PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe larry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amun Abdelghani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amun Abdelghani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

larry
vs
Abdelghani

225 cm
24
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
299 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe larry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amun Abdelghani!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
larry connects with a single shot there.
A left and a right from larry both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Amun Abdelghani has been cut.
larry stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdelghani. Abdelghani gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from larry.
larry connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from larry. No joy for Abdelghani on that attempt.
Abdelghani shoots in but no luck this time.
Joe larry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amun Abdelghani.
larry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abdelghani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdelghani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
larry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and larry wants it to stay on the feet.
Amun Abdelghani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdelghani looks gassed!
larry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Abdelghani or perhaps it was just good defense by larry which made him look bad.
Abdelghani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but larry avoids it really well and circles away.
Abdelghani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

larry clinches up against the cage.
larry is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdelghani has double underhooks.

larry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
larry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abdelghani has time to react.
Abdelghani moves forwards but larry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abdelghani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? larry is fending him off so far but Abdelghani persists. Nope, larry circles away and we're back to standing.
larry connects with a looping right hand.
larry looks to land a combination. Abdelghani sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
larry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abdelghani shoots in for a double leg but larry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joe larry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
larry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdelghani's hands.
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!
larry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
larry lands with an uppercut that bounces Abdelghani off the cage and back into rage.
larry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdelghani is trying desperately to land a takedown but larry is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Abdelghani.

larry rushes Abdelghani and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

larry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdelghani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
larry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abdelghani has time to react.
Abdelghani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abdelghani has a takedown stuffed.
larry with a nice cross.
larry lands with an uppercut that bounces Abdelghani off the cage and back into rage.
larry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abdelghani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
larry dips to his left and cracks Abdelghani with an uppercut!

That has opened up Amun Abdelghani's cut even more.
larry leaves Abdelghani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
larry lands with a thumping leg kick.

larry has closed the distance and engaged Abdelghani in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

larry manages to break the clinch.
Abdelghani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
larry lands with a right hand.
larry connects with a crisp jab.
larry sizes up Abdelghani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abdelghani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by larry as he connects with a hook.
Abdelghani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abdelghani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
larry scores with a decent looking hook.
larry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
larry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
larry connects with a right hand. Abdelghani shakes it off.
A left and a right from larry both land. Nice combination.
Good exchange - larry coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdelghani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by larry!

Abdelghani is rocked!
larry cracks Abdelghani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abdelghani is still on wobbly legs! Can larry finish him?

The cut above Amun Abdelghani's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

larry moves into the clinch.
Abdelghani seems to have recovered his senses.
larry has had enough of the clinch but Abdelghani keeps him there for the moment.

larry breaks from the clinch.
Abdelghani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abdelghani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
larry feints and then cracks Abdelghani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abdelghani down.
Abdelghani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. larry defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut there from larry.

larry clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe larry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amun Abdelghani's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

larry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abdelghani has time to react.
Nice sprawl there from larry as Abdelghani shoots in.
Abdelghani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. larry tries to avoid it but Abdelghani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag larry to the ground. larry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

larry moves into the clinch successfully.

larry manages to break the clinch.
Joe larry is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdelghani takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Abdelghani takes a jab right on the kisser.
larry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
larry connects with the punch.
larry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abdelghani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
larry catches Abdelghani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
larry cracks Abdelghani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abdelghani is breathing heavily.

larry clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
larry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
larry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as larry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abdelghani doesn't seem phased though.
larry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abdelghani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
larry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
larry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
larry scores with a nice right hand.
larry circles away from the clinch attempt
and larry counters with a straight right hand.
Abdelghani throws a jab but it's blocked by larry.
larry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Abdelghani with a poor takedown
and larry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe larry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amun Abdelghani.
larry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
larry lunges at Abdelghani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abdelghani's hand.

larry clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

larry breaks from the clinch.

larry darts in and clinches Abdelghani up against the cage.

larry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by larry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of larry.
Abdelghani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and larry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
larry jabs Abdelghani right on the nose. Abdelghani blinks but takes it well.
larry cracks Abdelghani with a right hand to the side of the head.
larry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdelghani's head backwards.
larry lands with a cross.
larry connects with a right hand. Abdelghani shakes it off.

Amun Abdelghani's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
larry lands with an uppercut that bounces Abdelghani off the cage and back into rage.

larry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdelghani, pushing him back against the cage.

larry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from larry.
larry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
larry lands with a cross.
Abdelghani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and larry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdelghani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abdelghani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and larry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
larry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
larry tests Abdelghani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abdelghani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and larry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdelghani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
larry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
larry connects with a nice looking jab.
Abdelghani ducks right into an uppercut from larry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
larry lands with an uppercut that bounces Abdelghani off the cage and back into rage.
Abdelghani moves forwards but larry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abdelghani fails with the takedown
and larry counters with a one-two to the body.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Amun Abdelghani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe larry!