PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Chase (ranked 3244 p4p, 2231 weight class) and Larry Gayle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Gayle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Chase
vs
Gayle

182 cm
25
275
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
268
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adrian Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Larry Gayle!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gayle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chase's guard.

Chase has his foot on Gayle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gayle works his way back into a safe position though.
Gayle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chase is looking for a sweep.
Gayle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chase tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gayle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gayle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chase, who protects the arm well.
Gayle controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Gayle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gayle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Gayle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chase is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Gayle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chase rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gayle's guard! Nice work there by Chase!
Chase postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gayle keeping full guard, as Chase tries to pass.

Chase thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chase wants to pass the guard but Gayle is keeping the position.
Gayle looking to control.
Gayle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Chase drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gayle dives on top into guard.

Gayle stands and throws Chase's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase sneaks back into half guard.
Gayle wants to take a breather but Chase is having none of it.

Chase is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gayle pulls his head out easily.
Chase tries to roll over but Gayle keeps him under control.
Chase won't allow Gayle to pass to mount.
Chase is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gayle sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Gayle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chase has managed to free his arm - good work.

Chase looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chase looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Gayle seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Gayle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gayle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gayle duly obliges.
Gayle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chase keeps the fight on the outside.
Chase is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gayle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gayle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chase shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gayle but Gayle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adrian Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chase gets caught napping as Gayle dives in and scores a takedown. Chase manages to retain guard.
Gayle tries to stand but Chase is controlling from the bottom.
Chase wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chase escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gayle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gayle distracts Chase with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chase on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chase tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Gayle from controlling successfully.
Gayle advances to half guard.
Gayle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Chase actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gayle seems to be working for a kimura but Chase defends the submission attempt.
Larry Gayle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chase gets back to full guard.
Chase is looking to sweep but instead, Gayle has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Chase looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gayle trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gayle is pressing down on Chase's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chase is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase wants to get back to full guard.
Gayle is looking to take a break and control but Chase is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Chase looking for subs from the bottom but Gayle mounts him!
Gayle tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gayle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gayle wants to stand but Chase is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Chase regains half guard.
Chase makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chase.

Chase looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chase bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gayle's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Gayle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chase checks a leg kick.

Gayle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gayle trying to control the action but Chase is working from the bottom.
Chase is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gayle off and has taken his back!

Gayle fending off the submission attempt from Chase.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gayle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayle looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gayle tries to escape but Chase has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Chase is persistently looking for the submission but Gayle is defending it well.

Gayle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chase.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gayle turns into Chase and is now in his guard.
Gayle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chase keeping full guard, as Gayle tries to pass.
Gayle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chase can't keep his opponent in guard - Gayle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gayle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gayle content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gayle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chase works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chase looking for a sweep. Not yet Chase, not yet.
Gayle 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Chase looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gayle passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gayle happy to just control the position for now.
Chase is looking to regain half guard here but Gayle keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gayle decides to stand back up. Gayle steps back and let's Chase get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Gayle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gayle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Gayle!