PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmer Octopulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Octopulus
vs
The Gangster

170 cm
27
136 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

160 cm
25
140 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmer Octopulus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmey The Gangster!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Octopulus misses with a body shot

and The Gangster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Octopulus's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Octopulus throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Gangster uses it to pass to side control.
Octopulus is looking to regain half guard here but The Gangster keeps moving and retains side control.
Octopulus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The Gangster presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Octopulus wants to control but The Gangster is having none of it.
The Gangster wants to control the pace but Octopulus is squirming around nicely.
The Gangster looking to ground and pound but Octopulus is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Gangster thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The Gangster thowing shots but they're missing.
Octopulus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Octopulus tries to hold on but The Gangster postures up.
The Gangster trying to control but he's not successful this time.

The Gangster swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Octopulus is now in The Gangster's guard. A big mistake from The Gangster there, giving up the dominant position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus looking to sit in guard and control but The Gangster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Gangster controlling from the top position.

Octopulus looking for subs off his back but The Gangster has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Octopulus looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster passes to full mount!
Octopulus tries to hold on but The Gangster postures up.
Octopulus is looking to improve his position but The Gangster isn't that keen on the idea.
The Gangster has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Octopulus's face.
Octopulus is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster landing punches.
Octopulus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Gangster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Octopulus is looking to get to half guard.
Octopulus wants to control but The Gangster is having none of it.
Octopulus is looking to improve his position but The Gangster isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Gangster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmey The Gangster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The Gangster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Octopulus was well out of range. Poor timing from The Gangster.
Octopulus swings for the body but The Gangster moves out of range.
Octopulus tries to land a body kick

and The Gangster counters by clinching up.
Octopulus lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Gangster misses with a punch to the body.
Octopulus misses with the head strike.
Octopulus tries to stall but The Gangster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Octopulus tries to break free but The Gangster pushes him back against the ropes.
The Gangster keeps control of Octopulus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Octopulus struggles to land a body shot inside as The Gangster controls his hands.
The Gangster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Gangster swings wildly with an uppercut but Octopulus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Octopulus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Octopulus misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Gangster lands with a light punch inside.
The Gangster throws a head punch that misses.
The Gangster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Octopulus backwards.
Octopulus blocks a body shot from The Gangster.
The Gangster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from The Gangster.
The Gangster lands with a short shot to the head.
Octopulus lands a shoulder strike.
Octopulus misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Gangster has Octopulus pressed against the ropes, preventing Octopulus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Octopulus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Octopulus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Octopulus working aggressively here.
Octopulus swings wildly with an uppercut but The Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Gangster pushes Octopulus back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Still in the clinch, Octopulus scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Gangster blocks an uppercut.
The Gangster taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Timmey The Gangster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Octopulus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Octopulus is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Gangster - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Gangster digs a right hand into Octopulus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Octopulus's gas tank.
Octopulus misses with a punch on the inside.
The Gangster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, The Gangster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Gangster lands a right hand.
The Gangster misses with a punch to the body.
The Gangster blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Gangster.
Octopulus throws a punch but it's blocked by The Gangster.
Octopulus blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Octopulus breaks the clinch.
Octopulus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Octopulus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Octopulus wants to control from the top but The Gangster keeps moving.
Octopulus throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster looking to control but Octopulus passes into half guard.
Octopulus thows a huge punch but The Gangster dodges it nicely.
The Gangster is trying to maintain the position but Octopulus is very close to passing his half guard.
The Gangster wants to get back to full guard.
Timmey The Gangster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Octopulus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Octopulus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Gangster's head.
We've been hearing that Octopulus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Octopulus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Gangster tries to get to full guard but Octopulus has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus slips a nice elbow through The Gangster's hands, connecting with The Gangster's forehead.
The Gangster gets full guard.
Octopulus postures up and lands a big shot to The Gangster's brow.
The Gangster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Octopulus is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Gangster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Octopulus's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timmey The Gangster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

The Gangster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Gangster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Gangster throws a series of punches but Octopulus avoids them all with ease.
Timmey The Gangster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Octopulus misses with a low kick.
The Gangster slips a jab from Octopulus.
Octopulus scores with a jab. The Gangster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Octopulus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Octopulus looks to land a body kick but The Gangster moved away.
The Gangster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Octopulus on the side of the head.
The Gangster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Gangster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Octopulus.
Octopulus looks to throw the jab but The Gangster is out of range.
Octopulus checks a leg kick.
Octopulus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster throws a body punch but Octopulus moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Octopulus - that will leave a mark!
The Gangster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Octopulus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Gangster takes a swing at Octopulus's ribcage but misses.
The Gangster connects with a solid leg kick.
The Gangster wants to clinch up but Octopulus keeps it at a distance.

Octopulus gets caught flat footed, as The Gangster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Octopulus wants to control but The Gangster passes easily into half guard.
The Gangster wants to take a breather but Octopulus is having none of it.
Octopulus gets full guard.
The Gangster stops Octopulus from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Gangster!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Gangster tries to reverse the position but Octopulus maintains control.
Octopulus looking to finish The Gangster with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Gangster!
The Gangster is bucking up trying to escape but Octopulus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The Gangster tries to lock up and control but Octopulus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Octopulus trying to control but The Gangster is having none of it.
The Gangster reaches up and holds on to Octopulus to control the position.
A nice elbow there by Octopulus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus avoids the attempt from The Gangster to control.
The Gangster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Octopulus breaks from The Gangster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Octopulus working the ground and pound effectively.
Octopulus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Gangster is looking to escape.
Octopulus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Octopulus raining down shots from the mount!
The Gangster tries to hold on but Octopulus pushes him away.
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!
The Gangster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Octopulus with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmer Octopulus clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Good leg kick by Octopulus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Octopulus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Octopulus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Octopulus misses with a right hand

and The Gangster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Octopulus's guard.
The Gangster is pushing down on Octopulus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Octopulus is fighting to maintain full guard but The Gangster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Octopulus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Gangster trying to control the position from guard on top but Octopulus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The Gangster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Octopulus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Octopulus keeping moving, preventing The Gangster from controlling successfully.
Octopulus looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Gangster is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Gangster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octopulus is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Gangster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Octopulus looking to control.
The Gangster preventing the sweep.
The Gangster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Gangster throwing strikes from guard but Octopulus blocks nicely.
Octopulus is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus keeping moving, preventing The Gangster from controlling successfully.
The Gangster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Gangster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Gangster trying to control but Octopulus is working from the bottom.
The Gangster postures up and lands a big shot to Octopulus's brow.
The Gangster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Gangster stands up over Octopulus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Octopulus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Gangster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Gangster wants to control from the top but Octopulus keeps moving.
Octopulus 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Octopulus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Gangster wants to control from the top but Octopulus keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmey The Gangster dominated that fourth round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The Gangster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Gangster throws a leg kick but Octopulus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Octopulus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Octopulus cracks the inside of The Gangster's front leg.
Octopulus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - The Gangster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Gangster looks to score with a jab to the body but Octopulus is just out of range.
Octopulus takes a swing at The Gangster's ribcage but misses.
The Gangster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Octopulus.
The Gangster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Octopulus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Gangster.
Octopulus wants to slow The Gangster down by chopping away at his legs.
Octopulus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Gangster throws out the jab.
Timmey The Gangster seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Octopulus tries to score with a low kick but The Gangster moves his leg out of the way.
Octopulus misses with a head kick.
The Gangster dives in for a single leg takedown but Octopulus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Octopulus wants to take the fight to the mat but The Gangster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Octopulus has had enough of the clinch but The Gangster keeps him there for the moment.
The Gangster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Octopulus misses with the head strike.

Octopulus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Gangster misses with a low kick as Octopulus jumps back.
The Gangster misses with a straight right.
The Gangster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Octopulus misses with a looping left.
The Gangster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Octopulus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Octopulus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jimmer Octopulus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster slips a straight right by Octopulus.
Octopulus throws a big shot that misses.
The Gangster avoids the body shot from Octopulus.
Octopulus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Gangster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Octopulus on the side of the head.
The Gangster throws a leg kick

so Octopulus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Octopulus trying to control but The Gangster is working from the bottom.
The Gangster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Gangster controlling from the full mount.
Timmey The Gangster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Octopulus looks a forlorn figure.
The Gangster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Octopulus looks a forlorn figure.
Octopulus wants to control but The Gangster is having none of it.
The Gangster raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster content just to control the position here.
The Gangster pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Octopulus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Gangster is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Gangster prevents Octopulus from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timmey The Gangster.
I think The Gangster 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmey The Gangster! Timmey The Gangster retains his bantamweight title!
Timmey The Gangster thanked the fans post fight for their support.