PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Maesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Gump has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gump
vs
Maesh

188 cm
19
179 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Maesh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maesh misses with the combination.

Maesh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gump manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Gump scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Maesh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gump back to the cage. Maesh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Maesh rushes Gump and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Maesh drags the fight down to the ground.
Gump postures up in Maesh's guard and throws a big left but Maesh blocks it.
Gump stays in close to Maesh's body and controls the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maesh keeping full guard, as Gump tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gump wants to control from the top but Maesh keeps moving.
Gump throws a big right hand that misses.
Gump throws a big right hand that misses.
Gump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gump trying to control the action but Maesh is working from the bottom.
Maesh is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump trying to control the action but Maesh is working from the bottom.
Gump fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maesh is being controlled here.
Gump has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maesh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gump.
Gump is putting a hurting on Maesh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maesh defending against the ground and pound.
Gump slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maesh is looking to reverse the position.
Gump controls the position from side control.
Gump working the ground and pound but Maesh is defending the strikes.
Maesh trying to remain calm as Gump controls from the top position.
Sloppy strikes there by Gump.
Sloppy strikes there by Gump.
Maesh tries to improve position but can't.
Gump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maesh keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Maesh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gump has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gump in side control, throwing shots but Maesh defends.
Maesh seems a little lost for a moment, as Gump dominates the positioning.
Gump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maesh keeps working.
Gump is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Maesh's shoulder. That is not cool.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Maesh moves into the clinch.
Maesh tries to stall but Gump uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Maesh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Maesh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Gump dominated that round.
That's time! Gump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maesh darts in and clinches Gump up against the cage.

Maesh manages to break the clinch.

Maesh has Gump up against the cage in a clinch.
Gump blocks the elbow strike.
Maesh tries to pull guard but Gump won't allow it.
Gump can't get the takedown.
Gump is working for takedown but Maesh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gump is working for takedown but Maesh is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Gump. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Maesh jumps into guard, dragging Gump to the mat.
Maesh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gump is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Maesh looking to control but Gump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maesh content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maesh looking to control but Gump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gump is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gump is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gump is squirming around, avoiding Maesh's attempts to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gump keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Maesh stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gump fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maesh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gump, pushing him back against the cage.
Maesh tries for a takedown but Gump manages to get underhooks.

Maesh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gump trying to control but Maesh is working from the bottom.
Gump lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Maesh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gump postures up.
Gump is looking to work some ground and pound but Maesh has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump trying to control but Maesh is working from the bottom.
Gump slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maesh is trying to keep Gump in close.
Gump trying to control but Maesh is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Forrest Gump wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maesh tries to land a front kick but Gump steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maesh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gump takes a step back to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maesh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gump gets tackled into the cage by Maesh. Maesh maintains the clinch.
Maesh lands a body punch in the clinch.

Maesh drags the fight down to the ground.
Maesh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maesh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gump is one step ahead there.
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!
Gump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maesh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gump passes into half guard.
Maesh is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Maesh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maesh circles away.

Maesh moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Maesh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gump is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maesh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Maesh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Maesh closes the distance and clinches.

Gump has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maesh regains guard immediately.
Gump landing with the ground and pound.
Gump trying to control but Maesh is working from the bottom.
Maesh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maesh trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maesh wants to stand up but Gump is controlling him.
Maesh keeping moving, preventing Gump from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Forrest Gump wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Maesh clinches.

Maesh has Gump pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Maesh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gump tumbling to the mat - Maesh dives into Gump's guard.
Maesh wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Gump wants to stand and escape but Maesh is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump keeping moving, preventing Maesh from controlling successfully.

Gump pushes Maesh off and scrambles back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maesh.
A head kick from Maesh lands but Gump takes it in his stride.
Maesh misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maesh throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Gump counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maesh!
Gump looking to control but Maesh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gump lands a big shot there that rocks Maesh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump scoring with strikes but Maesh is staying in there.
Gump is landing with some decent strikes but Maesh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maesh tries to lock up and control but Gump gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gump controlling from mount.
Gump pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Gump connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maesh is looking to get to half guard.
Gump controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Maesh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gump in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gump looking to finish Maesh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maesh!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maesh wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gump.
Gump pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Gump showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gump 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Gump!