PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gastly Gengar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Obomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gengar comes to the cage accompanied by Major Lazer - Pon De Floor . Gastly Gengar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gengar
vs
Obomba

175 cm
21
150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
153 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gastly Gengar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Obomba!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obomba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obomba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gengar avoids it really well and circles away.
Obomba is looking to chop away at Gengar's legs.
Obomba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gastly Gengar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gengar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gengar looks to land a left hand but Obomba moved out of range nicely.
Gengar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obomba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gengar finds it's way round the side to connect with Obomba's head.
Obomba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Gengar.
Gengar's corner calls for a 1-2. Gengar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gengar throws out a loose jab but Obomba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obomba dodges the punch combination from Gengar.
Gengar tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Gengar misses.
Gengar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obomba was well out of range. Poor timing from Gengar.
Gengar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obomba momentarily.
Obomba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Obomba.
Obomba blocks a jab.
Gengar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Obomba in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gengar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obomba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Obomba swinging wildly here.
Gengar scores with a three punch combo!
Gastly Gengar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obomba misses with a double jab
and Gengar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gengar misses its intended target.
Obomba moves out of range as Gengar strikes.
Obomba misses with a two punch combination.
Gengar scores with a head kick. Obomba tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Obomba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gengar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gengar scores with a jab. Obomba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obomba defending well as Gengar loads up on a big left hand.
Obomba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gengar. Gengar obviously looking to wear him down.
Gengar lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gengar throws a shot to the body.
Gengar throws a sloppy head kick and Obomba moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gengar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Obomba will feel that in the morning.
Gengar pushes Obomba away with a front kick.
Gengar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gengar lands a leg kick that knocks Obomba off balance momentarily.
Obomba misses with a body shot.
Obomba takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gengar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obomba lands a slapping body shot.
Gengar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Obomba misses with a wild combination.
Obomba throws a combination that misses
and Gengar counters with a three punch combo that has Obomba backing up. Obomba nods at Gengar to acknowledge the strikes.
Obomba throws a leg kick but Gengar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Obomba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obomba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gengar.
Gengar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gengar scores with a kick to the body.
Obomba looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obomba throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gengar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obombas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gengar lands a right hook to the body.
Gengar tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Gengar.
A slow jab from Gengar misses its intended target.
Gengar lands a head kick!
Obomba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gengar looks for the body kick but Obomba saw that one coming.
Gengar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obomba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gastly Gengar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice shot lands for Gengar.
Gengar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gengar throws a front kick that sends Obomba stumbling back into the cage.
Gengar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gengar misses with a hook. Obomba ducked under it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Obomba might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gengar has got the better of the exchanges.
Gengar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obomba.
Gengar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gengar scores with a jab.
Gengar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obomba is out of range and Gengar settles back down.
Gengar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Obomba back to the cage. Gengar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Obomba throws a leg kick
and Gengar counters with a stiff right hand.
Obomba shoots and misses
letting Gengar counter with a right hand.
Gengar misses with a hook to the body

and Obomba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Obomba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gengar pulls Obomba in close to prevent any damage.
Gengar controls Obomba momentarily but Obomba frees himself.
Obomba thows a big elbow that misses.
Gengar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obomba trying to control the position from guard on top but Gengar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obomba landing with the ground and pound.
Obomba throwing strikes but missing.
Gengar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Obomba wants to control from the top but Gengar keeps moving.
Obomba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gengar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gengar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obomba manages to get himself to full guard.
Obomba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obomba looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obomba looking for a sweep. Not yet Obomba, not yet.
Gengar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gengar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obomba slips a jab and a cross from Gengar.
Obomba ducks under a wild hook from Gengar.
A jab from Gengar misses.
Obomba looks to land a combination but Gengar avoids it well.
Obomba throws a sloppy body shot
and Gengar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Obomba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gengar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Obomba really felt that one!
Obomba ducks under a wild hook from Gengar.
Obomba throws a head kick that misses
and Gengar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gengar thuds his shin into the meat of Obomba's side.
Obomba is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obomba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gengar avoids it really well and circles away.
Gengar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Obomba avoids the head kick by Gengar.
Obomba blocks a head kick by Gengar.
Barry Obomba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obomba takes one on the button.
Gengar blocks a leg kick.
Gastly Gengar is winning the standup battle so far.
Obomba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gengar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obomba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gengar is out of range.
Obomba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gengar rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gengar pushes Obomba away with a front kick.
Obomba punishes Gengar's body with a nice straight punch.

Obomba shoots in and gets a takedown into Gengar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gastly Gengar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gengar throws a good cross that connects.
Gengar misses with a head kick.
Gengar misses with a hook. Obomba ducked under it nicely.
Obomba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gengar cracks Obomba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obomba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gengar.
A punch lands to the side of Obomba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Obomba misses with a combination
and Gengar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gengar misses the jab.
Gengar connects with a body shot.
Gengar throws a lazy right hand but Obomba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obomba fails with a takedown attempt.
Gengar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gengar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Obomba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gengar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obomba fails with the takedown
and Gengar counters with a big head kick but Obomba shrugs it off.
Obomba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gengar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obomba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obomba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gengar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obomba can do to turn this around?
Gengar throws a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Obomba. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy body kick from Obomba
and Gengar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obomba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gengar counters with a body kick that stops Obomba in his tracks momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gengar misses with an uppercut. Obomba saw that one coming.
Gengar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gengar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gengar scores with a head kick. Obomba tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gengar looks to score with a jab to the body but Obomba is just out of range.
Obomba misses with a double jab
and Gengar counters with a lovely shot 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!
Obomba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Gengar.
Obomba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gengar counters with an inside leg kick.
Obomba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gengar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obomba. That did some damage!
Gengar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obomba moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obomba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gengar counters with a three punch combo that has Obomba backing up. Obomba nods at Gengar to acknowledge the strikes.
Gengar scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Obomba is predictable there
and Gengar counters with a thumping low kick.
Gengar fails to land with a series of punches.
Gengar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obomba. Obomba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obomba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gengar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obomba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Obomba has a takedown stuffed.
Gastly Gengar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Obomba.
Gengar throws a hook to the side of Obomba's head but Obomba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Gengar.
Obomba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gengar counters with a left to the body.
Barry Obomba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gastly Gengar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obomba misses with a double jab
and Gengar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obomba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gengar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Obomba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gengar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obomba on the side of the head.
Obomba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gengar. That one must have hurt.
Gengar scores with a three punch combo!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gengar.
Gengar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obomba shoots for a takedown but Gengar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gengar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Obomba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gastly Gengar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gengar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gastly Gengar!