PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Graveyard Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Thyme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghost's entrance music is Howlin Wolf- Smokestack Lightening. A fine choice. Justin Thyme has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ghost
vs
Thyme

180 cm
28
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Graveyard Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justin Thyme!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghost has a takedown stuffed.
Thyme missing with a left hand there. Ghost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thyme lands a jab.
Thyme misses with a two punch combination.

Ghost shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ghost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ghost drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thyme manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ghost has Thyme in his guard.
My spies in The Exiled BJJ and Wrestling inform me that Thyme has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghost throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thyme is aware though and is defending well.

Ghost working for submissions but it's allowed Thyme to get to half guard.

Ghost looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thyme tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghost gets full guard.
Thyme wanted to stand there but Ghost had control of the position.

Ghost looking for a guillotine here but Thyme defends easily.

Ghost is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Ghost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ghost looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ghost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ghost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ghost has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thyme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ghost has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thyme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ghost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thyme defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graveyard Ghost dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thyme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghost moves away.
Thyme throws a series of punches but Ghost avoids them all with ease.
Ghost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thyme.
Thyme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Justin Thyme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Thyme misses.
Ghost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thyme.
Thyme swinging wildly here.
Thyme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghost circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost looks for a takedown but Thyme sprawls well.
Ghost looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sloppy strikes from Thyme. Those never looked like landing.

Ghost shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thyme napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thyme on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ghost working the strikes but Thyme uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ghost thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thyme's head.

Ghost is looking for a kimura here.

Ghost is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thyme has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghost is just content to waste time from the top position. Thyme takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thyme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ghost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ghost is looking to work some ground and pound but Thyme has wrist control.
Ghost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thyme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Thyme keeps moving.
Thyme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Ghost drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thyme manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ghost has Thyme in his guard.
Ghost looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Ghost is looking for a triangle but Thyme pushes his legs off easily.
Ghost trying to keep a closed guard but Thyme is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ghost is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Thyme rolls with it to try and escape but Ghost cranks on the arm and Thyme is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Graveyard Ghost!
During a confident post fight interview, Graveyard Ghost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.