PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between bob bobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Gantrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bobson's entrance music is Rock Superstar. A fine choice. Gantrain has chosen Animal I have Become as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

bobson
vs
Gantrain

175 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 London, bob bobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Gantrain!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bobson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gantrain fails with an attempt to clinch.
bobson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Gantrain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
bobson is trying to buck Gantrain off.

Gantrain decides to stand up, so the ref orders bobson to his feet.
Gantrain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with bobson but bobson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
bobson swinging wilding here.
Gantrain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bobson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gantrain's head.

It looks like Kevin Gantrain has been cut.

Gantrain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. bobson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
bobson is trying to get back to his feet.
bobson tries to bench press Gantrain off him but Gantrain keeps the position.
bobson is not content to let Gantrain control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bobson is trying to get back to half guard.
Gantrain wants to control but bobson is keeping him busy.
bobson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
bobson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
bobson is breathing heavily.
Gantrain wants to control but bobson is keeping him busy.

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

bobson clinches up against the cage.
Gantrain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gantrain.
bobson throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Gantrain.

It looks like bob bobson has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bobson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gantrain prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by bobson.
bobson looks to throw an elbow but misses.

bobson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gantrain is just too persistent for him and manages to trip bobson to the mat. bobson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Gantrain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gantrain stands up from bobson's guard - Gantrain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gantrain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
bob bobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Gantrain.

Gantrain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gantrain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gantrain prevents bobson from standing back up.
Gantrain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
bobson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gantrain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gantrain blocks a leg kick.
bobson misses with a two punch combination.
Gantrain tries to score a power double leg takedown but bobson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gantrain somewhat.
bobson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gantrain.
bobson throws a right hand that Gantrain ducks under and follows up with a left that Gantrain also avoids with ease.
Gantrain tries for a takedown but bobson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

bobson has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bobson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Gantrain has dropped down and is working for a takedown. bobson is trying to keep an underhook but Gantrain manages to get the takedown into half guard.

bobson looking for submissions off his back.
Gantrain is keen to just control but bobson is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Gantrain dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gantrain closes this distance looking for a takedown but bobson circles away.
bobson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
bobson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gantrain shoots for a double leg takedown but bobson sprawls well. He's pushed Gantrain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
bobson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gantrain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in bobson's guard.
Gantrain won't allow bobson to get back to his feet.
Gantrain is working bobson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

bobson has his foot on Gantrain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gantrain works his way back into a safe position though.
bobson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bobson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gantrain has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bobson is not content to let Gantrain control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

bobson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Gantrain shoots in and bounces bobson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gantrain trying to control but bobson is working from the bottom.

bobson working for a triangle but Gantrain defends it easily.
bobson is looking to stand back up but Gantrain counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by bobson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bobson is trying to stand.
Gantrain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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. Gantrain connects with a nice short shot to bobson's temple.

bobson looking for submissions off his back.
bobson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Gantrain clinches up against the cage.
bobson misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by bobson.
bobson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Gantrain breaks the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gantrain.
Kevin Gantrain has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gantrain is trying to get an arm triangle but bobson is defending well.

Gantrain is trying to get an arm triangle but bobson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on bobson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bobson is trying to get back to his feet.
Gantrain cracks bobson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
bobson is trying to buck Gantrain off.
bobson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
bobson wants to escape the position.
bobson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Gantrain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

bobson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
bobson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
bobson blocks a head kick by Gantrain.
bobson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gantrain. Gantrain gets slowly back to his feet.
bobson misses with a double jab.
bob bobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bobson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Gantrain counters with a nice double leg into side control. bobson won't be happy with that.
bobson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gantrain asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gantrain wants to control but bobson is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gantrain controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gantrain is working bobson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gantrain working the body and head with strikes.
Gantrain connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused bobson some visible discomfort.
Gantrain grinds an elbow into bobson's temple.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
bobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gantrain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Gantrain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
bobson is pushing Gantrain's head away, looking to escape. Gantrain manages to hold on to the position though.
bobson wants to get back to his feet but Gantrain is dominant here and he's now got bobson's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bobson is trying to get back to his feet but Gantrain has full control of the position and if anything, bobson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

bobson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Gantrain off. It looks like it's working - Gantrain slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! bobson displaying calm under pressure there.
bobson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gantrain.
Gantrain looks for a takedown but bobson sprawls well.
bobson tries to clinch up

so Gantrain counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
bobson wants to stand but Gantrain is controlling the position.

bobson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bobson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gantrain prevents bobson from getting back to his feet.
bobson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gantrain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
bobson is trying to get back to his feet.

bobson sneaks out the side door and pushes Gantrain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Good shot there by bobson.
bobson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gantrain circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gantrain circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gantrain counters by clinching up.

Gantrain has bobson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gantrain pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending bobson tumbling to the mat - Gantrain dives into bobson's guard.

bobson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gantrain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gantrain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gantrain prevents bobson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gantrain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Gantrain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gantrain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Gantrain!