PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ghost
vs
Asap

180 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rich Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silas Asap!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Asap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asap tries to clinch up.
Asap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asap tries to clinch but Ghost is having none of it.
Asap moves to clinch but Ghost breaks away

and Ghost counters by moving into the clinch.
Asap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ghost blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Asap on the inside.
Asap tries a knee to the head but Ghost blocks it.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Rich Ghost has been cut.
Asap crunches a lovely knee into Ghost's ribcage.
Ghost is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ghost tries to score a body lock takedown but Asap shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ghost is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
Asap tries a knee to the head but Ghost blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asap misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghost takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asap tries a knee to the head but Ghost blocks it.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
Asap with a knee to the head.
Ghost wants to get back to striking at distance but Asap won't allow it.
Asap looking to throw knees to the head but Ghost is blocking nicely.
Asap landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asap throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asap looks winded!
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Asap is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Asap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asap prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asap misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asap is pressed up against the cage. Ghost has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asap down to the mat. Asap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ghost closes the distance and clinches up with Asap, looking for a takedown. Ghost pushes Asap against the cage but Asap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asap lands a nice hook to Ghost's body. Ghost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Asap rushes Ghost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asap with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ghost takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asap lands a knee to the head.
Ghost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asap after a bit of a struggle.
Asap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but Ghost blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is trying to force a seperation but Asap has the dominant position.
Asap pushes Ghost back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asap misses with a knee to the head.
Ghost wants a takedown.
Asap prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ghost tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghost looking for a takedown.
Ghost has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Ghost can't get the takedown.
Asap misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost wants a takedown but no success here.
Asap misses with a knee to the head.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ghost tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asap crunches a lovely knee into Ghost's ribcage.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asap throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghost is working for takedown but Asap is calmly controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asap with a knee to the head.
Asap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ghost blocks it with crossed arms.
Ghost looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silas Asap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Ghost's cut.
That's time! Ghost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Asap fails in his attempt to clinch.

Asap gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ghost changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ghost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghost shoots for a double leg takedown but Asap sprawls well. He's pushed Ghost's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asap is looking to land body kicks.

Asap gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asap is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Asap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ghost looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ghost's face.
Asap leaning against his opponent.
Silas Asap seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Asap landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but Ghost blocks with his arms.
Ghost is working for takedown but Asap is calmly controlling the position for now.
Asap landing knees to the head.
Ghost takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asap prevents Ghost from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap is struggling to control the position.
Asap gets underhooks to prevent Ghost's takedown attempt.
Asap lands a knee to the body.
Ghost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ghost is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but Ghost blocks with his arms.
Asap is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Asap is leaning against Ghost and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ghost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asap after a bit of a struggle.
Ghost drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asap pulls his leg out and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap is looking to clinch.
Asap blocks a head kick by Ghost.
Asap wants to clinch up but Ghost keeps it at a distance.
Ghost keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghost swats away the attempt to clinch by Asap.
Asap scores with a jab to the head.

Asap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asap is pressed up against the cage. Ghost has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asap down to the mat. Asap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Asap gets a clinch.
Ghost drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Asap lands a good knee to the midsection. Ghost won't want to take too many of those.
Asap tries a knee to the head but Ghost blocks it.
Asap gets underhooks to prevent Ghost's takedown attempt.
Asap lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghost goes for a takedown attempt but Asap pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silas Asap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rich Ghost's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Asap tries to keep at a distance but Ghost has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asap with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ghost is trying to drag Asap to the mat but Asap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asap landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asap landing knees to the head.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asap after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asap - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost has Asap pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asap manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
Asap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asap can't find room to land a body shot as Ghost controls the action.
Ghost tries for a takedown but Asap manages to get underhooks.
Asap unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ghost can't get the takedown.
Asap landing knees to the head.
Asap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ghost looking for a takedown.
Ghost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asap has him pressed against the cage.
Asap with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost wants to take the fight to the mat but Asap manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
Ghost is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ghost drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ghost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asap looking to throw knees to the head but Ghost is blocking nicely.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ghost tries to score a body lock takedown but Asap shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
Ghost is trying to force a seperation but Asap has the dominant position.
Asap unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but Ghost blocks with his arms.
Asap taking a breather.
Ghost takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ghost tries for a takedown but Asap manages to get underhooks.
Ghost takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ghost's face.
Ghost wants to break free but Asap has control.
Asap misses with a knee strike.
Ghost wants a takedown.
Asap working Ghost over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Ghost is trying to drag Asap to the mat but Asap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asap stalling.
Asap prevents the takedown attempt.
Asap misses with a knee strike.
Silas Asap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
Asap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asap misses with a knee strike.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rich Ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Ghost.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silas Asap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asap has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight for Silas Asap!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Silas Asap!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Silas Asap!

Silas Asap wins by unanimous decision!