PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrix Erlanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Erlanderson's choice of entrance music: Voodoo Chile. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gabriel
vs
Erlanderson

160 cm
24
135 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

165 cm
24
141 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hendrix Erlanderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erlanderson wants to clinch up but Gabriel keeps it at a distance.
Gabriel looks to throw the jab but Erlanderson is out of range.
Gabriel misses with a straight left.
Gabriel swings for the body but Erlanderson moves out of range.
Erlanderson wants to clinch up but Gabriel keeps it at a distance.

Erlanderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gabriel, pushing him back against the cage.
Erlanderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gabriel pushes off an throws an elbow but Erlanderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Erlanderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Gabriel on the inside.
Gabriel tries for a takedown but Erlanderson manages to get underhooks.
Gabriel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gabriel being controlled against the cage.
Gabriel misses with a punch to the body.
Gabriel jumps guard but Erlanderson stands there with Gabriel around his waist. Gabriel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erlanderson.
Erlanderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erlanderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erlanderson tries to land a knee to the head but Gabriel blocks with his arms.
Erlanderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Erlanderson fails to land.
Gabriel looking to throw knees to the head but Erlanderson is blocking nicely.
Gabriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Gabriel pulls Erlanderson into guard.

Erlanderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gabriel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabriel is trying to keep Erlanderson in close.
Erlanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Erlanderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erlanderson trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.

Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erlanderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gabriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erlanderson is one step ahead there.
Erlanderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabriel is retaining full guard.
Gabriel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Erlanderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gabriel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erlanderson throwing strikes from guard but Gabriel blocks nicely.
Erlanderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erlanderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gabriel 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erlanderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabriel wants to sweep but no luck.

Gabriel working for a triangle but Erlanderson defends it easily.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Gabriel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Erlanderson can't escape the position.
Erlanderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Erlanderson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gabriel throwing strikes here but Erlanderson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Erlanderson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Erlanderson is looking to improve his position but Gabriel isn't that keen on the idea.
Gabriel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Erlanderson is looking to escape.
Gabriel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gabriel looking to finish with strikes here!
Erlanderson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Erlanderson is trying to reverse the position but instead Gabriel has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gabriel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gabriel trying to control.

Gabriel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gabriel 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.

Gabriel wants to clinch
and Erlanderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gabriel misses with an uppercut.
Gabriel wants to clinch but Erlanderson slips to the side

and Erlanderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The is referee keeping an eye on Erlanderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gabriel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Erlanderson smiles and moves away.
Erlanderson moves away from the strike by Gabriel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel wants to clinch up but Erlanderson keeps it at a distance.
Gabriel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Gabriel does no damage.
Hendrix Erlanderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erlanderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gabriel swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gabriel loads up on a big right hand but Erlanderson slips the punch.
Gabriel wants to clinch up but Erlanderson keeps it at a distance.
Gabriel looks to clinch

and Erlanderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Erlanderson.
Erlanderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gabriel has wrist control.
Gabriel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Erlanderson drops back looking for a leg! Gabriel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gabriel manages to kick Erlanderson off! Erlanderson jumps back into Gabriel's guard.
Gabriel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Erlanderson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erlanderson blocking the ground and pound.
Erlanderson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gabriel has taken his back.
Erlanderson tries to roll but Gabriel sticks to his back.

Erlanderson fending off the submission attempt from Gabriel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabriel throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Erlanderson is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gabriel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Erlanderson is defending well though. Gabriel let's go of the attempt for now.

Gabriel working for a choke but Erlanderson is defending well.
Gabriel misses with a punch to the head.
Gabriel doesn't have the hooks in and Erlanderson manages to turn into his guard.

Erlanderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gabriel wants to sweep here but Erlanderson controlling him for the moment.

Gabriel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erlanderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erlanderson tries to stand but Gabriel is controlling from the bottom.
Gabriel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Erlanderson trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.

Gabriel had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Erlanderson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gabriel Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Erlanderson's back instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gabriel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gabriel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Gabriel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Erlanderson is defending well though. Gabriel let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gabriel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Erlanderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gabriel swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Erlanderson moves into the clinch.
Erlanderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Gabriel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Erlanderson uses from the top position.
Gabriel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gabriel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erlanderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Erlanderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gabriel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erlanderson.
Eli Gabriel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gabriel is trying to control the position but Erlanderson postures up.
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet.
Erlanderson looking to pass the guard.
Gabriel 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.
Erlanderson slips a jab from Gabriel.
Gabriel tests Erlanderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gabriel lands with a straight right. Erlanderson didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gabriel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Erlanderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Erlanderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Erlanderson scores with a takedown into Gabriel's guard.

Gabriel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Erlanderson advances position into side control!
Erlanderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gabriel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Erlanderson off and has taken his back!

Erlanderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Erlanderson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gabriel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erlanderson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Erlanderson is in bad spot here.

Gabriel is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Erlanderson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gabriel off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eli Gabriel!