PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seamus OShaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castaneda Krishnanuevo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OShaughnessy comes to the cage accompanied by Black Friday Rule by Flogging Molly. Krishnanuevo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Guru Josh Project - Infinity 2008. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

OShaughnessy
vs
Krishnanuevo

165 cm
22
140 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

172 cm
21
133 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Hell's Kitchen Clothing
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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 - 5 - 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Castaneda Krishnanuevo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShaughnessy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krishnanuevo doesn't seem bothered though.
OShaughnessy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OShaughnessy throws a sloppy head kick and Krishnanuevo moves out of range easily.
OShaughnessy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krishnanuevo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OShaughnessy with a nice cross.
Krishnanuevo moves out of range as OShaughnessy strikes.
OShaughnessy throws a head kick that misses.
OShaughnessy misses with a wild combination.
OShaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OShaughnessy misses with a looping left.
OShaughnessy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krishnanuevo.
Krishnanuevo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OShaughnessy pinned against the cage. OShaughnessy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krishnanuevo.
Seamus OShaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Castaneda Krishnanuevo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OShaughnessy swings for the body but Krishnanuevo moves out of range.
Seamus OShaughnessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OShaughnessy misses with a double jab.
OShaughnessy works the jab nicely.
OShaughnessy connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Castaneda Krishnanuevo has been cut.
OShaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OShaughnessy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
OShaughnessy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krishnanuevo is out of range and OShaughnessy settles back down.

OShaughnessy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krishnanuevo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Krishnanuevo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krishnanuevo throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo won't allow OShaughnessy to sweep him here.
Krishnanuevo stops OShaughnessy from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krishnanuevo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krishnanuevo controlling from the top position.
OShaughnessy is looking to stand up but Krishnanuevo isn't so interested in that idea.
OShaughnessy wants to sweep but no luck.
Krishnanuevo connects with a couple of short punches.
Krishnanuevo is working OShaughnessy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krishnanuevo stopping the sweep attempt from OShaughnessy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krishnanuevo won't allow OShaughnessy to get back to his feet.
OShaughnessy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
OShaughnessy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krishnanuevo is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo preventing the sweep.

Krishnanuevo got a little sloppy there for a moment and OShaughnessy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krishnanuevo has managed to get both his arms back between OShaughnessy's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OShaughnessy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Krishnanuevo dives in and grabs OShaughnessy's left leg, looking for a takedown. OShaughnessy pushes down on Krishnanuevo's head and hops out.
OShaughnessy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krishnanuevo shoots in looking for a takedown. OShaughnessy tries to sprawl out of it but Krishnanuevo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OShaughnessy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from OShaughnessy 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 Krishnanuevo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Krishnanuevo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Krishnanuevo staying out of range there.
OShaughnessy thuds his right hand into Krishnanuevo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krishnanuevo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OShaughnessy wants to slow Krishnanuevo down by chopping away at his legs.
Krishnanuevo slips a jab from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy slaps away a takedown attempt from Krishnanuevo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seamus OShaughnessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krishnanuevo shoots in and drives through. OShaughnessy sprawls well.
OShaughnessy throws the left hand but Krishnanuevo avoids the punch easily.
Krishnanuevo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but OShaughnessy avoids it really well and circles away.
OShaughnessy takes a swing at Krishnanuevo's ribcage but misses.
OShaughnessy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krishnanuevo momentarily.
OShaughnessy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krishnanuevo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus OShaughnessy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Castaneda Krishnanuevo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Krishnanuevo staying out of range there.
OShaughnessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krishnanuevo manages to avoid it.
Krishnanuevo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krishnanuevo avoids the head kick by OShaughnessy.
Krishnanuevo tries to score a power double leg takedown but OShaughnessy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krishnanuevo somewhat.
OShaughnessy throws a push kick but Krishnanuevo slaps the foot to one side.
Krishnanuevo checks a low kick from OShaughnessy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krishnanuevo tries to score a power double leg takedown but OShaughnessy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krishnanuevo somewhat.
OShaughnessy lands a glancing blow to the side of Krishnanuevo's head.

Krishnanuevo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches OShaughnessy napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
OShaughnessy tries to bench press Krishnanuevo off him but Krishnanuevo keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OShaughnessy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Krishnanuevo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Krishnanuevo lands an elbow.
OShaughnessy tries to escape but Krishnanuevo is in control.
Krishnanuevo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krishnanuevo trying to control the position but OShaughnessy is working away.
OShaughnessy is trying to get back to his feet.
OShaughnessy taking punishment in the form of punches.
OShaughnessy is trying to buck Krishnanuevo off.
OShaughnessy tries to improve position but can't.
Krishnanuevo working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Krishnanuevo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
OShaughnessy tries to buck Krishnanuevo off but Krishnanuevo is having none of it.
OShaughnessy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Krishnanuevo working the ground and pound.
OShaughnessy is looking to regain half guard here but Krishnanuevo keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OShaughnessy is trying to buck Krishnanuevo off.
OShaughnessy is trying to get back to half guard.
Krishnanuevo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Krishnanuevo is working OShaughnessy over with some ground and pound from side control.
OShaughnessy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
OShaughnessy is pushing Krishnanuevo's head away, looking to escape. Krishnanuevo manages to hold on to the position though.
OShaughnessy tries to buck Krishnanuevo off but Krishnanuevo is having none of it.
Krishnanuevo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at OShaughnessy to see if he's OK.
OShaughnessy is pushing Krishnanuevo's head away, looking to escape. Krishnanuevo manages to hold on to the position though.
Krishnanuevo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krishnanuevo landing a few strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo wants to lay and pray for a moment but OShaughnessy keeps working.

OShaughnessy sneaks out the side door and pushes Krishnanuevo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
OShaughnessy scores with a hook to the body. Krishnanuevo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OShaughnessy catches Krishnanuevo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Krishnanuevo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
OShaughnessy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krishnanuevo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krishnanuevo lands with a punch from half guard.
OShaughnessy tries to roll over but Krishnanuevo keeps him under control.
Krishnanuevo lands strikes from half guard.
OShaughnessy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krishnanuevo scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo is looking to take a break and control but OShaughnessy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo prevents OShaughnessy from standing back up.
OShaughnessy taking some punishment here, with Krishnanuevo in his half guard.
OShaughnessy is not content to let Krishnanuevo control the position.
Krishnanuevo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OShaughnessy is staying active underneath Krishnanuevo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OShaughnessy wants to get back to his feet.
Krishnanuevo is pressing down on OShaughnessy's thigh, looking to free his foot. OShaughnessy is holding on for now.
Krishnanuevo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krishnanuevo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OShaughnessy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for OShaughnessy.
Krishnanuevo stands up over OShaughnessy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castaneda Krishnanuevo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Castaneda Krishnanuevo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

OShaughnessy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from OShaughnessy misses the target.
OShaughnessy moves into range and connects with a jab.

Krishnanuevo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OShaughnessy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krishnanuevo takes a little break here. OShaughnessy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
OShaughnessy wants to get back to his feet but Krishnanuevo drags him back down.
OShaughnessy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krishnanuevo scores with a couple of short elbows.
OShaughnessy tries to bench press Krishnanuevo off him but Krishnanuevo keeps the position.
OShaughnessy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krishnanuevo off and has taken his back!
Krishnanuevo trying to control the hands but OShaughnessy won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo turns into OShaughnessy and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OShaughnessy wants to get back to his feet but Krishnanuevo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krishnanuevo landing some decent shots from guard.
Krishnanuevo preventing the sweep.
Krishnanuevo trying to control but OShaughnessy is working from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo prevents OShaughnessy from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
OShaughnessy stuffs the takedown.
OShaughnessy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krishnanuevo walks into a straight right hand from OShaughnessy.

That's two 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.
OShaughnessy scores with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from OShaughnessy. No joy for Krishnanuevo on that attempt.
Donk. OShaughnessy catches Krishnanuevo right on the button with a cross.
OShaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krishnanuevo was well out of range. Poor timing from OShaughnessy.
Krishnanuevo dives in and grabs OShaughnessy's left leg, looking for a takedown. OShaughnessy pushes down on Krishnanuevo's head and hops out.
Seamus OShaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Castaneda Krishnanuevo.
A head kick misses from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy throws a right and a left that Krishnanuevo avoids nicely.
Krishnanuevo avoids the head kick by OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OShaughnessy digs a good body shot into Krishnanuevo's ribs.
Krishnanuevo fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
OShaughnessy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OShaughnessy slaps away a takedown attempt from Krishnanuevo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
OShaughnessy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krishnanuevo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krishnanuevo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Krishnanuevo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
OShaughnessy is trying to stand.
The fighters are battling for position here. OShaughnessy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
OShaughnessy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krishnanuevo preventing the sweep.
Krishnanuevo thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo working some strikes from top position.
Krishnanuevo stops OShaughnessy from standing up.
Krishnanuevo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo postures up.
Krishnanuevo lands a couple of elbows.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
OShaughnessy misses with a low kick.
Krishnanuevo is trying hard to land a takedown here. OShaughnessy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krishnanuevo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OShaughnessy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krishnanuevo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
OShaughnessy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Krishnanuevo drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Castaneda Krishnanuevo.
I think Krishnanuevo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castaneda Krishnanuevo!