PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gorges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tahj Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Gorges has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gorges
vs
Wade

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Gorges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tahj Wade!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorges moves in looking to clinch but Wade pushes him off.

Gorges scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wade misses with a strike from the bottom.
Gorges trying to control the action but Wade is working from the bottom.
Gorges controls the position.
Gorges's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Frank Gorges wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Gorges shoots in and gets a takedown into Wade's guard.
Gorges is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wade looks gassed!
Gorges cracks Wade with a solid left hand.
Gorges engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gorges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gorges seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Gorges wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wade shoots and misses
and Gorges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Gorges shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wade napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Gorges decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Wade gets caught flat footed, as Gorges shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorges wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.
Gorges is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gorges passes into half guard.
Gorges keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gorges is working away from the top position though.

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.

Gorges stands up from half guard.

Gorges gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gorges slows down the pace here.

Gorges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wade misses with a takedown attempt

and Gorges counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorges scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gorges trying to mount his opponent but Wade defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gorges stalks Wade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wade's face. Wade staggers backwards, shaken.
Gorges throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gorges throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wade.

Gorges shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Gorges is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade is refusing to be controlled, as Gorges sits in half guard.
Wade is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorges with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gorges is keen to just control but Wade is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Gorges just wasn't active enough.

Gorges manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wade on his heels. He'll look to pass Wade's guard now, I'm sure.
Gorges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Gorges gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gorges throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wade tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gorges is in Wade's guard.

Wade is working an open guard so Gorges takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Gorges shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gorges wants to control the pace but Wade is squirming around nicely.
Gorges lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorges controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Wade that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gorges cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gorges controlling from mount.
Gorges is landing with some decent strikes but Wade is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gorges raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gorges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wade is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorges is really struggling to control Wade but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Gorges dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gorges shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wade is squirming around, avoiding Gorges's attempts to control the action.
Gorges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gorges scoring with strikes but Wade is staying in there.
Gorges landing shots from mount.
Gorges looking to finish Wade with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wade!
Wade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorges landing strikes from the mount.
Gorges controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Gorges landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gorges is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Gorges has hold of Wade's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wade manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Frank Gorges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gorges cracks Wade with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gorges landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorges wants to control the pace but Wade is squirming around nicely.

Gorges jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wade manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Gorges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Gorges stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wade tries to sprawl but Gorges drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gorges slows the pace down in half guard.
Wade looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Gorges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gorges has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:24
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gorges!