PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ghazi (ranked 3096 p4p, 24997 weight class) and Vvv Vvv (ranked 179 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhammad Ghazi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ghazi
vs
Vvv

170 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
143
2 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muhammad Ghazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vvv Vvv!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghazi throws a head kick but Vvv moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ghazi.
Ghazi scores with a head kick.
Ghazi misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Ghazi misses
and Vvv counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ghazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Vvv misses.
Ghazi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vvv counters with a left to the body.
Ghazi throws a head kick that misses
and Vvv counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghazi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vvv counters with a left to the body.
Ghazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Vvv is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ghazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhammad Ghazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghazi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vvv now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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!

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

Ghazi kicks Vvv off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghazi misses with a head kick.
Ghazi misses with the combination.
Ghazi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ghazi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vvv circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Vvv misses.
Ghazi throws a lazy head kick
and Vvv counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ghazi misses
and Vvv counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Ghazi does no damage.
Ghazi throws a right and a left that Vvv avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Vvv misses.
Ghazi throws a right and a left that Vvv avoids nicely.
Vvv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ghazi with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghazi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vvv.
Ghazi misses with a head kick.
Ghazi throws a series of punches but Vvv avoids them all with ease.
Vvv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ghazi with a body shot.
A head kick by Ghazi misses
and Vvv counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ghazi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vvv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ghazi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghazi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vvv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ghazi's waist but Ghazi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vvv off to one side.
No joy there for Ghazi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vvv steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ghazi throws a lazy head kick
and Vvv counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ghazi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vvv shoots in for a takedown but Ghazi shows good takedown defense.
Muhammad Ghazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vvv Vvv.
A head kick misses from Ghazi.
Ghazi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vvv now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from Ghazi misses.
Ghazi throws a sloppy head kick
and Vvv counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vvv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Vvv closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ghazi did well to prevent Vvv getting side control.
Ghazi is looking to get back to is feet but Vvv passes into side control.
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!
Ghazi wants to get back to his feet.

Vvv stands up and beckons Ghazi to his feet.
Vvv blocks a head kick by Ghazi.
A countering left hand to the body from Vvv misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Ghazi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ghazi throws a sloppy head kick
and Vvv counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vvv is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ghazi rather than just go for the knockout.
Vvv blocks a head kick by Ghazi.
A head kick by Ghazi misses
and Vvv counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ghazi thinking.
Ghazi misses with a head kick.
Vvv appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ghazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghazi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vvv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ghazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vvv shoots in for a takedown but Ghazi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghazi throws a head kick but Vvv moves out of range.
Vvv is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ghazi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Vvv tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghazi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ghazi throws a head kick that misses.
And Vvv tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghazi pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vvv fails to land the takedown.
Ghazi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vvv counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ghazi throws a head kick that misses.
Vvv now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ghazi throws a sloppy head kick and Vvv moves out of range easily.
And Vvv tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghazi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ghazi throws a lazy head kick
and Vvv counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghazi throws a lazy head kick

and Vvv counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ghazi keeping moving, preventing Vvv from controlling successfully.
Ghazi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghazi keeping moving, preventing Vvv from controlling successfully.
Ghazi is looking to stand back up but Vvv counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ghazi.
Vvv not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vvv seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Vvv wants to control but Ghazi is keeping him busy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghazi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghazi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ghazi throws a head kick that Vvv semi-blocks.
Ghazi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghazi throws a combination that misses
and Vvv counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick from Ghazi lands but Vvv takes it in his stride.
Muhammad Ghazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghazi throws a head kick that misses
and Vvv counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ghazi throws a head kick that misses.
Vvv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Ghazi does no damage.
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!
No joy there for Ghazi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vvv avoids the head kick by Ghazi.
Vvv steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghazi throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Ghazi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghazi misses with a head kick.
Vvv unleashes a big counter combination but Ghazi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ghazi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vvv counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ghazi thinking.
Vvv lands a body shot.

Ghazi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vvv trying to control but Ghazi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Muhammad Ghazi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ghazi'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!

Ghazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Ghazi throws a head kick but Vvv moves out of range.
Ghazi throws a sloppy head kick
and Vvv counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghazi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vvv counters with a right hand to the body.
Muhammad Ghazi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vvv slips a jab and a cross from Ghazi.
A head kick by Ghazi misses

so Vvv counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ghazi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vvv manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vvv decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghazi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vvv counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghazi throws a lazy head kick
and Vvv counters with a nice body shot.
Vvv punishes Ghazi's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghazi lands with a slapping head kick.
Ghazi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ghazi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vvv counters with a three punch combo that has Ghazi backing up. Ghazi nods at Vvv to acknowledge the strikes.
Ghazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vvv is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ghazi throws a lazy head kick

and Vvv counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ghazi!
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!

Vvv decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ghazi to his feet.
Ghazi throws a combination that misses

and Vvv decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ghazi's guard.
Ghazi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vvv dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vvv stands up.
Ghazi throws a sloppy head kick and Vvv moves out of range easily.
Vvv blocks a head kick by Ghazi.
Vvv now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick by Ghazi misses
and Vvv counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ghazi throws a head kick that misses
and Vvv counters with a left to the body.
Ghazi throws a combination that misses
and Vvv counters with a one-two to the body.
Vvv avoids the head kick by Ghazi.

Vvv shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ghazi is trying to defend but Vvv finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vvv decides to stand and escape the position.
Ghazi misses with an uppercut
and Vvv counters with a nice body shot.
Muhammad Ghazi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ghazi throws a head kick but Vvv moves out of range.
Ghazi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vvv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghazi throws a head kick but Vvv moves out of range.
Vvv drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ghazi defends it well.

Vvv drives through with a takedown into Ghazi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ghazi wants to get back to his feet but Vvv passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vvv stops Ghazi from getting back to his feet.
Ghazi wants to stand back up but Vvv manages to pass into side control.
Ghazi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vvv Vvv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vvv tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghazi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ghazi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vvv connects with a decent elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vvv Vvv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ghazi 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Ghazi!