PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ng Andu Magande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morty Gaggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magande comes to the cage accompanied by ?. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Andu Magande
vs
Gaggle

195 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
258 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ng Andu Magande!
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, Morty Gaggle!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Magande enables Gaggle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Magande manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gaggle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magande's guard.
Gaggle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaggle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magande does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaggle controlling the action here.
Gaggle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magande defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggle wants to take a breather but Magande is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Morty Gaggle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Magande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaggle moves away.
Magande throws a low kick, looking for Gaggle's leg but Gaggle calmly moves out of range.
Ng Andu Magande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaggle fails to land the takedown.
Magande throws a series of punches but Gaggle moves out of range.

Gaggle drives through with a takedown into Magande's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gaggle wants to control from the top but Magande keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magande has a closed guard, preventing Gaggle from standing up.
Gaggle trying to control but Magande is working from the bottom.
Gaggle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaggle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaggle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magande utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaggle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaggle is pushing down on Magande's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magande is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaggle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gaggle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gaggle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magande does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaggle content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaggle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Gaggle stands up and beckons Magande to join him on the feet.
Gaggle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaggle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaggle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magande defends it nicely.
Ng Andu Magande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morty Gaggle.
Gaggle is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaggle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaggle looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaggle dodges the punch combination from Magande.
Magande throws a left and a right that both miss

and Gaggle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magande's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morty Gaggle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gaggle shoots in but Magande avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gaggle. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Magande falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gaggle counters with a single leg into guard. Magande didn't expect that.
Gaggle pushing down on Magande's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magande trying to control but Gaggle postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magande is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gaggle is controlling the pace.
Magande on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magande tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magande wants to improve his position but Gaggle is controlling well.
Gaggle is controlling the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gaggle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magande!
Magande throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaggle.

Gaggle clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magande digs a right hand into Gaggle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gaggle's gas tank.
Gaggle lands a nice knee to the body.
Magande is pushing Gaggle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gaggle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magande breaks from the clinch.
Magande is looking to chop away at Gaggle's legs.
Gaggle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gaggle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magande as he avoids it easily.
Ng Andu Magande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morty Gaggle.

Gaggle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Gaggle crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Gaggle crashes against the mat.
Gaggle is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Magande's shoulder. That is not cool.
The strikes coming from Gaggle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaggle trying to control the action but Magande is working from the bottom.
Gaggle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Magande!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaggle controlling the position easily from mount.
Magande takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morty Gaggle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Magande misses the jab.
Gaggle shoots in for a takedown but Magande shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magande throws a right and a left that Gaggle avoids nicely.
Gaggle moves in looking to clinch but Magande pushes him off.
Magande throws a chopping leg kick but Gaggle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Gaggle rushes Magande and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaggle backwards.
Magande's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gaggle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magande avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gaggle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magande just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ng Andu Magande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morty Gaggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magande to keep the fight standing.
Magande can't break the clinch.
Magande stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gaggle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magande avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gaggle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Magande is defending well.
Magande has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gaggle is trying to drag Magande to the mat but Magande just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Magande trying to control the position but instead, Gaggle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magande into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaggle working Magande over with knees to the body.
Gaggle wants a takedown.
Magande wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaggle won't allow it.
Magande is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Magande.
Gaggle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magande.
Gaggle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magande's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaggle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magande gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magande can't break the clinch.
Magande tries to circle away but Gaggle has him pinned against the cage.
Gaggle has Magande pressed against the cage, preventing Magande from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magande wants to break free but Gaggle has control.
Magande tries to land a knee to the head but Gaggle blocks with his arms.
Magande controlling the action here for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magande stops a takedown attempt from Gaggle.
Magande slows down the pace here.
Ng Andu Magande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magande wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morty Gaggle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magande is pushing Gaggle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ng Andu Magande showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaggle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morty Gaggle!
Morty Gaggle thanked the fans post fight for their support.