PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Point Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Player might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kevin Gates feat. August Alsina - I Don't Get Tired. On his way into the cage it seems that Gary Player has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gary Player seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Player
vs
Fighter

178 cm
42
173 lbs
34 - 21 - 1

180 cm
34
186 lbs
19 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 34 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Point Fighter!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Player misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Player darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fighter throws a hook but Player blocks it.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Fighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Player's hands.
Player avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Player takes one to the side of the head.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Player tenderised Fighter's leg. Fighter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Player connects with a solid leg kick.
Fighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Player closes the distance and clinches.
Player misses with some punches.
Player misses with the head strike.
Fighter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Player walks away with a smile on his face. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Player sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gary Player is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter misses the body punch

and Player counters by moving into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Player.
Player stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter tries a body shot but Player blocks it.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter lands a body shot.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Player manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Player.
Player misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fighter.
Fighter has Player pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Player lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.

Player breaks from the clinch.
Player scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Player takes a jab right on the kisser.
Player tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Player - that will leave a mark!
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Player circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter fails with the takedown

and Player moves into the clinch.
Gary Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Player lands with a short shot to the head.
Player misses with a hook from the clinch.

Player's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Player under the eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Player.
Fighter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Fighter as he checks the leg kick.
Fighter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fighter blocks a low kick nicely.
Fighter throws a sloppy body shot
and Player counters with an outside leg kick.
Player rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fighter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Player lands with a straight right. Fighter didn't see that one coming.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Player throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Player connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Player lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Player finds it's target.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but Player shows good takedown defense.
Player seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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!
Player tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Player misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Fighter tries to counter it with a takedown but Player pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Player finds it's way through Fighter's defenses.
Point Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Player ducks down to avoid it.
Player tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fighter manages to circle out of the way.
Player attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Player sizes up Fighter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Player moves away.
Player uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Player lands a head shot.
Player clobbers Fighter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Player has closed the distance and engaged Fighter in a clinch.

Fighter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

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

Fighter has his foot on Player's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Player works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fighter has his foot on Player's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Player works his way back into a safe position though.
Player trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Player dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Player keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gary Player is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Player seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Player looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Player is looking to land body kicks.
Player tries to score with a low kick but Fighter moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Player pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fighter scores with a nice right hand.
Fighter slips a straight right by Player.
It seemed like Fighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Player.
Fighter shoots in for a double leg but Player sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Player is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Fighter swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Player fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fighter checks it well.
A cross from Fighter lands.
Fighter with a hook.
Fighter darts in looking for a takedown but Player gets double underhooks and turns Fighter into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Player misses with a wild combination.
Fighter throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
Fighter with a hook.
Player takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Player connects with a looping right hand.

Player closes the distance and clinches.
Gary Player has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Player breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Player tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter dives in for a single leg takedown but Player sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gary Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Fighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Player throws out a leg kick but Fighter moves out of range and Player only half commits.
Player connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Player.
An inside leg kick from Player misses.
Fighter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Player circles away.
Player uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fighter has time to react.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Player.
Fighter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Player is fending him off so far but Fighter persists. Nope, Player circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Player lands a jab.
Fighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Player tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter thuds a left hand into Player's body.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Player's shoulder, as Player tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter connects with a looping right hand.
Fighter takes one to the side of the head.
Fighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Player wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player misses with a double jab.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Player. Player obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Player. That snapped Fighter's head back.
Fighter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Player throws a low kick but Fighter avoids it.
Player wants to clinch up but Fighter keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Player doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.

Fighter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fighter lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter is putting a hurting on Player here, landing some big shots from side control.
Player is looking to regain half guard here but Fighter keeps moving and retains side control.
Fighter scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fighter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but Player is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Player is trying to control but can't.
Fighter is taking a breather. Player says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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. Fighter connects with a nice short shot to Player's temple.
Fighter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Player trying to control here.
Player is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Player on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Point Fighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A slow jab from Player misses its intended target.
Fighter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Player tries to avoid it but Fighter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Player to the ground. Player escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter lands a slapping body shot.
Player is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
Player swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter lands an overhand right.
Player doesn't manage to clinch there - Fighter circles away.
Fighter moves out of range of the body kick from Player.
Player takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Player looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fighter takes one on the button.
Fighter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Player connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fighter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Player defends well and Fighter ends up having to push Player into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gary Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Player connects with a jab.
Player cracks Fighter with a good jab.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Player.
Player keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter with a nice cross.
Player throws a solid leg kick but Fighter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Player.
Player throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
Player misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Player takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Player lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Player was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Player tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Player throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fighter!
Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Player goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fighter feints the counter takedown.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Player lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Player fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fighter.
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Player tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Fighter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Player did well to prevent Fighter getting side control.
Fighter working over Player with some ground and pound. Player looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Player trying to control here.
Fighter winds up and cracks Player with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fighter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Player is looking for a sweep. Fighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Player has hold of Fighter's hands but Fighter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Player is staying active underneath Fighter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Player keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Player has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter is working away from the top position though.
Fighter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter wants to control but Player is keeping him busy.
Player is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fighter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fighter's back!
Fighter tries to escape the position.
Player avoiding Fighter 's attempts to control his hands.
Player scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Player is landing with strikes. Fighter can't take much more of this.
Player struggling to keep hold of the position.
Player is hanging on to Fighter's back as he tries to escape.
Fighter looking very determined here, making life difficult for Player.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gary Player.
I think Player 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Player!
A relieved looking Gary Player thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.