PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy OHoulahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chad leban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). chad leban has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

OHoulahan
vs
leban

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy OHoulahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, chad leban!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OHoulahan wants to clinch.
No joy there for OHoulahan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
leban fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but OHoulahan avoids it really well and circles away.
OHoulahan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OHoulahan is defended easily by leban.
leban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

leban clinches up with OHoulahan and pushes him back against the cage.
OHoulahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
leban tries to circle away but OHoulahan has him pinned against the cage.

leban manages to pull guard.
OHoulahan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
leban looking to hit a scissor sweep but OHoulahan is one step ahead there.
leban avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OHoulahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. leban is keeping the position for now.
leban looking to control.
OHoulahan looking to pass the guard.
OHoulahan throwing strikes from guard but leban blocks nicely.
OHoulahan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
leban looking for a sweep. Not yet leban, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OHoulahan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OHoulahan stands up over leban, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OHoulahan thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
leban working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OHoulahan.
OHoulahan is pushing down on leban's leg trying to pass to half guard. leban is fighting to maintain full guard but OHoulahan has managed to sneak the leg through.
leban keeps control of the position for the meantime.
leban is trying to maintain the position but OHoulahan is very close to passing his half guard.
OHoulahan trying to pass the guard but leban defending well.
leban tries to get to full guard but OHoulahan has control of the leg.
OHoulahan scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
leban blocking the ground and pound attempt from OHoulahan.
leban trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
leban pushes OHoulahan off looking to stand but OHoulahan dives back in and keeps control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
OHoulahan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. leban defends it nicely.
OHoulahan is breathing heavily.
OHoulahan wants to clinch but leban slips to the side
and leban counters with a big head kick but OHoulahan shrugs it off.

leban shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OHoulahan is trying to defend but leban finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
leban wants to stand but his hand is trapped. OHoulahan uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
leban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OHoulahan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
leban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OHoulahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. leban manages to get himself to full guard.
OHoulahan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
leban looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
leban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
OHoulahan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed leban's guard.
OHoulahan thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing leban to regain full guard.
leban lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for OHoulahan!
OHoulahan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Paddy OHoulahan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

leban keeps the fight on the outside.
OHoulahan looks for a takedown but leban sprawls well.
OHoulahan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

OHoulahan gets caught flat footed, as leban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

leban stands up and waves to OHoulahan to follow him.

leban closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
leban prevents OHoulahan from improving his position.
leban is looking to take a break and control but OHoulahan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OHoulahan wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
leban has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
leban lands a nice shot to the head.

leban looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
OHoulahan is trying to stand.
leban prevents OHoulahan from getting the reversal.
leban has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of OHoulahan's face.

That's two 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.

leban goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now OHoulahan is on top in guard.
OHoulahan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OHoulahan wants to pass the guard but leban is keeping the position.
leban preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OHoulahan tries to free his leg and advance position but leban is retaining full guard.
OHoulahan is working hard here to advance position.
OHoulahan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OHoulahan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan throwing strikes from guard but leban blocks nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

OHoulahan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows leban to score an easy takedown into full guard.
OHoulahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
leban throwing strikes but missing.
OHoulahan looking to hit a scissor sweep but leban is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
leban postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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

leban scores with a takedown into OHoulahan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OHoulahan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

chad leban 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! This is the final round!

OHoulahan avoids the head kick by leban.
OHoulahan is trying hard to land a takedown here. leban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

leban closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

OHoulahan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and OHoulahan manages to end up in side control.
leban can't do much from the bottom here.
OHoulahan throws an elbow but leban slips to the side and avoids it well.
OHoulahan tries to score with some ground and pound. leban controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
leban avoids any damage from the ground and pound of OHoulahan.
leban can't do much from the bottom here.
leban is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OHoulahan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
OHoulahan tries to advance position but instead leban slips a leg back in to half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

OHoulahan tries to keep at a distance but leban has taken the fight into the clinch.

leban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

leban changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OHoulahan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
OHoulahan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
OHoulahan is really stuck here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
OHoulahan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
leban is trying to stick to OHoulahan's back but OHoulahan is turning into leban. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in leban's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by OHoulahan.
leban looking to hit a scissor sweep but OHoulahan is one step ahead there.
OHoulahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. leban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
leban working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
leban leaves OHoulahan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
leban lands a nice leg kick that just misses OHoulahan's sensitive parts.
OHoulahan tries to clinch up but leban circles away and keeps his distance.
leban misses with a head kick.
leban shoots in for a takedown but OHoulahan shows good takedown defense.
OHoulahan misses with a takedown attempt
and leban counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OHoulahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
leban circles away from the clinch attempt.
OHoulahan throws a good cross that connects.
leban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

leban fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OHoulahan, pushing him back against the cage.
OHoulahan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
leban has OHoulahan pressed against the cage, preventing OHoulahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OHoulahan prevents leban from breaking the clinch.

OHoulahan has leban pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OHoulahan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending leban tumbling to the mat - OHoulahan dives into leban's guard.
OHoulahan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OHoulahan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OHoulahan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
leban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OHoulahan preventing the sweep.
OHoulahan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OHoulahan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paddy OHoulahan.
I think OHoulahan 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!