PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Ohoulihan (ranked 1500 p4p, 1078 weight class) and Toran Roth (ranked 229 p4p, 166 weight class). Ohoulihan comes to the cage accompanied by Bill Conti - Going The Distance. Roth has chosen Dogodine u Prizrenu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ohoulihan
vs
Roth

189 cm
30
203
17 - 14 - 0

176 cm
36
199
13 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus Ohoulihan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Toran Roth!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohoulihan cracks Roth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ohoulihan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Roth pushes Ohoulihan up against the cage in a clinch.
Roth blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ohoulihan fails to land.
Roth throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohoulihan.

Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohoulihan looks to land a body kick but Roth moved away.
Roth unleashes a big counter combination but Ohoulihan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ohoulihan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roth circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Ohoulihan.
Roth avoids the head kick by Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roth on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan misses with a shot to the body
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Ohoulihan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DanBills Sketchy Basement in the buildup to the fight.
Roth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seamus Ohoulihan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohoulihan scores with a head kick. Roth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ohoulihan lands a really nice looking cross but Roth seems unphased.

Roth is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Roth.
Roth is still on wobbly legs! Can Ohoulihan finish him?
Roth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ohoulihan scores with a decent looking hook.
Ohoulihan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ohoulihan throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.
Roth seems to have recovered his senses.
Roth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ohoulihan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seamus Ohoulihan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Ohoulihan misses its intended target.
Ohoulihan looks to score with a jab to the body but Roth is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohoulihan lands a really nice looking cross but Roth seems unphased.
Roth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohoulihan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth checks a low kick from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ohoulihan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohoulihan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roth defending well as Ohoulihan loads up on a big left hand.
Ohoulihan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohoulihan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ohoulihan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Roth clinches up with Ohoulihan and pushes him back against the cage.

Ohoulihan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth tries to bum rush Ohoulihan with a series of wild strikes but Ohoulihan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ohoulihan swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
As Ohoulihan backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Ohoulihan manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Roth.
Despite the aggression on Roth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roth slips a jab from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.

Roth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ohoulihan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Roth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Ohoulihan is looking for a triangle but Roth pushes his legs off easily.
Roth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roth wants to get up but he can't break Ohoulihan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Ohoulihan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ohoulihan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roth wants to control from the top but Ohoulihan keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ohoulihan's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ohoulihan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ohoulihan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ohoulihan gets to his feet. Roth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ohoulihan tries to work over Roth's front leg with a kick but Roth checks it.
Despite the aggression on Roth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook.
Ohoulihan scores with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ohoulihan lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohoulihan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ohoulihan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohoulihan.
Roth throws a right hand that Ohoulihan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ohoulihan also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Ohoulihan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ohoulihan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Ohoulihan blocks a head kick by Roth.
Ohoulihan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ohoulihan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Ohoulihan backing up. Ohoulihan nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.
Ohoulihan misses with a straight right.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ohoulihan.
Roth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ohoulihan has time to react.
Ohoulihan throws a big shot that misses.
Ohoulihan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roth tries to move into range but Ohoulihan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Roth.
Roth drops his hands momentarily and Ohoulihan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ohoulihan misses with an uppercut.
Roth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to 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!
Roth throws a right hand that Ohoulihan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ohoulihan also avoids with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roth checks a leg kick.
Roth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohoulihan misses with a looping left.
Ohoulihan loads up on a big right hand but Roth slips the punch.
Ohoulihan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roth in his tracks.
Ohoulihan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roth.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohoulihan throws an overhand right that lands on Roth's shoulder, as Roth tries to avoid the shot.
Ohoulihan throws a leg kick but Roth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ohoulihan looks to land a combination but Roth avoids it well.
Ohoulihan misses with a leg kick
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Ohoulihan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Seamus Ohoulihan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ohoulihan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohoulihan throws a head kick but Roth moves out of range.
Roth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohoulihan.
Roth wants to clinch up but Ohoulihan keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Ohoulihan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ohoulihan throws a poor cross that misses
and Roth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ohoulihan.
Roth looks to land a combination but Ohoulihan avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohoulihan throws an off balance right hand
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Ohoulihan will be more careful next time no doubt.

Ohoulihan is rocked!
A head kick misses from Roth.
Ohoulihan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ohoulihan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ohoulihan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ohoulihan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohoulihan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
Roth moves away from the strike by Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan throws a big shot that misses.
Ohoulihan connects with a right hand. Roth shakes it off.
Ohoulihan throws a body shot but no joy.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roth at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ohoulihan misses with a straight left.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ohoulihan throws out the jab.
Roth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ohoulihan.
Roth is looking to clinch.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ohoulihan throws out the jab.
Ohoulihan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ohoulihan misses the jab.
Ohoulihan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan scores with a jab to the head.
Roth misses with a wild body shot.
Ohoulihan throwing a counter right hand but Roth manages to avoid it.
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Ohoulihan moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Ohoulihan misses
and Ohoulihan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roth works over Ohoulihan's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohoulihan throws a shot from downtown. Roth moves away and avoids it.
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!
A jab from Ohoulihan misses.
Roth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
Ohoulihan throws a looping overhand right but Roth ducks down to avoid it.
Roth throws a series of strikes that have Ohoulihan backpedaling.
Oh Ohoulihan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Roth gets the takedown into side control.
Ohoulihan tries to improve position but can't.
Ohoulihan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ohoulihan tries to kick Roth off but Roth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Roth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ohoulihan is just riding it out for now. Roth eventually gives up the hold.
Roth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Roth get's back to his feet.

Roth clinches up against the cage.
Ohoulihan scores with a nice hook to the head.

Roth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toran Roth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ohoulihan lands with a good body shot.
Ohoulihan seems to have got his legs back now.
A cross from Ohoulihan lands.
Ohoulihan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ohoulihan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook.
Roth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roth tries to bum rush Ohoulihan with a series of wild strikes but Ohoulihan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ohoulihan lands with an uppercut that bounces Roth off the cage and back into range.
Ohoulihan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Ohoulihan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoulihan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ohoulihan misses with a straight right.
Ohoulihan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Roth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ohoulihan misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ohoulihan.
A jab from Ohoulihan misses.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ohoulihan misses with an uppercut
and Ohoulihan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ohoulihan sprawls well. Ohoulihan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roth gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Ohoulihan does no damage.
Ohoulihan throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook to the body
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Ohoulihan backing up. Ohoulihan nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.
Roth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ohoulihans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ohoulihan avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohoulihan thows a leg kick but Roth checks it

and Roth counters by moving into the clinch.
Ohoulihan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ohoulihan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth moves out of range as Ohoulihan strikes.
Ohoulihan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roth closes the distance and clinches up with Ohoulihan, looking for a takedown. Roth pushes Ohoulihan against the cage but Ohoulihan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Roth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ohoulihan takes a swing at Roth's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ohoulihan!
Roth is looking to clinch but Ohoulihan is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roth.
Seamus Ohoulihan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.

Roth moves into the clinch.
Roth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ohoulihan.

Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Roth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ohoulihan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Roth forces Ohoulihan back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Ohoulihan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Roth pulls guard successfully.

Roth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ohoulihan stacks Roth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ohoulihan!
Roth sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohoulihan works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Ohoulihan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ohoulihan 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Ohoulihan!
After the fight, Seamus Ohoulihan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.