PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Gat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Akers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaun Akers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gat
vs
Akers

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
283 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Gat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Akers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akers throws a hook but Gat avoids it easily.

Gat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Akers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Akers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gat asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gat remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Gat just wasn't active enough.

Gat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gat controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gat slows the pace down.
Gat prevents Akers from escaping the position.
Akers seems a little lost for a moment, as Gat dominates the positioning.
Akers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gat is controlling him well.
Gat controlling the position from side mount.

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

Gat looking to score a takedown here. Akers is defending well but Gat drives through and ends up in Akers's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akers looks gassed!
Gat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Gat.
Akers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Gat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akers's half guard.
Akers is trying to stand up here but Gat is controlling him well.
Gat trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Gat.

Gat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Akers!
Gat controlling from mount.
Akers has given up his back.
What can Akers do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Gat wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Akers misses with a looping right.
A big right from Akers misses.
Akers throws a hook but Gat blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gat scores with a takedown into Akers's guard.
Gat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Gat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gat scores with a takedown into Akers's guard.
Akers wants to stand up but Gat is controlling him.
Gat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gat'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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Gat.
Akers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gat scores a takedown into full mount!
Gat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Akers is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Johnny Gat wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fighters circling - Akers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Gat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Akers!
Gat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gat won't let Akers get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gat controlling from the full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akers is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gat has taken his back.
Akers controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Gat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Good control from Gat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Akers for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Gat just wasn't active enough.
Gat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akers misses with an uppercut. Gat saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Gat.

Gat scores a takedown into full mount!
Gat controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akers is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gat content just to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Gat wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Akers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Gat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Akers was covering up waiting for the punch and Gat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Akers wants to stand but Gat is controlling the position.
Gat stays in close to Akers's body and controls the position.

Johnny Gat has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Gat feints and as Akers raises his hands in defense, Gat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Akers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Gat just wasn't active enough.
Akers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaun Akers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akers misses with a looping left.
Akers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Gat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gat controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akers is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnny Gat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gat looking to control and managing it successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Gat wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Gat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Akers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaun Akers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Johnny Gat has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gat blocks a jab.
Gat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Gat shoots in and gets a takedown into Akers's guard.
Gat 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gat has managed to get both his arms back between Akers's legs - danger averted.
Gat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Johnny Gat has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Gat closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Akers to the mat! Akers manages to get full guard.
Johnny Gat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gat won't allow Akers to get back to his feet.
Akers throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Gat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gat, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Gat!