PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Firekid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elang Gumilang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gumilang has chosen aLIEz-SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:mizuki as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Tom Firekid has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tom Firekid seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Firekid
vs
Gumilang

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Firekid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elang Gumilang!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumilang ducks under a wild hook from Firekid.
Firekid throws a leg kick that misses.
Firekid is looking to slow Gumilang down with leg kicks.
Firekid throws a hook to the side of Gumilang's head but Gumilang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Firekid. That's going to slow Gumilang down.
Firekid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gumilang counters with a two punch combo.
Gumilang fails with the takedown.
Gumilang tries to clinch but Firekid is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumilang fails with a takedown attempt.
Gumilang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tom Firekid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elang Gumilang.
Gumilang fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumilang darts in looking for a takedown but Firekid gets double underhooks and turns Gumilang into the cage.
Firekid seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gumilang blocks a low kick nicely.
Gumilang slips a straight right by Firekid.
Tom Firekid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firekid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gumilang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gumilang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Firekid's waist but Firekid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gumilang off to one side.
Nice jab there from Firekid.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gumilang.
Firekid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Firekid throws a sloppy head kick and Gumilang moves out of range easily.
Gumilang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gumilang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gumilang is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firekid is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Gumilang.
Gumilang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gumilang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Firekid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Firekid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gumilang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Firekid counters with a nice leg kick.
Firekid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gumilang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gumilang unleashes a big counter combination but Firekid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Firekid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gumilang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Gumilang tries to counter it with a takedown but Firekid pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Firekid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gumilang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Firekid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gumilang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gumilang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Firekid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gumilang's sensitive parts.
Firekid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gumilang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firekid throws a looping overhand right but Gumilang ducks down to avoid it.
Gumilang wants to counter with a clinch but Firekid pushes him away.
Gumilang misses with a takedown attempt - Firekid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gumilang looks winded!
Firekid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Firekid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gumilang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Firekid throws a push kick but Gumilang slaps the foot to one side.
Firekid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gumilang.
A good leg kick by Firekid.
Firekid throws a leg kick
and Gumilang counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firekid is looking to slow Gumilang down with leg kicks.
Gumilang checks a low kick from Firekid.
Firekid throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Firekid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gumilang shoots for a double leg takedown but Firekid sprawls well. He's pushed Gumilang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firekid misses with an uppercut
and Gumilang counters with a series of strikes. Firekid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Firekid looks to land a body kick but Gumilang moved away.
Firekid wants to slow Gumilang down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Gumilang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Firekid tries a head kick but it misses.
Firekid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Firekid dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

That kick from Firekid tenderised Gumilang's leg. Gumilang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tom Firekid is winning the standup battle so far.
Firekid misses with a low kick.
Gumilang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Firekid tries to land a leg kick but Gumilang saw it coming and moves away.
Firekid misses with a low kick.
Firekid throws a sloppy head kick and Gumilang moves out of range easily.

Firekid drives through and clinches with Gumilang against the cage.
The referee calls for Firekid to work.
Gumilang stalling in the clinch but Firekid improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Firekid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gumilang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Firekid.
Gumilang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Firekid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firekid misses with a low kick.
Gumilang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firekid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gumilang somewhat.
Firekid lands a leg kick that knocks Gumilang off balance momentarily.
Firekid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gumilang can do to turn this around?
Firekid misses with a kick to the body
and Gumilang counters with a three punch combo that has Firekid backing up. Firekid nods at Gumilang to acknowledge the strikes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Firekid manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gumilang closes the distance and clinches.
Firekid content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gumilang looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Firekid fails to land.
Gumilang tries for a takedown but Firekid manages to get underhooks.
Firekid slows down the pace here.
Firekid slowing the pace effectively.
Firekid has Gumilang pressed against the cage.

Firekid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Gumilang as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumilang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Gumilang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gumilang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Firekid throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gumilang uses it to pass to side control.
The strikes coming from Gumilang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Firekid throws Gumilang to one side and escapes!
Firekid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gumilang moves in looking to clinch but Firekid pushes him off.
Firekid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firekid throws a low kick but Gumilang avoids it.
Gumilang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Firekid with a body shot.
Gumilang avoids the head kick by Firekid.
Gumilang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Firekid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gumilang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firekid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Firekid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Firekid misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gumilang checks a leg kick.
Gumilang shoots in for a takedown but Firekid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tom Firekid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elang Gumilang.
Gumilang is breathing heavily.
Gumilang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Gumilang blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Firekid dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A bone on bone clash there as Gumilang blocks the leg kick.
Firekid throws a low kick, looking for Gumilang's leg but Gumilang calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firekid.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Firekid. Gumilang shrugs it off though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gumilang.
Elang Gumilang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Firekid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gumilang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Gumilang has Firekid up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Firekid breaks the clinch.
Firekid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Firekid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gumilang's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumilang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Firekid defends well and Gumilang ends up having to push Firekid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Firekid tries to score with a low kick but Gumilang moves his leg out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gumilang checks a leg kick.
Firekid tries to score with a low kick but Gumilang moves his leg out of the way.
Gumilang shoots in looking for a takedown but Firekid manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gumilang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gumilang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Firekid.
A head kick misses from Firekid.
Gumilang checks a low kick from Firekid.
Firekid scores with a leg kick.
Firekid throws a leg kick but Gumilang checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firekid does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A countering left hand to the body from Gumilang misses.
Tom Firekid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gumilang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Firekid, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Gumilang blocks the leg kick.
Gumilang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Firekid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Firekid misses with a body kick.
Firekid scores with a nice body kick.
Gumilang moves out of range of the body kick.
And Gumilang tries to counter it with a takedown but Firekid pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Firekid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gumilang checks it well.
Firekid misses with a low kick.
Gumilang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Firekid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumilang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gumilang has a takedown stuffed.
Tom Firekid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elang Gumilang.
Firekid connects with a solid leg kick.
Gumilang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firekid can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firekid.
Firekid misses with a leg kick.
Gumilang throws a fast counter high kick but Firekid manages to duck under it in time.
Gumilang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gumilang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Firekid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firekid wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firekid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Firekid slams his shin into Gumilang's torso.
Gumilang connects with a high kick.
Tom Firekid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gumilang moves out of range of the body kick.
Gumilang checks a low kick from Firekid.
Firekid throws a leg kick which misses Gumilang's front leg but catches the back leg as Gumilang tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Firekid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firekid misses with a body kick.
Elang Gumilang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firekid scores with a kick to the body.
Firekid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Firekid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Firekid, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Firekid!
Tom Firekid took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Elang Gumilang was interviewed post fight and said 'That is our pain that makes us a human after all'.