PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Leighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leighty's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cowboy Dan. Gump is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Louie Armstrong - What a Wonderful World. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Leighty
vs
Gump

185 cm
21
193 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
188 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

-OVERDOSE Factory-

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TGC WEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Leighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Leighty.
Leighty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leighty avoids the head kick by Gump.
Leighty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gump. That did some damage!

Leighty pushes Gump up against the cage in a clinch.
Leighty throws a punch but it's blocked by Gump.
Gump swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighty uses good head movement to avoid it.

Gump manages to break the clinch.
Leighty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gump shoots for a takedown but Leighty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leighty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gump throws a body punch but Leighty moves out of range.
Leighty throws a jab but it's blocked by Gump.
Leighty throws a hook but Gump avoids it easily.
Gump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leighty doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dan Leighty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leighty throws a head kick that Gump semi-blocks.
Leighty lands a nice shot to the body.
Leighty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leighty looks to score with a jab to the body but Gump is just out of range.
Gump ducks under a wild hook from Leighty.
Leighty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leighty misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gump. Leighty does a little dance to reset his feet.

Leighty closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gump misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gump lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gump landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leighty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leighty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gump landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gump scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Gump wants to work for an arm triangle but Leighty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gump working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighty keeps working.
Leighty trying to control here.
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. Gump connects with a nice short shot to Leighty's temple.
Gump drops an elbow to the side of Leighty's head.

Gump is working for a submission of some sort.
Leighty trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighty is bucking up trying to escape but Gump cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gump looking to finish Leighty with some ground and pound. This is bad for Leighty!
Leighty blocking the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gump trying to control but Leighty is having none of it.
Leighty avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gump.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Gump dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gump misses the shot to the body.
Leighty connects with a nice looking jab.
Leighty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leighty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gump circles away quickly and effectively.
Dan Leighty is winning the standup battle so far.
Gump changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leighty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gump's head.
Gump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leighty connects with a single shot there.
Leighty throws a leg kick that misses.
Gump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Leighty coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump closes the distance and clinches up with Leighty, looking for a takedown. Gump pushes Leighty against the cage but Leighty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leighty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gump misses with a low kick.
Leighty scores with a head kick. Gump tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leighty throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Gump to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Leighty scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Forrest Gump has been cut.
A jab from Leighty finds it's way through Gump's defenses.
Gump swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leighty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gump lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leighty at a distance.
Gump scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leighty.
Leighty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leighty.
Gump pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leighty is out of range and Gump settles back down.
Leighty checks a low kick from Gump.
Leighty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leighty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leighty tries to clinch up.
Leighty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leighty swings widly with a right hand
and Gump counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gump jabs at Leighty's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighty throws a body kick the misses
and Gump counters with a good low kick that Leighty was not able to check.
Gump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leighty was well out of range. Poor timing from Gump.
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leighty manages to avoid it.
Dan Leighty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leighty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leighty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leighty wants it to stay on the feet.
Leighty blocks a low kick nicely.
Leighty stuffs the takedown.
Dan Leighty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Gump.
Gump tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Leighty does no damage.
Leighty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leighty lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Leighty blocks the low kick.
Gump wants to clinch.
Gump lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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!
Leighty leaves Gump with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gump's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leighty under the eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leighty manages to avoid it.

Gump shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gump was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Gump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Leighty thumps Gump with a low kick.
Gump tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leighty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gump somewhat.
Gump checks the leg kick.
Gump just misses with a punch to the body.
Gump scores with a shot to the body.
Leighty throws a shot from downtown. Gump moves away and avoids it.
Gump shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leighty as he avoids it easily.
Gump avoids the head kick by Leighty.
Gump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leighty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump thows a body shot but no joy.
Gump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gump on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leighty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Leighty misses
and Gump counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leighty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leighty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leighty is looking to land body kicks.
Gump stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leighty.
Gump on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leighty lands a head kick. Gump smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dan Leighty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Gump.
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 shoots in looking for a takedown. Leighty tries to sprawl out of it but Gump keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leighty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan Leighty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Gump.
Gump staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Gump as he connects with a hook.
Leighty throws a leg kick
and Gump counters with a nice body shot.
Gump lands a jab.
Leighty takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighty misses with the combination.
Gump looks for the body kick but Leighty saw that one coming.
Gump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gump has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leighty.
Gump throws a body punch but Leighty moves out of range.
Gump throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leighty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Gump does no damage.
Gump tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Forrest Gump is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Leighty lands but Gump takes it in his stride.
Gump tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Leighty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gump moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leighty throws a low kick but Gump moves out of range easily.
Leighty throws a jab when Gump was well out of range.

Gump manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leighty on his heels. He'll look to pass Leighty's guard now, I'm sure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gump trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Gump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gump 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Gump!
During a confident post fight interview, Forrest Gump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.