PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snake The Pendulum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gentleman Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pendulum comes to the cage accompanied by Wait friend , i still have some card in my hand. Ghost has chosen Castle in the Mist as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Snake The Pendulum has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

The Pendulum
vs
Ghost

215 cm
28
205 lbs
17 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
218 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery
Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Snake The Pendulum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gentleman Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ghost pushes The Pendulum up against the cage in a clinch.
Ghost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Ghost has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but The Pendulum regains guard immediately.

Ghost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The Pendulum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but The Pendulum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Pendulum controls Ghost momentarily but Ghost frees himself.

The Pendulum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pendulum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ghost advances position into side control!
Ghost in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ghost working the ground and pound.
Ghost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghost scoring with punches and elbows.
The Pendulum is not content to let Ghost control the position.
Ghost lands a few punches from side control.
Ghost looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Pendulum is avoiding damage well.
Ghost cracks The Pendulum with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Pendulum is avoiding damage well.
Ghost lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ghost lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ghost passes to full mount! That's big trouble for The Pendulum!
The Pendulum tries to lock up and control but Ghost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ghost trying to control but The Pendulum is having none of it.
The Pendulum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Ghost goes for an armbar but he's not got it… The Pendulum turns into him and now he's in Ghost's guard.

Ghost is looking for a triangle but The Pendulum pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ghost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Pendulum is aware though and is defending well.

Ghost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Pendulum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Pendulum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Pendulum wants to control from the top but Ghost keeps moving.
Ghost wants to sweep here but The Pendulum controlling him for the moment.

Ghost is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Pendulum advances position into side control!
Ghost is looking to reverse the position.
Ghost is trying to work for a sweep but The Pendulum has mounted him!
Ghost is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ghost is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Pendulum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Pendulum landing strikes from the mount and Ghost is in trouble!
Ghost tries to reverse the position but The Pendulum maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gentleman Ghost dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The Pendulum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Pendulum. That's going to slow Ghost down.
Ghost checks a low kick from The Pendulum.
Ghost throws a sloppy body shot
and The Pendulum counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Ghost blocks the leg kick.
The Pendulum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ghost tries for a takedown but The Pendulum circles away easily
and The Pendulum counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ghost's knee momentarily.
The Pendulum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
The Pendulum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghost takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ghost is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pendulum throws a leg kick but Ghost checks it.
Ghost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Pendulum.
The Pendulum clobbers Ghost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Pendulum throws a leg kick but Ghost checks it.

The Pendulum lands a big right hand that sends Ghost crashing to the mat! The Pendulum stays standing though and waves Ghost back to his feet!

Ghost is rocked!
The Pendulum walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ghost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Ghost.
The Pendulum misses with a series of wild punches.
The Pendulum slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghost, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from The Pendulum misses.
The Pendulum throws a wild body kick that Ghost sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from The Pendulum misses
and Ghost counters with a two punch combo.
The Pendulum throws a series of strikes that have Ghost backpedaling.
Gentleman Ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Pendulum misses with a leg kick.
The Pendulum swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Snake The Pendulum is winning the standup battle so far.
The Pendulum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Pendulum throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ghost.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum misses with a straight right.
The Pendulum is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from The Pendulum.
Ghost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ghost is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Pendulum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Snake The Pendulum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gentleman Ghost.
The Pendulum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghost.
Ghost on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ghost misses with a hook
and The Pendulum counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Gentleman Ghost has been cut.
Ghost throws an off balance right hand

and The Pendulum counters with a head kick that drops Ghost to the mat! Ghost scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ghost is still on wobbly legs! Can The Pendulum finish him?
Ghost misses with a takedown attempt - The Pendulum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Pendulum is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ghost misses with a combination
and The Pendulum counters with a nice body kick.
Ghost seems to have recovered his senses.
The Pendulum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ghost takes one on the button.
The Pendulum just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Pendulum throws a series of punches but Ghost avoids them all with ease.
The Pendulum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ghost under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake The Pendulum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gentleman Ghost's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghost.
Ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Pendulum moves away.
Ghost misses with a body shot

and The Pendulum counters with a crisp one two that drops Ghost! The Pendulum thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ghost to his feet! Ghost is in big trouble!
Ghost throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ghost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Pendulum throws a leg kick but Ghost sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Pendulum throws a leg kick but Ghost sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Pendulum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Pendulum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
The Pendulum misses with an uppercut. Ghost saw that one coming.
The Pendulum throws a front kick that sends Ghost stumbling back into the cage.
Ghost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Pendulum throws a nice looking combination but Ghost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Pendulum throws a leg kick but Ghost moved away.
The Pendulum throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum cracks the inside of Ghost's front leg.
The Pendulum misses with a head kick.
The Pendulum throws out a leg kick but Ghost moves out of range and The Pendulum only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. The Pendulum does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Pendulum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ghost is out of range.
Snake The Pendulum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Pendulum misses with a few strikes there.
The Pendulum lands with a shot to the body.
Ghost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Ghost.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ghost looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Pendulum desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The Pendulum tries to roll over but Ghost keeps him under control.
Ghost controlling the pace.

The Pendulum looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ghost connects with a nice short shot to The Pendulum's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost moves nicely into side control.
The Pendulum is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on The Pendulum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Pendulum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The Pendulum is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghost creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The Pendulum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Pendulum is letting Ghost control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake The Pendulum clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gentleman Ghost's cut.
That's time! The Pendulum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.

Ghost shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

The Pendulum working for a triangle but Ghost defends it easily.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but The Pendulum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Pendulum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghost is one step ahead there.
Ghost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Pendulum is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Pendulum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ghost defends well.
Ghost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Pendulum is keeping the position for now.

The Pendulum looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ghost has picked The Pendulum up and slammed him! The Pendulum can't keep hold of the triangle and Ghost manages to pass to side control!
The Pendulum manages to get back to half guard.
The Pendulum is looking to control Ghost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Pendulum avoid being mounted?
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ghost is nestled in close to The Pendulum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum is looking for a sweep. Ghost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Pendulum is pressing down on Ghost's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Pendulum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghost stopping the sweep attempt from The Pendulum.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost throwing strikes but missing.
The Pendulum working a defensive guard here.
Ghost is pushing down on The Pendulum's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Pendulum is fighting to maintain full guard but Ghost has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Pendulum keeps working.
Ghost drops an elbow to the side of The Pendulum's head.
The Pendulum wants to control but Ghost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Pendulum is looking for a sweep. Ghost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ghost is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Pendulum is just riding it out for now. Ghost eventually gives up the hold.
The Pendulum is looking for a sweep. Ghost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Pendulum is working hard here to advance position.
Ghost is looking to advance position but The Pendulum won't allow it.
Gentleman Ghost has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghost lands with a punch from half guard.
The Pendulum trying to control from the bottom.
Ghost lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ghost wants to control but The Pendulum is keeping him busy.
Ghost is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Pendulum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gentleman Ghost dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gentleman Ghost's cut.
That's time! The Pendulum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ghost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ghost misses with a shot to the body
and The Pendulum counters with a big head kick but Ghost shrugs it off.
The Pendulum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost misses with a wild combination.
Ghost misses with a double jab
and The Pendulum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Ghost misses
and The Pendulum counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from The Pendulum as Ghost shoots in.
The Pendulum throws a head kick but Ghost moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Ghost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghost is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Pendulum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ghost is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Pendulum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Snake The Pendulum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gentleman Ghost.
Ghost is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ghost tries to clinch there but The Pendulum circles away.
Ghost connects with a right hand. The Pendulum shakes it off.
Ghost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Pendulum circles away quickly and effectively.
Ghost shoots in and drives through. The Pendulum sprawls well.
The Pendulum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost checks a low kick from The Pendulum.
The Pendulum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ghost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A clash of legs there as Ghost blocks the low kick.
The Pendulum cracks the inside of Ghost's front leg.
The Pendulum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghost manages to avoid it.
Ghost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Pendulum.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ghost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Pendulum.
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Pendulum.
Ghost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Pendulum can pounce on him.
Ghost moves out of range of the body kick from The Pendulum.
Ghost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Pendulum swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghost.
Ghost blocks a low kick nicely.
Ghost avoids the body shot from The Pendulum.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown but The Pendulum shows good takedown defense.
The Pendulum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ghost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghost scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Pendulum.
The Pendulum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghost.

Ghost closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghost lands in his opponent's guard.

The Pendulum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snake The Pendulum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Pendulum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 48:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake The Pendulum!
Snake The Pendulum retains his light heavyweight title!