PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Popul Vuh (ranked 6059 p4p, 5970 weight class) and Yoel Gane (ranked 578 p4p, 0 weight class). Vuh has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Popul Vuh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vuh
vs
Gane

189 cm
25
226
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
245
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 The Island, Popul Vuh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yoel Gane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Vuh misses.
Vuh throws a hook but Gane avoids it easily.
Vuh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vuh is breathing heavily.
Vuh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick misses from Gane.
An attempted straight right counter from Vuh misses the target.
Gane staying out of range there.
Gane tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Vuh.
Gane scores with a head kick. Vuh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vuh lands with a right hand.

It looks like Yoel Gane has been cut.
Gane lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Gane lands but Vuh takes it in his stride.
Vuh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vuh misses with a series of wild punches.
Vuh sets himself, and Gane steps forward looking for the clinch! Vuh avoids it this time.
Gane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vuh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vuh throws out a loose jab but Gane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gane misses with a head kick.
Vuh is looking to chop away at Gane's legs.
Vuh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gane lands with a slapping head kick.
Gane throws a sloppy head kick and Vuh moves out of range easily.
Vuh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gane throws a sloppy head kick and Vuh moves out of range easily.
It looked like Vuh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gane ducks under a wild hook from Vuh.
Vuh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vuh's head.
Vuh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Gane.
Gane dodges the punch combination from Vuh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuh throws a hook but Gane avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vuh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gane throws a head kick but Vuh moves out of range.
A slow jab from Vuh misses its intended target.
Gane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vuh.
Vuh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gane lands with a slapping head kick.
Gane scores with a head kick. Vuh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vuh is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gane's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vuh avoids the head kick by Gane.
Vuh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gane throws a head kick that Vuh semi-blocks.
Gane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vuh looks to land a combination but Gane avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Gane blocks the low kick.
Gane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuh throws a looping overhand right but Gane ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Vuh finds it's way through Gane's defenses.
Gane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Vuh misses.
Gane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vuh lands a head shot.
Gane connects with a high kick.
Gane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gane avoids the body shot from Vuh.
Gane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vuh's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vuh looks to land a right hand but Gane moved out of range.
Vuh sets himself, and Gane steps forward looking for the clinch! Vuh avoids it this time.
Gane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Gane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gane is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vuh's head.
Gane tries a head kick but it misses.
Vuh throws a jab but it's blocked by Gane.
Gane scores with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Gane.
Gane ducks under a wild hook from Vuh.
Vuh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gane misses with a head kick.
Vuh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gane at a distance.
Vuh throws an overhand right that lands on Gane's shoulder, as Gane tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vuh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gane.
Gane throws a head kick that half lands.
Gane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gane throws a head kick but Vuh moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoel Gane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoel Gane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A slow jab from Vuh misses its intended target.
Gane throws a head kick that half lands.
Gane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vuh lands a nice shot to the body.
Gane throws a head kick that Vuh semi-blocks.
Gane misses with a head kick.
Gane lands a high kick!
Vuh misses with a looping right.
Vuh throws a body punch but Gane moves out of range.
Vuh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gane lands a high kick!
Gane lands a head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gane throws a nice head kick!
Vuh misses with an uppercut. Gane saw that one coming.
Yoel Gane seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuh looks to land a left hand but Gane moved out of range nicely.
Gane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vuh.
Gane scores with a head kick.
Vuh blocks a head kick by Gane.
Vuh missing with a left hand there. Gane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gane slips a jab from Vuh.
A left lands for Vuh.
Gane misses with a head kick.
Gane lands a head kick!
Gane misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vuh. Gane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gane throws a head kick but Vuh moves out of range.
Vuh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vuh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gane.
Gane throws a head kick that half lands.
Vuh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vuh throws a shot from downtown. Gane moves away and avoids it.
Vuh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vuh's head.
Gane lands with a slapping head kick.
Vuh looks to land a combination but Gane avoids it well.
Vuh lands with a hook. Gane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gane lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vuh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gane.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vuh missing with a left hand there. Gane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gane lands a high kick!
Gane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vuh misses with a double jab.
Gane tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Vuh misses.
Vuh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gane moves away.
Gane lands a high kick!
Gane throws a head kick that half lands.
Vuh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vuh looks to throw the jab but Gane is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Vuh moves into range and clinches up with Gane.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vuh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vuh misses with the head strike.
Gane tries to stall but Vuh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gane blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vuh.
Gane misses with the head strike.
Gane is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gane.
Vuh stalling.
Gane misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoel Gane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoel Gane's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Vuh throws the left hand but Gane avoids the punch easily.
Gane connects with a high kick.
Vuh throws a looping overhand right but Gane ducks down to avoid it.
Gane lands with a kick to the temple. Vuh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vuh throws a lazy right hand but Gane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gane throws a sloppy head kick and Vuh moves out of range easily.
Vuh blocks a head kick by Gane.
Gane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gane scores with a head kick.
Gane checks the leg kick.
Gane throws a head kick that Vuh semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gane misses with a head kick.
Gane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vuh.
Vuh lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gane throws a head kick but Vuh moves out of range.
Popul Vuh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vuh throws out the jab.
Gane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vuh.
Gane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vuh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gane moves away.
A head kick from Gane lands but Vuh takes it in his stride.
Gane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gane connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vuh lands a body shot.
Gane scores with a head kick. Vuh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vuh moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vuh's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Vuh as he connects with a hook.
Gane slips under a jab from Vuh.
Gane tries to counter with a clinch but Vuh shakes him off and moves away.
Gane pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Vuh has managed to clinch.
Vuh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vuh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vuh is keeping busy.
Vuh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
A short right from Vuh on the inside.
Vuh tries a body shot but Gane blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gane is trying to maintain a safe position but Vuh gets an underhook and turns Gane into the cage.
Vuh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gane tries to stall but Vuh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vuh has a couple of punches blocked by Gane.
Popul Vuh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gane.
Gane blocks an uppercut.
Gane wants to stall.
Vuh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vuh lands a shoulder strike.
Vuh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gane's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vuh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vuh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vuh is leaning against Gane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vuh working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gane.
A left hand lands to the body for Vuh.
Vuh lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Vuh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gane wants to stall.

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 Popul Vuh.
I think Gane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoel Gane!