PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack LeBalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying LeBalls's choice of entrance music: "Cruising in Miami" by Bass 305. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ghotha
vs
LeBalls

207 cm
27
272 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

201 cm
27
252 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Balco Boys - Hilo
Balco Boys - Hilo

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack LeBalls!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBalls displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghotha.

LeBalls rushes Ghotha and presses him up against the cage.
LeBalls with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from LeBalls.
LeBalls lands a knee to the body.
LeBalls lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Ghoul Ghotha has been cut.
LeBalls avoiding damage.
Ghotha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LeBalls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
LeBalls lands an elbow that stopped Ghotha in his tracks for a moment.
LeBalls lands a nice elbow.
LeBalls gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeBalls gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ghotha takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghotha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LeBalls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghoul Ghotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBalls is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
LeBalls lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LeBalls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from LeBalls.
LeBalls lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from LeBalls.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBalls landing knees to the body.
LeBalls leaning his opponent against the cage.
LeBalls lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha takes an elbow to the temple.

Ghoul Ghotha's cut is getting worse.
LeBalls lands a nice elbow.
LeBalls stops a takedown attempt from Ghotha.
LeBalls avoiding damage.
LeBalls lands a damaging elbow.
LeBalls lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LeBalls working Ghotha over with knees to the body.
LeBalls will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ghotha up against the cage.
Ghotha takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ghotha takes an elbow to the temple.
LeBalls pressing his opponent against the cage.
LeBalls lands a nice elbow.
LeBalls landing some nice looking knees to the body.
LeBalls lands an uppercut.
LeBalls comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LeBalls lands a knee to the head.
LeBalls lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ghotha takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBalls putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ghotha in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
LeBalls lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls lands a damaging elbow.
Ghotha takes a knee to the side of the body.
LeBalls working Ghotha over with knees to the body.
LeBalls working Ghotha over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by LeBalls.
LeBalls lands a damaging elbow.
LeBalls unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ghotha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
LeBalls putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ghotha in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
LeBalls unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A bit of stalling here from LeBalls.
LeBalls continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. LeBalls obliges.
LeBalls lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LeBalls utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
LeBalls utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Ghotha has LeBalls pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ghotha pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending LeBalls tumbling to the mat - Ghotha dives into LeBalls's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls is pulling down on Ghotha's head to control his posture.
LeBalls wants to sweep here but Ghotha controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha postures up and lands a big shot to LeBalls's brow.
Ghotha is fighting to break LeBalls's control of his arms but LeBalls is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ghotha thows a big elbow that misses.
LeBalls has control of Ghotha's left arm, preventing Ghotha from doing any damage.

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.
Ghotha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeBalls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghotha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeBalls keeping full guard, as Ghotha tries to pass.
LeBalls working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghotha.
Ghotha lands a couple of elbows.
LeBalls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBalls trying to keep a closed guard but Ghotha is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack LeBalls dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
That's time! Ghotha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

LeBalls throws a head kick that misses.
Ghotha closes the distance and clinches up with LeBalls, looking for a takedown. Ghotha pushes LeBalls against the cage but LeBalls circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - LeBalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBalls misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from LeBalls. No joy for Ghotha on that attempt.
LeBalls goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
LeBalls fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ghotha walks into a left hand.
LeBalls ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ghotha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBalls is fending him off so far but Ghotha persists. Nope, LeBalls circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghoul Ghotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghotha looks for a takedown but LeBalls sprawls well.
Ghotha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LeBalls.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for LeBalls. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A cross from LeBalls lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBalls throws a big shot that misses.
LeBalls lands with a right hand.
Ghoul Ghotha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBalls lands with an uppercut that bounces Ghotha off the cage and back into rage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghotha.

LeBalls moves into the clinch.
LeBalls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ghotha.
LeBalls lands a knee to the body.
LeBalls lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LeBalls crunches a lovely knee into Ghotha's ribcage.
LeBalls comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LeBalls scores with a shot to the side of Ghotha's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for LeBalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBalls creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ghotha's defenses.
LeBalls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeBalls content to slow the pace in the clinch.
LeBalls lands an elbow just above Ghotha 's eye.
LeBalls using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
LeBalls lands a knee to the body.
LeBalls displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ghotha up against the cage.
LeBalls with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls lands an elbow inside.
LeBalls connects with a knee to the head.
LeBalls lands a shot to the body.
LeBalls connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ghotha's face.
LeBalls has Ghotha pushed against the cage.
LeBalls scores a nice knee to the body.
LeBalls has Ghotha pushed against the cage.
LeBalls connects with a knee to the head.
Ghotha is trying to drag LeBalls to the mat but LeBalls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jack LeBalls seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LeBalls creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ghotha's defenses.
LeBalls creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ghotha's defenses.
LeBalls lands an elbow that stopped Ghotha in his tracks for a moment.
LeBalls lands with a right to the head.
LeBalls just leaning against Ghotha, taking a breather.
LeBalls gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeBalls is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ghotha takes an elbow to the temple.
LeBalls landing knees to the body.
LeBalls lands an elbow that stopped Ghotha in his tracks for a moment.

Ghoul Ghotha's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ghotha can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha takes a knee to the side of the body.
LeBalls lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from LeBalls.
LeBalls lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
LeBalls gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeBalls stalling the fight.
Ghotha takes an elbow to the forehead.
LeBalls pushes Ghotha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghotha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LeBalls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LeBalls lands an elbow inside that Ghotha shrugs off.
LeBalls slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from LeBalls.
LeBalls lands an elbow inside.
LeBalls prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from LeBalls.
LeBalls with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
LeBalls utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ghotha takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha takes a shot to the head.
LeBalls is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
LeBalls gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeBalls scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from LeBalls.
LeBalls gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeBalls lands a knee to the body.
Ghotha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LeBalls avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ghotha goes for a takedown in the clinch but LeBalls prevents it.
LeBalls landing knees to the head.
LeBalls comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LeBalls landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
LeBalls lands a nice elbow.
Ghotha goes for a takedown in the clinch but LeBalls prevents it.
LeBalls using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
LeBalls with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghotha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeBalls has him pressed against the cage.
LeBalls comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from LeBalls.
Ghotha tries to break free but LeBalls pushes him back against the cage.
LeBalls lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
LeBalls lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack LeBalls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Ghotha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left and a right from LeBalls both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ghotha is defended easily by LeBalls.
LeBalls jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghotha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBalls.

Ghotha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
LeBalls gets back to full guard.
LeBalls seems keen to control Ghotha's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghotha thows a big elbow that misses.
LeBalls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBalls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha stands up over LeBalls, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ghotha is looking to work some ground and pound but LeBalls has wrist control.
Ghotha won't allow LeBalls to sweep him here.
Ghotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ghotha shoots for a double leg takedown but LeBalls sprawls well. He's pushed Ghotha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LeBalls lands a jab-cross combination.
LeBalls lands a nice looking body kick.
Ghotha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LeBalls.

LeBalls drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeBalls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghotha wants to improve his position but instead LeBalls has moved into half guard.
LeBalls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ghoul Ghotha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
LeBalls slows the pace down in half guard.
LeBalls working Ghotha over with strikes.
Ghotha wants to get back to full guard.
LeBalls is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ghotha regains full guard. Nicely done.
LeBalls trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
LeBalls wants to pass the guard but Ghotha is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls with a nice head shot there.
LeBalls sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghotha's guard.
LeBalls throwing shots but Ghotha is blocking nicely.
LeBalls works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position but LeBalls isn't that keen on the idea.
Ghotha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LeBalls prevents Ghotha from getting the reversal.
LeBalls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ghotha is working to get back to half guard.
Jack LeBalls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.

LeBalls jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ghotha manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sloppy strikes there by LeBalls.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ghotha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. LeBalls did well to prevent Ghotha getting side control.
LeBalls pushes Ghotha off looking to stand but Ghotha dives back in and keeps control.
Ghotha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
LeBalls gets full guard.
Ghotha is looking to work some ground and pound but LeBalls has wrist control.
Ghotha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack LeBalls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeBalls 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack LeBalls!