PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gentleman Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shizuka Uesugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghost's entrance music is Castle in the Mist. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Shizuka Uesugi enters the cage!

Ghost
vs
Uesugi

180 cm
24
201 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
198 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gentleman Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shizuka Uesugi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi throws a head kick that half lands.
Uesugi tries to clinch there but Ghost circles away.
An inside leg kick from Uesugi misses.
Ghost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ghost tries to clinch up but Uesugi circles away and keeps his distance.
Uesugi moves in looking to clinch but Ghost pushes him off.

Uesugi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ghost sprawls well initially but Uesugi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Uesugi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Uesugi trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Uesugi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ghost tries to get to full guard but Uesugi has control of the leg.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shizuka Uesugi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Uesugi wants to clinch.
A left lands for Uesugi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ghost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uesugi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uesugi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ghost's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Uesugi. That's going to slow Ghost down.
Ghost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ghost misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Ghost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uesugi defends it nicely.
Ghost lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Shizuka Uesugi has been cut.
Ghost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uesugi.
Shizuka Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
An inside leg kick from Uesugi misses.
A head kick misses from Uesugi.
Uesugi swings for the body but Ghost moves out of range.
Ghost punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ghost throws a low kick but Uesugi moves out of range easily.
Ghost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ghost throws a head kick that half lands.
Ghost thumps Uesugi with a low kick.
Ghost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uesugi avoids it really well and circles away.
Uesugi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghost circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ghost doesn't manage to clinch there - Uesugi circles away.
Ghost takes one to the chin there.
Ghost thows a body shot but no joy.
Ghost thows a body kick. Uesugi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Uesugi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Uesugi blocks the low kick.
Uesugi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Uesugi looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uesugi.
Uesugi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ghost throws a head kick that Uesugi semi-blocks.

Ghost moves into the clinch.
Ghost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghost has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Ghost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghost works on Uesugi's body with a couple of short punches.
Ghost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uesugis head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Ghost as the two fighters clinch.
Ghost lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ghost.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost prevents the takedown attempt.
Gentleman Ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shizuka Uesugi.
Ghost has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Ghost.
Ghost goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uesugi prevents it.
Uesugi misses with an elbow strike.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghost scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghost blocks an elbow strike from Uesugi.
Ghost lands a nice uppercut.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gentleman Ghost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shizuka Uesugi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

An inside leg kick lands from Ghost.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Ghost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uesugi to score with a decent uppercut.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Ghost slips under a jab.
Ghost lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick from Ghost misses.

Ghost clinches.
Uesugi lands with a right to the head.
Ghost has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi prevents the takedown attempt.
Ghost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi is trying to force a seperation but Ghost has the dominant position.
Ghost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi is trying to break the clinch but Ghost is controlling him.
Ghost lands a body shot.
Ghost scores with a shoulder strike.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Ghost.
Uesugi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Still in the clinch, Ghost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghost prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ghost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uesugi is breathing heavily.
Ghost lands a hook to the side of the head.

Ghost tightens his grip and picks Uesugi up, before dumping him to the ground. Uesugi manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghost trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi has his hands on Ghost's head, controlling the position.
Uesugi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Uesugi controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shizuka Uesugi.
Some bone on bone action there as Ghost checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Uesugi enables Ghost to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Uesugi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Uesugi pulls Ghost in to control the position.
Ghost is in close to Uesugi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ghost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uesugi looking for a sweep. Not yet Uesugi, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Uesugi is trying to improve his position.
Ghost wants to control but Uesugi is keeping him busy.
Uesugi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ghost trying to control the action but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
Uesugi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Uesugi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ghost's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ghost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ghost's back!
Ghost is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ghost has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi keeps control of the position as Ghost tries to break free.

Ghost is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Uesugi is looking to control Ghost but Ghost is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Uesugi controlling the positon.
Uesugi wants to control the position but Ghost frees himself and scrambles - Uesugi manages to regain control in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gentleman Ghost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shizuka Uesugi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ghost avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uesugi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ghost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ghost - that will leave a mark!
Ghost moves out of range of the leg kick from Uesugi.
Ghost moves out of range of the body kick.
Ghost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Ghost misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Uesugi blocks the leg kick.
Ghost misses with a low kick.

Ghost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ghost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Ghost.
Uesugi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Uesugi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Uesugi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Uesugi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ghost slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost passes to full mount!
Uesugi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ghost lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uesugi wants to control but Ghost is having none of it.
Uesugi is looking to get to half guard.
Uesugi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost with a couple of short strikes.
Ghost working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Ghost.
Ghost lands a big shot there that rocks Uesugi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ghost with good strikes from the mount here!

Uesugi is rocked!

The cut above Shizuka Uesugi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ghost has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ghost working the ground and pound effectively.
Uesugi is still in real trouble! Can Ghost finish him?

Shizuka Uesugi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shizuka Uesugi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gentleman Ghost!
A victorious Gentleman Ghost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.