PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Gotthard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Bolenge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gotthard
vs
Bolenge

198 cm
20
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tristan Gotthard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gareth Bolenge!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotthard shoots in but Bolenge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bolenge looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bolenge throws a one two combo.
Gotthard scores with a push kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotthard is defended easily by Bolenge.
Gotthard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gotthard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolenge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gotthard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gotthard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gotthard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolenge misses with a straight right.
Gotthard doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolenge circles away.
Bolenge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Gotthard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotthard throws a sloppy head kick and Bolenge moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gotthard.
Gotthard scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotthard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotthard wants to clinch up but Bolenge keeps it at a distance.
Bolenge pushes Gotthard away with a front kick.
Gotthard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolenge pinned against the cage. Bolenge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bolenge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gotthard scores with a three punch combo!
Bolenge scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bolenge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gotthard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bolenge throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bolenge.
Bolenge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gotthard throws a right hand that Bolenge ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolenge also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Bolenge. No joy for Gotthard on that attempt.
Bolenge throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gotthard tries to clinch but Bolenge moves out of range.
That kick from Bolenge tenderised Gotthard's leg. Gotthard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bolenge throws a head kick that misses
and Gotthard counters with a big head kick but Bolenge shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Bolenge misses.
Bolenge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gotthard is out of range and Bolenge settles back down.
Bolenge throws a right and a left that both miss.

Gotthard moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gotthard manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotthard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gotthard shoots in looking for a takedown. Bolenge tries to sprawl out of it but Gotthard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bolenge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Bolenge moves into the clinch.
Gotthard connects with a knee to the head.
Bolenge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolenge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gotthard is trying to stall.
Bolenge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gotthard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bolenge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotthard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bolenge sprawls well. Bolenge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gotthard gets slowly back to his feet.
Gotthard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bolenge tries to avoid it but Gotthard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bolenge to the ground. Bolenge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gotthard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bolenge sprawls well. Bolenge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gotthard gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Bolenge.
Gotthard misses with a double jab.

Bolenge instigates a clinch.
Bolenge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gotthard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolenge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gotthard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bolenge clinches with his opponent.
Gotthard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolenge smiles and moves away.
Gotthard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tristan Gotthard is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotthard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gotthard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Gotthard pushes Bolenge up against the cage in a clinch.

Gotthard breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Gotthard both land. Nice combination.
Gotthard closes the distance and clinches up with Bolenge, looking for a takedown. Gotthard pushes Bolenge against the cage but Bolenge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gotthard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bolenge instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotthard goes for a takedown attempt but Bolenge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Gotthard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bolenge instigates a clinch.
Bolenge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gotthard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gotthard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gotthard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolenge smiles and moves away.

Bolenge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gotthard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bolenge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gotthard pulls his leg out and moves away.

Gotthard clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolenge prevents Gotthard from breaking the clinch.
Gotthard is trying to break the clinch but Bolenge has him pressed against the cage.
Gotthard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bolenge wants a takedown but no success here.

Gotthard breaks the clinch.
Gotthard shoots in for a double leg but Bolenge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bolenge stuns Gotthard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolenge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gotthard.
Gotthard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bolenge swivels and escapes.
Gotthard leaves Bolenge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolenge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gotthard avoids the body shot from Bolenge.
Gotthard wants to clinch but Bolenge slips to the side

and Bolenge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bolenge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotthard lands a knee to the head.
Bolenge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gotthard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bolenge is looking for a takedown.
Bolenge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gotthard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bolenge is defended easily by Gotthard.
Gotthard connects with a single shot there.
Bolenge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bolenge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gotthard avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotthard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolenge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gotthard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gotthard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bolenge closes the distance and clinches.
Gotthard is trying to break the clinch but Bolenge has him pressed against the cage.
Bolenge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gotthard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gotthard tries to land a knee to the head but Bolenge blocks with his arms.
Gotthard is trying to push Bolenge away but Bolenge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotthard is trying to break free.
Bolenge looking for a takedown.
Gotthard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotthard is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolenge has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tristan Gotthard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gotthard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolenge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolenge misses with a looping right.

Bolenge moves into the clinch.
Bolenge prevents Gotthard from breaking the clinch.
Gotthard working hard to break the clinch.
Bolenge tries for a takedown but Gotthard manages to get underhooks.

Gotthard manages to pull guard.
Gotthard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolenge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gotthard holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolenge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolenge postures up in Gotthard's guard and throws a big left but Gotthard blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolenge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolenge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gotthard wants to stand and escape but Bolenge is having none of it.
Bolenge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gotthard looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotthard, not yet.

Gotthard is working an open guard so Bolenge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bolenge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bolenge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotthard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolenge lands with a shot to the body.
Bolenge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gotthard is fending him off so far but Bolenge persists. Nope, Gotthard circles away and we're back to standing.
Tristan Gotthard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gareth Bolenge.
Gotthard misses with a head kick.
Bolenge dodges the punch combination from Gotthard.
Gotthard throws a head kick that misses.
Bolenge with a hook.
Tristan Gotthard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolenge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolenge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolenge misses with a series of wild punches.
Gotthard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bolenge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotthard tries for a takedown but Bolenge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotthard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolenge.
Gotthard throws a head kick but Bolenge moves out of range.
Gotthard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gotthard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bolenge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gotthard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bolenge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gotthard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolenge fails with the takedown.
Gotthard misses with a jab, cross combination.

Bolenge gets a clinch.
Bolenge wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolenge tries for a takedown. No joy.

Gotthard manages to pull guard.
Bolenge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolenge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bolenge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolenge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolenge throws a big right hand that misses.
Bolenge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolenge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gotthard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gareth Bolenge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tristan Gotthard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gotthard pushes Bolenge off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gareth Bolenge.
I think Gotthard 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan Gotthard!