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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olusola Oni (ranked 2582 p4p, 2145 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 281 p4p, 234 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olusola Oni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Oni misses.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Republic slips under a jab from Oni.
Oni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oni misses with a right hand
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oni misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oni throws a lazy uppercut
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Oni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Republic.
Oni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oni scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oni throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oni misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Republic blocks a jab.
Republic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Oni throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Republic.
Oni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a left to the body.
Republic checks a low kick from Oni.
Olusola Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Republic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Republic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oni.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Republic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oni misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Republic lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Oni's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Republic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Republic there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oni misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oni loads up on a big right hand but Republic slips the punch.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Oni.
Oni throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oni misses with a hook. Republic ducked under it nicely.
Oni throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a left to the body.
Republic has a takedown stuffed.
Oni cracks a nice hook into Republic's ribs.
Oni throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
Oni throws a jab but it's blocked by Republic.
Republic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Oni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oni throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oni throws a body shot but no joy.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Republic lands a body shot.
Oni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic moves into the clinch.
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oni throws a looping overhand right but Republic ducks down to avoid it.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Oni.
Republic moves out of range as Oni strikes.
Oni looks to land a right hand but Republic moved out of range.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Republic on the side of the head.
Oni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Republic's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oni throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Republic blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oni lands with an overhand left.
Oni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oni misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic slips a straight right by Oni.
Oni thows a leg kick but Republic checks it
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Oni thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Oni misses.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oni misses with a right hand
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Olusola Oni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Banana Republic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oni misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Republic, as that shot connected.
Oni misses with a hook
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Oni has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oni. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Oni looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Republic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Republic moves away and avoids it.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oni with a body shot.
Oni misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni throws a leg kick but Republic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Oni misses.
Oni misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Oni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Republic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Republic throws out a counter right but Oni avoids it with no problem.
Oni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Republic checks it well.
Oni misses with a right hand
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oni misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
Banana Republic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oni throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Republic defending well as Oni loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oni throws a low kick but Republic avoids it.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oni with a body shot.
Oni misses with a right hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oni throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oni misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oni loads up on a big right hand but Republic slips the punch.
Oni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oni throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
Oni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oni catches Republic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Oni is predictable there
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Republic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oni.
Republic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oni is trying to break the clinch but Republic has him pressed against the cage.
Republic manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch but Oni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Oni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Oni tenderised Republic's leg. Republic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oni misses with an uppercut.
Republic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oni.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Republic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Republic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oni's efforts to push away.
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Oni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oni lands a jab to the head.
Oni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Oni is predictable there
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Republic punishes Oni's body with a nice straight punch.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Oni misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Banana Republic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Republic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oni finds it's way round the side to connect with Republic's head.
Oni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oni misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oni thinking.
Republic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oni missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Oni misses
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oni throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Republic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Oni misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Oni throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oni with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic moves into range and clinches up with Oni.
Oni tries to circle away but Republic has him pinned against the cage.
Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni looks to land a left hand but Republic moved out of range nicely.
Oni misses with a looping left.
Oni scores with a nice right hand.
Republic clinches up with Oni and pushes him back against the cage.
Republic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Republic moves away from the strike by Oni.
Oni throws a lazy right hand but Republic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oni misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Republic lands with a nice body punch.
Banana Republic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic defending well as Oni loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Oni.
Oni misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Republic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oni.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oni with a body shot.
Oni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Republic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oni.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oni.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Republic connects with a right hand. Oni shakes it off.
Republic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oni misses with a right hand
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oni misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oni with a body shot.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oni throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oni thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oni misses with a left hand
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oni throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Republic is just out of range.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oni loads up on a big right hand but Republic slips the punch.
Oni looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
Olusola Oni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Republic darts in and clinches Oni up against the cage.
Oni trying to stall but Republic improves his position.
Republic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic manages to break the clinch.
Oni motions for Republic to come forward. Oni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Republic moves away and avoids it.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oni throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oni throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oni.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oni misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banana Republic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Republic 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banana Republic!
Banana Republic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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