PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Ghandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghandi comes to the cage accompanied by I Wish. Kisaragi has chosen Lust SIN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matt Ghandi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ghandi
vs
Kisaragi

180 cm
21
135 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

178 cm
21
134 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Ghandi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Kisaragi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghandi throws a looping overhand right but Kisaragi ducks down to avoid it.
Ghandi tries to land a leg kick but Kisaragi saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Kisaragi.
Kisaragi shoots in for a double leg but Ghandi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A leg kick checked by Kisaragi.
Ghandi is looking to slow Kisaragi down with leg kicks.
Ghandi scoring well with a low kick there.
Ghandi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghandi misses with a low kick.
Ghandi throws a leg kick but Kisaragi checks it.
Ghandi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisaragi checks a low kick from Ghandi.
Matt Ghandi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghandi motions for Kisaragi to come forward. Ghandi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kisaragi takes one to the side of the head.
Ghandi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kisaragi checks it well.
Ghandi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kisaragi checks it well.
Kisaragi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kisaragi blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ghandi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kisaragi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kisaragi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kisaragi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghandi.
Ghandi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kisaragi blocks a low kick nicely.
Ghandi throws and low kick but Kisaragi moves out of range easily.
Ghandi stuffs the takedown attempt from Kisaragi. Kisaragi gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghandi throws out a leg kick but Kisaragi moves out of range and Ghandi only half commits.
Kisaragi dives in and grabs Ghandi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ghandi pushes down on Kisaragi's head and hops out.
Matt Ghandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kisaragi.
Kisaragi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ghandi looks to throw the jab but Kisaragi is out of range.
Ghandi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ghandi misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi misses with a low kick.
Ghandi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kisaragi is out of range and Ghandi settles back down.
Kisaragi tries for a takedown but Ghandi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kisaragi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ghandi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kisaragi slips a jab from Ghandi.
Ghandi tried to score with a low kick but Kisaragi checks it.
Ghandi throws a solid leg kick but Kisaragi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghandi.
Kisaragi closes the distance and clinches up with Ghandi, looking for a takedown. Kisaragi pushes Ghandi against the cage but Ghandi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Ghandi misses.
Ghandi wants to slow Kisaragi down by chopping away at his legs.

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.

Kisaragi gets the takedown into side control.

Kisaragi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ghandi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kisaragi but great work by Ghandi.
Kisaragi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kisaragi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ghandi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ghandi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kisaragi is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ghandi get's back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghandi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghandi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Ghandi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ghandi misses with a low kick.
Kisaragi slips under a jab from Ghandi.
Ghandi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kisaragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Kisaragi or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghandi which made him look bad.
Ghandi throws a lazy right hand but Kisaragi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kisaragi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ghandi was covering up waiting for the punch and Kisaragi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kisaragi stopping the sweep attempt from Ghandi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisaragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghandi is retaining full guard.

Kisaragi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ghandi dives on top into guard.
Ghandi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kisaragi is proving hard to escape from.
Ghandi stopping the sweep attempt from Kisaragi.

Kisaragi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two 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.
Ghandi wants to stand but Kisaragi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kisaragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kisaragi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ghandi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Kisaragi as he checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kisaragi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ghandi throws a leg kick but Kisaragi sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kisaragi.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kisaragi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ghandi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kisaragi's guard! Nice work there by Ghandi!

Ghandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ghandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ghandi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kisaragi is breathing heavily.
Kisaragi wants to sweep here but Ghandi controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Kisaragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ghandi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kisaragi's calf.
Ghandi throws a front kick aimed at Kisaragi's knee but Kisaragi avoids it well.
Ghandi tried to score with a low kick but Kisaragi checks it.
Kisaragi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kisaragi closes the distance and clinches up with Ghandi, looking for a takedown. Kisaragi pushes Ghandi against the cage but Ghandi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisaragi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Ghandi finds it's way through Kisaragi's defenses.
Kisaragi blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghandi tries to score with a low kick but Kisaragi moves his leg out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ghandi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ghandi. That's going to slow Kisaragi down.
Matt Ghandi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghandi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kisaragi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghandi.
Ghandi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kisaragi.
Kisaragi shoots in for a takedown but Ghandi shows good takedown defense.
Ghandi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghandi misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghandi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matt Ghandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kisaragi.
Ghandi throws out a powerful jab.
Kisaragi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ghandi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kisaragi is able to avoid easily.
Kisaragi checks a leg kick.
Kisaragi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghandi tries to sprawl out of it but Kisaragi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghandi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghandi leaves Kisaragi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi scores with a jab. Kisaragi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ghandi is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghandi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kisaragi is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Kisaragi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ghandi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kisaragi is able to avoid easily.
Kisaragi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four 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.
A clash of legs there as Kisaragi blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghandi.
Ghandi tries to work over Kisaragi's front leg with a kick but Kisaragi checks it.
Kisaragi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kisaragi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ghandi but Ghandi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kisaragi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ghandi pinned against the cage. Ghandi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A clash of legs there as Kisaragi blocks the low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Ghandi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghandi 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Ghandi!