PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamble comes to the cage accompanied by Parasitic by Psyclon Nine. Hans is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by This is not a song, its a Sandwhich - Psychostick. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gamble
vs
Hans

192 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Fighters Edge Nutrition and Supplements

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Hans!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hans throws a series of punches but Gamble moves out of range.
Hans throws a head kick but Gamble moves out of range.

Gamble gets a takedown into half guard.
Hans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gamble.

Gamble is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gamble working over Hans with some ground and pound. Hans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gamble trying to pass the guard but Hans defending well.
Gamble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hans is trying to get back to full guard.
Gamble thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hans to regain full guard.

Gamble stands and steps away. Hans gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gamble tries to clinch up but Hans circles away and keeps his distance.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hans as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gamble stands and throws Hans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hans wants to control but Gamble postures up.

Gamble tries for a kimura but Hans is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamble is breathing heavily.
Hans can't do much from the bottom here.
Gamble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hans keeps working.
Hans is trying to get back to half guard.
Gamble tries to advance to mount but Hans denies him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gamble shoots in for a double leg but Hans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hans with a poor takedown

and Gamble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hans has his hands on Gamble's head, controlling the position.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Hans keeps moving.
Hans working a defensive guard here.

Hans is looking for a triangle but Gamble pushes his legs off easily.
Hans should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hans is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Gamble is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gamble drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hans!
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!
Gamble is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hans is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gamble tries to get to full guard but Hans has control of the leg.
Gamble is pressing down on Hans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Gamble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gamble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gamble wants to get back to his feet but Hans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gamble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gamble is keeping the position for now.

Gamble pushes Hans off and gets back to his feet.
Gamble lands a head kick. Hans smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Hans is rocked!

It looks like Gerald Hans has been cut.
Hans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gamble.

Gamble drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hans is still in real trouble! Can Gamble finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamble throws a strike but Hans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hans seems to have recovered his senses.
Gamble looking for a sweep. Not yet Gamble, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamble is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Gamble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Hans's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gamble shoots in looking for a takedown. Hans tries to sprawl out of it but Gamble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Gamble scores a takedown into full mount!

Gamble goes for an armbar but Hans turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hans.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gamble here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gamble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gamble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hans is breathing heavily.
Gamble trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gamble looking for a guillotine here but Hans defends easily.
Hans wants to pass the guard but Gamble is keeping the position.
Gamble throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hans won't allow Gamble to sweep him here.

Gamble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gamble looking for a sweep. Not yet Gamble, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamble throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gamble is on top in guard.
Gamble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gamble throwing strikes from guard but Hans blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hans's guard.

Gamble postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hans to stand up.

Gamble gets a takedown into half guard.
Gamble moves into full mount! Hans won't be happy about that!
Hans tries to lock up and control but Gamble gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gamble with shots to the head and body - Hans looks very uncomfortable down there.

Gamble is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hans has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gamble sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gamble drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hans! More shots from Gamble and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Gamble!