PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard The Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerard The Ghost has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jared Shaw's chin.

Shaw
vs
The Ghost

185 cm
22
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
209 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard The Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Ghost clinches with his opponent.
The Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but The Ghost won't allow it.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but The Ghost has double underhooks.
The Ghost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.

Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Shaw moves out of range as The Ghost strikes.
The Ghost tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
The Ghost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Shaw. Beautiful body shot.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Ghost avoids the body shot from Shaw.
The Ghost tries to clinch up.
Shaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw lands a nice hook to The Ghost's body. The Ghost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Ghost looks gassed!
Shaw misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ghost wants to clinch.
The Ghost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Ghost tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Ghost moves away from the strike by Shaw.
The Ghost walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Ghost.
The Ghost moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
The Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
The Ghost doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
The Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of The Ghost 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw thows a body shot but no joy.
The Ghost swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw throws a jab when The Ghost was well out of range.

The Ghost darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.
Shaw tries to break the clinch but The Ghost is controlling the position.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Ghost scores with a hook to the body.
The Ghost tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
The Ghost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by The Ghost.
The Ghost has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw wants to stall.
The Ghost is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw is trying to force a seperation but The Ghost has the dominant position.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but The Ghost is controlling him.
Shaw tries to break the clinch but The Ghost is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from The Ghost.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Ghost.
A right hook to the body lands for The Ghost.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw stalling the fight.
The Ghost has Shaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jared Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard The Ghost.
The Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
The Ghost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Shaw breaks from the clinch.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Ghost lands a lovely overhand right.
The Ghost scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Ghost throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Ghost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Ghost wants to clinch.

The Ghost clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
The Ghost stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
The Ghost taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but The Ghost has double underhooks.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but The Ghost is controlling him.
The Ghost controlling the action here for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Ghost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

The Ghost works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Ghost slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Shaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Ghost blocks a jab.

Shaw tries to keep at a distance but The Ghost has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Ghost content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from The Ghost as the two fighters clinch.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Ghost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shaw working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ghost stalling in the clinch.
The Ghost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Ghost has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw tries to stall but The Ghost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shaw prevents a body shot from The Ghost.
Shaw tries to circle away but The Ghost has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw looking to slow down the pace here.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Nice body punch from The Ghost.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from The Ghost in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaw being controlled against the cage.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but The Ghost is controlling him.
The Ghost slowing the pace effectively.
The Ghost misses with the head strike.
The Ghost keeps control of Shaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Ghost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Ghost stalling the fight.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but The Ghost has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from The Ghost.
Still in the clinch, Shaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Ghost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost misses with a body punch.
The Ghost scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Ghost.
The Ghost is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from The Ghost - that landed with a thud.
The Ghost digs a right hand into Shaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shaw's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, The Ghost scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Ghost cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for The Ghost.
The Ghost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Ghost.
The Ghost pressing his opponent against the cage.
The Ghost drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Ghost wants to clinch but Shaw slips to the side
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. The Ghost will be more careful next time no doubt.

The Ghost drives through and clinches with Shaw against the cage.
The Ghost lands a body punch.
The Ghost lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Ghost lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The Ghost lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost pushes Shaw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Ghost drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Ghost doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.

The Ghost closes the distance and pushes Shaw back into the cage.
Shaw is trying to force a seperation but The Ghost has the dominant position.
Shaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
The Ghost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Ghost lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Ghost is pushing Shaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Ghost lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The Ghost is stalling here.
The Ghost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Ghost - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Ghost digs a right hand underneath Shaw's ribcage. Shaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Ghost tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jared Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard The Ghost.
A short uppercut from The Ghost.
A right hook to the body lands for The Ghost.
The Ghost lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Ghost lands a nice uppercut.
The Ghost is working Shaw over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from The Ghost.
The Ghost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Ghost prevents Shaw from breaking the clinch.
The Ghost scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
The Ghost scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Ghost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Ghost is leaning against Shaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Ghost lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from The Ghost.
A right handed body shot lands from The Ghost.
Nice body punch from The Ghost - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from The Ghost - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard The Ghost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The Ghost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but The Ghost won't allow it.
The Ghost is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Ghost works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
The Ghost scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
The Ghost taking a breather.
The Ghost blocks an uppercut.
The Ghost lands an uppercut.
The Ghost lands a body shot.
Gerard The Ghost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Ghost lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, The Ghost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shaw is pressed up against the cage. The Ghost has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shaw down to the mat. Shaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Ghost tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
The Ghost tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ghost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Ghost wants to clinch.
The Ghost tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Ghost doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.

The Ghost clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from The Ghost.
Shaw tries to break free but The Ghost pushes him back against the cage.
The Ghost lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The Ghost content to slow the pace in the clinch.

The Ghost gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Ghost is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost controlling from mount.

The Ghost with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shaw is desperately trying to improve his position but The Ghost has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost looking to control but Shaw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Shaw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from The Ghost.
Shaw tries to hold on but The Ghost postures up.
The Ghost is looking to work his way around to Shaw's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Shaw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from The Ghost.
The Ghost trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.

The Ghost looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The Ghost trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard The Ghost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Ghost 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard The Ghost!