PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Oberream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oberream
vs
Ghotha

195 cm
23
275 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

207 cm
26
272 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alistar Oberream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha tries for a takedown but Oberream sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ghotha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oberream lands a lovely overhand right.
Oberream connects with a nice looking jab.
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!

Oberream forces Ghotha back against the cage and clinches.
Ghotha tries to score a body lock takedown but Oberream shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ghotha is working for takedown but Oberream is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alistar Oberream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Ghotha looks gassed!
Good body shot from Oberream.

Oberream's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ghotha avoids the body shot from Oberream.

Oberream gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha is not content to let Oberream control the position.
Oberream throwing shots but Ghotha is blocking nicely.
Oberream not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ghotha trying to control but Oberream postures up.
Oberream not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberream wants to free his trapped foot but Ghotha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oberream seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oberream thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghotha's head.
Ghotha tries to roll over but Oberream keeps him under control.
Ghotha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ghotha is not content to let Oberream control the position.
Oberream is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ghotha!
Oberream content just to control the position here.
Ghotha working to try and regain half guard.
Oberream tries to control but Ghotha wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oberream is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ghotha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ghotha sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
Oberream is keen to just control but Ghotha is a slippery customer.
Oberream slips a nice elbow through Ghotha's hands, connecting with Ghotha's forehead.
Oberream trying to control the action but Ghotha is working from the bottom.

Ghotha actively working from the bottom here.
Oberream trying to mount his opponent but Ghotha defends it.
Ghotha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberream working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oberream is in close to Ghotha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oberream with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oberream cracks Ghotha with a solid left hand.

Ghotha looking for a guillotine here but Oberream defends easily.
Oberream trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
Oberream has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ghotha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oberream makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oberream preventing the sweep.
Oberream postures up in Ghotha's guard and throws a big left but Ghotha blocks it.
Oberream stopping the sweep attempt from Ghotha.
Oberream trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghotha keeping moving, preventing Oberream from controlling successfully.
Ghotha wants to sweep here but Oberream controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oberream passes Ghotha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ghotha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ghotha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oberream fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ghotha misses with a takedown attempt
and Oberream counters with a left and a right that stings Ghotha.
Ghotha misses with a takedown
and Oberream counters with a two punch combo.
Oberream digs a good body shot into Ghotha's ribs.

Oberream gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oberream working over Ghotha with some ground and pound. Ghotha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ghotha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oberream with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oberream looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ghotha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Oberream there.
Oberream lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oberream is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghotha can do to turn this around?
Ghotha wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Oberream.
Oberream thows a huge punch but Ghotha dodges it nicely.
Oberream wants to free his trapped foot but Ghotha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ghotha tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Oberream lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ghotha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ghotha is trying to maintain the position but Oberream is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Oberream.
Oberream slips a nice elbow through Ghotha's hands, connecting with Ghotha's forehead.
Oberream wants to free his trapped foot but Ghotha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oberream is trying to control. Ghotha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oberream drops an elbow to the side of Ghotha's head.
Ghotha is trying to get back to full guard.
Oberream not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oberream is trying to control the action in half guard but Ghotha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ghotha wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ghotha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oberream utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Oberream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oberream preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oberream bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ghotha's guard.
Oberream might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oberream trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ghotha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oberream pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghotha is keeping the position for now.
Ghotha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oberream is one step ahead there.
Oberream tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghotha is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oberream is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ghotha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oberream working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oberream is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghotha has wrist control.
Oberream wants to control from the top but Ghotha keeps moving.

Ghotha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oberream wants to control from the top but Ghotha keeps moving.
Oberream with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oberream working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ghotha's head.
Oberream trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oberream in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistar Oberream dominated that second round.
That's time! Oberream's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ghotha misses with a takedown
and Oberream makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oberream lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Oberream moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Oberream.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right handed body shot lands from Oberream.
Oberream lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Oberream works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oberream presses Ghotha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Oberream gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oberream lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oberream looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghotha wants to improve his position but Oberream is controlling well.
Oberream working Ghotha over with strikes.
Oberream trying to control from half guard but Ghotha is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha wants to get back to full guard.
Oberream working over Ghotha with some ground and pound. Ghotha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ghotha has hold of Oberream's hands but Oberream slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ghotha is trying to get back to full guard.
Oberream drops an elbow to the side of Ghotha's head.
Oberream wants to free his trapped foot but Ghotha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ghotha is looking for a sweep. Oberream is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oberream is nestled in close to Ghotha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oberream lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghotha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oberream trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oberream scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ghotha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Oberream holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ghotha tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Oberream avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ghotha.
Oberream is looking to get to half guard.
Ghotha with shots to the head and body - Oberream looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alistar Oberream is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberream wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ghotha.
Oberream avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ghotha.
Ghotha prevents Oberream from getting the reversal.
Ghotha with the ground and pound from mount.
Ghotha throws some wild stikes that Oberream manages to avoid easily.
Oberream is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ghotha in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha lands a nice shot to the head.
Ghotha lands a heavy elbow.
Ghotha thowing shots but they're missing.
Ghotha thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ghoul Ghotha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ghotha swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Oberream is now in Ghotha's guard. A big mistake from Ghotha there, giving up the dominant position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oberream preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistar Oberream showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oberream has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistar Oberream!