PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Some Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Gans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Some Dude is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dude
vs
Gans

205 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
26
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Some Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Gans!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dude.
Gans throws an overhand right that lands on Dude's shoulder, as Dude tries to avoid the shot.
Dude has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gans throws a right hand that Dude ducks under and follows up with a left that Dude also avoids with ease.
Gans misses with a few strikes there.
Gans misses with a few strikes there.
Gans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dude circles away quickly and effectively.
Dude fails with a takedown attempt.
Gans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dude really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dude fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Some Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dude fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dude throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gans's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch but Gans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude feints and then cracks Gans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gans down.
Dude avoids the body shot from Gans.
Gans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Dude throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe Gans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gans throws a nice looking combination but Dude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dude.
Dude closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gans circles away.
Gans fails to land with a series of punches.

Dude has closed the distance and engaged Gans in a clinch.
Gans is trying to break free.
Gans wants to get back to striking at distance but Dude won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude tries for a takedown but Gans manages to get underhooks.

Dude manages to break the clinch.
Dude shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gans defends it nicely.
Gans throws a right and a left that Dude avoids nicely.
Gans lands a two punch combo.
Gans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gans misses with a double jab
and Dude counters with a big head kick but Gans shrugs it off.
Dude looks to land a right hand but Gans moved out of range.
Gans misses with a double jab.
Gans looks gassed!
Dude fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dude shoots in looking for a takedown. Gans tries to sprawl out of it but Dude keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gans misses with a wild combination.
Gans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dude circles away quickly and effectively.
Gans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gans misses with a two punch combination.
Dude closes the distance and clinches up with Gans, looking for a takedown. Dude pushes Gans against the cage but Gans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gans tries to bum rush Dude with a series of wild strikes but Dude uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch but Gans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dude is looking to land body kicks.
Dude avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dude looks for a takedown but Gans sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Dude has managed to clinch.
Gans is looking to break free of the clinch but Dude has double underhooks.
Dude is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gans to keep the fight standing.
Gans is trying to break the clinch but Dude is controlling him.

Dude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dude - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dude shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dude wants to clinch up but Gans keeps it at a distance.
Dude looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gans throws a right hand that Dude ducks under and follows up with a left that Dude also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Some Dude will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dude shoots in and drives through. Gans sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Gans as Dude shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Gans. Those never looked like landing.
Dude shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gans but Gans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Some Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dude gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gans.
Dude tries to clinch but Gans is having none of it.
Gans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gans throws a lazy right hand but Dude sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gans moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dude misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gans throws a right hand that Dude ducks under and follows up with a left that Dude also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gans throws a right hand that Dude ducks under and follows up with a left that Dude also avoids with ease.
Gans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dude.
Gans misses with the combination.
Gans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dude. Dude obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe Gans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dude on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gans tries to bum rush Dude with a series of wild strikes but Dude uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gans misses with a wild combination.

Dude has Gans up against the cage in a clinch.
Dude is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gans pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gans's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dude under the eye.
Joe Gans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dude lands a head kick. Gans smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gans fails to land with a series of punches.
Dude shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gans pinned against the cage. Gans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gans cracks Dude with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gans looks to land a combination. Dude sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dude throws a head kick that Gans semi-blocks.
Dude shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gans sprawls well. Gans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dude gets slowly back to his feet.
Gans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dude.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gans misses.
Dude slips a jab and a cross from Gans.
Dude throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gans's waist but Gans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dude off to one side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gans throws a nice looking combination but Dude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gans misses with the combination.
Dude shoots in for a takedown but Gans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Gans. That snapped Dude's head back.

Dude moves into the clinch.
Dude jumps guard but Gans stands there with Dude around his waist. Dude gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dude tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dude drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dude keeps control of Gans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Dude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gans throws a right and a left that Dude avoids nicely.
Gans throws a series of punches but Dude avoids them all with ease.
Gans misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dude fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gans avoids it really well and circles away.
Gans fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Gans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dude's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A big right from Gans misses.
Dude avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dude changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gans tries to avoid it but Dude manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gans to the ground. Gans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gans misses with a wild combination.
Gans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gans fails to land with a series of punches.
Gans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dude shoots in for a double leg but Gans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dude lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gans misses with a wild combination.

Dude has closed the distance and engaged Gans in a clinch.
Dude is trying to pull guard but Gans turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Some Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gans tries to break the clinch but Dude is controlling the position.
Dude has Gans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gans wants to break free but Dude has control.
Dude tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gans tries to break free but Dude pushes him back against the cage.
Gans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gans tries to circle away but Dude has him pinned against the cage.
Gans is trying to force a seperation but Dude has the dominant position.

Dude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick from Dude lands but Gans takes it in his stride.
Gans throws a series of punches but Dude moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude shoots in and drives through. Gans sprawls well.
Dude shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gans pinned against the cage. Gans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gans throws a combination. Dude tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dude avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gans throws a right hand that Dude ducks under and follows up with a left that Dude also avoids with ease.
Dude misses with a takedown attempt - Gans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some Dude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dude avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gans tests Dude's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dude uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gans.
Dude tries for a takedown but Gans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gans throws a right hand that misses
and Dude counters with a nice body kick.
Gans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dude shoots in but Gans avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gans might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dude has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Dude.
Gans throws a nice looking combination but Dude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dude fails to land the takedown.
Dude tries to clinch up.
Gans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dude circles away quickly and effectively.
Dude moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dude shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gans sprawls well. Gans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dude gets slowly back to his feet.
Dude shoots in looking for a takedown. Gans tries to sprawl out of it but Dude keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Gans.
I think Gans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Gans!