PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean ORiordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignatious Hashisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

ORiordan
vs
Hashisha

190 cm
27
300 lbs
24 - 17 - 1

204 cm
32
304 lbs
21 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Revolution Fatigues

Revolution Fatigues

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sean ORiordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ignatious Hashisha!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORiordan scores with a three punch combo!
ORiordan connects with the punch.
ORiordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hashisha was well out of range. Poor timing from ORiordan.
ORiordan throws a hook to the side of Hashisha's head but Hashisha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for ORiordan. That snapped Hashisha's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashisha avoids a punch combination nicely.
ORiordan misses with an uppercut.
ORiordan misses with an uppercut.
Hashisha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hashisha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hashisha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hashisha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hashisha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ORiordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hashisha slips a straight right by ORiordan.
ORiordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

ORiordan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
ORiordan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
ORiordan throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashisha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
ORiordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hashisha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ORiordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.

ORiordan scores a takedown into full mount!
ORiordan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hashisha because ORiordan loaded up on that one.
ORiordan landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hashisha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
ORiordan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ORiordan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. ORiordan connects with a nice short shot to Hashisha's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashisha blocking the ground and pound attempt from ORiordan.
ORiordan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
ORiordan is looking to take a break and control but Hashisha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ORiordan looks to land a strike but Hashisha avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
ORiordan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hashisha is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan is working hard here to advance position.

We're going to have a standup here because Sean ORiordan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Donk. ORiordan catches Hashisha right on the button with a cross.
Hashisha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ORiordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashisha.
Hashisha misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Hashisha misses the target.
ORiordan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hashisha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatious Hashisha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hashisha lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ORiordan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hashisha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from Hashisha misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ORiordan misses with a few strikes there.
Hashisha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ORiordan lands a nice looking body shot.
ORiordan cracks a nice hook into Hashisha's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean ORiordan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

ORiordan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
ORiordan scores with a jab to the head.
ORiordan cracks Hashisha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hashisha misses the shot to the body.
ORiordan throws a combination. Hashisha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hashisha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for ORiordan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashisha looks to score with a jab to the body but ORiordan is just out of range.
ORiordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hashisha throws a front kick aimed at ORiordan's knee but ORiordan avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from ORiordan. Hashisha does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hashisha.
Hashisha throws the left hand but ORiordan avoids the punch easily.
Hashisha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ORiordan thuds a left hand into Hashisha's body.
ORiordan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hashisha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ORiordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ORiordan checks a low kick from Hashisha.
Hashisha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ORiordan manages to avoid it.
ORiordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hashisha sprawls well. Hashisha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ORiordan gets slowly back to his feet.
ORiordan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hashisha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hashisha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ORiordan.
ORiordan scores with a nice right hand.
ORiordan lands a jab.
ORiordan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hashisha is out of range.
ORiordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ORiordan tries for a takedown but Hashisha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
ORiordan scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ORiordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Hashisha tries to sprawl out of it but ORiordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hashisha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean ORiordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ORiordan misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashisha throws a front kick aimed at ORiordan's knee but ORiordan avoids it well.
Sean ORiordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hashisha defending well as ORiordan loads up on a big left hand.
ORiordan throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Hashisha does no damage.
Hashisha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ORiordan digs a good hook to Hashisha's body.
Hashisha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
ORiordan misses with a straight right.
ORiordan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ORiordan moves into range and connects with a jab.
ORiordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
ORiordan slips under a jab.
Hashisha misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by ORiordan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hashisha which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hashisha's head backwards.
ORiordan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hashisha at a distance.
ORiordan swinging wildly here.
ORiordan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
ORiordan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Hashisha misses.
Hashisha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ORiordan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hashisha on the side of the head.
ORiordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ORiordan ducks under a wild hook from Hashisha.

Oooh a lovely combination from ORiordan sends Hashisha down but not out. ORiordan dives into side control looking to finish.

Hashisha is rocked!
ORiordan crunches a massive hammerfist down on Hashisha - he's out! ORiordan Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sean ORiordan!
Sean ORiordan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.