PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Gany (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Exaban Mullish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Gany has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gany
vs
Mullish

173 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Gany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Exaban Mullish!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mullish throws a head kick that misses.
Mullish looks winded!
Mullish is looking to clinch.
Gany tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mullish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gany somewhat.
Gany closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mullish circles away.
Mullish fails with a takedown attempt.
Mullish dives in and grabs Gany's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gany pushes down on Mullish's head and hops out.
James Gany has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exaban Mullish.
Mullish goes for a double leg but Gany avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gany continues to drive forward.
Gany tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gany tries to score a body lock takedown but Mullish shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Gany pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Gany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mullish is fighting to break Gany's control of his arms but Gany is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gany is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mullish defends well.
Gany might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gany wants to sweep here but Mullish controlling him for the moment.
Mullish trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gany's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gany managing to control the position.
Gany keeping full guard, as Mullish tries to pass.

Gany is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mullish presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gany has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mullish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gany has Mullish pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mullish manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gany missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gany breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gany takes the fight into the clinch.
Gany holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mullish is trying to pull guard but Gany has him pressed against the cage.

Gany gets control of Mullish's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gany will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gany is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gany works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gany throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gany misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gany looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Gany dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Exaban Mullish's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gany closes the distance and clinches.
Gany avoiding damage as Mullish throws knees to the body.
Mullish is trying to pull guard but Gany has him pressed against the cage.
Gany tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mullish smiles and moves away.
Gany tries to clinch up but Mullish circles away and keeps his distance.
Gany misses with the combination.
Gany shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gany shoots in for a takedown but Mullish shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullish is breathing heavily.
Gany tries to clinch up but Mullish circles away and keeps his distance.
Mullish has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gany.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullish loads up on a big right hand but Gany slips the punch.
Gany shoots in for a takedown but Mullish shows good takedown defense.
James Gany is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullish tries to close the distance and clinch but Gany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Gany moves into the clinch successfully.

Gany jumps into guard, dragging Mullish to the mat.
Gany manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mullish manages to get himself to full guard.

Gany gets to his feet - Mullish follows without any prompting.

Gany gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Gany breaks the clinch.
Gany has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gany as Mullish shoots in.
Gany fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gany could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gany looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gany pinned against the cage. Gany gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mullish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gany shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mullish defends it nicely.

Mullish closes the distance and pushes Gany back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gany is leaning against Mullish and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gany leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gany drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mullish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mullish landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Gany.
Gany managing to block the knees to the body from Mullish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gany is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mullish is defending well for now.
Mullish gets underhooks to prevent Gany's takedown attempt.
Gany jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mullish walks away with a smile on his face. Gany gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mullish. Gany shrugs it off though.
Sloppy strikes from Mullish. Those never looked like landing.
Gany cracks Mullish with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gany looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mullish is fending him off so far but Gany persists. Nope, Mullish circles away and we're back to standing.
Mullish misses with a wild combination.
Gany avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mullish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gany forces Mullish back against the cage and clinches.

Gany ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gany no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Gany dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Exaban Mullish's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mullish.
Gany connects with a high kick.

Gany moves into the clinch.

Gany escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullish closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gany counters with a series of strikes. Mullish will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mullish moves in looking to clinch but Gany pushes him off.
Gany's corner calls for a 1-2. Gany obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mullish misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Gany does no damage.
Gany looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mullish is fending him off so far but Gany persists. Nope, Mullish circles away and we're back to standing.
James Gany is winning the standup battle so far.
Gany stalks Mullish and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mullish's face. Mullish staggers backwards, shaken.
Mullish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gany.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gany leaves Mullish with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gany on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Gany has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gany breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gany misses with a leg kick.

Mullish tries to keep at a distance but Gany has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Gany.

Mullish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gany misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gany dives in for a single leg takedown but Mullish sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gany works on Mullish's body with a couple of short punches.
Mullish tries to land a knee to the head but Gany blocks with his arms.
Gany has Mullish pushed against the cage.
Mullish working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gany working aggressively here.

Gany breaks the clinch.
Gany fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullish shoots in and drives through. Gany sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Mullish as Gany shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gany dives in and grabs Mullish's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mullish pushes down on Gany's head and hops out.
Mullish throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gany shoots in looking for a takedown but Mullish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gany's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Gany or perhaps it was just good defense by Mullish which made him look bad.
Mullish lands a head kick. Gany smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mullish throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gany.
Mullish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mullish wants it to stay on the feet.
Gany shoots in but Mullish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mullish fakes the leg kick and cracks Gany in the body.
Mullish shoots in for a double leg but Gany sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gany tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mullish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gany throws the kick towards the body but Mullish avoids it.
Gany defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mullish.

Gany has Mullish up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mullish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gany is looking for a takedown.
Mullish works on Gany's body with a couple of short punches.

Gany jumps 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.
Gany seems keen to control Mullish's posture.
Exaban Mullish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Gany is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Gany showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gany has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gany!
Exaban Mullish spoke after the fight, saying 'I did what I did and lost. I will fight again and win'.