PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gynther Gail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - You've got another thing coming. Gynther Gail will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Big
vs
Gail

177 cm
27
275 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

189 cm
26
265 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gynther Gail!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gail lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Big misses with an uppercut. Gail saw that one coming.
Gail keeps the fight on the outside.
Big stuffs the takedown.
Gail fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Big misses with a two punch combination.
Gail uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Big.
Big swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Big misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gail.
Big misses the jab.
Gail staying out of range there.
Gail will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peter Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gynther Gail.
Big slaps away a takedown attempt from Gail, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Gail instigates a clinch.
Big prevents a body shot from Gail.
Big misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Big fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gail throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Gail.
Gail lands a right hand that snaps the head of Big backwards.
A right hand to the body from Big.
Big lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Big.
Gail looks gassed!
Big lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gail backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big pushes Gail back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Big working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Big scores with a nice short uppercut.
Big lands a left hand.
Big lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gail backwards.
Big lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Big creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Big goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gail prevents it.
Big lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Big taking a breather.
Big lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gail backwards.
Big lands with a light punch inside.
Gail is trying to stall.
Gail's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Big lands a body punch.
Big lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Big is stalling here.
Big doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gail swings wildly with an uppercut but Big uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gail takes a shot to the head.
Big blocks a body shot from Gail.
Gail tries for a takedown. No joy.
Big effectively controlling the action here.
Big works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Big lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Big softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gail fails to land.
Gail is trying to drag Big to the mat but Big just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Big digs a right hand underneath Gail's ribcage. Gail let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee calls for Big to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Big creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Big misses with some punches.
Big is working Gail over against the cage.
Gail has a couple of punches blocked by Big.
Gail is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Big lands with a right to the head.
Big working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Big lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gail backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big lands with a light punch inside.
Big gets through Gail's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Big lands an uppercut.
Big lands an elbow inside that Gail shrugs off.

It looks like Gynther Gail has been cut.
Big creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gail's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Big.
Big lands a body shot in the clinch.
Big scores with a shot to the side of Gail's head.
Big scores with a hook to the body.
Big lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big lands with a right to the head.
Big makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Big lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gail backwards.
Big lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gail or not.
Big softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Big scores with a shot to the side of Gail's head.
Big lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Big lands with a right to the head.

Gail is rocked!
Big is leaning against Gail and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Big lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gail.
Big lands a nice shot to the body.
Big cracks Gail with a nice body shot.
Big lands a body punch in the clinch.
Big digs a right hand underneath Gail's ribcage. Gail let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Big.
A right hook to the body lands for Big.
Big scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Big.
Big is looking to control Gail's arms but Gail gets an underhook and turns him. Now Big has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Big throws a punch but it's blocked by Gail.
Gail tries to stall but Big uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Big pushes Gail back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Big.
A short right from Big on the inside.
Big misses with some punches.
Big gets through Gail's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Big is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Gail tightens his grip and picks Big up, before dumping him to the ground. Big manages to land in guard.
Big pulls Gail in to control the position.
Gail loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Big lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gail!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Big is landing with some decent strikes but Gail is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Big dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gynther Gail's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gail walks into a straight right hand from Big.
Big tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Big, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Big connects with a body shot.
Big throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Big changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gail tries to avoid it but Big manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gail to the ground. Gail escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Big misses.

Big drops Gail with a right and a left! Big comes rushing in but Gail regains his composure and manages to keep Big in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big tries to free his leg and advance position but Gail is retaining full guard.
Gail keeping moving, preventing Big from controlling successfully.
Big throwing strikes from guard but Gail blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gail trying to control the position here.
Big throwing strikes from guard but Gail blocks nicely.
Big throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gail keeping moving, preventing Big from controlling successfully.
Big landing with the ground and pound.
Big throws a strike but Gail rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gail won't allow Big to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big wants to control the position but Gail says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Gail is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Big sees it coming and defends easily.
Big is looking to control Gail's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Big avoid being mounted?
Big tries to kick Gail off but Gail keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Big flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Big moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Big not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gail must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gail is looking to work some ground and pound but Big has wrist control.
Big looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Big misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gail.

That's four 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.

Gail closes the distance and clinches.
Gail gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Big.
Gail works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Gail scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gail misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gail tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gail throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bigs head.
Big is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gail lands with a light punch inside.
Gail tries to stall but Big uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Big prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gail goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gail.
Big pushes Gail back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Gail.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gail lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Gail is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Big can't fight it off and eventually Gail manages to take the fight to the floor. Big looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gail wants to control from the top but Big keeps moving.
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 Peter Big will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gynther Gail's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gail lands a slapping body shot.
Gail misses with a takedown

and Big counters by clinching up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Big - that landed with a thud.
Big lands a shoulder strike.
Big lands a body shot.
Big lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gail backwards.
Big lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gail.
Big throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Big lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big lands with a short shot to the head.
Big slows down the pace here.
Big lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Big is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gail has Big pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Big manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Big lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Big.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Big lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Big lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gail taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Big.
Big scores with a shoulder strike.
Big throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Big.
Big will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gail up against the cage.

Big tightens his grip and picks Gail up, before dumping him to the ground. Gail manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gail is keeping the position for now.
Big missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Big throws a big right hand that misses.
Big trying to control but Gail is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Big is fighting to break Gail's control of his arms but Gail is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Big throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Big gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gail counters with a nice double leg into side control. Big won't be happy with that.
Big on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Big struggling a bit here.
Big is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gail misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gail looks up at the clock and then as Big takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gail smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Gail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Big has escaped the position, nice work there.
Big is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gail's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Big is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gynther Gail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gail not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Big slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Big manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gail manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gail keeping moving, preventing Big from controlling successfully.
Peter Big is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Big might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Big slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Big showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Big, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Big!