GAMMA: Rookies #198 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gergu Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Laar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laar has chosen some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube as his entrance music. Arvo Laar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johnson
vs
Laar

225 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

182 cm
19
213 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

PWNAGE™ (WOT)

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gergu Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arvo Laar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Laar. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laar but Laar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Laar which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gergu Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Laar has taken the fight into the clinch.

Laar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laar misses with a wild combination.
Laar throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Laar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laar swivels and escapes.
Laar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Laar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Laar lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Laar takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Johnson is rocked!
Laar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Laar.

Laar rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar throws a big uppercut that drops Johnson! More strikes from Laar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Johnson lies dazed against the cage as Laar celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arvo Laar!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arvo Laar waved his t-shirt featuring PWNAGE™ (WOT)'s logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerry Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee's entrance music is Superman's Worst Nightmare. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Forbes's choice of entrance music: Israels Son. Anthony Forbes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mcgee
vs
Forbes

188 cm
22
213 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

187 cm
24
206 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kerry Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forbes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Forbes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Forbes.

Mcgee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Forbes's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mcgee distracts Forbes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcgee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcgee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcgee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forbes is keeping the position for now.
Mcgee lands a couple of elbows.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Forbes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcgee defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcgee landing with the ground and pound.
Mcgee wants to control from the top but Forbes keeps moving.
Forbes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcgee controls the pace.

Kerry Mcgee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is working Forbes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mcgee wants to pass the guard but Forbes is keeping the position.
Mcgee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Mcgee 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.
Mcgee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kerry Mcgee wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Mcgee scores with a takedown into Forbes's guard.
Mcgee looking to pass the guard.
Mcgee advances position into side control!
Mcgee is chipping away with strikes.
Mcgee lands a nice forearm strike.
Mcgee lands some shots froms side control.
Forbes is being controlled here.
Forbes prevents Mcgee from improving position.
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!

Mcgee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Forbes to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Forbes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mcgee wants to control but Forbes is keeping him busy.

Mcgee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Forbes, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Forbes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcgee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcgee content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kerry Mcgee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mcgee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Forbes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcgee is in Forbes's guard.
Mcgee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forbes can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcgee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mcgee wants to control from the top but Forbes keeps moving.

Mcgee gets to his feet. Forbes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Forbes is breathing heavily.

Mcgee gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee controlling the pace.
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. Mcgee connects with a nice short shot to Forbes's temple.
Mcgee trying to control the action but Forbes is working from the bottom.
Mcgee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Forbes!
Mcgee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Forbes hang on?

Forbes is rocked!
Mcgee postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Forbes badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Mcgee around the waist but Mcgee pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Mcgee is the winner by TKO! Mcgee jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kerry Mcgee!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kerry Mcgee thanked TITAN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Pavluchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus McBorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Roman Pavluchenko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pavluchenko
vs
McBorin

205 cm
24
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Happy Pills
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Pavluchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus McBorin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McBorin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pavluchenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Pavluchenko's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McBorin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McBorin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McBorin stands and throws Pavluchenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pavluchenko tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
McBorin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McBorin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBorin looking to hold on to the position here but Pavluchenko rolls and ends up regaining guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBorin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McBorin throws a strike but Pavluchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pavluchenko wants to stand but McBorin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

McBorin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pavluchenko should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McBorin has tightened it up now! Pavluchenko should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus McBorin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody Boyd is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Warrior
vs
Boyd

185 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Boyd!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Boyd. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warrior.
Boyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Warrior gets caught flat footed, as Boyd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Warrior looking for a sweep. Not yet Warrior, not yet.
Warrior keeping full guard, as Boyd tries to pass.
Boyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Boyd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warrior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boyd has managed to get both his arms back between Warrior's legs - danger averted.
Warrior pulls Boyd in close to prevent any damage.
Boyd throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boyd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boyd stopping the sweep attempt from Warrior.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boyd trying to control but Warrior is working from the bottom.
Warrior controlling Boyd's posture.

Warrior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boyd defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior wants to sweep but no luck.
Warrior is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boyd wanted to stand there but Warrior had control of the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Warrior gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boyd to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Warrior managing to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Boyd from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boyd is one step ahead there.
Boyd throws an elbow that misses. Warrior uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boyd's guard. Nice move by Warrior!
Warrior controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boyd is on top in guard.
Warrior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior looking for a sweep. Not yet Warrior, not yet.

Warrior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boyd throws a strike but Warrior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Warrior trying to control but Boyd is working from the bottom.
Warrior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Warrior works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Warrior looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boyd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Ultimate Warrior will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Boyd stuffs the takedown attempt from Warrior. Warrior gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Boyd. Those never looked like landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Boyd scores with a four punch combination!
Warrior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyd circles away.

Boyd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Warrior!
Warrior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ultimate Warrior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior tries to reverse the position but Boyd maintains control.
Warrior is squirming around, avoiding Boyd's attempts to control the action.
Boyd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Warrior can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Warrior blocking the ground and pound.
Boyd punching from mount but Warrior doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boyd throwing strikes but Warrior uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Warrior works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warrior is controlling Boyd's posture.
Warrior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boyd throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior wants to sweep but no luck.
Warrior controlling Boyd's posture.
Boyd won't allow Warrior to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Warrior trying to control the position here.
Warrior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boyd manages to get himself to full guard.
Warrior pushing down on Boyd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Warrior is keen to just control but Boyd is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warrior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boyd pushes Warrior off but Warrior dives into side control.
Warrior trying to control the position but Boyd is working away.

Warrior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Warrior has hold of Boyd's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Boyd tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Warrior cranks the arm and Boyd screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Boyd, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ultimate Warrior!
A less than humble Ultimate Warrior misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.