PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Gacy (ranked 3146 p4p, 351 weight class) and Sean Obrien (ranked 4256 p4p, 465 weight class). John Gacy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sean Obrien's chin.

Gacy
vs
Obrien

172 cm
22
230 lbs
11 - 9 - 2

178 cm
28
240 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Gacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Obrien!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obrien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gacy moves away.
Obrien misses with a combination

and Gacy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Obrien won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obrien wants to control but Gacy postures up.
Obrien takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gacy is staying tight to Obrien's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gacy trying to control the action but Obrien is working from the bottom.
Obrien is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obrien is not content to let Gacy control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Obrien can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gacy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obrien keeps working.
Gacy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Obrien will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gacy is chipping away with strikes.
Gacy trying to control the position but Obrien is working away.
Gacy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gacy wants to control but Obrien is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obrien is trying to control Gacy's posture but Gacy avoids it.
Gacy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Obrien taking a bit of punishment here - Gacy scoring with strikes.

Obrien explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Obrien slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gacy dives in and grabs Obrien's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obrien pushes down on Gacy's head and hops out.
Obrien misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gacy feinted with a counter takedown.
Obrien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obrien shoots in for a double leg but Gacy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Obrien throws a series of strikes that have Gacy backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Obrien as Gacy shoots in.
Obrien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gacy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obrien somewhat.
Gacy feinted with a counter takedown.
Obrien tests Gacy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gacy fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gacy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gacy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obrien finds it's way round the side to connect with Gacy's head.

Obrien gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Obrien will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obrien preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obrien really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gacy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gacy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gacy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gacy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Gacy connects with a nice short shot to Obrien's temple.
Gacy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gacy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gacy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Obrien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gacy wants to pass the guard but Obrien is defending well.
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 John Gacy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Obrien moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gacy shoots in looking for a takedown but Obrien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gacy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obrien punishes Gacy's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Gacy. No joy for Obrien on that attempt.
Obrien looks to land a left hand but Gacy moved out of range nicely.
Gacy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Obrien defends well and Gacy ends up having to push Obrien into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gacy dodges the punch combination from Obrien.
Gacy attempts a counter takedown but Obrien avoids it well and moves away.

Obrien shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Obrien showed some decent athleticism there.
Obrien not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy trying to hold on to Obrien's head to control him but Obrien postures up.
Gacy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gacy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Obrien throws a strike but Gacy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gacy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gacy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Obrien's head.

Obrien is rocked!
Gacy postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Obrien covers up, he's hurt! Gacy keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gacy and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gacy can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Gacy!