PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruin Yuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruin Yuz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gambino
vs
Yuz

180 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
219 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Gambino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruin Yuz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuz misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Yuz.
Yuz throws a series of punches but Gambino avoids them all with ease.
Yuz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gambino counters with a stiff right hand.
Gambino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yuz scores with a jab to the body.
Yuz misses with a combination

and Gambino counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!

Gambino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yuz defends it well.
Gambino wants to take a breather but Yuz is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yuz is trying to maintain the position but Gambino is very close to passing his half guard.
Yuz wants to get back to full guard.
Gambino with the ground and pound but Yuz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gambino throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gambino trying to move into half guard but instead Yuz has managed to sweep!
Gambino looking for a sweep. Not yet Gambino, not yet.
Gambino controlling the position.
Gambino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Yuz from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yuz scores with a jab.
Good shot there by Yuz.
Gambino misses with a combination
and Yuz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuz throws the left hand but Gambino avoids the punch easily.
Yuz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gambino's head backwards.
Yuz loads up on a big right hand but Gambino slips the punch.
Gambino with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gambino shoots in looking for a takedown. Yuz tries to sprawl out of it but Gambino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yuz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuz lands with a straight right. Gambino didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Yuz does no damage.
Gambino misses with a takedown attempt - Yuz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Gambino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yuz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gambino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yuz's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuz misses with a series of wild punches.
Gambino fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Gambino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gambino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Yuz to counter with a crisp jab.
Gambino shoots in but Yuz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yuz tries a head kick but it misses.
Gambino tries to clinch but Yuz moves away
enabling Yuz to counter with a crisp jab.
Gambino shoots in for a takedown but Yuz shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yuz.
Carlo Gambino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yuz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yuz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuz tests Gambino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yuz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yuz throws a series of punches but Gambino avoids them all with ease.
Gambino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Yuz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gambino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Gambino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambino misses with a double jab
enabling Yuz to counter with a crisp jab.
Yuz lands a slapping body shot.
Gambino dives in and grabs Yuz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yuz pushes down on Gambino's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Yuz does it's job there.
Yuz connects with a crisp jab.
Gambino misses with a double jab
and Yuz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gambino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yuz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gambino momentarily.
Yuz scores with a leg kick.

Gambino gets caught flat footed, as Yuz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yuz is looking to work some ground and pound but Gambino has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuz looking to pass the guard.
Yuz wants to control from the top but Gambino keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yuz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ruin Yuz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yuz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gambino swivels and escapes.
Gambino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gambino fails to land the takedown.
Yuz cracks a nice hook into Gambino's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yuz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuz clobbers Gambino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gambino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yuz is fending him off so far but Gambino persists. Nope, Yuz circles away and we're back to standing.
Gambino throws a lazy body kick
and Yuz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruin Yuz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab lands there for Yuz.
Yuz shoots in but Gambino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yuz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yuz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yuz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yuz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yuz misses with a combination

and Gambino counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gambino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Yuz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gambino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gambino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gambino looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gambino has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yuz is proving hard to escape from.

Gambino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yuz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gambino, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Yuz from controlling successfully.
Gambino is trying to hold Yuz in close to prevent damage but Yuz has managed to pass into half guard.
Gambino is trying to control but can't.
Yuz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gambino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gambino is trying to stand back up but Yuz is controlling him
Yuz is trying to control the action in half guard but Gambino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yuz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gambino is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yuz thows a huge punch but Gambino dodges it nicely.
Yuz wants to control but Gambino is keeping him busy.
Yuz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gambino!
Yuz controlling from mount.
Gambino is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruin Yuz really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yuz throws a combination. Gambino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gambino is looking to clinch.
Yuz connects with a body shot.
Yuz misses with a lunging right hand
and Gambino counters with a one-two to the body.
Gambino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yuz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gambino eats them both and turns towards Yuz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gambino looks to clinch
and Yuz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Yuz.
A left and a right from Yuz both land. Nice combination.
Gambino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yuz tries to avoid it but Gambino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yuz to the ground. Yuz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruin Yuz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yuz shoots in and drives through. Gambino sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yuz is fending him off so far but Gambino persists. Nope, Yuz circles away and we're back to standing.
Yuz cracks a nice hook into Gambino's ribs.
Gambino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Gambino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambino slips a jab and a cross from Yuz.
Gambino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Yuz counter with a right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yuz!
Yuz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gambino's hands.
Gambino shoots and misses
and Yuz counters with a nice body shot.
Yuz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yuz misses with the combination.
Gambino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yuz lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gambino sprawls well. Gambino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yuz gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuz scores with a one two! Gambino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yuz lands a right hook to the body.
Yuz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambino misses with a takedown attempt
and Yuz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yuz lands with a good body shot.
Yuz scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Yuz.
Yuz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gambino's head.
Nice shot lands for Yuz.
Gambino shoots and misses
and Yuz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yuz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yuz lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuz scores with a nice strike.
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!

Yuz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yuz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gambino!
Yuz looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuz looking to finish Gambino with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gambino!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruin Yuz dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gambino dives in and grabs Yuz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yuz pushes down on Gambino's head and hops out.
Yuz tries for a takedown but Gambino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yuz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gambino has his takedown stuffed
enabling Yuz to counter with a crisp jab.
Gambino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Gambino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambino avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yuz!
Yuz swinging wildly here.
Yuz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yuz counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yuz is fending him off so far but Gambino persists. Nope, Yuz circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Yuz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Yuz. That snapped Gambino's head back.
Gambino looks for a takedown but Yuz sprawls well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gambino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yuz sprawls well. Yuz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gambino gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuz connects with a nice looking jab.

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.
Gambino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yuz pinned against the cage. Yuz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gambino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yuz lands with a right hand.
Yuz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carlo Gambino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlo Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yuz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gambino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yuz somewhat.
Gambino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino slips a jab and a cross from Yuz.
Gambino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gambino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yuz shoots for a takedown but Gambino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gambino misses with a combination
and Yuz counters with a left to the body.
Gambino throws a right and a left that both miss.

Yuz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gambino's guard.
Yuz controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuz trying to control but Gambino is working from the bottom.
Gambino throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Gambino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gambino looking for subs off his back but Yuz has passed one foot through into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruin Yuz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yuz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruin Yuz!
Ruin Yuz is the new light heavyweight champion!