PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Point Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Nirvana - The Man Who Sold the World. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Khan
vs
Fighter

175 cm
24
187 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Point Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khan rushes Fighter and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
Khan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fighter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fighter is pressed up against the cage. Khan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fighter down to the mat. Fighter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Point Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Fighter fails with the takedown

and Khan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Khan stands and steps away. Fighter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've been hearing reports that Khan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fighter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khan did well to prevent Fighter getting side control.
Fighter content to control rather than advance.

Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fighter pulls his head out easily.
Khan trying to hold on to Fighter's head to control him but Fighter postures up.
Nice strikes from Fighter there.
Fighter is thwarting Khan's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.

Khan actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan is looking to improve his position.
Fighter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Khan!
Khan is in a horrible position here. Fighter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Khan is squirming around, avoiding Fighter's attempts to control the action.
Fighter landing strikes from the mount.
Fighter with shots to the head and body - Khan looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khan is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter landing strikes from the mount and Khan is in trouble!
Fighter lands a nice shot to the head.
Khan is looking to improve his position but Fighter isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Fighter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fighter lands a couple of good shots and Khan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fighter scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Khan is in bad spot here.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
Khan tries to escape but Fighter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fighter trying to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Khan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Khan for a finish.
Fighter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fighter is hanging on to Khan's back as he tries to escape.
Fighter is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Fighter keeps control of the position as Khan tries to break free.
My spies in Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform me that Fighter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
I would not like to be Khan right now.

Fighter working for a choke but Khan is defending well.
Khan tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fighter.

Fighter working for a choke but Khan is defending well.
Khan wants to control his opponent's hands but Fighter gets his hands free.
Fighter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fighter lands shots from the back.
Khan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fighter.
Khan can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Point Fighter 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.

Khan tries for a takedown but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khan slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter sprawls well. Fighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Khan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter's guard.
Khan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fighter wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan pushes down on Fighter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fighter is staying active underneath Khan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fighter's head.

Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fighter sees it coming and defends easily.

Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Khan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fighter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khan.
Fighter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan won't allow Fighter to sweep him here.
Khan looking to pass the guard.

Fighter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khan throwing strikes but missing.

Fighter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fighter wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khan trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
Khan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Khan has gone for a leg lock! Fighter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khan's guard.
Fighter looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fighter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Fighter connects with a couple of short punches.
Fighter stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.

Khan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fighter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Khan.
Fighter working the ground and pound.
Fighter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Khan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter drops an elbow to the side of Khan's head.
Fighter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Point Fighter has got the better of the ground game so far.

Fighter is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fighter to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Point Fighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Fighter. That snapped Khan's head back.

Fighter tries to sprawl but Khan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fighter wants to improve his position but Khan is controlling well.
Fighter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khan.
Khan slips a nice elbow through Fighter's hands, connecting with Fighter's forehead.
Khan wants to free his trapped foot but Fighter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fighter is trying is best to control the position here.
Fighter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khan.
Khan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Fighter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fighter tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fighter tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.

Khan is trying to work for a kimura but Fighter is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khan is looking to advance position but Fighter won't allow it.
Khan throws a strike but Fighter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fighter wants to sweep but no luck.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.

Khan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fighter dives on top into guard.
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!
Khan 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.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khan looking for subs off his back but Fighter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fighter slips a nice elbow through Khan's hands, connecting with Khan's forehead.
Khan gets back to full guard.

Khan looking for subs off his back but Fighter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fighter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khan's head.
Khan manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Khan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khan working a defensive guard but Fighter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fighter trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Genghis Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter lands a nice forearm strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Genghis Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fighter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Point Fighter!
Our winner, Point Fighter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.