PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Osiris (ranked 3502 p4p, 6666 weight class) and Hero Ponticus (ranked 451 p4p, 692 weight class). Osiris comes to the cage accompanied by Erbody But Me by Tech N9ne. Ponticus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seikilos Epitaph. On his way into the cage it seems that Eric Osiris has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eric Osiris seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Osiris
vs
Ponticus

190 cm
21
185
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
21
175
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast

Conquer

Carnage

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Osiris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hero Ponticus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponticus misses with a right hand
and Osiris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hero Ponticus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ponticus is defended easily by Osiris.
Osiris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ponticus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ponticus throws a lazy uppercut
and Osiris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ponticus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Osiris's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Ponticus finds it's way through Osiris's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponticus connects with a body shot.
Ponticus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ponticus throws a right hand that misses
and Osiris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ponticus misses with a left hand
and Osiris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponticus misses with a double jab
and Osiris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiris slips a jab from Ponticus.
Osiris is looking to counter punch.
Ponticus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osiris.
Osiris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ponticus.

Ponticus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Osiris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ponticus wants to control from the top but Osiris keeps moving.
Ponticus throwing strikes from guard but Osiris blocks nicely.
Ponticus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ponticus trying to control the position from guard on top but Osiris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ponticus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ponticus content to stall in guard here.
Ponticus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osiris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ponticus wants to control from the top but Osiris keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ponticus throws out a loose jab but Osiris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osiris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ponticus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponticus looks to land a right hand but Osiris moved out of range.
Jab from Ponticus.
Ponticus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Osiris.
A little feinted left hand from Osiris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ponticus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Osiris doesn't seem bothered though.
Eric Osiris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ponticus misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Osiris misses the target.
Osiris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ponticus.
Osiris misses with a straight left.
Ponticus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osiris counters with a nice body shot.
Osiris swings for the body but Ponticus moves out of range.
Osiris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ponticus.
Ponticus takes a swing at Osiris's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Osiris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ponticus looks to throw the jab but Osiris is out of range.
Osiris lands with a straight right. Ponticus didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osiris throws a chopping leg kick but Ponticus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ponticus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ponticus lands with a hook. Osiris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osiris lands with a nice combination. Ponticus backs away looking to recover.

Ponticus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Osiris quickly recovers to half guard.
Osiris tries to kick Ponticus off in order to stand up. Ponticus Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osiris is not content to let Ponticus control the position.

Ponticus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Osiris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ponticus but great work by Osiris.
Ponticus tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hero Ponticus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ponticus misses with an uppercut
and Osiris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ponticus lands with a hook. Osiris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Ponticus misses its intended target.
Osiris is looking to counter punch.
Ponticus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ponticus tries for a takedown but Osiris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ponticus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osiris throws out the jab.
Ponticus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Osiris misses.
Ponticus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Osiris circles away quickly and effectively.
Osiris throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Ponticus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ponticus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponticus throws a poor cross that misses
letting Osiris counter with a right hand.
Osiris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ponticus counters with a straight right hand.
Ponticus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osiris counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Osiris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Osiris staying out of range there.
Osiris is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiris misses with an uppercut.
Ponticus avoids the body shot from Osiris.
Ponticus cracks Osiris with a good jab.
Osiris lands a front kick.
Osiris throws a hook but Ponticus blocks it.
Ponticus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ponticus lands with a kick to the temple. Osiris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ponticus misses with a looping right.
Ponticus throws a lazy uppercut
and Osiris counters with a straight right hand.
Ponticus throws a hook to the side of Osiris's head but Osiris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Osiris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ponticus avoids it.
Ponticus looks to score with a jab to the body but Osiris is just out of range.
Osiris avoids the head kick by Ponticus.
Osiris tried to counter with a leg kick but Ponticus avoided it.
Osiris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponticus loads up on a big right hand but Osiris slips the punch.
Osiris swings for the body but Ponticus moves out of range.
Osiris misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Osiris misses.
Ponticus misses with a takedown
and Osiris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ponticus tests Osiris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ponticus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Osiris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Osiris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ponticus.
Ponticus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Osiris's waist but Osiris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ponticus off to one side.
Eric Osiris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hero Ponticus.
A low kick lands for Osiris.
Osiris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Osiris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ponticus.
Ponticus throws a one two combo.
Ponticus throws an off balance right hand
and Ponticus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ponticus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Osiris throws a big counter combination but Ponticus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Osiris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Osiris scores with a leg kick.

Osiris lands a big right hand that sends Ponticus crashing to the mat! Osiris stays standing though and waves Ponticus back to his feet!

Ponticus is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponticus misses with a hook
and Osiris counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Ponticus badly! He tries to strike back but Osiris puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Ponticus out cold! Oh man, Ponticus will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Osiris!
Eric Osiris took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.