PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Atomic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Kiss to Build a Dream On . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Atomic
vs
Ghotha

198 cm
28
275 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

207 cm
29
272 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Atomic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha tries for a takedown but Atomic circles away easily

and Atomic counters with a takedown into side control.
Ghotha is looking for a sweep.
Atomic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Atomic in side control, throwing shots but Ghotha defends.
Atomic working the ground and pound but Ghotha is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha tries to bench press Atomic off him but Atomic keeps the position.
Atomic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Atomic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ghotha manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Atomic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ghotha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ghotha trying to control but Atomic postures up.
Atomic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ghotha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atomic.
Atomic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ghotha tries to get to full guard but Atomic has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic lands strikes from half guard.
Ghotha wants to get back to full guard.
Atomic trying to mount his opponent but Ghotha defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ghotha tries to roll over but Atomic keeps him under control.
Ghotha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atomic.
Atomic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Ghotha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atomic drops an elbow to the side of Ghotha's head.
Atomic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Atomic trying to pass the guard but Ghotha defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ghotha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomic postures up.

Ghotha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atomic defends it easily.
Atomic lands a couple of digs.
Atomic preventing the sweep.

Ghotha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atomic defends it easily.
Atomic wants to pass the guard but Ghotha is keeping the position.
Atomic is in close to Ghotha's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Ghotha working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Atomic has passed into half guard!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atomic 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.
Atomic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atomic throwing shots but Ghotha is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atomic.
Atomic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Atomic.
Atomic drops an elbow to the side of Ghotha's head.
Ghotha is pressing down on Atomic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Atomic looking to sit in guard and control but Ghotha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ghotha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atomic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ghotha!
Ghotha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Atomic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ghotha working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomic landing punches.
Atomic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Atomic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ghotha looks gassed!
Atomic unloading with bombs!
Ghotha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atomic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ghotha defending well though.
Ghotha is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Atomic jumps into side control!
Atomic is working Ghotha over with some ground and pound from side control.
Atomic working the ground and pound from side control.
Ghotha taking a bit of punishment here - Atomic scoring with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghotha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atomic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Atomic lands with a punch from half guard.

Ghotha looking for subs from the bottom but Atomic mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ghotha loads up on a big right hand but Atomic slips the punch.
Ghotha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atomic.
Ghoul Ghotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghotha slips under a jab from Atomic.
A jab from Atomic finds it's way through Ghotha's defenses.
Atomic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghotha.
Ghotha with a poor takedown
and Atomic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Ghoul Ghotha has been cut.
Atomic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghotha can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghotha shoots and misses
and Atomic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ghotha thinking.
Ghotha avoids the body shot from Atomic.
Ghotha misses with a low kick as Atomic jumps back.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
Atomic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic looks to throw the jab but Ghotha is out of range.
Atomic punishes Ghotha's body with a nice straight punch.
Atomic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Atomic throws a body punch but Ghotha moves out of range.
Tom Atomic is winning the standup battle so far.
Atomic works Ghotha's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghotha fails with the takedown
and Atomic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tom Atomic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Ghotha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ghotha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Atomic connects with a body shot that sends Ghotha's belly button to the back.
Ghoul Ghotha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Atomic drives through with a takedown into Ghotha's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Atomic scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghotha is keeping the position for now.
Ghotha can't keep his opponent in guard - Atomic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
Atomic working the head and body with strikes.
Atomic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Atomic prevents Ghotha from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Atomic.
Tom Atomic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
Atomic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atomic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghotha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atomic works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha tries to buck Atomic off but Atomic is having none of it.
Atomic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Atomic scoring with punches from side control.
Ghotha sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ghotha has hold of Atomic's hands but Atomic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Atomic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ghotha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atomic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Atomic working the head and body with strikes.
Ghotha wants to get back to full guard.
Atomic winds up and cracks Ghotha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomic working over Ghotha with some ground and pound. Ghotha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Atomic there.
Atomic thows a huge punch but Ghotha dodges it nicely.
Ghotha wants to control but Atomic is keeping busy.
Atomic lands strikes from half guard.
Ghotha tries to roll over but Atomic keeps him under control.
Ghotha gets back to full guard.
Atomic passes into half guard.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atomic is keen to just control but Ghotha is a slippery customer.
Ghotha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Atomic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ghotha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Atomic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghotha drops his hands momentarily and Atomic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Atomic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghotha moves away.
Atomic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Atomic.
Ghotha misses with a takedown
and Ghotha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghotha has his takedown stuffed

and Atomic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atomic.
Tom Atomic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atomic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic lands a couple of elbows.
Atomic distracts Ghotha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atomic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atomic advances position into side control!
Ghotha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Atomic's best efforts.
Ghotha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Atomic is pushing down on Ghotha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghotha is fighting to maintain full guard but Atomic has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Atomic connects with a nice short shot to Ghotha's temple.
Atomic drops an elbow to the side of Ghotha's head.
Ghotha trying to control from the bottom.

Ghotha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Atomic.
Atomic working over Ghotha with some ground and pound. Ghotha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ghoul Ghotha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomic working Ghotha over with strikes.
Atomic thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ghotha to regain full guard.
Atomic is working Ghotha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atomic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
Atomic landing some decent shots from guard.
Ghotha striking off his back but it's not causing Atomic any problems.
Atomic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ghotha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ghotha is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Atomic has his hands clasped together but Ghotha extends an breaks Atomic's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ghotha.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ghoul Ghotha!