PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olyn Seran (ranked 14 p4p, 154 weight class) and Ed Gein (ranked 3 p4p, 24 weight class). Seran's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sound of Silence - Disturbed. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Seran
vs
Gein

180 cm
35
157
31 - 18 - 1

177 cm
73
152
31 - 13 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Gein!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Seran with that takedown attempt.
Gein slaps away a takedown attempt from Seran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Olyn Seran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran looks for a takedown but Gein sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gein slaps away a takedown attempt from Seran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Gein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gein.
Seran dives in and grabs Gein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gein pushes down on Seran's head and hops out.
Seran shoots in for a takedown but Gein shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gein cracks Seran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gein - that will leave a mark!
Seran with a poor takedown
enabling Gein to counter with a crisp jab.
Seran fails with the takedown.
Gein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt
and Gein counters with a thumping low kick.
Gein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gein's head.
Seran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gein counters with a left to the body.
Gein misses with a hook.
Seran feinted with a counter takedown.
Seran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Gein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gein lands with a shot to the body.
Seran shoots in but no luck this time.
Seran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seran is defended easily by Gein.
Gein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seran fails with the takedown.
Gein misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gein avoids the head kick by Seran.
Gein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Gein.
Gein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seran shoots in and drives through. Gein sprawls well.
Gein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gein.
Seran fails to land the takedown.
Gein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seran.
Seran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gein tries to avoid it but Seran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gein to the ground. Gein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein misses with a hook.
Seran shoots in and drives through. Gein sprawls well.
Seran tries for a takedown but Gein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Seran's head backwards.
Seran defending well as Gein loads up on a big left hand.
Seran misses with a body kick.
Gein throws a jab but it's blocked by Seran.
Gein with the inside leg kick.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Gein.
Gein thumps Seran with a low kick.
Seran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seran or perhaps it was just good defense by Gein, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seran.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein checks a leg kick.
Seran misses with a takedown
enabling Gein to counter with a crisp jab.
Gein moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gein.
Seran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gein.
Seran checks a leg kick.
Gein checks a low kick from Seran.
Seran fails with the takedown
letting Gein counter with a right hand.
Seran shoots in for a takedown but Gein shows good takedown defense.
A lazy left from Gein finds it's target.
Seran looks for a takedown but Gein sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Gein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Seran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt - Gein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gein.
Seran tries for a takedown but Gein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Seran has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gein stuffs the takedown attempt from Seran. Seran gets slowly back to his feet.
Seran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gein as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Gein.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt
and Gein counters with a nice body shot.
Seran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gein sprawls well. Gein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seran gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein throws a leg kick but Seran moved away.
Seran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gein swivels and escapes.
Gein stuffs the takedown attempt from Seran. Seran gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Gein, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran fails to land the takedown.
Gein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seran.
Ed Gein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seran with a poor takedown
and Gein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Gein as Seran shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seran.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Seran might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seran. That did some damage!
Seran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gein.
Seran looks for a takedown but Gein sprawls well.
Gein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seran shoots in but Gein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gein misses the jab.
Seran feinted with a counter takedown.
Gein scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran fails with a takedown attempt.
Gein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein stuffs the takedown attempt from Seran. Seran gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seran is defended easily by Gein.
Seran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gein pinned against the cage. Gein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gein misses with a leg kick.
Seran shoots in for a double leg but Gein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seran somewhat.
Gein ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
Gein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seran fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seran.
Gein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seran has time to react.
Gein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seran under the eye.
Gein scores with a nice right hand.
Gein scores with a shot to the body.
Seran throws the left hand but Gein avoids the punch easily.
Gein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gein counters with a nice leg kick.
Seran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Gein dips to his left and cracks Seran with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Gein.
Gein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gein wants to slow Seran down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Gein 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.

Gein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seran under the eye.
Gein swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran has his takedown stuffed
and Seran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gein avoids it really well and circles away.
Gein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gein throws a low kick but Seran avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gein defends well and Seran ends up having to push Gein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gein.
Seran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gein tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran lands a shot to the body.
Seran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Seran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gein smiles and moves away.
Seran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gein counters with a left to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Seran. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jab from Gein.
Gein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seran blocks a low kick nicely.
Gein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Seran tries to counter with a takedown but Gein is quick to defend against it.

Seran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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

Seran postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Seran, into his guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran wants to hit a sweep here but Gein passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Seran there!
Seran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seran is working hard here to advance position.
Seran tries to improve his position but instead Gein has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gein controlling the positon.
Seran rolls, trying to escape but Gein keeps control of the position.

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.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gein controlling the positon.
Gein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seran is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Gein really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Seran scores with a jab. Gein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seran is looking to chop away at Gein's legs.
Seran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gein finds it's way round the side to connect with Seran's head.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran with a poor takedown
and Gein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seran swings widly with a right hand
and Gein counters with an inside leg kick.
Gein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seran checks it well.
Seran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gein misses the jab.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt - Gein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seran throws a low kick but Gein moves out of range easily.
Gein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Seran tries for a takedown but Gein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gein tries to work over Seran's front leg with a kick but Seran checks it.
Ed Gein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran shoots in and drives through. Gein sprawls well.
Gein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seran's sensitive parts.
Seran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gein connects with a leg kick.
Seran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gein is fending him off so far but Seran persists. Nope, Gein circles away and we're back to standing.
Seran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seran is defended easily by Gein.
Seran walks into a stiff left hand from Gein.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Seran darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gein is controlling Seran's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Seran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gein has his hands clasped together around Seran's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gein has his hands clasped together around Seran's back. He's all about the action.
Gein regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Seran is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gein has escaped and now he's on top!

Seran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Seran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gein defends it easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Gein dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Seran walks into a left hand.
Ed Gein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gein pinned against the cage. Gein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gein lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gein misses with a leg kick.
Seran moves away from the strike by Gein.
Seran shoots for a double leg takedown but Gein sprawls well. He's pushed Seran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Seran with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seran thinking.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Seran shoots for a takedown but Gein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice body punch from Gein.
Gein just misses with a punch to the body.
Seran tries for a takedown but Gein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Gein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gein feints and then cracks Seran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seran down.
Gein misses with a body shot.
Seran darts in looking for a takedown but Gein gets double underhooks and turns Seran into the cage.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran misses with a body punch.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gein motions for Seran to come forward. Gein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gein takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
Gein connects with a crisp jab.
Seran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gein swivels and escapes.
Seran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gein as he jumps to the side.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gein tests Seran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seran momentarily.
Seran avoids the body shot from Gein.
Seran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Seran throws a lazy head kick
and Gein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Seran's knee momentarily.
Gein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seran throws a leg kick
and Gein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seran.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gein - that will leave a mark!
Gein connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seran.
Gein connects with the punch.
Seran shoots and misses
enabling Gein to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four 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!
Gein lands a jab.
Gein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seran's sensitive parts.
Gein sizes up Seran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seran shoots and misses
and Gein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gein is out of range.
Gein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Seran throws a sloppy head kick
letting Gein counter with a right hand.
Seran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gein cracks Seran with an open hand slap.
Gein with a nice calf kick.
Gein connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Seran.
Seran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seran shoots in for a takedown but Gein shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Gein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 43:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Gein!
Ed Gein is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ed Gein gave a big smile as he said 'Lol @ this game'.