PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Byron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Gatesy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byron comes into the arena with Roky Erickson - Click your Fingers Applauding the Play blaring out of the sound system. Gatesy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Let's go ! . Tom Byron has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Byron
vs
Gatesy

175 cm
28
282 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

194 cm
21
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Byron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cam Gatesy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Byron.

Byron looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gatesy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gatesy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Byron being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gatesy working for a triangle but Byron defends it easily.
Byron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gatesy on the ground.
Byron trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatesy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gatesy is looking for a triangle but Byron pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Byron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Gatesy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gatesy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gatesy is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Byron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Byron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gatesy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Byron stands up from Gatesy's guard - Byron perhaps looking for a knockout.

Byron feints and as Gatesy raises his hands in defense, Byron changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Gatesy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byron is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byron preventing the sweep.
Byron wants to pass the guard but Gatesy is keeping the position.
Byron throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byron trying to control but Gatesy is working from the bottom.

Gatesy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Byron stacks Gatesy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Byron!
Byron throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gatesy wants to control but Byron postures up.
Gatesy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byron's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Byron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gatesy manages to get to full guard.

Gatesy has his foot on Byron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Byron works his way back into a safe position though.

Gatesy working for a triangle but Byron defends it easily.

Gatesy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byron controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Byron passes Gatesy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gatesy is not content to let Byron control the position.
Gatesy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Byron is working away from the top position though.
Gatesy is pressing down on Byron's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Byron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Byron cracks Gatesy with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byron looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gatesy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gatesy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byron is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Byron in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Byron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Byron tries to get out of the position.
Byron working to try and regain half guard.
Gatesy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Byron avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gatesy.

Gatesy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Byron is surviving well by controlling Gatesy's body position as best he can.
Gatesy unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Gatesy dominated that round.
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.

Byron slips a jab and a cross from Gatesy.
Gatesy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Byron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Gatesy moves into the clinch.
Gatesy can't find room to land a body shot as Byron controls the action.
Gatesy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gatesy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Byron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gatesy has Byron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Byron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Byron avoiding damage as Gatesy throws knees to the body.
Gatesy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Byron pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tom Byron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Gatesy.
A combination from Gatesy does no damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gatesy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Byron shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatesy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatesy.

Gatesy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byron is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Byron is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Byron passes Gatesy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gatesy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gatesy is trying to control the position but Byron postures up.
Byron landing some decent shots from guard.

Gatesy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Byron defends it easily.

Byron thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Byron is looking to stand up but Gatesy won't let him.
Gatesy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byron avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gatesy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byron tries to get to full guard but Gatesy has control of the leg.

Gatesy is looking for a kimura but Byron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gatesy to get the leverage.

Gatesy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Byron defends it well.
Byron wants to get back to full guard.

Gatesy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Byron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gatesy.
Byron tries to roll over but Gatesy keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gatesy seems to be working for a kimura but Byron defends the submission attempt.
Gatesy throwing shots but Byron is blocking nicely.

Gatesy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Byron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gatesy is working away from the top position though.

Gatesy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gatesy thows a huge punch but Byron dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gatesy connects with a nice short shot to Byron's temple.
Byron trying to control from the bottom.

Byron pushes Gatesy off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Gatesy.

Byron scores with a takedown into Gatesy's 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!
Byron trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatesy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatesy working a defensive guard here.
Gatesy keeping moving, preventing Byron from controlling successfully.

Gatesy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Byron stands up over Gatesy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatesy is trying to control the position but Byron postures up.
Byron tries to stand but Gatesy is controlling from the bottom.
Byron wants to pass the guard but Gatesy is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cam Gatesy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gatesy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gatesy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good exchange - Gatesy coming out on top.
Gatesy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byron is looking to clinch but Gatesy is avoiding it.
Gatesy misses with the combination.
No joy there for Gatesy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Gatesy misses.

Gatesy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gatesy throws a head punch that misses.
Gatesy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gatesy blocks an elbow strike.
Byron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gatesy's defenses.

It looks like Cam Gatesy has been cut.
Gatesy is trying to force a seperation but Byron has the dominant position.
Byron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byron is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Gatesy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Byron uses from the top position.
Gatesy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byron wants to stand but Gatesy is controlling his posture from full guard.

Gatesy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gatesy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gatesy is looking for a triangle but Byron pushes his legs off easily.
Byron with a nice head shot there.
Byron trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatesy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatesy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byron trying to control but Gatesy is working from the bottom.
Byron not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gatesy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tom Byron just wasn't active enough.
Byron tries to clinch there but Gatesy circles away.
Gatesy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatesy chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Gatesy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gatesy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tom Byron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Gatesy.
Gatesy takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Gatesy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Byron.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Byron.

That has opened up Cam Gatesy's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byron lands an elbow that stopped Gatesy in his tracks for a moment.
Gatesy is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Byron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gatesy's brow.
Gatesy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Byron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gatesy avoiding damage as Byron throws knees to the body.
Come on Byron - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Byron lands a damaging elbow.

The cut above Cam Gatesy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gatesy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Byron walks away with a smile on his face. Gatesy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tom Byron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Byron closes the distance and pushes Gatesy back into the cage.
Gatesy is trying to drag Byron to the mat but Byron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Byron lands a right hand.
Byron tries to land knees in the clinch but Gatesy avoids the damage to the body.
Byron tries a knee to the head but Gatesy blocks it.
Gatesy tries to throw a body punch but Byron avoids it by throwing Gatesy back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Cam Gatesy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cam Gatesy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Byron!