PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gable (ranked 3130 p4p, 2715 weight class) and Arles Aloevera (ranked 378 p4p, 344 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gable
vs
Aloevera

175 cm
19
160
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
164
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arles Aloevera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aloevera misses with the combination.
Gable rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Aloevera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aloevera working hard to break the clinch.
Gable blocks the elbow strike.
Aloevera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gable keeps control of Aloevera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aloevera lands a hook that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Aloevera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gable blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Aloevera's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Gable works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloevera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gable has passed into side control.
Aloevera is trying to escape the position but Gable is controlling the position.
Aloevera struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing that Gable has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gable 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.
Aloevera is looking for a sweep.
Aloevera trying his best to control but Gable has mounted him.
Gable controlling from mount.
Gable seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aloevera for as long as he can get away with.
Gable connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloevera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aloevera throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gable. What's that going to do exactly?
Gable takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gable continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Gable.
Gable putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloevera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gable controlling the pace for now.
Gable raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable controlling the position easily from mount.
Gable's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gable looking to finish Aloevera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aloevera!
Aloevera is trying to escape the mount.
Gable looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gable looking for a guillotine from mount but Aloevera is having none of it.

Gable is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aloevera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aloevera shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aloevera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gable connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aloevera scrambles back to his feet.
Gable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aloevera can do to turn this around?
Gable misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Aloevera as Gable shoots in.
Dan Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloevera throws the kick towards the body but Gable avoids it.

Gable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aloevera is trying to break the clinch but Gable is controlling him.
Aloevera throws an elbow but it misses.
Aloevera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aloevera is trying to push Gable away but Gable has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloevera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gable is trying to drag Aloevera to the mat but Aloevera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aloevera wants to get back to striking at distance but Gable won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable wants to take the fight to the mat but Aloevera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been informed that Aloevera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloevera tries to break the clinch but Gable is controlling the position.
Aloevera lands a nice shot to the body.

Aloevera breaks the clinch.
Gable slips a jab and a cross from Aloevera.
Gable ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aloevera moves away.
Aloevera throws a counter combo.
Aloevera slaps away a takedown attempt from Gable, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Gable, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Gable throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aloevera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gable is in Aloevera's guard.
Gable trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aloevera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Aloevera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gable looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gable looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gable!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aloevera wants to get back to his feet but Gable drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable controlling from side mount.
Further stalling from Gable.
Gable in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable controls the position from side control.
Dan Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aloevera tries to buck Gable off but Gable is having none of it.
Gable advances to mount.
Gable sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aloevera tries to hold on but Gable postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gable controlling from the full mount.
Aloevera can't escape the position.
Gable controlling the position easily from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gable is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Gable lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aloevera tries to lock up and control but Gable gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gable lands a nice shot to the head.
Gable putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Gable dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Aloevera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gable walks into a straight right hand from Aloevera.
Gable tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aloevera defends well and Gable ends up having to push Aloevera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aloevera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Gable is trying to trip Aloevera. He has hold of a leg but Aloevera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gable persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gable controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gable connects with a couple of short punches.
Gable scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aloevera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gable sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloevera working a defensive guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gable staying out of range there.
Gable thows a leg kick but Aloevera checks it
and Aloevera counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Aloevera shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Aloevera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Gable misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloevera misses with a few strikes there.
Aloevera misses with a kick to the body.
Gable motions for Aloevera to come forward. Gable throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gable bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gable.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Aloevera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Gable shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aloevera is trying to defend but Gable finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aloevera wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable working over Aloevera with some ground and pound. Aloevera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gable controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aloevera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aloevera looking to control.
Gable throws a big right hand that misses.
Gable's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gable wants to pass the guard but Aloevera is keeping the position.
Aloevera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gable showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arles Aloevera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aloevera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gable thuds his right hand into Aloevera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Gable clinches up against the cage.
Aloevera wants to get back to striking at distance but Gable won't allow it.
Aloevera is trying to break free.
Aloevera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aloevera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gable throws a big shot that misses.
Dan Gable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aloevera fakes the leg kick and cracks Gable in the body.
A punch combination from Aloevera misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arles Aloevera.
I think Gable has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gable!
Dan Gable managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview.