PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan ORourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Laboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Laboy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

ORourke
vs
Laboy

180 cm
22
143 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
21
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan ORourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Laboy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laboy tries to bum rush ORourke with a series of wild strikes but ORourke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Laboy misses.
ORourke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
ORourke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ORourke tries to clinch up but Laboy circles away and keeps his distance.
Laboy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ORourke dodges the punch combination from Laboy.
ORourke stuffs the takedown.
ORourke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
ORourke misses with a leg kick.
Laboy fails to land with a series of punches.
Laboy slips a jab from ORourke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ORourke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laboy fails with the takedown.
Ivan ORourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Laboy.
ORourke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

ORourke takes the fight into the clinch.
ORourke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
ORourke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laboy wants to stall.
Nice body punch from ORourke.
ORourke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
ORourke digs a right hand into Laboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laboy's gas tank.
Laboy looks gassed!
Laboy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
ORourke blocks an uppercut.
ORourke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
ORourke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laboy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ORourke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORourke stalling against the cage.
Laboy tries to work over ORourke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ORourke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laboy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but ORourke is keeping busy.
ORourke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ORourke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short uppercut from ORourke.
A body shot lands from ORourke.
Nice body punch from ORourke.
ORourke scores with a hook to the body.
ORourke taking a breather.
ORourke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ORourke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
ORourke works on Laboy's body with a couple of short punches.
ORourke scores with a hook to the body.
ORourke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
ORourke digs a right hand into Laboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laboy's gas tank.
ORourke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laboy.
ORourke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from ORourke.
ORourke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
ORourke blocks an uppercut.
ORourke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
ORourke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ORourke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laboy is looking to break free of the clinch but ORourke has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORourke lands an uppercut.
ORourke lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from ORourke.
Laboy being controlled against the cage.
ORourke lands with a left to the head.
ORourke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from ORourke.
ORourke has Laboy pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laboy.
ORourke lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laboy.
ORourke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from ORourke.
ORourke lands an uppercut.
ORourke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
ORourke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
ORourke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
ORourke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from ORourke.
ORourke lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, ORourke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
ORourke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laboy throws a punch but it's blocked by ORourke.
Laboy looking to slow down the pace here.
ORourke gets through Laboy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORourke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
ORourke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from ORourke.
ORourke is leaning against Laboy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laboy is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from ORourke.
ORourke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
ORourke works on Laboy's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, ORourke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
ORourke lands with a right to the head.
Laboy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
ORourke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
ORourke lands a hook that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
ORourke lands a nice uppercut.
ORourke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
ORourke avoiding damage as Laboy throws knees to the body.
ORourke lands a body shot.
ORourke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, ORourke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
ORourke gets through Laboy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ORourke gets through Laboy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ORourke is working Laboy over against the cage.
ORourke'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.
ORourke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan ORourke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

ORourke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ORourke misses with a kick to the body.
ORourke moves in looking to clinch but Laboy pushes him off.
Laboy tries for a takedown but ORourke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
ORourke throws a head kick that half lands.
Laboy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laboy just misses with a punch to the body.
ORourke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ORourke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

ORourke clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from ORourke.
A shot in the inside from ORourke.
A nice right hand lands inside from ORourke.
A shot in the inside from ORourke.
Laboy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ORourke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ORourke.
ORourke misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Laboy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but ORourke is keeping busy.
ORourke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laboy misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from ORourke as the two fighters clinch.
ORourke presses Laboy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laboy is breathing heavily.
ORourke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from ORourke.
ORourke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laboy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
ORourke blocking some punches.
ORourke lands with a left to the head.
Laboy looking to stall.
ORourke avoiding damage.
Laboy throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laboy misses with a punch on the inside.
Laboy takes a shot to the head.
ORourke keeps control of Laboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
ORourke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Laboy swings wildly with an uppercut but ORourke uses good head movement to avoid it.
ORourke scores with a hook to the body.
ORourke slowing the pace effectively.
ORourke presses Laboy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
ORourke blocks a body shot from Laboy.
ORourke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Laboy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laboy misses with a punch on the inside.
ORourke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laboy can do to turn this around?
ORourke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laboy swings wildly with an uppercut but ORourke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivan ORourke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
ORourke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
ORourke lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Laboy throws an elbow but misses.
ORourke digs a right hand underneath Laboy's ribcage. Laboy let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORourke stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from ORourke.
ORourke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laboy working aggressively here.
ORourke lands a body punch.
ORourke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ORourke lands a nice shot to the body.
ORourke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
ORourke lands with a light punch inside.
ORourke scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from ORourke - that landed with a thud.
ORourke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
A short uppercut from ORourke.
ORourke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ORourke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ORourke lands a hook to the side of the head.
ORourke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
ORourke lands a shot to the body.
ORourke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
ORourke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from ORourke.
Laboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
ORourke lands a right hand.
Laboy wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from ORourke as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORourke lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, ORourke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but ORourke has him pressed against the cage.
ORourke stalls.
ORourke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
ORourke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ORourke avoids a wild elbow strike from Laboy.
ORourke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
Laboy throws an elbow but it misses.
ORourke lands a nice uppercut.
ORourke misses with the head strike.
ORourke keeps control of Laboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
ORourke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laboy trying to control the position but instead, ORourke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Laboy into the cage.
ORourke lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ORourke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by ORourke.
ORourke lands with a left to the head.
Laboy is trying to break the clinch but ORourke is controlling him.
ORourke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan ORourke dominated that second round.
That's time! ORourke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from ORourke.
ORourke throws and low kick but Laboy moves out of range easily.
ORourke throws out a loose jab but Laboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
ORourke throws a right and a left that Laboy avoids nicely.
Laboy is trying hard to land a takedown here. ORourke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ORourke wants to clinch up but Laboy keeps it at a distance.
ORourke wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Laboy.
Laboy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ORourke was well out of range. Poor timing from Laboy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laboy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laboy takes a kick to the side of the head.
ORourke loads up on a big right hand but Laboy slips the punch.
Laboy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ORourke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
ORourke lands an overhand right.
ORourke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivan ORourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ORourke throws a leg kick but Laboy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
ORourke motions for Laboy to come forward. ORourke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laboy misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORourke tries to close the distance and clinch but Laboy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Laboy with that takedown attempt.
Ivan ORourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Laboy.
Laboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ORourke tries to land a leg kick but Laboy saw it coming and moves away.
ORourke throws a nice looking combination but Laboy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laboy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivan ORourke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Laboy misses.
ORourke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Damian Laboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ORourke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ORourke scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORourke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laboy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down ORourke rather than just go for the knockout.
Laboy shoots in but ORourke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laboy closes this distance looking for a takedown but ORourke circles away.
ORourke throws a combination that misses
and Laboy counters with a straight right hand.
ORourke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ivan ORourke is winning the standup battle so far.
ORourke throws a series of punches but Laboy moves out of range.
ORourke looks for the body kick but Laboy saw that one coming.
ORourke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laboy throws a combination that misses
and ORourke counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laboy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ORourke throws a head kick that misses.
ORourke misses with a head kick.
Laboy works over ORourke's head and body with a nice combination.
ORourke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laboy throws a lazy right hand but ORourke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laboy looks for a takedown but ORourke sprawls well.
Laboy is trying desperately to land a takedown but ORourke is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Laboy.
Laboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivan ORourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laboy misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan ORourke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ORourke 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan ORourke!