PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between R The ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maxwell's choice of entrance music: Basket Case. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

The ghost
vs
Maxwell

185 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

185 cm
25
150 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, R The ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The ghost has managed to clinch.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
With the fighters up against the cage, The ghost throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The ghost.

It looks like Juan Maxwell has been cut.
The ghost is pressed up against the cage. Maxwell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The ghost down to the mat. The ghost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The ghost instigates a clinch.
The ghost lands an elbow that stopped Maxwell in his tracks for a moment.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maxwell goes for a takedown attempt but The ghost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

The ghost clinches.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The ghost misses with an elbow over the top.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maxwell goes for a takedown attempt but The ghost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
R The ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Maxwell.

The ghost clinches up with Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage.
Maxwell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ghost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maxwell's defenses.
The ghost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from The ghost.
Nice elbow from The ghost.
The ghost lands an elbow inside that Maxwell shrugs off.
The ghost avoiding damage as Maxwell throws knees to the body.
The ghost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maxwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The ghost smiles and moves away.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maxwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. The ghost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maxwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The ghost tries to clinch up

and Maxwell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The ghost's guard now.
Maxwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The ghost swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell wanted to stand there but The ghost had control of the position.
Maxwell won't allow The ghost to get back to his feet.
The ghost managing to control the position.
The ghost keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Juan Maxwell has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The ghost moves to clinch but Maxwell breaks away
and Maxwell counters with a big head kick but The ghost shrugs it off.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but The ghost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maxwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The ghost pinned against the cage. The ghost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The ghost darts in trying to clinch
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
The ghost wants to clinch.
The ghost keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The ghost avoids it really well and circles away.

The ghost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maxwell avoids a wild elbow strike from The ghost.
Maxwell avoids a wild elbow strike from The ghost.
The ghost lands an elbow inside.
Maxwell blocks the elbow strike.
Maxwell has The ghost pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The ghost manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The ghost pushes off an throws an elbow but Maxwell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The ghost pushes off an throws an elbow but Maxwell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The ghost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The ghost.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The ghost misses with an elbow strike.
The ghost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

R The ghost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Maxwell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The ghost tries to clinch but Maxwell is having none of it.
Maxwell tries to bum rush The ghost with a series of wild strikes but The ghost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maxwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

The ghost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
The ghost throws an elbow but it misses.
The ghost throws an elbow that misses.
Maxwell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ghost throws an elbow that misses.
Maxwell dodges an elbow strike from The ghost.
Maxwell wants to get back to striking at distance but The ghost won't allow it.
The ghost throws an elbow that misses.
Maxwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ghost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The ghost is stalling here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ghost misses with an elbow over the top.
The ghost lands an elbow just above Maxwell 's eye.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell wants a takedown but no success here.
The ghost leaning against his opponent.
Maxwell takes an elbow to the forehead.
The ghost stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ghost lands an elbow just above Maxwell 's eye.
Maxwell blocks an elbow strike from The ghost.
The ghost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maxwell avoids a wild elbow strike from The ghost.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The ghost misses with an elbow over the top.
The ghost misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The ghost.
Maxwell blocks an elbow strike.
The ghost stalls.
Maxwell jumps guard but The ghost stands there with Maxwell around his waist. Maxwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
R The ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Maxwell.
The ghost lands an elbow inside that Maxwell shrugs off.
Maxwell can't get the takedown.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Maxwell jumps guard and drags The ghost to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Maxwell pushes The ghost off and scrambles back to his feet.
The ghost darts in trying to clinch

and Maxwell counters with a takedown into side control.
Maxwell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maxwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The ghost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maxwell fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ghost managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maxwell.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on The ghost's face as Maxwell controls the position.
Maxwell in side control, throwing shots but The ghost defends.
I wouldn't like to be where The ghost is right now.

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.
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but The ghost keeps working.
The ghost takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Maxwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The ghost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but The ghost keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Maxwell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

The ghost moves into the clinch successfully.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maxwell dodges an elbow strike from The ghost.
Maxwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The ghost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maxwell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maxwell takes an elbow to the forehead.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The ghost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The ghost throws an elbow that misses.
Maxwell avoids a wild elbow strike from The ghost.
The ghost is pressed up against the cage. Maxwell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The ghost down to the mat. The ghost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
R The ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Maxwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maxwell gets tackled into the cage by The ghost. The ghost maintains the clinch.
The ghost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maxwell's defenses.
The ghost is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Maxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
The ghost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The ghost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maxwell avoids the elbow strike from The ghost, against the cage.
The ghost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maxwell up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The ghost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maxwell's brow.
Maxwell has The ghost pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The ghost manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The ghost taking a breather.
The ghost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maxwell's defenses.
The ghost lands an elbow inside.
The ghost lands a nice elbow.
Maxwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The ghost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The ghost pushes off an throws an elbow but Maxwell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The ghost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The ghost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maxwell's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ghost misses with an elbow strike.
The ghost taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maxwell blocks an elbow strike from The ghost.
The ghost is stalling here.
Maxwell takes an elbow to the temple.
Maxwell takes an elbow to the temple.
Maxwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maxwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The ghost is pressed up against the cage. Maxwell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The ghost down to the mat. The ghost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The ghost clinches up with Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The ghost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The ghost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The ghost.
Maxwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The ghost smiles and moves away.

Maxwell gets tackled into the cage by The ghost. The ghost maintains the clinch.
The ghost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell avoids the elbow strike from The ghost, against the cage.
The ghost lands a damaging elbow.
The ghost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The ghost leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ghost gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ghost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maxwell's defenses.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but The ghost won't allow it.
Maxwell blocks an elbow strike from The ghost.
Maxwell dodges an elbow strike from The ghost.
The ghost lands an elbow inside that Maxwell shrugs off.
Maxwell blocks an elbow strike from The ghost.
The ghost holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maxwell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maxwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The ghost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The ghost lands an elbow just above Maxwell 's eye.
The ghost misses with an elbow over the top.
The ghost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

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.
Maxwell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The ghost gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The ghost stops a takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The ghost.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The ghost.
Stalling in the clinch from The ghost.
Maxwell is working for takedown but The ghost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maxwell blocks the elbow strike.
Maxwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The ghost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maxwell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maxwell takes an elbow to the temple.
Maxwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maxwell avoids a wild elbow strike from The ghost.
Maxwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The ghost smiles and moves away.
The ghost looks to clinch
and Maxwell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but The ghost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but The ghost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maxwell somewhat.
The ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
R The ghost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The ghost 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... R The ghost!