PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seamus OShaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lowell Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OShaughnessy comes to the cage accompanied by Black Friday Rule by Flogging Molly. Stanley has chosen The Hammer as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

OShaughnessy
vs
Stanley

165 cm
21
140 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

177 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Determined

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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seamus OShaughnessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lowell Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley throws a wild body kick that OShaughnessy sees coming a mile off.
Stanley misses with a double jab.
Stanley throws a nice looking combination but OShaughnessy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stanley misses with an uppercut. OShaughnessy saw that one coming.
OShaughnessy walks into a stiff left hand from Stanley.
OShaughnessy motions for Stanley to come forward. OShaughnessy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

OShaughnessy drives through and clinches with Stanley against the cage.
OShaughnessy avoids a wild elbow strike from Stanley.
Stanley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OShaughnessy tries to work over Stanley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stanley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stanley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stanley misses with an elbow strike.

OShaughnessy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OShaughnessy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stanley's waist but Stanley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OShaughnessy off to one side.
Stanley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stanley connects with the punch.
Stanley tries to bum rush OShaughnessy with a series of wild strikes but OShaughnessy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley misses with a looping left.
Stanley needs to keep his hands up - OShaughnessy had a free shot at his head there.
OShaughnessy avoids the body shot from Stanley.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanley misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OShaughnessy throws a right and a left that Stanley avoids nicely.
Stanley missing with a left hand there. OShaughnessy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lowell Stanley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanley cracks OShaughnessy with a right hand to the side of the head.
OShaughnessy misses with a straight right.
OShaughnessy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by OShaughnessy.
A telegraphed right hand from OShaughnessy misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Stanley. That snapped OShaughnessy's head back.
OShaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanley dodges the punch combination from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
OShaughnessy misses the body punch
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
OShaughnessy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanley throws a series of punches but OShaughnessy avoids them all with ease.
OShaughnessy staying out of range there.
OShaughnessy throws a combination that misses
and Stanley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OShaughnessy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stanley misses with an uppercut.
Stanley lands a glancing blow to the side of OShaughnessy's head.
Stanley tries to bum rush OShaughnessy with a series of wild strikes but OShaughnessy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanley connects with a nice looking jab.
OShaughnessy moves away from the strike by Stanley.
Stanley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
OShaughnessy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanley throws out the jab.
OShaughnessy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stanley's waist but Stanley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OShaughnessy off to one side.
A swing and a miss from OShaughnessy.
A big left from OShaughnessy misses.
Stanley misses with a jab to the body
and Stanley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Stanley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanley misses with a straight left.
OShaughnessy throws a hook to the side of Stanley's head but Stanley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OShaughnessy.
Stanley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OShaughnessy manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley misses with a body shot.
Stanley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy throws the left hand but Stanley avoids the punch easily.
Stanley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for OShaughnessy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OShaughnessy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stanley lunges at OShaughnessy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OShaughnessy's hand.
OShaughnessy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stanley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OShaughnessy throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Stanley.
Stanley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OShaughnessy blocks a jab.
OShaughnessy blocks a leg kick.
Stanley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! OShaughnessy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stanley takes one to the chin there.
Stanley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. OShaughnessy catches Stanley right on the button with a cross.
OShaughnessy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley swinging wildly here.
OShaughnessy is looking to land body kicks.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from OShaughnessy.
Stanley lands a slapping body shot.
OShaughnessy misses with the combination.
Stanley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OShaughnessy's head.
OShaughnessy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OShaughnessy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OShaughnessy throws a sloppy body shot
and Stanley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OShaughnessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
OShaughnessy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OShaughnessy throws a jab when Stanley was well out of range.
Stanley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy throws and low kick but Stanley moves out of range easily.
OShaughnessy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
OShaughnessy misses with a takedown attempt
and Stanley counters with a left and a right that stings OShaughnessy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lowell Stanley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

OShaughnessy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OShaughnessy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stanley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OShaughnessy.
Stanley takes a swing at OShaughnessy's ribcage but misses.
OShaughnessy dodges the punch combination from Stanley.
OShaughnessy throws a series of punches but Stanley moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from OShaughnessy misses the target.
Stanley scores with a three punch combo!
Stanley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lowell Stanley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from OShaughnessy misses the target.
OShaughnessy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
OShaughnessy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stanley.
Good exchange - OShaughnessy coming out on top.
Stanley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

OShaughnessy is rocked!
OShaughnessy misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh OShaughnessy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanley misses with an uppercut. OShaughnessy saw that one coming.
OShaughnessy seems to have got his legs back now.
Stanley catches OShaughnessy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
OShaughnessy takes one to the chin there.
Stanley with a nice cross.
OShaughnessy throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
OShaughnessy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
OShaughnessy is looking to clinch but Stanley is avoiding it.
Stanley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanley throws a lazy right hand but OShaughnessy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OShaughnessy swinging wildly here.
OShaughnessy checks a leg kick.
Stanley moves out of range as OShaughnessy strikes.
Stanley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stanley misses with a double jab.
Stanley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stanley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OShaughnessy was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanley.
Stanley lands a nice looking body shot.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
OShaughnessy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Stanley throws a right hand that OShaughnessy ducks under and follows up with a left that OShaughnessy also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley connects with the punch.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OShaughnessy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stanley lands a lovely overhand right.
Stanley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OShaughnessy throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
OShaughnessy misses with a few strikes there.
OShaughnessy takes one to the chin there.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OShaughnessy moves away.
Nice defenses there by Stanley.
Stanley throws a big shot that misses.
Stanley misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to de liver by OShaughnessy. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stanley slips under a jab from OShaughnessy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanley misses with a body shot
and OShaughnessy counters with a straight right hand.

OShaughnessy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stanley lands an elbow inside that OShaughnessy shrugs off.
OShaughnessy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stanley is trying to maintain a safe position but OShaughnessy gets an underhook and turns Stanley into the cage.
Stanley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Stanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OShaughnessy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stanley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanley misses with a double jab
and OShaughnessy counters with a straight right hand.
OShaughnessy has a takedown stuffed.
A leg kick checked by OShaughnessy.
Stanley throws a hook but OShaughnessy avoids it easily.
Stanley checks a leg kick.
Stanley misses the shot to the body.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Stanley.
Stanley throws a right hand that OShaughnessy ducks under and follows up with a left that OShaughnessy also avoids with ease.
Stanley misses with a few strikes there.
Stanley is breathing heavily.
OShaughnessy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stanley stuffs the takedown attempt from OShaughnessy. OShaughnessy gets slowly back to his feet.
Stanley missing with a left hand there. OShaughnessy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OShaughnessy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OShaughnessy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A cross from OShaughnessy lands.
OShaughnessy fails with an attempt to clinch.
OShaughnessy takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OShaughnessy tries to bum rush Stanley with a series of wild strikes but Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OShaughnessy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lowell Stanley 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!

Stanley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OShaughnessy takes one to the side of the head.
Stanley's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stanley duly obliges.
Seamus OShaughnessy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OShaughnessy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OShaughnessy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley throws a hook to the side of OShaughnessy's head but OShaughnessy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OShaughnessy throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from OShaughnessy misses the target.
Stanley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
OShaughnessy misses with a jab to the body
and Stanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stanley scores with a nice strike.
OShaughnessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
OShaughnessy misses with a few strikes there.
Stanley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
OShaughnessy misses with a shot to the body
and Stanley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OShaughnessy misses with a hook. Stanley ducked under it nicely.
Stanley misses with a looping right.
OShaughnessy avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley defending well as OShaughnessy loads up on a big left hand.
OShaughnessy tried to score with a low kick but Stanley checks it.
OShaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
OShaughnessy ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
OShaughnessy lands with a hook. Stanley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
OShaughnessy blocks a jab.
A jab from Stanley misses.
Stanley defending well as OShaughnessy loads up on a big left hand.
Stanley misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Stanley. That snapped OShaughnessy's head back.
Stanley lands a jab.
OShaughnessy is looking to score with low kicks.
Stanley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches OShaughnessy on the side of the head.
Stanley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OShaughnessy throws a body punch but Stanley moves out of range.
OShaughnessy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OShaughnessy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanley moves out of range of the body kick from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stanley cracks OShaughnessy with a good jab.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from OShaughnessy.
Stanley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stanley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanley misses with a double jab
and Stanley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from OShaughnessy misses.
OShaughnessy lands with an uppercut that bounces Stanley off the cage and back into rage.
OShaughnessy takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley moves away from the strike by OShaughnessy.
Stanley thows a body shot but no joy.
OShaughnessy misses with the combination.
OShaughnessy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stanley scores with a one two! OShaughnessy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stanley cracks a nice hook into OShaughnessy's ribs.
Stanley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OShaughnessy throws a looping overhand right but Stanley ducks down to avoid it.
OShaughnessy walks into a left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Stanley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stanley.
Stanley tries to move into range but OShaughnessy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
OShaughnessy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OShaughnessy takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Stanley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
OShaughnessy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanley cracks OShaughnessy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lowell Stanley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good standup being displayed there by Stanley as he connects with a hook.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanley misses the target.
The fighters circling - OShaughnessy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stanley avoids the body shot from OShaughnessy.
Stanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OShaughnessy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OShaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by OShaughnessy.
Stanley slips a jab and a cross from OShaughnessy.
Stanley tests OShaughnessy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stanley looks to land a combination but OShaughnessy avoids it well.
Stanley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OShaughnessy.
Seamus OShaughnessy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Stanley lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lowell Stanley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stanley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lowell Stanley!