PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gentleman Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghost comes to the cage accompanied by Castle in the Mist. Fox has chosen Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood as his entrance music. Gentleman Ghost is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ghost
vs
Fox

180 cm
25
201 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

190 cm
29
215 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

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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 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gentleman Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Fox!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Fox is just out of range.
Ghost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.
Ghost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghost.
Ghost throws a series of punches but Fox moves out of range.
Ghost lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fox takes a step back to recover.
Fox misses with a head kick.
Fox avoids a kick to the body.
Fox blocks a leg kick.
Fox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Ghost.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ghost on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox lands a nice looking body shot.
Fox with a jab.
Ghost tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.

Oooooh!!! Fox has knocked Ghost down with a huge combo! Fox steps away and waves a wobbly Ghost back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Ghost is rocked!
Ghost slips under a jab.
Oh Ghost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox moves out of range of the body kick.
Ghost seems to have got his legs back now.
Gentleman Ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Fox is predictable there
and Ghost counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fox cracks the inside of Ghost's front leg.
Fox cracks Ghost with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fox dips to his left and cracks Ghost with an uppercut!
Ghost dodges the punch combination from Fox.
Ghost tries to land a leg kick but Fox saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ghost, right into the meat.
Fox looks to land a right hand but Ghost moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fox moves out of range as Ghost strikes.
Sam Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghost throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ghost tries to work over Fox's front leg with a kick but Fox checks it.
Fox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Ghost moves into the clinch successfully.
Ghost tries to throw a body punch but Fox avoids it by throwing Ghost back against the cage.
Ghost prevents a body shot from Fox.
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghost.
A short left from Fox.
A head punch on the inside from Ghost fails to land.
Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Fox controls the action.
Fox prevents a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fox is defending well.
Ghost scores with a shot to the side of Fox's head.
Ghost misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghost.
Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fox.
A nice left hand lands by Ghost.
Ghost lands a left hand.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fox lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost gets through Fox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fox pushes Ghost back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fox gets underhooks to prevent Ghost's takedown attempt.
Ghost tries to work over Fox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Ghost has clasped his hands together around Fox's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fox tries to escape but Ghost is in control.
Ghost working away.
Fox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghost is putting a hurting on Fox here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghost tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ghost throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to bench press Ghost off him but Ghost keeps the position.
Fox sneaks back into half guard.
Fox has his hands clasped together around Ghost's back. He's all about the action.
Ghost prevents Fox from standing back up.
Fox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ghost scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghost thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fox's head.
Ghost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Fox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ghost throws a leg kick but Fox checks it.
Fox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ghost on the side of the head.
Fox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fox tries to land a leg kick but Ghost saw it coming and moves away.
Ghost scores with a kick to the body.
Ghost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghost moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ghost misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ghost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Fox just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghost shoots in looking for a takedown. Fox tries to sprawl out of it but Ghost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghost wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Ghost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ghost works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ghost lands a nice looking body shot.
Ghost misses with a wild body shot.
Ghost lands a leg kick that knocks Fox off balance momentarily.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Ghost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ghost under the eye.
Ghost moves out of range as Fox strikes.
Fox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghost. Ghost obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Ghost shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ghost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fox seems keen to control Ghost's posture.
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 throws a strike but Fox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox stopping the sweep attempt from Ghost.

Ghost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ghost working for a triangle but Fox defends it easily.
Fox wants to stand but Ghost has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fox is one step ahead there.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ghost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ghost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fox defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ghost 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 has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fox wants to control from the top but Ghost keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ghost kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sam Fox hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gentleman Ghost dominated that second round.
That's time! Ghost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fox gets a clinch.
Fox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ghost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foxs head.
Ghost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fox's elbow.
Fox working aggressively here.
Fox tries to work over Ghost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghost works on Fox's body with a couple of short punches.
Ghost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghost cracks Fox with a nice body shot.
Ghost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghost keeps control of Fox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghost.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghost.

Ghost lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ghost sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fox defending well though.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ghost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ghost seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ghost lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ghost is nestled in close to Fox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ghost drops an elbow to the side of Fox's head.
Ghost looks to land a strike but Fox avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghost looking to pass the guard.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is looking to work some ground and pound but Fox has wrist control.
Fox wants to sweep here but Ghost controlling him for the moment.
Gentleman Ghost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghost throws a strike but Fox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ghost 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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fox controls the pace.

Fox stands and steps away. Ghost gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fox sprawls well. Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghost gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost scores with a spinning back kick!
Ghost slips under a jab from Fox.
Ghost connects with an inside leg kick.
Ghost moves away from the strike by Fox.
Ghost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Ghost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghost manages to avoid it.
Ghost misses with a low kick.

Ghost closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ghost scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghost.
Ghost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost prevents Fox from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fox gets full guard.
Fox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ghost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghost won't allow Fox to sweep him here.
Fox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gentleman Ghost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghost has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gentleman Ghost!
A very excited looking Gentleman Ghost made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.