PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunner State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakai Ossini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi. Ossini is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tsurugi No Mai by Nujabes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

State
vs
Ossini

172 cm
28
154 lbs
18 - 14 - 1

165 cm
32
152 lbs
24 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunner State!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yakai Ossini!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from State, right into the meat.
State jabs Ossini right on the nose. Ossini blinks but takes it well.
Ossini defending well as State loads up on a big left hand.
Gunner State seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from State lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ossini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ossini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
State motions for Ossini to come forward. State throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
State scores with a jab.
Ossini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
State fails with a takedown attempt.
Ossini 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.
Ossini lands with a good body shot.
Ossini dips to his left and cracks State with an uppercut!

State gets a double leg takedown into Ossini's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
State working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ossini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ossini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
State preventing the sweep.
Ossini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gunner State has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
State closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ossini looks to score with a jab to the body but State is just out of range.
State swings for the body but Ossini moves out of range.
State connects with a looping right hand.
Ossini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ossini just misses with a punch to the body.
State throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
State scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ossini misses the shot to the body.
State uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ossini.
State cracks Ossini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State connects with a body shot that sends Ossini's belly button to the back.
A shot to the body from Ossini misses
and State counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ossini moves out of range of the body kick.
State ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
State throws an overhand right that lands on Ossini's shoulder, as Ossini tries to avoid the shot.
State thumps Ossini with a low kick.
Ossini takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
State tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ossini was well out of range. Poor timing from State.
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State feints and then cracks Ossini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ossini down.
State throws the left hand but Ossini avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ossini thumps State with a low kick.
State looking to land some kicks to the body here.
State wants to land a leg kick but Ossini is out of range.
Ossini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but State avoids it really well and circles away.
State cracks Ossini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Ossini as State shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
State looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ossini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. State darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner State dominated 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.

A swing and a miss from State.
Ossini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ossini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but State paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by State - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by State.
Ossini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from State.
Ossini misses with a low kick.
Ossini shoots in looking for a takedown. State tries to sprawl out of it but Ossini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. State manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
State looks to throw the jab but Ossini is out of range.
State keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ossini.

That's one minute gone in the round.
State feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ossini's calf.
Ossini avoids the body shot from State.
Ossini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
State throws a solid leg kick but Ossini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at State.
State is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
State scores with a jab. Ossini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
State thows a body kick. Ossini tries to catch it but that hurt him.
State connects with an inside leg kick.
Ossini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down State rather than just go for the knockout.
State throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from State.
Ossini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but State checks it well.
Gunner State is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
State scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ossini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
State scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
State buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
State dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
State thows a body shot but no joy.
State looks to land a left hand but Ossini moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from State misses.
State looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
State shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ossini but Ossini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
State lands a nice hook to Ossini's body. Ossini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State misses with a leg kick

and Ossini decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in State's guard.
State has momentary wrist control but Ossini slips an elbow through the middle.

State is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

State is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ossini landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ossini chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ossini passes State's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
State avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ossini.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ossini working State over with strikes.
Ossini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
State moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ossini trying to control but State is working from the bottom.
Ossini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. State swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ossini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ossini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
State keeping moving, preventing Ossini from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yakai Ossini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ossini just misses with a punch to the body.
Ossini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from State.
Ossini throws a body punch but State moves out of range.

State feints and as Ossini raises his hands in defense, State changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
State postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ossini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. State manages to get himself to full guard.
Ossini lands a couple of digs.
Ossini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ossini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ossini throws a strike but State rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ossini wants to sweep but no luck.
Ossini controlling State's posture.
State throws an elbow that misses. Ossini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in State's guard. Nice move by Ossini!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

State is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ossini is aware though and is defending well.
Ossini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. State swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ossini throwing strikes from guard but State blocks nicely.
Ossini is in close to State's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ossini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ossini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

State looking for a guillotine here but Ossini defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ossini with a flurry of punches that miss.
State working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ossini.
Ossini chips away with some ground and pound.

State working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ossini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ossini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

State is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ossini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. State is keeping the position for now.
Ossini lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ossini wants to control from the top but State keeps moving.
Ossini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ossini throws a big elbow that misses.

State has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ossini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ossini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. State swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ossini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ossini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
State working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ossini.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakai Ossini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ossini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!