PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Ghambe (ranked 1887 p4p, 2886 weight class) and Humpy Bastard (ranked 62 p4p, 91 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ghambe
vs
Bastard

217 cm
23
291
9 - 4 - 0

207 cm
22
290
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bear N Saints

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Ghambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Humpy Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghambe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Bastard darts in and clinches Ghambe up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Ghambe has Bastard pushed against the cage.
Bastard misses with the head strike.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bastard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Bastard lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.

Ghambe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastard tries to clinch but Ghambe is having none of it.
Ghambe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bastard tries to clinch but Ghambe is having none of it.

Ghambe closes the distance and clinches.
Bastard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe is looking to control Bastard's arms but Bastard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ghambe has his back to the cage.
Bastard misses with some punches.
Ghambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Ghambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Ghambe misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Ghambe digs a right hand into Bastard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bastard's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Bastard.
Ghambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.

It looks like Humpy Bastard has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe is trying to stall.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Ghambe can't break the clinch.
Bastard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bastard.
A shot in the inside from Ghambe.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bastard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bastard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghambe misses with a body punch.
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Ghambe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ghambe is trying to stall.
Bastard working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
Ghambe trying to stall but Bastard improves his position.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Ghambe wants to get back to striking at distance but Bastard won't allow it.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bastard has him pressed against the cage.
Ghambe has Bastard pushed against the cage.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Bastard misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghambe blocks an uppercut.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe is trying to break the clinch but Bastard has him pressed against the cage.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ghambe.
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humpy Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Humpy Bastard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bastard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ghambe clinches with his opponent.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Humpy Bastard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ghambe trying to control the position but instead, Bastard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ghambe into the cage.
Ghambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghambe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bastard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Ghambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard scores with a shot to the side of Ghambe's head.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ghambe as the two fighters clinch.

Ghambe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard tries to clinch up.
Ghambe works Bastard's body with a nice hook.
Ghambe keeps the fight on the outside.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghambe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bastard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bastard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghambe lands a jab to the nose.
Bastard tries to clinch but Ghambe moves out of range.

Ghambe takes the fight into the clinch.
Bastard lands a shoulder strike.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard scores with a shot to the side of Ghambe's head.
Bastard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
Ghambe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Ghambe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe is looking to control Bastard's arms but Bastard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ghambe has his back to the cage.
Ghambe working hard to break the clinch.

Ghambe manages to break the clinch.

Ghambe closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bastard.
Ghambe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ghambe wants to break free but Bastard has control.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Ghambe blocks an uppercut.
Bastard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Ghambe lands an uppercut.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Bastard lands a nice uppercut.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghambe wants to break free but Bastard has control.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bastard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ghambe blocks an uppercut.
Ghambe stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
A short right from Bastard.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Ghambe is pushing Bastard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard misses with the head strike.
Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghambe tries to circle away but Bastard has him pinned against the cage.

Ghambe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ghambe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bastard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ghambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard wants to clinch.
Ghambe dips to his left and cracks Bastard with an uppercut!
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ghambe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ghambe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bastard fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ghambe tries to keep at a distance but Bastard has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Humpy Bastard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Humpy Bastard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bastard moves in looking to clinch but Ghambe pushes him off.
Bastard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Humpy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard closes the distance but Ghambe moves to the side
and Ghambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bastard closes the distance and pushes Ghambe back into the cage.
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Ghambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bastard lands with a left to the head.
Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch.

Ghambe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard is looking to clinch.

Ghambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bastard, pushing him back against the cage.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Ghambe.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Ghambe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bastard lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe throws a head punch that misses.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Ghambe blocks an uppercut.
Bastard prevents a body shot from Ghambe.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ghambe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bastard misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ghambe on the inside.
Ghambe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghambe.
Ghambe throws a head punch that misses.
Ghambe misses with the head strike.
Humpy Bastard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe taking a breather.
Ghambe tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Ghambe back against the cage.
Ghambe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghambe.
Ghambe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ghambe.
Ghambe lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Ghambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
Ghambe has had enough of the clinch but Bastard keeps him there for the moment.
Ghambe controlling the action here for a moment.
Ghambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Ghambe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ghambe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bastard tries to clinch up but Ghambe circles away and keeps his distance.
Liam Ghambe is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard tries to clinch but Ghambe moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ghambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bastard tries to clinch but Ghambe is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghambe misses the target.
Bastard wants to clinch.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghambe.
Ghambe scores with a shot to the body.

Bastard drives through and clinches with Ghambe against the cage.

Ghambe breaks the clinch.
Bastard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bastard is looking to clinch but Ghambe is avoiding it.
Bastard tries to clinch up but Ghambe circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Ghambe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard tries to clinch there but Ghambe circles away.
A big left from Ghambe misses.
Bastard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghambe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bastard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bastard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Liam Ghambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bastard has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Ghambe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bastard 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humpy Bastard!
Humpy Bastard made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.