PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Dove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalvin Abrum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abrum has chosen Leave Home as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kalvin Abrum will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dove
vs
Abrum

190 cm
24
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
28
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Dove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalvin Abrum!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dove shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abrum counters with a two punch combo.

Dove pushes Abrum up against the cage in a clinch.
Dove tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dove is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abrum is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Dove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dove goes for a takedown attempt but Abrum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Dove closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abrum's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dove postures up in Abrum's guard and throws a big left but Abrum blocks it.
Dove missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abrum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dove throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abrum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dove is stalling in the full guard.
Dove throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dove postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abrum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dove. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abrum keeping moving, preventing Dove from controlling successfully.

Dove is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abrum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dove.
Dove sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dove throws a big elbow that misses.
Abrum looks winded!
Dove stands up over Abrum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dove trying to control but Abrum is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abrum wants to get back to his feet but Dove is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dove is working Abrum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dove missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Dove drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dove jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dove drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dove jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dove throwing strikes from guard but Abrum blocks nicely.
Abrum has momentary wrist control but Dove slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abrum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Dove shoots in and gets a takedown into Abrum's guard.
Dove postures up in Abrum's guard and throws a big left but Abrum blocks it.
Dove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abrum being controlled here, momentarily.
Abrum is breathing heavily.
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dove distracts Abrum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dove missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dove lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dove distracts Abrum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dove throwing strikes from guard but Abrum blocks nicely.
Dove controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dove loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dove 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.
Gary Dove overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dove wants to control from the top but Abrum keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Dove wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Dove drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dove connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dove loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dove 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.
Dove works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dove missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dove working the head and body with strikes.
Dove not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dove looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dove not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dove thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dove is nestled in close to Abrum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dove throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dove takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dove throwing shots but Abrum is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dove connects with a nice short shot to Abrum's temple.

Dove wants to work for an arm triangle but Abrum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dove wants to take a breather but Abrum is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dove is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Abrum!
Dove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abrum can do to turn this around?
Dove working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Dove dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dove has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Dove misses.
Dove lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abrum defends it nicely.

Dove has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abrum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dove tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Dove. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dove has Abrum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abrum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dove is trying to drag Abrum to the mat but Abrum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Dove wants the takedown. Abrum is fighting it off but Dove persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Abrum's guard against the cage.
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dove accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dove throwing strikes from guard but Abrum blocks nicely.
Dove's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gary Dove.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dove.
Kalvin Abrum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dove shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abrum but Abrum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dove has a takedown stuffed.
Gary Dove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dove tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abrum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dove somewhat.

Dove shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dove was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dove sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Abrum is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrum parries the strikes from Dove easily there. Dove is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Abrum to escape.
Dove in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dove throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dove throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dove tries to advance to mount but Abrum instead regains half guard.

Abrum kicks Dove off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Dove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dove 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Dove!