PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Jee Ohsow Uh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fairbanks
vs
Jee Ohsow Uh

173 cm
18
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Desmond Fairbanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Jee Ohsow Uh!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohsow Uh misses the jab.
Ohsow Uh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fairbanks. Fairbanks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairbanks takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Fairbanks tries to keep at a distance but Ohsow Uh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ohsow Uh scores with a knee to the head.
Ohsow Uh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ohsow Uh is leaning against Fairbanks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ohsow Uh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks tries to pull guard but Ohsow Uh won't allow it.
Ohsow Uh presses Fairbanks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ohsow Uh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairbanks has been working on his balance at Island Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ohsow Uh.
Fairbanks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ohsow Uh pulls his leg out and moves 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!
Ohsow Uh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ohsow Uh duly obliges.
Fairbanks shoots for a takedown but Ohsow Uh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Fairbanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohsow Uh jabs at Fairbanks's body.
Fairbanks drops his hands momentarily and Ohsow Uh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fairbanks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Ohsow Uh gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ohsow Uh breaks from the clinch.
Ohsow Uh slaps away a takedown attempt from Fairbanks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ohsow Uh throws out a counter right but Fairbanks avoids it with no problem.

Ohsow Uh moves into the clinch successfully.
Ohsow Uh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ohsow Uh lands a body punch.
Ohsow Uh lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fairbanks as Ohsow Uh tries to tie him up.

Ohsow Uh breaks from the clinch.
Fairbanks shoots in and drives through. Ohsow Uh sprawls well.
Fairbanks with a poor takedown
and Ohsow Uh counters with a straight right hand.
Ken Jee Ohsow Uh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohsow Uh cracks Fairbanks with an open hand slap.
Fairbanks darts in looking for a takedown but Ohsow Uh gets double underhooks and turns Fairbanks into the cage.
Fairbanks shoots in for a takedown but Ohsow Uh shows good takedown defense.
Ohsow Uh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fairbanks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Ohsow Uh has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fairbanks pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ohsow Uh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ohsow Uh lands with a hook. Fairbanks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fairbanks shoots in for a takedown but Ohsow Uh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Ohsow Uh misses.
Fairbanks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fairbanks goes for a double leg but Ohsow Uh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ohsow Uh continues to drive forward.
Ohsow Uh connects with a jab.
Ohsow Uh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ohsow Uh scores with a body shot.
Fairbanks dives in for a single leg takedown but Ohsow Uh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fairbanks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ohsow Uh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks shoots in looking for a takedown but Ohsow Uh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fairbanks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Ohsow Uh has Fairbanks up against the cage in a clinch.
Ohsow Uh digs a right hand underneath Fairbanks's ribcage. Fairbanks let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Fairbanks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fairbanks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Ohsow Uh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fairbanks with a poor takedown
and Fairbanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ohsow Uh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks fails with the takedown
and Ohsow Uh counters with a one-two to the body.
Fairbanks is breathing heavily.
Fairbanks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ohsow Uh pinned against the cage. Ohsow Uh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ohsow Uh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fairbanks's head.
Decent striking displayed by Ohsow Uh there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fairbanks or perhaps it was just good defense by Ohsow Uh, which made it look bad.
Fairbanks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ohsow Uh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fairbanks somewhat.
Fairbanks with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ohsow Uh counter with a right hand.
Ohsow Uh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairbanks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fairbanks with a poor takedown
letting Ohsow Uh counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohsow Uh works Fairbanks's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ohsow Uh has managed to clinch.
Ohsow Uh digs a right hand underneath Fairbanks's ribcage. Fairbanks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fairbanks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohsow Uh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fairbanks jumps guard but Ohsow Uh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ohsow Uh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ohsow Uh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fairbanks backwards.

Fairbanks pulls guard.
Ohsow Uh wants to stand but Fairbanks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fairbanks trying to control the position.
Ohsow Uh wants to get up but he can't break Fairbanks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Fairbanks is working an open guard so Ohsow Uh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairbanks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fairbanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fairbanks shoots and misses
and Ohsow Uh counters with a right hand to the body.
Fairbanks drops his hands momentarily and Ohsow Uh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fairbanks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Jee Ohsow Uh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fairbanks has his takedown stuffed
enabling Ohsow Uh to counter with a crisp jab.
Fairbanks staying out of range there.
Fairbanks shoots in but Ohsow Uh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fairbanks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ohsow Uh sprawls well. Ohsow Uh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fairbanks gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Fairbanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohsow Uh lands a nice hook to Fairbanks's body. Fairbanks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ohsow Uh works Fairbanks's body with a nice hook.
Fairbanks shoots for a takedown but Ohsow Uh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohsow Uh connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fairbanks.
A punch combination from Ohsow Uh misses.
Ohsow Uh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohsow Uh throws a series of punches but Fairbanks avoids them all with ease.
Fairbanks seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ken Jee Ohsow Uh seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks checks a low kick from Ohsow Uh.
Ohsow Uh throws out a powerful jab.
Fairbanks closes the distance and clinches up with Ohsow Uh, looking for a takedown. Fairbanks pushes Ohsow Uh against the cage but Ohsow Uh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ohsow Uh forces Fairbanks back against the cage and clinches.
Ohsow Uh scores with a hook to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohsow Uh obliges.

Fairbanks drags the fight down to the ground.
Ohsow Uh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fairbanks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fairbanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairbanks, not yet.
Ohsow Uh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fairbanks's guard.

Fairbanks is working an open guard so Ohsow Uh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Ohsow Uh clinches.

Ohsow Uh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Ohsow Uh darts in and clinches Fairbanks up against the cage.
Fairbanks is trying to pull guard but Ohsow Uh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fairbanks is trying to pull guard but Ohsow Uh has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohsow Uh working Fairbanks over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ohsow Uh prevents it.
Fairbanks is trying to pull guard but Ohsow Uh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ohsow Uh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fairbanks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Fairbanks jumps guard and drags Ohsow Uh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Ohsow Uh gets to his feet. Fairbanks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fairbanks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fairbanks goes for a double leg but Ohsow Uh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ohsow Uh continues to drive forward.
Ohsow Uh lands a body shot.
Fairbanks fails with the takedown
and Ohsow Uh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fairbanks misses with a takedown
and Ohsow Uh counters with a nice uppercut.
Fairbanks dives in and grabs Ohsow Uh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ohsow Uh pushes down on Fairbanks's head and hops out.
Ohsow Uh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ohsow Uh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Ohsow Uh moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohsow Uh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ohsow Uh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fairbanks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fairbanks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ohsow Uh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fairbanks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ohsow Uh connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Ohsow Uh.

Ohsow Uh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ohsow Uh has managed to clinch.
Fairbanks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fairbanks tries to pull guard but Ohsow Uh holds him up against the cage and eventually Fairbanks drops back down to his feet.
Ohsow Uh lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohsow Uh has Fairbanks pressed against the cage.
Ohsow Uh lands a knee to the head.
Ohsow Uh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Ohsow Uh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ohsow Uh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohsow Uh tests Fairbanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ohsow Uh with a nice cross.

Fairbanks is rocked!
Fairbanks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ohsow Uh.
Oh Fairbanks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fairbanks fails with the takedown
and Ohsow Uh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Ohsow Uh rushes Fairbanks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ohsow Uh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ohsow Uh scores a nice knee to the body.
Fairbanks seems to have got his legs back now.
Ohsow Uh with a knee to the head.
Ken Jee Ohsow Uh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ohsow Uh lands with a light punch inside.

Ohsow Uh breaks the clinch.

Ohsow Uh rushes Fairbanks and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Ohsow Uh to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohsow Uh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fairbanks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairbanks jumps guard but Ohsow Uh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Ohsow Uh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Jee Ohsow Uh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

An inside leg kick from Ohsow Uh misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ohsow Uh!
Ohsow Uh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fairbanks.
Ohsow Uh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fairbanks with a body shot.
Ohsow Uh throws a nice looking combination but Fairbanks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ohsow Uh scores with a one two! Fairbanks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fairbanks shoots for a takedown but Ohsow Uh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Ohsow Uh clinches.
Fairbanks tries to pull guard but Ohsow Uh holds him up against the cage and eventually Fairbanks drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Fairbanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairbanks takes a shot to the head.
Ohsow Uh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ohsow Uh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ohsow Uh cracks Fairbanks with a nice body shot.
Fairbanks tries to pull guard but Ohsow Uh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ohsow Uh scores with a shot to the side of Fairbanks's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohsow Uh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Ohsow Uh breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ohsow Uh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fairbanks, pushing him back against the cage.

Fairbanks pulls guard effortlessly.

Ohsow Uh stands up and waves to Fairbanks to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairbanks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ohsow Uh counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fairbanks or perhaps it was just good defense by Ohsow Uh, which made it look bad.
Ohsow Uh unleashes a big counter combination but Fairbanks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ohsow Uh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fairbanks momentarily.
Ohsow Uh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fairbanks misses with a takedown attempt - Ohsow Uh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fairbanks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ohsow Uh as he avoids it easily.
Fairbanks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ohsow Uh but Ohsow Uh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Ohsow Uh misses.
Ohsow Uh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohsow Uh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fairbanks has his takedown stuffed
and Ohsow Uh counters with a right hand to the body.
Fairbanks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ohsow Uh finds it's way round the side to connect with Fairbanks's head.

Ohsow Uh has managed to clinch.

Fairbanks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ohsow Uh uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairbanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ohsow Uh is one step ahead there.

Ohsow Uh stands and steps away. Fairbanks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fairbanks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fairbanks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ohsow Uh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fairbanks has his takedown stuffed
and Ohsow Uh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fairbanks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ohsow Uh counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fairbanks is trying to pull guard but Ohsow Uh has him pressed against the cage.
Ohsow Uh digs a right hand into Fairbanks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fairbanks's gas tank.
Fairbanks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ohsow Uh to keep the fight standing.
Fairbanks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ohsow Uh to keep the fight standing.
Fairbanks tries to pull guard but Ohsow Uh holds him up against the cage and eventually Fairbanks drops back down to his feet.
Fairbanks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohsow Uh just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Ohsow Uh.
Ohsow Uh lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ohsow Uh.
Fairbanks is trying to drag Ohsow Uh to the mat but Ohsow Uh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ohsow Uh landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohsow Uh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairbanks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ohsow Uh is defending well.

Ohsow Uh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ohsow Uh jabs at Fairbanks's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ohsow Uh moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohsow Uh obliges.
Fairbanks jumps guard but Ohsow Uh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fairbanks tries to pull guard but Ohsow Uh holds him up against the cage and eventually Fairbanks drops back down to his feet.
Ohsow Uh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Ohsow Uh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohsow Uh throws a low kick but Fairbanks moves out of range easily.
A left and a right from Ohsow Uh both land. Nice combination.
Desmond Fairbanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ken Jee Ohsow Uh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ohsow Uh thuds a left hand into Fairbanks's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Jee Ohsow Uh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ohsow Uh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Jee Ohsow Uh!