PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eli Gull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Fooktard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gull
vs
Fooktard

172 cm
27
158 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

225 cm
23
156 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eli Gull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Fooktard!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fooktard just misses with a punch to the body.
Fooktard throws a jab but it's blocked by Gull.

Gull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gull showed some decent athleticism there.
Gull trying to pass the guard but Fooktard defending well.
Gull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fooktard's head.
Gull slips a nice elbow through Fooktard's hands, connecting with Fooktard's forehead.
Gull trying to pass the guard but Fooktard defending well.
Gull seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gull thows a huge punch but Fooktard dodges it nicely.
Fooktard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gull is looking for a kimura but Fooktard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gull to get the leverage.
Gull looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fooktard wants to get back to full guard.
Fooktard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gull.
Gull trying to control the action but Fooktard is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Gull not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fooktard's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gull looks to land a strike but Fooktard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gull trying to control but Fooktard is working from the bottom.

Gull is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fooktard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fooktard has escaped and now he's on top!
Gull has Fooktard pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Eli Gull has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Gull.

Gull shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gull was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gull throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fooktard because Gull loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fooktard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gull throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fooktard because Gull loaded up on that one.
Fooktard working to try and regain half guard.
Fooktard is squirming around, avoiding Gull's attempts to control the action.

Gull is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fooktard is surviving well by controlling Gull's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gull in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gull dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gull shoots in looking for a takedown but Fooktard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gull's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Gull fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fooktard sprawls well initially but Gull persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fooktard manages to get to full guard.
Fooktard wants to stand up but Gull is controlling him.
Gull postures up in Fooktard's guard and throws a big left but Fooktard blocks it.
Gull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fooktard is keeping the position for now.
Gull is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gull looking to sit in guard and control but Fooktard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gull wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gull looking for a sweep. Not yet Gull, not yet.
Fooktard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gull's guard.
Fooktard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gull tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fooktard scores with the left hand. Gull knows he should have avoided that one.
Gull fails to land with a series of punches.
Gull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gull scores with a takedown into Fooktard's guard.
Gull postures up.
Gull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Gull postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fooktard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gull, into his guard.
Fooktard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gull is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fooktard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gull wants to sweep here but Fooktard controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gull is on top in guard.
Gull wants to control from the top but Fooktard keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fooktard looking to control.
Gull is looking to work some ground and pound but Fooktard has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gull dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gull shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Fooktard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Gull shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Gull is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fooktard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gull is keen to just control but Fooktard is a slippery customer.
Gull stops Fooktard from getting back to his feet.
Gull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fooktard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Gull stands up out of the half guard.
Fooktard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gull fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fooktard sprawls well initially but Gull persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fooktard keeps working.

Gull is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fooktard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fooktard is in trouble now - Gull has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gull postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fooktard looks a forlorn figure.

Gull has hold of Fooktard's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fooktard manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fooktard is working to get back to half guard.

Gull looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gull thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Fooktard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gull.
Gull thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fooktard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eli Gull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Gull tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fooktard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gull controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Gull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gull, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Gull!