PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hifives Ghost (ranked 2875 p4p, 299 weight class) and Stevie Franchise (ranked 3405 p4p, 354 weight class). Franchise is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Microphone Fiend- Rage Against the Machine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ghost
vs
Franchise

168 cm
28
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

178 cm
30
165 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hifives Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie Franchise!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franchise throws a leg kick which misses Ghost's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghost tries to avoid it.
A jab from Ghost misses.
Franchise lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ghost takes a step back to recover.
Ghost lands with a good body shot.
Ghost throws a head kick that misses.
Franchise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghost.
Ghost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghost misses with a looping left.
A cross from Ghost lands.
Franchise throws a series of strikes that have Ghost backpedaling.
Franchise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghost slips a straight right by Franchise.
Ghost half committed to a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franchise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franchise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghost was well out of range. Poor timing from Franchise.
As Franchise tries to get set, Ghost tries to push him back and clinch up but Franchise manages to avoid the attempt.
Ghost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Franchise's calf.
Ghost slips a straight right by Franchise.
Ghost defending well as Franchise loads up on a big left hand.
Franchise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Franchise releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franchise.
Franchise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid body kick from Ghost.
Franchise throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franchise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghost was well out of range. Poor timing from Franchise.
A telegraphed right hand from Franchise misses the target.
Ghost works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Franchise scores with a jab.
Franchise misses with a straight right.
Franchise misses with a left hand
and Ghost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franchise thinking.
Ghost closes the distance but Franchise moves to the side
and Franchise counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ghost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franchise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghost looks to land a body kick but Franchise moved away.
Ghost scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchise staying out of range there.
Franchise takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevie Franchise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franchise pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghost blocks a head kick by Franchise.
Ghost lands a lovely overhand right.
Ghost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franchise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Franchise throws a good cross that connects.
Ghost defending well as Franchise loads up on a big left hand.
Franchise takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Franchise takes a swing at Ghost's ribcage but misses.
Ghost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Franchise uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghost has time to react.
Franchise throws a hook but Ghost blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost lands a leg kick that knocks Franchise off balance momentarily.
Ghost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ghost connects with a body shot.
Franchise misses with a body punch
and Ghost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franchise looks to throw the jab but Ghost is out of range.
Ghost dodges the punch combination from Franchise.
Ghost tries to counter with a takedown but Franchise is quick to defend against it.

Ghost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franchise misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ghost.
Ghost throws a head punch that misses.
Franchise working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Franchise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ghost struggles to land a body shot inside as Franchise controls his hands.
Ghost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghost letting Franchise take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchise is trying to maintain a safe position but Ghost gets an underhook and turns Franchise into the cage.
Franchise blocks a body shot from Ghost.
Franchise lands a right hand.
Franchise working Ghost over with knees to the body.
Franchise is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage.
Ghost misses with some punches.
Franchise tries to break free but Ghost pushes him back against the cage.
Franchise displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ghost up against the cage.
Ghost struggles to land a body shot inside as Franchise controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franchise blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ghost fails to land.
Ghost misses with a punch to the body.
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 Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Franchise throws a body kick that misses.
Stevie Franchise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franchise.
A head kick misses from Franchise.
Franchise looks to land a combination but Ghost avoids it well.
Ghost staying out of range there.
Franchise swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghost.
Franchise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghost with a nice cross.
Franchise throws a body punch but Ghost moves out of range.
Franchise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franchise throws a looping overhand right but Ghost ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franchise looks to land a left hand but Ghost moved out of range nicely.
Franchise throws a body punch but Ghost moves out of range.
Ghost appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franchise.
Franchise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghost.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ghost.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franchise moves away.
Ghost looks to land a right hand but Franchise moved out of range.
Franchise throws a hook but Ghost blocks it.
Franchise takes one to the side of the head.
No joy there for Franchise, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franchise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghost.
Franchise throws a hook to the side of Ghost's head but Ghost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghost tried to score with a low kick but Franchise checks it.
Ghost lands an overhand right.
Franchise tests Ghost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevie Franchise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghost scores with a punch to the head.
Ghost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franchise. Franchise circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Franchise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Franchise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghost cracks the inside of Franchise's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franchise loads up on a big right hand but Ghost slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchise bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franchise drops his hands momentarily and Ghost takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Franchise takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Franchise.
Franchise throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franchise throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franchise lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Franchise gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ghost.
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Franchise.
Ghost fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Franchise on the side of the head.
Franchise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franchise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ghost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franchises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Franchise 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.
Ghost slips a jab from Franchise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ghost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Ghost changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franchise looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franchise is letting Ghost control him for a moment.
Ghost wants to control but Franchise is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Ghost stalls from top position.
Franchise is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ghost asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchise being controlled for a moment.
Franchise is not content to let Ghost control the position.
Ghost is staying tight to Franchise's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hifives Ghost dominated that second round.
That's time! Ghost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A punch lands to the side of Ghost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good work by Ghost as he checks the leg kick.
Ghost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franchise was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghost.
Ghost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghost fails to land with a series of punches.
Franchise misses with a double jab.
Ghost punishes Franchise's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ghost.
Franchise scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franchise throws the left hand but Ghost avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franchise on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghost. Ghost obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghost is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Franchise fails to land with a series of punches.
Franchise takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice cross by Franchise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franchise tries to bum rush Ghost with a series of wild strikes but Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ghost is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Franchise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost's corner calls for a 1-2. Ghost obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghost looks to land a body kick but Franchise moved away.
Franchise bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ghost blocks a head kick by Franchise.
Hifives Ghost is winning the standup battle so far.
Franchise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franchise looks for the body kick but Ghost saw that one coming.
Ghost misses with an uppercut. Franchise saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Franchise! But no joy.
Franchise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghost.
Ghost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Ghost.
Franchise misses with a shot to the body

and Ghost counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Franchise tries to circle away but Ghost has him pinned against the cage.
Franchise wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghost won't allow it.
Franchise has had enough of the clinch but Ghost keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost tries to work over Franchise's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghost misses with a punch to the body.

Franchise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franchise throws a hook but Ghost avoids it easily.
A jab from Franchise finds it's way through Ghost's defenses.
Ghost throws a right and a left that Franchise avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Franchise 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Franchise throws a body punch but Ghost moves out of range.
Franchise throws a leg kick that is checked

so Ghost counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
Ghost trying to control but Franchise is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchise is looking to stand up but Ghost isn't so interested in that idea.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Franchise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevie Franchise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hifives Ghost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ghost passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ghost controlling the position from side mount.
Ghost has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's four 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.
Ghost unloads with some shots from mount but Franchise bucks and avoids them well.
Ghost is landing with some decent strikes but Franchise is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ghost tries to control but Franchise wriggling away.
Ghost controlling his opponent.
Ghost seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Franchise for as long as he can get away with.
Franchise is squirming around, avoiding Ghost's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hifives Ghost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ghost has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hifives Ghost!