PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Ghanizadeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Underwood is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by House of Cards. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ghanizadeh
vs
Underwood

189 cm
25
193 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

186 cm
27
202 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amir Ghanizadeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ghanizadeh throws a low kick but Underwood avoids it.
Underwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghanizadeh can pounce on him.
Ghanizadeh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ghanizadeh misses with a head kick.
Ghanizadeh ducks under a wild hook from Underwood.
Ghanizadeh cracks Underwood with a good jab.
Ghanizadeh wants to slow Underwood down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghanizadeh misses with a low kick.
Ghanizadeh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Underwood checks it well.
Ghanizadeh avoids the body shot from Underwood.
Underwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghanizadeh connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh throws an overhand right that lands on Underwood's shoulder, as Underwood tries to avoid the shot.

Underwood fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ghanizadeh to the ground. Underwood is now in Ghanizadeh's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Underwood wants to control from the top but Ghanizadeh keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Underwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Underwood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ghanizadeh is looking to improve his position.

Underwood is working for a submission of some sort.
Ghanizadeh is staying active underneath Underwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ghanizadeh pulls Underwood in close to his closed guard and prevents Underwood from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghanizadeh can't keep his opponent in guard - Underwood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ghanizadeh is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghanizadeh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ghanizadeh keeping full guard, as Underwood tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood trying to control but Ghanizadeh is working from the bottom.
Ghanizadeh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Underwood is one step ahead there.
Ghanizadeh keeping full guard, as Underwood tries to pass.
Underwood pushes down on Ghanizadeh's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood wants to control but Ghanizadeh is keeping him busy.
Underwood trying to mount his opponent but Ghanizadeh defends it.
My spies in EUOLUCAO MMA inform me that Underwood has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Underwood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ghanizadeh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ghanizadeh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghanizadeh wants to pass the guard but Underwood is defending well.
Ghanizadeh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Amir Ghanizadeh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ghanizadeh misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Underwood misses the target.
Ghanizadeh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Underwood takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ghanizadeh lands with a kick to the temple. Underwood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Underwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghanizadeh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood.
Ghanizadeh misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Underwood.
Underwood checks a leg kick.
Ghanizadeh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Underwood's sensitive parts.
Ghanizadeh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Ghanizadeh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Underwood.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh looks for the body kick but Underwood saw that one coming.

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

Underwood is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghanizadeh trying to control the action but Underwood is working from the bottom.
Underwood is still in real trouble! Can Ghanizadeh finish him?
Ghanizadeh in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Underwood gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Underwood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Ghanizadeh working for a guillotine from mount but Underwood is in no mood to give up.
Ghanizadeh with shots to the head and body - Underwood looks very uncomfortable down there.
Underwood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Underwood is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frank Underwood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghanizadeh landing punches.
Ghanizadeh cracks Underwood with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amir Ghanizadeh!
Amir Ghanizadeh thanked the fans post fight for their support.