PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang The Hero of Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hero of Justice comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Install. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

The Hero of Justice
vs
Ghotha

192 cm
32
231 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

207 cm
36
272 lbs
27 - 28 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bang The Hero of Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hero of Justice misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghotha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghoul Ghotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghotha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from The Hero of Justice misses.
The Hero of Justice misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from The Hero of Justice misses.
The Hero of Justice connects with a body shot.
The Hero of Justice throws a right hand that Ghotha ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghotha also avoids with ease.
Ghotha misses with a straight left.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Hero of Justice as he avoids it easily.
The Hero of Justice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Hero of Justice wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from The Hero of Justice as Ghotha shoots in.
Bang The Hero of Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
The Hero of Justice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from The Hero of Justice misses.
Ghotha throws a hook to the side of The Hero of Justice's head but The Hero of Justice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Hero of Justice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Hero of Justice connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ghothas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghotha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Hero of Justice is fending him off so far but Ghotha persists. Nope, The Hero of Justice circles away and we're back to standing.
The Hero of Justice throws a shot to the body.
Ghotha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hero of Justice cracks Ghotha with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Ghotha.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ghotha.
Ghotha wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Hero of Justice keeps working.
The Hero of Justice wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The Hero of Justice is trying to control Ghotha's posture but Ghotha avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The Hero of Justice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Hero of Justice is pushing Ghotha's head away, looking to escape. Ghotha manages to hold on to the position though.
Ghotha cracks The Hero of Justice with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ghotha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ghotha trying to control the action but The Hero of Justice is working from the bottom.

Ghotha goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, The Hero of Justice has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ghotha but great work by The Hero of Justice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice wants to stand but Ghotha is controlling his arm.
The Hero of Justice happy to just control the position for now.
Ghotha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Hero of Justice off and has taken his back!
Ghotha lands a shot to the head.
Ghotha punches the canvas rather than the man.
The Hero of Justice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ghotha on the ground.
The Hero of Justice covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Ghotha looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghotha is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ghotha looking for the RNC.
The Hero of Justice is trying to remain composed but Ghotha is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The Hero of Justice wants to control his opponent's hands but Ghotha gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ghotha controlling the positon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghotha missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ghoul Ghotha will probably get the nod.
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.

Ghotha scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Ghotha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ghotha wants to take a breather but The Hero of Justice is having none of it.
Ghotha is just content to waste time from the top position. The Hero of Justice takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but The Hero of Justice keeps moving.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghotha is looking to work some ground and pound but The Hero of Justice has wrist control.
The Hero of Justice keeping full guard, as Ghotha tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha forces his way into half guard.
Ghotha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Hero of Justice's head.
Ghotha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ghotha is looking to take a break and control but The Hero of Justice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghotha drops an elbow to the side of The Hero of Justice's head.
Ghoul Ghotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Hero of Justice is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ghotha scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice wants to control but Ghotha is keeping busy.
Ghotha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ghotha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Hero of Justice is just riding it out for now. Ghotha eventually gives up the hold.
Ghotha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Hero of Justice is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghotha.
The Hero of Justice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ghotha.
The Hero of Justice is trying to maintain the position but Ghotha is very close to passing his half guard.
Ghotha trying to control the pace.
Ghotha wants to take a breather but The Hero of Justice is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice tries to kick Ghotha off in order to stand up. Ghotha Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Ghotha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Hero of Justice has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Hero of Justice struggling a bit here.
The Hero of Justice taking a bit of punishment here - Ghotha scoring with strikes.
The Hero of Justice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Hero of Justice tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ghotha landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghoul Ghotha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ghotha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghotha lands in his opponent's guard.
The Hero of Justice wants to improve his position but instead Ghotha has moved into half guard.

Ghotha wants to work for an arm triangle but The Hero of Justice is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ghotha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Ghotha there.
Ghotha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Hero of Justice wants to improve his position but Ghotha is controlling well.
Ghotha thows a huge punch but The Hero of Justice dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha lands strikes from half guard.
Ghotha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Hero of Justice has hold of Ghotha's hands but Ghotha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Hero of Justice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghotha.
The Hero of Justice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghotha is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghotha lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghotha slows the pace down in half guard.
The Hero of Justice regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ghotha.
Ghoul Ghotha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha prevents The Hero of Justice from getting back to his feet.
Ghotha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hero of Justice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghotha stays in close to The Hero of Justice's body and controls the position.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but The Hero of Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghotha is in close to The Hero of Justice's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ghotha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghotha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Hero of Justice keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
Ghotha postures up in The Hero of Justice's guard and throws a big left but The Hero of Justice blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha chips away with some ground and pound.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghotha looking to pass the guard.
Ghotha is looking to work some ground and pound but The Hero of Justice has wrist control.
Ghotha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ghotha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghotha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghoul Ghotha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ghotha 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghoul Ghotha!
Ghoul Ghotha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.