PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Prophet (ranked 1886 p4p, 1812 weight class) and Tempe Gorge (ranked 53 p4p, 45 weight class). Gorge has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Prophet
vs
Gorge

170 cm
38
140
20 - 10 - 0

170 cm
31
147
9 - 2 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, The Prophet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tempe Gorge!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gorge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prophet ducks under a wild hook from Gorge.
Gorge ducks under a wild hook from Prophet.
Prophet misses with a straight left.
Prophet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gorge walks into a straight right hand from Prophet.
A leg kick checked by Prophet.
Gorge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet.
Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Prophet finds it's target.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses.
Prophet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gorge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prophet.

It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
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!
Prophet misses with a right hand
and Gorge counters with a good low kick that Prophet was not able to check.
Gorge connects with a single shot there.
Prophet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Prophet lunges at Gorge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gorge's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Prophet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gorge doesn't seem phased though.
Gorge thumps Prophet with a low kick.
Gorge misses with a head kick.
Gorge misses with a low kick.
Prophet tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gorge manages to circle out of the way.
Gorge slips under a jab.
Prophet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Prophet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prophet tries to clinch up.
Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gorge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gorge. Prophet shrugs it off though.
Gorge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Prophet defends well and Gorge ends up having to push Prophet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gorge misses with a head kick.
Prophet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gorge counters with a low kick, right behind Prophet 's knee.
Prophet throws a shot from downtown. Gorge moves away and avoids it.
Gorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prophet scores with a sloppy right hand. Gorge should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorge throws an off balance right hand
letting Prophet counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gorge.
Prophet tries to clinch up
enabling Gorge to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorge slips a jab from Prophet.
Prophet is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gorge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Prophet doesn't manage to clinch there - Gorge circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gorge! But no joy.
Gorge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prophet misses with a hook
and Gorge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prophet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gorge throws a hook to the side of Prophet's head but Prophet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prophet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prophet throws a jab when Gorge was well out of range.
Gorge defending well as Prophet loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Prophet misses its intended target.
Gorge throws a right hand that Prophet ducks under and follows up with a left that Prophet also avoids with ease.
Prophet throws out a loose jab but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gorge.
Some wild striking there from Gorge.
Good leg kick by Gorge.
Prophet throws an overhand right that lands on Gorge's shoulder, as Gorge tries to avoid the shot.
Prophet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Prophet misses the target.
Gorge catches Prophet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Prophet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prophet misses with a hook
and Gorge counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorge slips under a jab.
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!
Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gorge counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prophet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Gorge ducks down to avoid it.

Prophet clinches up against the cage.
Prophet working aggressively here.
Gorge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prophet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Prophet throws a head punch that misses.
Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Gorge.
Prophet working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gorge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prophet misses with an uppercut.
Gorge is looking to slow Prophet down with leg kicks.
Prophet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gorge on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tempe Gorge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gorge goes for a double leg but Prophet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Prophet continues to drive forward.
Gorge throws a hook but Prophet avoids it easily.
Gorge tries a head kick but it misses.
Prophet is looking to counter the offense by Gorge and move into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gorge throws a series of punches but Prophet moves out of range.
Prophet seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Prophet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gorge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Prophet backs up against the cage.
A clash of legs there as Prophet blocks the low kick.
Prophet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gorge just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorge throws a lazy right hand but Prophet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prophet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gorge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gorge throws a shot from downtown. Prophet moves away and avoids it.
Gorge misses with a hook
enabling Prophet to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Prophet on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prophet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge misses with a series of wild punches.
Tempe Gorge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gorge blocks a jab.
Prophet lands the left hand.
Gorge lands a slapping body shot.
Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prophet moves out of range as Gorge strikes.
Prophet tries to clinch up.

Gorge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gorge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gorge throws an elbow that misses. Prophet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gorge's guard. Nice move by Prophet!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prophet stands and throws Gorge's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorge struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Prophet swings around for an armbar but Gorge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Prophet's guard.
Gorge trying to control the position from guard on top but Prophet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorge throws a strike but Prophet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gorge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Prophet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorge swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prophet tries to stand but Gorge is controlling from the bottom.
Prophet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Prophet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gorge pulls Prophet in to control the position.
Prophet sitting in guard here, content to control.

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.
Gorge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prophet's guard.

Gorge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prophet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gorge postures up in Prophet's guard and throws a big left but Prophet blocks it.
Gorge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gorge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prophet keeping moving, preventing Gorge from controlling successfully.
Gorge throws an elbow that misses. Prophet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gorge's guard. Nice move by Prophet!

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tempe Gorge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gorge defending well as Prophet loads up on a big left hand.
Prophet avoids the head kick by Gorge.
Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorge connects with a looping right hand.
Gorge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prophet's sensitive parts.
Prophet cracks Gorge with a good jab.
Gorge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prophet misses with a straight right.
Prophet tries to bum rush Gorge with a series of wild strikes but Gorge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge throws a right hand that Prophet ducks under and follows up with a left that Prophet also avoids with ease.
Gorge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prophet moves away.
Gorge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gorge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prophet misses with an uppercut
and Gorge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorge thuds his shin into the meat of Prophet's side.
Prophet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Prophet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Gorge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prophet.
Prophet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gorge under the eye.
Prophet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge.
Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
A punch combination from Gorge misses.
Prophet connects with a body shot.
Prophet throws a hook to the side of Gorge's head but Gorge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prophet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prophet misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gorge counter with a right hand.
The Prophet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Prophet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Prophet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prophet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Prophet as Gorge shoots in.
Prophet misses the jab.
A jab from Prophet does it's job there.
Prophet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Gorge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Prophet throws the left hand but Gorge avoids the punch easily.
Gorge flicks out a counter leg kick but Prophet steps away.
Prophet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gorge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gorge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gorge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prophet tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gorge manages to circle out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorge throws a jab when Prophet was well out of range.
It looked like Prophet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prophet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gorge throws a body shot but no joy.
Prophet looks to throw the jab but Gorge is out of range.
Prophet throws a hook but Gorge avoids it easily.
Prophet backing away here, and Gorge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gorge fakes the leg kick and cracks Prophet in the body.
Gorge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Prophet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tempe Gorge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gorge throws a sloppy body shot
and Prophet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Gorge. That snapped Prophet's head back.
Gorge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prophet.
Gorge throws a wild body kick that Prophet sees coming a mile off.
Gorge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prophet throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gorge to counter with a crisp jab.
Prophet misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorge lunges at Prophet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Prophet's hand.
Prophet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gorge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Prophet checks a low kick from Gorge.
Prophet throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Prophet throws a lazy right hand but Gorge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gorge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Prophet lands a head shot.
Gorge misses with a jab to the body

and Prophet counters by moving into the clinch.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Gorge.
Gorge blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Gorge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prophet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prophet throws a hook to the side of Gorge's head but Gorge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prophet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Prophet blocks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tempe Gorge.
I've got Gorge winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tempe Gorge!
Tempe Gorge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.