PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Poppenstuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Gaeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaeta has chosen B.Y.O.B. as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Felix Gaeta enters the cage!

Poppenstuff
vs
Gaeta

177 cm
26
138 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

170 cm
24
145 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Global Nutritional - ACME - (Q145 for $16)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Poppenstuff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Gaeta!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gaeta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poppenstuff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Poppenstuff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poppenstuff throws a nice looking combination but Gaeta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poppenstuff tries to bum rush Gaeta with a series of wild strikes but Gaeta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaeta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poppenstuff throws out a loose jab but Gaeta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Poppenstuff. No joy for Gaeta on that attempt.

Gaeta gets the takedown into side control.
Gaeta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Poppenstuff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gaeta on the ground.
Poppenstuff wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Gaeta decides to stand up, so the ref orders Poppenstuff to his feet.
Gaeta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poppenstuff lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppenstuff throws a one two combo.
Gaeta doesn't manage to clinch there - Poppenstuff circles away.
Jamie Poppenstuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaeta throws an overhand right that lands on Poppenstuff's shoulder, as Poppenstuff tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Poppenstuff misses the target.
Poppenstuff fails to land with a series of punches.
Poppenstuff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaeta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poppenstuff's waist but Poppenstuff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gaeta off to one side.
A slow jab from Poppenstuff misses its intended target.
Poppenstuff thows a body shot but no joy.
Jamie Poppenstuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poppenstuff throws a right hand that Gaeta ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaeta also avoids with ease.
Gaeta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaeta throws a wild body kick that Poppenstuff sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaeta.
Poppenstuff misses the jab.
Poppenstuff misses with a few strikes there.
Poppenstuff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaeta.
Jamie Poppenstuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Gaeta.
Poppenstuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaeta moves away.
Poppenstuff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poppenstuff misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaeta tries to clinch but Poppenstuff moves out of range.

Gaeta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Poppenstuff pushes Gaeta off looking to stand but Gaeta dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff is refusing to be controlled, as Gaeta sits in half guard.
Poppenstuff looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gaeta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poppenstuff keeps working.
Poppenstuff wants to get back to his feet.

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.

Gaeta is working for a submission of some sort.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poppenstuff misses with a wild body shot.
Gaeta fails with a takedown attempt.
Poppenstuff fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaeta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poppenstuff.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gaeta is defended easily by Poppenstuff.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gaeta is defended easily by Poppenstuff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felix Gaeta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gaeta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gaeta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Poppenstuff misses.
Poppenstuff misses with a wild combination.
Poppenstuff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Poppenstuff catches Gaeta right on the button with a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Poppenstuff.
Gaeta fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaeta dives in and grabs Poppenstuff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Poppenstuff pushes down on Gaeta's head and hops out.
Jamie Poppenstuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Gaeta.

Gaeta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Poppenstuff!
Poppenstuff is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Gaeta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Poppenstuff is surviving well by controlling Gaeta's body position as best he can.
Gaeta is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poppenstuff squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gaeta controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaeta won't let Poppenstuff get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Gaeta wants to finish this one by submission but Poppenstuff is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gaeta.
Poppenstuff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poppenstuff's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Poppenstuff wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gaeta.

Gaeta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Poppenstuff has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaeta looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gaeta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Gaeta is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gaeta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jamie Poppenstuff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poppenstuff takes a swing at Gaeta's ribcage but misses.
Gaeta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gaeta fails with a takedown attempt.
Poppenstuff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poppenstuff throws a looping overhand right but Gaeta ducks down to avoid it.
Poppenstuff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gaeta's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poppenstuff jabs Gaeta right on the nose. Gaeta blinks but takes it well.
Poppenstuff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaeta.
Poppenstuff tries to bum rush Gaeta with a series of wild strikes but Gaeta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Jamie Poppenstuff will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Poppenstuff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gaeta.
Gaeta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poppenstuff defends it nicely.
A shot to de liver by Poppenstuff. Beautiful body shot.
Gaeta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaeta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poppenstuff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gaeta dodges the punch combination from Poppenstuff.
Gaeta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poppenstuff but Poppenstuff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jamie Poppenstuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Gaeta.
Poppenstuff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaeta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppenstuff with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaeta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poppenstuff misses with the combination.
Gaeta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poppenstuff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaeta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Poppenstuff misses.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaeta walks into a stiff left hand from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff tries to bum rush Gaeta with a series of wild strikes but Gaeta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab.

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.
Jab from Poppenstuff.
Gaeta shoots for a takedown but Poppenstuff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gaeta shoots in and drives through. Poppenstuff sprawls well.
Poppenstuff tries to bum rush Gaeta with a series of wild strikes but Gaeta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poppenstuff tries to bum rush Gaeta with a series of wild strikes but Gaeta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Poppenstuff.
Nice cross by Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaeta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaeta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poppenstuff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poppenstuff wants it to stay on the feet.
Gaeta avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaeta misses with a takedown attempt - Poppenstuff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Poppenstuff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poppenstuff with a nice cross.
Poppenstuff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gaeta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaeta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaeta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gaeta tries for a takedown but Poppenstuff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Poppenstuff misses with a series of wild punches.

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.
Gaeta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poppenstuff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gaeta at a distance.
Poppenstuff throws a right and a left that Gaeta avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Poppenstuff. No joy for Gaeta on that attempt.
Poppenstuff swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaeta.
Poppenstuff throws a series of punches but Gaeta avoids them all with ease.
Poppenstuff tests Gaeta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poppenstuff works over Gaeta's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaeta tries for a takedown but Poppenstuff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Poppenstuff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poppenstuff 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jamie Poppenstuff!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jamie Poppenstuff!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jamie Poppenstuff!

Jamie Poppenstuff wins by unanimous decision!