeps moving.
Dacre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gay G looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claude Dacre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Dacre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dacre stopping the sweep attempt from Gay G.
Dacre being controlled here momentarily.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Dacre is looking to work some ground and pound but Gay G has wrist control.
Dacre wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dacre stands and throws Gay G's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gay G is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to J Gay G.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gay G, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J Gay G!
J Gay G bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Claude Dacre had this to say: 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.