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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Owen O Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shubham Ganju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen O Brian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shubham Ganju!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brian misses with a series of wild punches.
O Brian misses with a wild combination.
Ganju is looking to clinch but O Brian is avoiding it.
Ganju has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Brian.
O Brian wants to break free but Ganju has control.
Ganju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganju throws a leg kick but O Brian moved away.
Ganju has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ganju there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Brian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Brian wants it to stay on the feet.
Ganju misses with an uppercut.
O Brian throws a low kick but Ganju moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for O Brian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ganju tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Brian defends well and Ganju ends up having to push O Brian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ganju fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Brian avoids it really well and circles away.
Owen O Brian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shubham Ganju.
Ganju takes the fight into the clinch.
O Brian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Brian struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganju controls his hands.
O Brian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ganju.
Ganju blocks a body shot from O Brian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganju taking a breather.
Ganju manages to pull guard.
O Brian throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganju preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Brian wants to control from the top but Ganju keeps moving.
O Brian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ganju on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganju escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Brian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Brian postures up.
O Brian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ganju tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Brian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ganju somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Brian drives through and clinches with Ganju against the cage.
Ganju jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as O Brian walks away with a smile on his face. Ganju gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ganju tries to land a body kick
letting O Brian counter with a right hand.
Ganju moves out of range as O Brian throws a body kick.
Ganju clinches with his opponent.
Ganju pulls guard.
Ganju looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brian controlling from the top position.
Ganju thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen O Brian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ganju fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from O Brian as Ganju shoots in.
O Brian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A right-left combo lands from O Brian.
Ganju throws a sloppy body shot
and O Brian counters with a two punch combo.
Ganju shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Brian as he avoids it easily.
Owen O Brian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shubham Ganju.
Ganju keeps the fight on the outside.
Ganju takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ganju closes the distance and clinches up with O Brian, looking for a takedown. Ganju pushes O Brian against the cage but O Brian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Brian wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from O Brian as Ganju shoots in.
O Brian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganju tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Brian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ganju somewhat.
Ganju is breathing heavily.
O Brian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ganju tries for a takedown. No joy.
O Brian working aggressively here.
O Brian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganju can do to turn this around?
Ganju blocks a body shot from O Brian.
Ganju tries to pull guard but O Brian won't allow it.
Ganju tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Brian just stands there and leans against the cage.
O Brian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganju is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Brian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ganju is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
O Brian tries a body shot but Ganju blocks it.
A body shot lands from O Brian.
Ganju blocks a body shot from O Brian.
O Brian stalls.
O Brian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Brian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ganju breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian scores with a jab.
Owen O Brian is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brian lands with an uppercut that bounces Ganju off the cage and back into range.
Ganju changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Brian tries to avoid it but Ganju manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Brian to the ground. O Brian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and O Brian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from O Brian.
A jab from O Brian finds it's way through Ganju's defenses.
Ganju shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Brian but O Brian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Brian throws out a powerful jab.
Ganju looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Brian is fending him off so far but Ganju persists. Nope, O Brian circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brian scores with a jab to the head.
Owen O Brian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ganju tries to clinch but O Brian moves out of range.
O Brian scores with a nice head shot.
O Brian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ganju looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ganju showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Brian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ganju swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Brian throws a lazy right hand but Ganju sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ganju tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Brian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ganju thinking.
Sloppy strikes from O Brian. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen O Brian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
O Brian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Brian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from O Brian. No joy for Ganju on that attempt.
O Brian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Brian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ganju misses with a takedown attempt
and Ganju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
O Brian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ganju.
O Brian throws a sloppy head kick and Ganju moves out of range easily.
Owen O Brian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brian misses with a wild body shot.
O Brian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ganju counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ganju is defended easily by O Brian.
O Brian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Owen O Brian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shubham Ganju.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian throws a shot from downtown. Ganju moves away and avoids it.
O Brian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ganju gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O Brian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ganju darts in looking for a takedown but O Brian gets double underhooks and turns Ganju into the cage.
Ganju blocks the body kick.
Ganju shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ganju has O Brian up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganju pulls O Brian into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganju seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
O Brian postures up.
Ganju pulls O Brian in close to prevent any damage.
Ganju trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian being controlled here momentarily.
Ganju escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Brian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ganju misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ganju is defended easily by O Brian.
O Brian keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A punch combination from O Brian misses.
Ganju fails with a takedown attempt.
Ganju wants to clinch up but O Brian keeps it at a distance.
Ganju clinches.
Ganju manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ganju seems keen to control O Brian's posture.
O Brian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganju is looking for a triangle but O Brian pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen O Brian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Brian, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Owen O Brian!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Owen O Brian!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Owen O Brian!
Owen O Brian wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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