PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glavni Jebac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glavni Jebac is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ganga
vs
Jebac

187 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
168 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Hell's Kitchen Clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glavni Jebac!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ganga closes the distance and clinches.
Jebac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ganga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Ganga - that landed with a thud.
Ganga stalling in the clinch.
Jebac is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ganga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ganga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ganga gets underhooks to prevent Jebac's takedown attempt.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glavni Jebac.
Ganga tries to break the clinch but Jebac is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jebac throws an elbow but misses.
Ganga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ganga tries to circle away but Jebac has him pinned against the cage.
Ganga works on Jebac's body with a couple of short punches.
Ganga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jebac has him pressed against the cage.
Ganga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jebac.
Jebac is trying to stall.
Ganga scores with a hook to the body.
Jebac looks gassed!
Ganga stalling the fight.
Ganga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Ganga.
Jebac tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganga slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga working hard to break the clinch.
Ganga pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ganga cracks Jebac with a nice body shot.
Ganga effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sunil Ganga.

Ganga darts in and clinches Jebac up against the cage.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ganga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ganga is leaning against Jebac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ganga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jebac backwards.
Ganga lands a nice shot to the body.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ganga.
A right hand to the body from Ganga.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ganga controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
Ganga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

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

Ganga moves into range and clinches up with Jebac.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganga has Jebac pushed against the cage.
Ganga lands with a left to the head.
Ganga digs a right hand into Jebac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jebac's gas tank.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ganga.
A bit of stalling here from Ganga.
Ganga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ganga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ganga lands a body punch.
Ganga scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ganga has Jebac pushed against the cage.
Ganga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ganga is pushing Jebac up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ganga leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Ganga.
Ganga scores with a shot to the side of Jebac's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganga.
Jebac being controlled against the cage.
Ganga lands a hook that snaps the head of Jebac backwards.
Ganga scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga lands with a left to the head.
Come on Ganga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right handed body shot lands from Ganga.
Jebac letting Ganga take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sunil Ganga.

Ganga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jebac being controlled against the cage.
Ganga working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ganga tries to break the clinch but Jebac is controlling the position.
Ganga lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ganga is trying to break the clinch but Jebac has him pressed against the cage.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganga can't break the clinch.
Ganga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ganga'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ganga clinches up against the cage.
Ganga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jebac looking for a takedown.
Ganga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jebac is working for takedown but Ganga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ganga digs a right hand into Jebac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jebac's gas tank.
Ganga leaning against his opponent.
Ganga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Ganga.
Ganga lands a nice shot to the body.
Ganga is stalling here.
Ganga lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ganga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jebac.
A body shot lands from Ganga.
Ganga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ganga scores with a shot to the side of Jebac's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ganga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ganga can't break the clinch.
Ganga cracks Jebac with a nice body shot.
Ganga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jebac backwards.
Ganga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ganga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ganga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ganga seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ganga wants to break free but Jebac has control.
A short uppercut from Ganga.
Ganga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jebac has him pressed against the cage.
Ganga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jebac tries to pull guard but Ganga holds him up against the cage and eventually Jebac drops back down to his feet.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glavni Jebac.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sunil Ganga.
Jebac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Ganga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ganga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ganga lands a body punch.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sunil Ganga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ganga is trying to force a seperation but Jebac has the dominant position.
Ganga is trying to break the clinch but Jebac has him pressed against the cage.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Ganga works on Jebac's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Ganga as the two fighters clinch.
Ganga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ganga controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Ganga.
Ganga lands a left hand.
Ganga working hard to break the clinch.
Ganga has Jebac pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ganga as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Ganga.
A hook to the body from Ganga.
Ganga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ganga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jebac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ganga's efforts to push away.
Ganga effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Ganga.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ganga as Jebac tries to tie him up.
Ganga is pushing Jebac up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ganga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ganga is working Jebac over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga is working Jebac over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
Jebac keeps control of Ganga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ganga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ganga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jebac.
Ganga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganga lands a body punch.
Come on Ganga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ganga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jebac drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ganga pulls his leg out and moves away.

Ganga gets a clinch.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ganga lands a body punch.
Ganga scores with a shot to the side of Jebac's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga dominated that second 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!

Ganga gets a clinch.
Ganga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ganga as the two fighters clinch.
Ganga pushes Jebac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ganga scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
Ganga digs a right hand underneath Jebac's ribcage. Jebac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ganga tries to break the clinch but Jebac is controlling the position.
Jebac takes a shot to the head.
Ganga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jebac up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ganga for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Ganga lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Ganga.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ganga.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ganga wants to break free but Jebac has control.
Ganga can't break the clinch.
Ganga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganga slows down the pace here.
Ganga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ganga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jebac missing with knees to the body.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ganga is stalling here.
Ganga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jebac.
Ganga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jebac can do to turn this around?
Ganga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jebac's efforts to push away.
Ganga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jebac tries to score a body lock takedown but Ganga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jebac trying to stall but Ganga improves his position.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Jebac prevents Ganga from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ganga.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ganga.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
Ganga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jebac backwards.
Ganga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ganga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ganga stalling against the cage.
Jebac is looking to break free of the clinch but Ganga has double underhooks.
Ganga stalling.
Jebac is trying to drag Ganga to the mat but Ganga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ganga lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ganga.
Ganga scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Ganga - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Ganga.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ganga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
Ganga avoiding damage.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ganga scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ganga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jebac tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganga avoids the damage to the body.
Ganga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jebac or not.

Ganga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sunil Ganga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ganga clinches with his opponent.
Jebac has Ganga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ganga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glavni Jebac.
Ganga is trying to break the clinch but Jebac is controlling him.
Ganga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ganga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jebac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ganga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jebac has Ganga pressed against the cage, preventing Ganga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ganga scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ganga rushes Jebac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Ganga.
Ganga lands a body punch.
Ganga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ganga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jebac tries to break the clinch but Ganga is controlling the position.
Ganga stalls.
A short body shot lands from Ganga as the two fighters clinch.
Ganga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ganga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jebac up against the cage.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jebac throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glavni Jebac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganga'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.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sunil Ganga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ganga 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunil Ganga!