PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bija Firserfest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Firserfest
vs
Gabriel

179 cm
26
180 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

178 cm
27
179 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bija Firserfest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gideon Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firserfest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gabriel manages to avoid it.
Firserfest throws a right hand that Gabriel ducks under and follows up with a left that Gabriel also avoids with ease.

Gabriel has closed the distance and engaged Firserfest in a clinch.
Gabriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gabriel looking to throw knees to the head but Firserfest is blocking nicely.
Firserfest throws a head punch that misses.
Gabriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Firserfest avoids it.
Firserfest lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gabriel trying to land knees to the body.
Gabriel misses with a knee to the head.
Firserfest is pressed up against the cage. Gabriel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Firserfest down to the mat. Firserfest avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Firserfest listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gabriel shoots for a takedown but Firserfest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Firserfest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Firserfest attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Firserfest connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gabriel's hands.
Gabriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firserfest.
Firserfest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firserfest throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gabriel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gabriel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firserfest can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gabriel checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firserfest cracks Gabriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gabriel tries to clinch but Firserfest is having none of it.
Firserfest dodges the punch combination from Gabriel.

Gabriel takes the fight into the clinch.
Gabriel pushes off an throws an elbow but Firserfest leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Firserfest on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gabriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Firserfest avoids it.
Firserfest avoiding damage as Gabriel throws knees to the body.
Gabriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Firserfest is defending well for now.
Firserfest throws a punch but it's blocked by Gabriel.
Firserfest lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gabriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Firserfest avoids the damage to the body.
Gabriel misses with an elbow over the top.
Gabriel prevents a body shot from Firserfest.
Gabriel lands a knee to the body.
Firserfest wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Firserfest is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gabriel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Firserfest to the mat. Firserfest regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firserfest is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Firserfest manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Firserfest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gabriel is squirming around, avoiding Firserfest's attempts to control the action.
Firserfest looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Firserfest controlling from mount.

Bija Firserfest has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gabriel fails with the takedown.
Bija Firserfest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Gabriel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest misses with a wild body shot.
Firserfest takes a swing at Gabriel's ribcage but misses.
Gabriel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gabriel ducks under a wild hook from Firserfest.
Gabriel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gabriel looks to land a left hand but Firserfest moved out of range nicely.
Gideon Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel tries to clinch up but Firserfest circles away and keeps his distance.
Firserfest walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gabriel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gabriel tries to clinch but Firserfest is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Firserfest checks a leg kick.
Gabriel misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firserfest connects with a body shot that sends Gabriel's belly button to the back.
Gabriel tries to clinch but Firserfest moves out of range.
Firserfest throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gabriel scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Bija Firserfest has been cut.
Gabriel avoids the body shot from Firserfest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bija Firserfest will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bija Firserfest's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gabriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firserfest.
Gabriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Firserfest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gabriel.
An inside leg kick lands from Gabriel.
Some wild striking there from Firserfest.
Gabriel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gabriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Firserfest blocks the leg kick.
Gabriel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gabriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firserfest.
Gideon Gabriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Firserfest connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gabriel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Firserfest pinned against the cage. Firserfest gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firserfest lands a jab to the nose.
Gabriel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Firserfest circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Firserfest's sensitive parts.
Gabriel tries to clinch there but Firserfest circles away.
Firserfest takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Firserfest tests Gabriel's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Gabriel forces Firserfest back against the cage and clinches.
Gabriel working Firserfest over with knees to the body.
Firserfest throws a head punch that misses.
Firserfest managing to block the knees to the body from Gabriel.
Gabriel misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gabriel obliges.

Firserfest breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firserfest ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gabriel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Gabriel moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest avoids the elbow strike from Gabriel, against the cage.
Firserfest managing to block the knees to the body from Gabriel.

Gabriel lands a takedown into guard.
Firserfest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Firserfest is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Firserfest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Firserfest is working hard here to advance position.
Firserfest looking to control but Gabriel passes into half guard.
Firserfest trying to control but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel trying to control from half guard but Firserfest is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel tries to pass to full mount but Firserfest defends it.
Gabriel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Firserfest is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Firserfest avoid being mounted?
Firserfest taking some punishment here, with Gabriel in his half guard.
Firserfest is not content to let Gabriel control the position.
Gabriel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Firserfest kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Firserfest!
Firserfest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabriel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Firserfest?
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!
Gabriel tries to control but Firserfest wriggling away.
Firserfest wants to hold on but Gabriel pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gabriel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabriel landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Gabriel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bija Firserfest's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gabriel tries to clinch up but Firserfest circles away and keeps his distance.
Gabriel tries to clinch but Firserfest is having none of it.
Gabriel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Firserfest connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gabriel scrambles back to his feet.
Firserfest tests Gabriel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firserfest but Firserfest pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Gabriel closes the distance and pushes Firserfest back into the cage.
Firserfest lands a shoulder strike.
Gabriel trying to land knees to the body.
Gabriel tries to land a knee to the head but Firserfest blocks with his arms.
Gabriel prevents a body shot from Firserfest.
Gabriel looking to throw knees to the head but Firserfest is blocking nicely.
Gabriel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Firserfest.
Firserfest misses with a short punch on the inside.
Firserfest lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gabriel or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firserfest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gabriel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gabriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firserfest tries to throw a body punch but Gabriel avoids it by throwing Firserfest back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gabriel tries to land a knee to the head but Firserfest blocks with his arms.
Firserfest is trying to push Gabriel away but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Firserfest working hard to break the clinch.
Firserfest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Gabriel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Firserfest is trying to keep an underhook but Gabriel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel prevents Firserfest from improving his position.
Gideon Gabriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Firserfest is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Firserfest avoid being mounted?

Firserfest is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabriel.
Gabriel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Firserfest defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Firserfest avoid being mounted?
Gabriel prevents Firserfest from improving his position.
Gabriel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gabriel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gabriel trying to control from half guard but Firserfest is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Firserfest wants to improve his position but Gabriel is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gabriel.
Firserfest is pressing down on Gabriel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Firserfest keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
Firserfest trying to control the position.
Firserfest wants to get back to his feet but Gabriel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gabriel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Firserfest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gabriel manages to avoid it.
Gabriel is looking to clinch.
Gabriel closes the distance and clinches up with Firserfest, looking for a takedown. Gabriel pushes Firserfest against the cage but Firserfest circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Firserfest misses with a body shot.
Firserfest scores with a body shot.
Firserfest keeps the fight on the outside.
Firserfest scores with a one two! Gabriel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Firserfest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Firserfest swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gabriel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firserfest is looking to chop away at Gabriel's legs.
Firserfest thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Firserfest comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Gabriel clinches.
Gabriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Firserfest has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gabriel with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bija Firserfest showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Firserfest has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bija Firserfest!
After winning the bout, Bija Firserfest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.