PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy OHoulahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Paddy OHoulahan enters the cage!

Gun
vs
OHoulahan

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy OHoulahan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Gun.

OHoulahan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gun to the mat! Gun manages to get full guard.
Gun looking to control.
OHoulahan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gun's head.
Gun is controlling OHoulahan's posture.
OHoulahan distracts Gun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
OHoulahan is working Gun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OHoulahan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gun looking for a sweep. Not yet Gun, not yet.
Gun wants to get back to his feet but OHoulahan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OHoulahan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OHoulahan preventing the sweep.
Gun striking off his back but it's not causing OHoulahan any problems.
Gun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gun is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OHoulahan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
OHoulahan stands up over Gun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OHoulahan stands up over Gun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OHoulahan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OHoulahan stands up over Gun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OHoulahan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
OHoulahan lands a couple of elbows.
OHoulahan thows a big elbow that misses.
OHoulahan trying to move into half guard but instead Gun has managed to sweep!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OHoulahan is on top in guard.
OHoulahan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gun's head.
OHoulahan cracks Gun with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OHoulahan preventing the sweep.
OHoulahan chips away with some ground and pound.

Gun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Gun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OHoulahan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gun's guard.
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!
OHoulahan is nestled in close to Gun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gun wants to sweep but OHoulahan has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gun is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gun keeps OHoulahan under control for a moment.
OHoulahan prevents Gun from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan landing strikes.
OHoulahan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gun takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
OHoulahan scoring with punches and elbows.
OHoulahan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gun is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
OHoulahan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gun takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gun is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
OHoulahan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gun taking a bit of punishment here - OHoulahan scoring with strikes.
OHoulahan scores with punches from side control.
OHoulahan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
OHoulahan is putting a hurting on Gun here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Gun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gun taking punishment in the form of punches.
OHoulahan working the ground and pound.
Gun takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gun sneaks back into half guard.
Gun trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy OHoulahan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

OHoulahan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gun sprawls well initially but OHoulahan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
OHoulahan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OHoulahan winds up and cracks Gun with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gun gets full guard.
Gun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OHoulahan.
OHoulahan connects with a couple of short punches.
OHoulahan works over Gun with some ground and pound from guard.
OHoulahan won't allow Gun to get back to his feet.
OHoulahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Gun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OHoulahan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
OHoulahan scoring with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OHoulahan lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gun tries to buck OHoulahan off but OHoulahan is having none of it.
Gun taking a bit of punishment here - OHoulahan scoring with strikes.
OHoulahan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
OHoulahan is chipping away with strikes.
Gun is looking to regain half guard here but OHoulahan keeps moving and retains side control.
Gun manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gun tries to roll over but OHoulahan keeps him under control.
Gun has hold of OHoulahan's hands but OHoulahan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
OHoulahan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two 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.
Gun trying to control from the bottom.
OHoulahan lands with a punch from half guard.
Gun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gun won't allow OHoulahan to pass to mount.

Gun looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

OHoulahan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
OHoulahan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
OHoulahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gun defending well though.
Paddy OHoulahan has got the better of the ground game so far.
OHoulahan throwing shots but Gun is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
OHoulahan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
OHoulahan wants to pass the guard but Gun is keeping the position.
OHoulahan won't allow Gun to sweep him here.
OHoulahan postures up.
Gun looking for a sweep. Not yet Gun, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gun shoots in and drives through. OHoulahan sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OHoulahan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gun as he jumps to the side.
Gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tommy Gun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OHoulahan throws the kick towards the body but Gun avoids it.
OHoulahan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gun sprawls well. Gun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OHoulahan gets slowly back to his feet.
Gun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

OHoulahan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gun did well to prevent OHoulahan getting side control.
Gun won't allow OHoulahan to pass to mount.
Gun moves into full guard.
OHoulahan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OHoulahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy OHoulahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

OHoulahan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gun counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gun.
OHoulahan looking for a sweep. Not yet OHoulahan, not yet.
Gun throwing strikes from guard but OHoulahan blocks nicely.
Gun is pushing down on OHoulahan's leg trying to pass to half guard. OHoulahan is fighting to maintain full guard but Gun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gun works his foot free and advances to mount.
OHoulahan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gun fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
OHoulahan tries to reverse the position but Gun maintains control.
OHoulahan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gun in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
OHoulahan has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gun's lack of action.
Gun working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on OHoulahan's thigh. OHoulahan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
OHoulahan striking off his back but it's not causing Gun any problems.
Gun stops OHoulahan from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
OHoulahan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OHoulahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gun trying to control the position from guard on top but OHoulahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gun stops OHoulahan from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OHoulahan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gun frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
OHoulahan is looking to improve his position but Gun isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan gets back to half guard.
Gun has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, OHoulahan works to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gun trying to control the position from guard on top but OHoulahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OHoulahan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

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.
Gun looking to sit in guard and control but OHoulahan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OHoulahan is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gun is on top in guard.
OHoulahan lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
OHoulahan wants to sweep but no luck.
Tommy Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OHoulahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OHoulahan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy OHoulahan!