PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obban Gangmanstyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Eisenhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Eisenhardt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Obban Gangmanstyle's chin.

Gangmanstyle
vs
Eisenhardt

194 cm
28
212 lbs
4 - 13 - 0

188 cm
21
218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

North

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obban Gangmanstyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Eisenhardt!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eisenhardt is looking to chop away at Gangmanstyle's legs.
Eisenhardt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eisenhardt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Gangmanstyle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eisenhardt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Eisenhardt tries to buck Gangmanstyle off but Gangmanstyle is having none of it.

Gangmanstyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Eisenhardt is defending well.
Eisenhardt sneaks back into half guard.
Eisenhardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gangmanstyle.
Eisenhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eisenhardt is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Gangmanstyle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Eisenhardt is looking to improve his position.
Eisenhardt trying to hold on to Gangmanstyle's head to control him but Gangmanstyle postures up.
Eisenhardt wants to get back to full guard.
Eisenhardt trying to control but Gangmanstyle postures up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Eisenhardt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Eisenhardt misses the shot to the body.
Gangmanstyle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eisenhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eisenhardt takes a swing at Gangmanstyle's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eisenhardt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gangmanstyle's hands.
Eisenhardt lands with a nice body punch.

Gangmanstyle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gangmanstyle showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eisenhardt wants to improve his position but Gangmanstyle is controlling well.

Gangmanstyle is working for a kimura but Eisenhardt is defending it quite comfortably.

Gangmanstyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eisenhardt defends it well.
Eisenhardt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eisenhardt working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gangmanstyle prevents Eisenhardt from getting back to his feet.
Gangmanstyle won't allow Eisenhardt to sweep him here.
Gangmanstyle postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eisenhardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eisenhardt keeping moving, preventing Gangmanstyle from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Eisenhardt looks to land a left hand but Gangmanstyle moved out of range nicely.
Eisenhardt lands a jab.

Gangmanstyle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Eisenhardt sprawls well initially but Gangmanstyle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Eisenhardt tries to roll over but Gangmanstyle keeps him under control.
Gangmanstyle wants to pass the guard but Eisenhardt is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Eisenhardt.
Gangmanstyle lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gangmanstyle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Eisenhardt!
Eisenhardt wants to hold on but Gangmanstyle pushes him away.
Gangmanstyle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Eisenhardt's face.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eisenhardt can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eisenhardt keeps trying to improve his position.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but Eisenhardt is having none of it.
Eisenhardt can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Eisenhardt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gangmanstyle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eisenhardt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gangmanstyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Gangmanstyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eisenhardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eisenhardt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Eisenhardt prevents Gangmanstyle from standing back up.
Gangmanstyle is not content to let Eisenhardt control the position.
Gangmanstyle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gangmanstyle wants to improve his position but Eisenhardt is controlling well.
Gangmanstyle is not content to let Eisenhardt control the position.
Eisenhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eisenhardt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gangmanstyle's thigh. Gangmanstyle counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gangmanstyle is trying to control the position but Eisenhardt postures up.

Gangmanstyle has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Eisenhardt should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gangmanstyle has tightened it up now! Eisenhardt should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Obban Gangmanstyle!
Obban Gangmanstyle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.