PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gauge
vs
Leben

189 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory Gauge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Leben!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leben at a distance.
Gauge stuffs the takedown.
Gregory Gauge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Gauge scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Chris Leben has been cut.
Leben has a takedown stuffed.
Gauge thuds his right hand into Leben's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gauge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leben circles away quickly and effectively.
Gauge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Gauge catches Leben right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Gauge.
Gauge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leben on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Leben shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gregory Gauge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Leben.
Gauge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gauge tests Leben's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gauge throws a series of strikes that have Leben backpedaling.
Nice jab there from Gauge.
Leben avoids the body shot from Gauge.
Gauge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gauge scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gauge stuffs the takedown attempt from Leben. Leben gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Gauge as he connects with a hook.
Gauge leaves Leben with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gauge lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge lands a lovely overhand right.
Gauge is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leben walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gauge moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gauge. Leben does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gauge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gauge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leben takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leben is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gauge is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Leben.
Gauge wants to slow Leben down by chopping away at his legs.
Leben keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gauge cracks Leben with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gauge connects with a single shot there.
Gauge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gauge scores with a jab to the body.
Leben with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gauge to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leben walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leben takes one on the button.
Gregory Gauge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leben looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Gauge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Leben's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gauge lands a head shot.
Leben moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gauge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gauge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leben.
Gauge jabs Leben right on the nose. Leben blinks but takes it well.
Nice sprawl there from Gauge as Leben shoots in.
Gauge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leben.
Leben is looking to clinch but Gauge is avoiding it.
Gregory Gauge is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leben is defended easily by Gauge.
Gregory Gauge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Leben.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gauge.
Gauge scores with a one two! Leben had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leben misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gauge lands a nice shot to the body.
Gauge is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben shoots in but Gauge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gauge connects with a single shot there.

That has opened up Chris Leben's cut even more.
Gauge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gauge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leben misses with a takedown attempt - Gauge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leben fails with a takedown attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Leben might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gauge has got the better of the exchanges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben has a takedown stuffed.
Leben is breathing heavily.
Gauge scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Gauge does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Gauge. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gauge, as that shot connected.
Gauge lands a jab to Leben's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leben stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gauge scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leben takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gauge scores with a one two! Leben had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leben has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gauge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leben moves out of range of the body kick.
Leben takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leben takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

The cut above Chris Leben's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Leben checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Gauge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Leben's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gauge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gauge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gauge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gauge.
Gauge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot by Gauge.
Leben tries to move into range but Gauge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gauge scores with a hook.
Jab from Gauge.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge swats away the attempt to clinch by Leben.
Leben looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gauge connects with the punch.

Leben throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gauge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leben is in Gauge's guard.
Gauge looking for a sweep. Not yet Gauge, not yet.
Gauge wants to stand up but Leben is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leben postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gauge is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leben, into his guard.
Gauge throws a strike but Leben rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gauge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leben is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leben trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leben trying to control but Gauge is working from the bottom.
Gauge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Gauge pushes Leben off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gauge thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gauge. No joy for Leben on that attempt.
Leben takes a jab right on the kisser.

Chris Leben's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice uppercut lands for Gauge. That snapped Leben's head back.
Gauge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gauge punishes Leben's body with a nice straight punch.
Leben fails with the takedown.
Gregory Gauge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Leben.
Leben takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gauge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leben on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Gauge clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Leben's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gauge with a jab.
Leben dives in and grabs Gauge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gauge pushes down on Leben's head and hops out.
Gauge jabs Leben to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leben gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gauge to counter with a crisp jab.
Gauge digs a good hook to Leben's body.
Leben on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gauge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leben is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Leben has a takedown stuffed.
Gregory Gauge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Leben.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Gauge catches Leben right on the button with a cross.
Gauge punishes Leben's body with a nice straight punch.
Gauge digs a good body shot into Leben's ribs.
Gauge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gauge scores with a shot to the body.
Gauge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Gauge.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gregory Gauge!
A relieved looking Gregory Gauge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.