PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ottway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Ottway has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ottway
vs
Faber

189 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

182 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Ottway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Francois Faber!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Faber sprawls well. Faber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ottway gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ottway.
Faber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ottway tries to clinch but Faber moves out of range.
Ottway fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ottway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ottway eats them both and turns towards Faber to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Faber feints and then cracks Ottway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ottway down.
Ottway tries to clinch up.
Faber connects with a leg kick. Ottway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Faber is looking to clinch but Ottway is avoiding it.
Faber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ottway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ottway is looking to clinch but Faber is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Faber.
Ottway tries to close the distance and clinch but Faber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ottway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Faber moves into the clinch successfully.
Ottway avoids a wild elbow strike from Faber.
Faber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ottway's elbow.
Ottway throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
Ottway tries to pull guard but Faber holds him up against the cage and eventually Ottway drops back down to his feet.
Faber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ottway avoids the elbow strike from Faber, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ottway drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Faber gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber throws an elbow that misses.
Faber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ottway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faber misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ottway tries a knee to the head but Faber blocks it.
Faber is working Ottway over against the cage.
Ottway is breathing heavily.
Faber tries to land knees in the clinch but Ottway avoids the damage to the body.
Faber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faber misses with an elbow over the top.
Ottway goes for a takedown attempt but Faber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Faber takes the fight into the clinch.
Ottway blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ottway backwards.
Faber throws an elbow but it misses.
Faber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faber.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ottway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ottway tries to pull guard but Faber forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faber blocks an uppercut.
Faber tries to land knees in the clinch but Ottway avoids the damage to the body.
Ottway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ottway is working for takedown but Faber is calmly controlling the position for now.
Faber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Faber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ottway is defending well for now.
A short right from Faber.
Faber misses with an elbow strike.
Ottway dodges an elbow strike from Faber.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottway can't get the takedown.
Faber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ottway's brow.
Faber gets underhooks to prevent Ottway's takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ottway is looking for a takedown.
Ottway blocks the elbow strike.
Faber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ottway avoids it.
Ottway managing to block the knees to the body from Faber.
Ottway avoids a wild elbow strike from Faber.
Ottway avoiding damage as Faber throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Faber scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faber digs a right hand underneath Ottway's ribcage. Ottway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Faber scores with a shot to the side of Ottway's head.
Faber gets through Ottway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faber throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Faber dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Faber connects with an inside leg kick.
Faber connects with an inside leg kick.
Ottway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ottway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ottway somewhat.
Ottway takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Faber throws a head kick that Ottway semi-blocks.
John Ottway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ottway shoots in but no luck this time.
Faber lands a leg kick that knocks Ottway off balance momentarily.
That kick from Faber tenderised Ottway's leg. Ottway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Faber has Ottway up against the cage in a clinch.
Ottway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ottway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faber throws an elbow but misses.
Faber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ottway avoids the elbow strike from Faber, against the cage.
Ottway misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faber.
Ottway blocks an elbow strike from Faber.
Ottway dodges an elbow strike from Faber.
Faber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ottway is trying to force a seperation but Faber has the dominant position.
Faber scores with a shot to the side of Ottway's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faber.
Faber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Faber lands with a left to the head.
Faber lands a shoulder strike.
Faber throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottway dodges an elbow strike from Faber.
Faber tries to land knees in the clinch but Ottway avoids the damage to the body.
Faber misses with an elbow over the top.
Faber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Ottway turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Faber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottway wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ottway in side control, throwing shots but Faber defends.
Faber is looking to reverse the position.
Faber sneaks back into half guard.
Ottway prevents Faber from improving his position.
Faber holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Faber has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Francois Faber was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Faber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ottway momentarily.
That kick from Faber tenderised Ottway's leg. Ottway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ottway takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Faber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Faber has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ottway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ottway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottway can't break the clinch.
Faber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ottway is defending well for now.
Ottway tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faber smiles and moves away.
Faber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ottway with a lazy takedown attempt
and Faber counters with a solid body kick.
Ottway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Faber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Faber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ottway takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Ottway moves into the clinch successfully.
Ottway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Faber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Faber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ottway blocks an elbow strike from Faber.
Ottway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ottway is trying to stall.
Ottway is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faber to keep the fight standing.
Ottway wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ottway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Faber.
Faber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ottway avoids the elbow strike from Faber, against the cage.
Faber throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ottway avoids the elbow strike from Faber, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ottway blocks an elbow strike.
Faber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faber throws an elbow but it misses.
Faber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faber lands a nice elbow.
Ottway wants a takedown.
Faber misses with an elbow over the top.
Francois Faber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ottway trying to stall but Faber improves his position.
Faber lands a shoulder strike.
Ottway blocks the elbow strike.
Faber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ottway dodges an elbow strike from Faber.
Nice body punch from Faber - that landed with a thud.
Ottway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faber misses with an elbow over the top.
Ottway avoids the elbow strike from Faber, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ottway.
Ottway avoids a wild elbow strike from Faber.
Ottway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ottway dodges an elbow strike from Faber.
Ottway blocks the elbow strike.
Ottway drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ottway managing to block the knees to the body from Faber.
Knees to the body from Faber.
Faber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ottway or not.
Faber scores with a shot to the side of Ottway's head.
Ottway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Faber.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ottway's brow.
Ottway managing to block the knees to the body from Faber.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Faber.
Faber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faber misses with an elbow strike.
Ottway avoids the elbow strike from Faber, against the cage.
Ottway blocks an elbow strike from Faber.
Ottway dodges an elbow strike from Faber.
Ottway is trying to pull guard but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faber.
Faber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faber throws an elbow but it misses.
Faber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ottway taking a breather.
Faber tries to land knees in the clinch but Ottway avoids the damage to the body.
Ottway is trying to pull guard but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Faber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Ottway is rocked!
Faber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Ottway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ottway avoids a wild elbow strike from Faber.
Faber putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ottway in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faber.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faber throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ottway's brow.
Ottway is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ottway blocks the elbow strike.
Faber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faber lands with a light punch inside.
Faber pushes Ottway against the cage. Faber is working some dirty boxing. Faber pushes off with a quick right hook! Ottway goes down! Ottway tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Faber moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francois Faber!