PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Njnjnjnjn Gyhgygygyg (ranked 6706 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskar Hootenanny (ranked 6341 p4p, 0 weight class). Oskar Hootenanny is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gyhgygygyg
vs
Hootenanny

215 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Njnjnjnjn Gyhgygygyg!
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, Oskar Hootenanny!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gyhgygygyg gets tackled into the cage by Hootenanny. Hootenanny maintains the clinch.
Hootenanny tries to score a body lock takedown but Gyhgygygyg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hootenanny fails to pull guard.

Hootenanny has Gyhgygygyg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hootenanny pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gyhgygygyg tumbling to the mat - Hootenanny dives into Gyhgygygyg's guard.
Hootenanny is standing up over Gyhgygygyg. Gyhgygygyg looks to escape but Hootenanny dives into side control.

Gyhgygygyg is being controlled here.

Hootenanny tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hootenanny has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gyhgygygyg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hootenanny.
Hootenanny throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyhgygygyg is trying to control Hootenanny's posture but Hootenanny avoids it.
Hootenanny remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gyhgygygyg is trying to improve his position.

Hootenanny decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gyhgygygyg to his feet.
Gyhgygygyg blocks a head kick by Hootenanny.
Gyhgygygyg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Hootenanny has closed the distance and engaged Gyhgygygyg in a clinch.

Hootenanny gets control of Gyhgygygyg's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hootenanny will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hootenanny controlling Gyhgygygyg's posture.
Gyhgygygyg throws a strike but Hootenanny rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hootenanny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gyhgygygyg is keeping the position for now.
Gyhgygygyg being controlled here, momentarily.
Hootenanny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hootenanny wants to pass the guard but Gyhgygygyg is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hootenanny works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hootenanny looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hootenanny throwing shots but Gyhgygygyg is blocking nicely.
Hootenanny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gyhgygygyg trying to hold on to Hootenanny's head to control him but Hootenanny postures up.
Gyhgygygyg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hootenanny on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hootenanny looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hootenanny's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hootenanny has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hootenanny content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gyhgygygyg gets tackled into the cage by Hootenanny. Hootenanny maintains the clinch.
Gyhgygygyg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hootenanny avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hootenanny is pressed up against the cage. Gyhgygygyg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hootenanny down to the mat. Hootenanny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gyhgygygyg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Hootenanny takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Hootenanny drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hootenanny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gyhgygygyg stopping the sweep attempt from Hootenanny.
Hootenanny is controlling Gyhgygygyg's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyhgygygyg trying to control the position from guard on top but Hootenanny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gyhgygygyg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hootenanny is striking from the bottom but Gyhgygygyg uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hootenanny keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hootenanny gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hootenanny is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hootenanny will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hootenanny is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hootenanny decides to return to a standing position.
Hootenanny fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyhgygygyg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hootenanny.
Gyhgygygyg throws a nice looking combination but Hootenanny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hootenanny is looking for the big counter here.
Hootenanny misses with a head kick.
Hootenanny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hootenanny shoots in for a takedown but Gyhgygygyg shows good takedown defense.
Gyhgygygyg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hootenanny sprawls and moves away.
Njnjnjnjn Gyhgygygyg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Hootenanny.
Hootenanny is breathing heavily.
Hootenanny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hootenanny misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gyhgygygyg.
Hootenanny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyhgygygyg slaps away a takedown attempt from Hootenanny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gyhgygygyg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gyhgygygyg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hootenanny.
Gyhgygygyg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gyhgygygyg shoots in but Hootenanny avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hootenanny shoots in for a takedown but Gyhgygygyg shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gyhgygygyg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hootenanny avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Hootenanny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Hootenanny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Gyhgygygyg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hootenanny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hootenanny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hootenanny has managed to clinch.
Hootenanny fails to pull guard.
Hootenanny looking for a takedown.
Hootenanny jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gyhgygygyg walks away with a smile on his face. Hootenanny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Njnjnjnjn Gyhgygygyg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Hootenanny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gyhgygygyg misses with a wild combination.
Hootenanny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Hootenanny as Gyhgygygyg shoots in.
Hootenanny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hootenanny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hootenanny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gyhgygygyg is out of range.
Gyhgygygyg scores with a jab. Hootenanny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hootenanny darts in looking for a takedown but Gyhgygygyg gets double underhooks and turns Hootenanny into the cage.
Gyhgygygyg misses with a takedown attempt - Hootenanny sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Hootenanny tries to counter it with a takedown but Gyhgygygyg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hootenanny darts in and clinches Gyhgygygyg up against the cage.
Hootenanny is trying to drag Gyhgygygyg to the mat but Gyhgygygyg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hootenanny just leaning against Gyhgygygyg, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hootenanny blocks a body shot from Gyhgygygyg.
Gyhgygygyg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hootenanny prevents it.
Hootenanny is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gyhgygygyg to keep the fight standing.
Hootenanny looking for a takedown.
Gyhgygygyg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gyhgygygyg misses with a body punch.
Hootenanny is looking to break free of the clinch but Gyhgygygyg has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hootenanny can't get the takedown.
Hootenanny has Gyhgygygyg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gyhgygygyg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hootenanny wants a takedown but no success here.
Hootenanny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gyhgygygyg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gyhgygygyg is working for takedown but Hootenanny is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gyhgygygyg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hootenanny to keep the fight standing.
Gyhgygygyg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hootenanny.
Hootenanny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gyhgygygyg has him pressed against the cage.
Hootenanny tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gyhgygygyg smiles and moves away.
Gyhgygygyg fails with a takedown attempt.
Njnjnjnjn Gyhgygygyg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hootenanny throws a right hand that Gyhgygygyg ducks under and follows up with a left that Gyhgygygyg also avoids with ease.
Gyhgygygyg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gyhgygygyg blocks a head kick by Hootenanny.

Hootenanny moves into range and clinches up with Gyhgygygyg.
Gyhgygygyg tries to pull guard but Hootenanny holds him up against the cage and eventually Gyhgygygyg drops back down to his feet.
Hootenanny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gyhgygygyg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hootenanny is defended easily by Gyhgygygyg.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oskar Hootenanny.
Well Hootenanny has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Hootenanny!
Oskar Hootenanny decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.