PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack McLumberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyr Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLumberg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Jack McLumberg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McLumberg
vs
Uzi

184 cm
25
187 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

180 cm
23
194 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McLumberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Uzi drives through and clinches with McLumberg against the cage.
McLumberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Uzi managing to block the knees to the body from McLumberg.
McLumberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uzi managing to block the knees to the body from McLumberg.
McLumberg prevents the takedown attempt.
McLumberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Uzi avoids the damage to the body.
Uzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLumberg avoiding damage.
McLumberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Uzi gets an underhook and turns McLumberg into the cage.
McLumberg misses with a knee to the head.
McLumberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uzi.
McLumberg taking a breather.
McLumberg is pushing Uzi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg lands a nice uppercut.
McLumberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLumberg gets underhooks to prevent Uzi's takedown attempt.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uzi blocks it with crossed arms.
McLumberg tries to work over Uzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uzi managing to block the knees to the body from McLumberg.
McLumberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uzi goes for a takedown attempt but McLumberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack McLumberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyr Uzi.
McLumberg tries to clinch but Uzi is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg throws an overhand right that lands on Uzi's shoulder, as Uzi tries to avoid the shot.

McLumberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Uzi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McLumberg looking for a sweep. Not yet McLumberg, not yet.

Uzi tries for a kimura but McLumberg is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzi is looking to take a break and control but McLumberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLumberg is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg wants to control but Uzi postures up.
McLumberg is looking to regain half guard here but Uzi keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzi landing strikes.

Uzi tries for a kimura but McLumberg is defending well.
McLumberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

McLumberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

McLumberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McLumberg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Uzi is doing well to control the position and prevent McLumberg from advancing to side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McLumberg connects with a nice short shot to Uzi's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uzi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLumberg looking to sit in guard and control but Uzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Uzi postures up in McLumberg's guard and throws a big left but McLumberg blocks it.
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 Jack McLumberg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Uzi shoots in but McLumberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by McLumberg as he connects with a hook.
Uzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McLumberg tries to avoid it but Uzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McLumberg to the ground. McLumberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - McLumberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLumberg.
Uzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McLumberg pinned against the cage. McLumberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jack McLumberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyr Uzi.
Good standup being displayed there by McLumberg as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg misses with a low kick.
Uzi dives in and grabs McLumberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. McLumberg pushes down on Uzi's head and hops out.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but Uzi blocks with his arms.
McLumberg misses with a knee to the head.
McLumberg missing with knees to the body.
McLumberg prevents the takedown attempt.

Uzi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Uzi manages to end up in side control.
Uzi is looking to take a break and control but McLumberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uzi cracks McLumberg with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uzi is trying to get an arm triangle but McLumberg is defending well.
McLumberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Uzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLumberg sneaks back into half guard.
Uzi is pressing down on McLumberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLumberg is holding on for now.
Uzi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McLumberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McLumberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uzi is aware though and is defending well.

McLumberg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Uzi escapes and throws McLumberg's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McLumberg tries to buck Uzi off but Uzi is having none of it.
Uzi controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on McLumberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uzi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McLumberg some visible discomfort.
McLumberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Uzi prevents McLumberg from escaping the position.
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!

Uzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McLumberg is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Uzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McLumberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Uzi working the ground and pound from side control.
Uzi working the ground and pound.

McLumberg sneaks out the side door and pushes Uzi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jack McLumberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLumberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Uzi is just out of range.
McLumberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLumberg is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyr Uzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

McLumberg scores with a nice strike.
Uzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLumberg swivels and escapes.
Uzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McLumberg avoids it really well and circles away.
McLumberg tries to move into range but Uzi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLumberg wants to slow Uzi down by chopping away at his legs.
Uzi shoots in and drives through. McLumberg sprawls well.
Jack McLumberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyr Uzi.
Uzi throws a shot to the body.
McLumberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uzi. That did some damage!
Tyr Uzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McLumberg is fending him off so far but Uzi persists. Nope, McLumberg circles away and we're back to standing.

McLumberg closes the distance and clinches.
McLumberg connects with a knee to the head.
Uzi is trying to drag McLumberg to the mat but McLumberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McLumberg misses with a knee strike.
McLumberg is pushing Uzi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Uzi managing to block the knees to the body from McLumberg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Uzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLumberg misses with a knee to the head.
Uzi goes for a takedown in the clinch but McLumberg prevents it.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but Uzi blocks it.
Uzi takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLumberg looking to throw knees to the head but Uzi is blocking nicely.
Uzi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLumberg stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg stalling in the clinch but Uzi improves position.
McLumberg tries to throw a body punch but Uzi avoids it by throwing McLumberg back against the cage.
Jack McLumberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McLumberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLumberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

McLumberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Uzi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McLumberg to the mat. McLumberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi trying to control but McLumberg is working from the bottom.
McLumberg is trying to control the position but Uzi postures up.
Uzi trying to control but McLumberg is working from the bottom.
McLumberg is trying to keep Uzi in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi trying to control but McLumberg is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Uzi wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uzi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Uzi with that takedown attempt.

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 Jack McLumberg.
I think McLumberg 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McLumberg!
A victorious Jack McLumberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.