PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gristle McThornbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gentleman Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McThornbody comes to the cage accompanied by Tame. Ghost has chosen Castle in the Mist as his entrance music. Gristle McThornbody could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gentleman Ghost's chin.

McThornbody
vs
Ghost

188 cm
26
210 lbs
20 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
212 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gristle McThornbody!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gentleman Ghost!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghost tries to clinch but McThornbody moves out of range.
McThornbody lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McThornbody throws a nice looking combination but Ghost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown but McThornbody shows good takedown defense.
McThornbody throws a hook but Ghost blocks it.
Good exchange - McThornbody coming out on top.
McThornbody falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ghost counters with a nice low kick that buckles McThornbody's knee momentarily.
Ghost tries to clinch but McThornbody moves out of range.
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McThornbody.
Ghost throws the kick towards the body but McThornbody avoids it.
McThornbody tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ghost paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody throws a hook but Ghost blocks it.
McThornbody swings for the body but Ghost moves out of range.
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from McThornbody.
McThornbody throws a head kick that misses.
McThornbody lands with an uppercut that bounces Ghost off the cage and back into rage.
Ghost throws a wild body kick that McThornbody sees coming a mile off.
Ghost takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McThornbody looks to land a left hand but Ghost moved out of range nicely.
Ghost throws a leg kick but McThornbody sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McThornbody throws a sloppy head kick and Ghost moves out of range easily.
Gristle McThornbody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McThornbody clinches up with Ghost and pushes him back against the cage.
McThornbody misses with a hook to the ribs.
McThornbody misses with the head strike.
Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McThornbody.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McThornbody misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghost misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghost lands with a right to the head.
Ghost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McThornbody lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Ghost has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McThornbody regains guard immediately.
Ghost wants to control from the top but McThornbody keeps moving.
Ghost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ghost stopping the sweep attempt from McThornbody.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but McThornbody is keeping the position.
McThornbody trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost postures up in McThornbody's guard and throws a big left but McThornbody blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McThornbody is on top in guard.

Ghost is looking for a triangle but McThornbody pushes his legs off easily.
Ghost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McThornbody is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ghost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ghost's back!
McThornbody doesn't have the hooks in and Ghost manages to turn into his guard.
McThornbody is trying to control the position but Ghost postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghost stands up over McThornbody, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McThornbody keeping full guard, as Ghost tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gristle McThornbody will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McThornbody throws a hook but Ghost avoids it easily.
McThornbody checks a leg kick.
McThornbody fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ghost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McThornbody throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McThornbody sprawls well. McThornbody wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghost gets slowly back to his feet.
McThornbody fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ghost.
Ghost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
Ghost throws the kick towards the body but McThornbody avoids it.
Ghost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McThornbody attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost tries to land a leg kick but McThornbody saw it coming and moves away.
McThornbody misses with an uppercut. Ghost saw that one coming.
McThornbody throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McThornbody, right into the meat.
Ghost moves out of range as McThornbody throws a body kick.
Crunch! McThornbody slams his shin into Ghost's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by McThornbody. That's going to slow Ghost down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghost does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ghost throws a leg kick
and McThornbody counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ghost is breathing heavily.
McThornbody looks to throw the jab but Ghost is out of range.
McThornbody misses with a head kick.
Ghost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McThornbody.
Ghost wants to land a leg kick but McThornbody is out of range.
McThornbody scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice shot lands for McThornbody.
McThornbody keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghost.
Gristle McThornbody is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody takes a swing at Ghost's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ghost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ghost wants to land a leg kick but McThornbody is out of range.
McThornbody throws a push kick but Ghost slaps the foot to one side.
Ghost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McThornbody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
McThornbody swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McThornbody lands a leg kick that knocks Ghost off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody throws a head kick but Ghost moves out of range.
McThornbody fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ghost has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McThornbody fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghost checks it well.
McThornbody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McThornbody.
McThornbody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghost was well out of range. Poor timing from McThornbody.
McThornbody attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McThornbody pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ghost is out of range and McThornbody settles back down.
Ghost paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McThornbody 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.

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

McThornbody avoids the body shot from Ghost.

Ghost scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McThornbody is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghost is keen to just control but McThornbody is a slippery customer.
McThornbody slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McThornbody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghost postures up.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but McThornbody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McThornbody is trying to control the position but Ghost postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost stands and throws McThornbody's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ghost lands a nice forearm strike.
McThornbody tries to bench press Ghost off him but Ghost keeps the position.
Ghost lands some shots froms side control.
McThornbody can't do much from the bottom here.
McThornbody tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ghost is looking to take a break and control but McThornbody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ghost wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McThornbody, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McThornbody struggling a bit here.

Ghost is trying to get an arm triangle but McThornbody is defending well.
McThornbody is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McThornbody is looking to control Ghost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McThornbody avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ghost seems to be looking for submissions.
Ghost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

McThornbody is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghost.
McThornbody makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McThornbody.
McThornbody utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gentleman Ghost has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghost wants to control from the top but McThornbody keeps moving.
McThornbody trying to keep a closed guard but Ghost is proving a slippery customer.
Ghost thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McThornbody working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghost.
Ghost lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ghost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ghost working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McThornbody's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gentleman Ghost really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McThornbody misses with a right hand
and Ghost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghost looks to land a combination but McThornbody avoids it well.
McThornbody catches Ghost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from McThornbody misses the target.
Ghost moves out of range of the leg kick from McThornbody.
McThornbody tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McThornbody fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McThornbody throws a jab when Ghost was well out of range.
Ghost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McThornbody counters with a thumping low kick.
Ghost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody connects with a leg kick. Ghost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ghost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McThornbody.
Ghost throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ghost looks to land a body kick but McThornbody moved away.
Ghost's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ghost lands a nice shot to the body.
McThornbody misses with an uppercut.
Ghost shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McThornbody counters with a leg kick.
Ghost throws a body punch but McThornbody moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ghost crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McThornbody - the referee stops the clock and Ghost gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McThornbody. Ghost manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ghost has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McThornbody.
Ghost is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ghost looks for the body kick but McThornbody saw that one coming.
McThornbody throws a right and a left that Ghost avoids nicely.
McThornbody misses the shot to the body.
McThornbody ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghost is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghost feints and then cracks McThornbody's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McThornbody down.

Ghost tries to keep at a distance but McThornbody has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghost.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost wants a takedown.
McThornbody struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghost controls his hands.
Ghost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McThornbody's elbow.
McThornbody working aggressively here.
Ghost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McThornbody struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghost controls his hands.
McThornbody missing with knees to the body.
McThornbody stalling.
Ghost gets through McThornbody's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McThornbody backwards.
Ghost tries for a takedown but McThornbody manages to get underhooks.
Gristle McThornbody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gentleman Ghost.
A nice left hand lands by Ghost.
Ghost tries to throw a body punch but McThornbody avoids it by throwing Ghost back against the cage.
Ghost letting McThornbody take a breather here.
McThornbody lands a right hand.
Ghost swings wildly with an uppercut but McThornbody uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McThornbody scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ghost misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody lands a left hand.
Ghost misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghost blocking some punches.
Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghost being controlled against the cage.
McThornbody lands a knee to the body.
McThornbody stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McThornbody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghost's elbow.
McThornbody lands a body shot.
McThornbody tries a body shot but Ghost blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McThornbody makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ghost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McThornbody's elbow.
McThornbody lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ghost has picked McThornbody up - he's going for a ride! Ghost dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ghost wants to free his trapped foot but McThornbody is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McThornbody is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ghost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ghost's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gristle McThornbody had his way with Gentleman Ghost in that 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!

McThornbody fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ghost throws a leg kick that is checked
and McThornbody counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McThornbody.
McThornbody swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ghost.
McThornbody is looking to clinch but Ghost is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McThornbody.
McThornbody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McThornbody's waist but McThornbody gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ghost off to one side.
McThornbody thows a leg kick but Ghost checks it
and Ghost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ghost avoids the body shot from McThornbody.
McThornbody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghost manages to avoid it.
McThornbody tries to land a front kick but Ghost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McThornbody moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ghost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McThornbody stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ghost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McThornbody rather than just go for the knockout.
Ghost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McThornbody defends it nicely.
Ghost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody misses with a combination
and Ghost counters with a left to the body.
Gristle McThornbody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McThornbody throws a right and a left that both miss.
McThornbody with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghost blocks a jab.
Ghost punishes McThornbody's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ghost is defended easily by McThornbody.
Gristle McThornbody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gentleman Ghost.
McThornbody stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody throws a right hand that Ghost ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghost also avoids with ease.

McThornbody takes the fight into the clinch.
McThornbody misses with a knee strike.
McThornbody pushes Ghost back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McThornbody wants to stall.
Gristle McThornbody has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ghost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McThornbody taking a breather.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McThornbody misses with a body punch.
McThornbody tries to throw a body punch but Ghost avoids it by throwing McThornbody back against the cage.
McThornbody blocks a body shot from Ghost.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody tries to work over Ghost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ghost tries a body shot but McThornbody blocks it.
Ghost is trying to drag McThornbody to the mat but McThornbody just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McThornbody lands a shot to the body.
McThornbody lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghost or not.
Ghost throws a head punch that misses.
McThornbody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghost's elbow.
Ghost tries a body shot but McThornbody blocks it.
Ghost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McThornbody misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as McThornbody controls the action.
Ghost blocks a body shot from McThornbody.
McThornbody digs a right hand underneath Ghost's ribcage. Ghost let out a lung full of air as it connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from McThornbody.
McThornbody blocks an uppercut.
McThornbody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentleman Ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McThornbody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McThornbody lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gristle McThornbody showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McThornbody has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gristle McThornbody!
Gristle McThornbody retains his light heavyweight title!