PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilfaro Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forest Gump had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Gump
vs
Bacon

200 cm
24
275 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

195 cm
24
260 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Forest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kilfaro Bacon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bacon breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Gump.
Kilfaro Bacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacon throws a poor cross that misses
and Bacon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bacon throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gump to counter with a crisp jab.
Gump with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gump digs a good body shot into Bacon's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump lands a slapping body shot.
Gump thuds a left hand into Bacon's body.
Bacon looks gassed!
Bacon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gump scores with a jab.
Bacon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gump.
Gump thuds a left hand into Bacon's body.
Bacon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon drops his hands momentarily and Gump takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gump jabs Bacon right on the nose. Bacon blinks but takes it well.
Gump scores with a hook to the body. Bacon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Gump.
Gump cracks Bacon with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Gump lands a nice shot to the body.
Gump is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gump jabs at Bacon's body.
Gump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Gump coming out on top.
Gump lands a jab to the head.
Gump throws a right and a left that Bacon avoids nicely.
Gump jabs Bacon to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump throws a one two combo.

It looks like Kilfaro Bacon has been cut.
Gump cracks Bacon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gump scores with a hook to the body. Bacon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Gump - just one landing.
Gump lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Gump throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Bacon tumbling to the canvas!

Bacon is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gump throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gump tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacon is retaining full guard.
Gump trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bacon has a closed guard, preventing Gump from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bacon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bacon defending against the ground and pound.
Gump with the ground and pound but Bacon regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gump thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bacon's head.
Bacon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Gump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bacon sees it coming and defends easily.
Gump throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Gump is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gump is trying to control. Bacon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gump controlling the action here.
Gump not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bacon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gump.
Gump missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gump not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gump is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Gump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bacon is just riding it out for now. Gump eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forest Gump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilfaro Bacon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gump fails to land with a series of punches.
Gump throws the left hand but Bacon avoids the punch easily.
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacon manages to avoid it.
Gump circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacon throws a poor cross that misses
and Gump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bacon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forest Gump is winning the standup battle so far.
Bacon throws an off balance right hand
and Gump counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bacon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Gump does no damage.
Gump misses with a wild body shot.
Gump cracks Bacon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bacon misses with a body shot
and Gump counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gump scores with a shot to the body.
Gump cracks Bacon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bacon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bacon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gump tests Bacon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gump throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Gump.
Gump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bacon can do to turn this around?
Gump catches Bacon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bacon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gump pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bacon back to the cage. Gump follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gump cracks Bacon with a good jab.
Gump connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Gump coming out on top.
Gump moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gump lands with a good body shot.
Gump lands with a nice body punch.
Gump lands a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump sizes up Bacon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gump throws a series of strikes that have Bacon backpedaling.
Bacon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Gump.
Gump scores with a nice right hand.
Kilfaro Bacon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gump slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gump.
Gump punishes Bacon's body with a nice straight punch.
Gump scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Gump scores with a four punch combination!
Bacon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump connects with a body shot that sends Bacon's belly button to the back.
Gump lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gump digs a good hook to Bacon's body.
Bacon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gump connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gump.
Bacon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gump cracks a nice hook into Bacon's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump scores with a hook to the body. Bacon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Gump.
Bacon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forest Gump dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kilfaro Bacon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gump scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Gump.
Gump scores with a hook to the body. Bacon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gump's corner calls for a 1-2. Gump obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bacon misses with a body shot
and Gump counters with a nice uppercut.
Gump throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gump lands a jab to the head.
Gump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bacon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gump lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gump ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bacon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gump scores with a nice strike.
Gump fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bacon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gump bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bacon's head.
Gump scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gump.
Bacon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gump swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bacon.
Decent striking displayed by Gump there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Gump.
Gump scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump lands a body shot.
Gump scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bacon ducks right into an uppercut from Gump.
Gump thuds a left hand into Bacon's body.
Nice uppercut there from Gump.
Bacon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Gump.
Gump cracks Bacon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bacon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gump scores with a nice head shot.
Bacon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump connects with a single shot there.
Gump scores with a shot to the body.
Bacon ducks right into an uppercut from Gump.
Nice jab there from Gump.
Bacon needs to keep his hands up - Gump had a free shot at his head there.
Bacon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gump throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bacon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bacon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gump to score with a decent uppercut.
Gump connects with a jab.
Bacon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump scores with a sloppy right hand. Bacon should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gump digs a good hook to Bacon's body.
Gump digs a good body shot into Bacon's ribs.
Gump lands a jab to Bacon's midsection.
Forest Gump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bacon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gump works Bacon's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Gump lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bacon doesn't seem phased though.
Gump jabs at Bacon's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bacon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bacon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilfaro Bacon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bacon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Forest Gump showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gump, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forest Gump!