GAMMA: Contenders #135 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jin Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Demon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Demon
vs
Alonzo Longabaugh

187 cm
27
185 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

179 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Demon. No joy for Longabaugh on that attempt.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Demon moves out of range.
Longabaugh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demon.
Longabaugh shoots for a takedown but Demon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Longabaugh closes the distance and clinches.
Demon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jin Demon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Alonzo Longabaugh.
Longabaugh is looking for a takedown.
Demon looking for a takedown.
Longabaugh is working for takedown but Demon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Demon is trying to break the clinch but Longabaugh is controlling him.
Demon gets underhooks to prevent Longabaugh's takedown attempt.
Longabaugh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Demon gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon is trying to force a seperation but Longabaugh has the dominant position.
Longabaugh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demon pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Demon jumps guard.
Longabaugh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Longabaugh wants to stand but Demon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Longabaugh looks gassed!
Demon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Longabaugh prevents Demon from getting back to his feet.

Longabaugh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Demon, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh fails with a takedown attempt.
Longabaugh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Demon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Demon works over Longabaugh's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demon is looking to clinch but Longabaugh is avoiding it.
Demon connects with a single shot there.

Longabaugh is rocked!
Demon goes for a small jab and connects. Now Demon goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Longabaugh stumbles back but Demon runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Longabaugh to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Longabaugh will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jin Demon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pj Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cookie Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn comes to the cage accompanied by Darude- Sandstorm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Benn
vs
Monster

189 cm
30
210 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

194 cm
28
212 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pj Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cookie Monster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Monster drives through with a takedown into Benn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Benn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monster is one step ahead there.

Benn working for a triangle but Monster defends it easily.
Monster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monster postures up in Benn's guard and throws a big left but Benn blocks it.
Benn trying to control the position.
Monster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benn tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Benn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monster throws a big elbow that misses.
Benn wants to sweep but no luck.
Benn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Benn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monster wants to pass the guard but Benn is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monster.
Benn is trying to control the position but Monster postures up.
Monster throws an elbow that misses. Benn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monster's guard. Nice move by Benn!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Monster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benn defends well.
Benn postures up in Monster's guard and throws a big left but Monster blocks it.
Benn trying to control the position from guard on top but Monster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Monster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monster tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Benn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benn has managed to get both his arms back between Monster's legs - danger averted.
Benn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benn wants to control from the top but Monster keeps moving.

Monster working for a triangle but Benn defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Benn has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Monster to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Benn is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Monster pulls down on the head and he's put Benn to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cookie Monster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Jaminson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amish Hardcore Irish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardcore Irish has chosen Devil's Dance Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Jaminson
vs
Hardcore Irish

195 cm
25
260 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

AMPLIFY

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Jaminson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amish Hardcore Irish!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardcore Irish circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hardcore Irish moves into the clinch.
Jaminson stalling in the clinch.

Jaminson manages to break the clinch.
Hardcore Irish throws a nice looking combination but Jaminson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardcore Irish swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaminson.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaminson.
Hardcore Irish lands an overhand right.
Jaminson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaminson wants to clinch.
Hardcore Irish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaminson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaminson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaminson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaminson wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaminson counters with a head kick. That will keep Hardcore Irish thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Jaminson darts in and clinches Hardcore Irish up against the cage.
Jaminson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardcore Irish is trying to push Jaminson away but Jaminson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Jaminson breaks from the clinch.

Jaminson has Hardcore Irish up against the cage in a clinch.

Jaminson manages to break the clinch.
Jaminson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaminson is pawing at Hardcore Irish, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Hardcore Irish's nose. Hardcore Irish is badly hurt! Jaminson pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Hardcore Irish tries desperately to hold on but Jaminson is relentless in his assault! As Hardcore Irish receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Jaminson away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Jaminson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knuckle Duster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamalski Ramirezovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Duster
vs
Ramirezovic

195 cm
21
215 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knuckle Duster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamalski Ramirezovic!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duster misses with a hook. Ramirezovic ducked under it nicely.
Ramirezovic wants to clinch
and Duster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramirezovic looks to clinch
and Duster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Jamalski Ramirezovic has been cut.
Ramirezovic wants to clinch
and Duster counters with a series of strikes. Ramirezovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duster fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramirezovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch
and Duster counters with a straight right hand.
Ramirezovic wants to clinch
and Duster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Duster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duster tests Ramirezovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirezovic looks for the body kick but Duster saw that one coming.
Ramirezovic wants to clinch
and Duster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirezovic tries to clinch but Duster moves away
and Duster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramirezovic thinking.
Ramirezovic wants to clinch
and Duster counters with a left and a right that stings Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic darts in trying to clinch
and Duster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That has opened up Jamalski Ramirezovic's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramirezovic on the side of the head.
Ramirezovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Duster to counter with a crisp jab.
Duster circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Duster counter with a right hand.
Duster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirezovic manages to avoid it.
Duster checks a low kick from Ramirezovic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duster scores with a nice head shot.

The cut above Jamalski Ramirezovic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch up
and Duster comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Ramirezovic stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Duster is on him like rabid pit bull! Ramirezovic slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knuckle Duster!
Knuckle Duster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.