PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ogustivimus Amavimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vandal Gragas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandal Gragas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Amavimus
vs
Gragas

198 cm
21
279 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

195 cm
30
265 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Backyard Fighting

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogustivimus Amavimus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vandal Gragas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amavimus misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Amavimus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gragas shoots for a double leg takedown but Amavimus sprawls well. He's pushed Gragas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amavimus misses with a hook. Gragas ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Amavimus misses the target.

Gragas gets caught flat footed, as Amavimus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Amavimus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Gragas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amavimus is aware though and is defending well.
Amavimus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gragas on the ground.
Amavimus tries to stand but Gragas is controlling from the bottom.

Gragas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amavimus defends well.

Gragas has his foot on Amavimus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amavimus works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gragas is looking for a triangle but Amavimus pushes his legs off easily.

Gragas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gragas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amavimus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amavimus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gragas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amavimus tries to stand but Gragas is controlling from the bottom.

Gragas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Gragas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amavimus defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amavimus is looking to stand up but Gragas won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gragas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amavimus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amavimus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amavimus tries to stand but Gragas is controlling from the bottom.
Amavimus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gragas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amavimus looking to pass the guard.
Gragas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Gragas looking for a guillotine here but Amavimus defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amavimus wants to control from the top but Gragas keeps moving.

Amavimus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amavimus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gragas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Amavimus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gragas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amavimus has managed to get both his arms back between Gragas's legs - danger averted.
Amavimus wanted to stand there but Gragas had control of the position.
Amavimus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gragas's head.
Gragas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Gragas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amavimus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Amavimus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amavimus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amavimus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gragas's guard.
Amavimus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Gragas looking for a guillotine here but Amavimus defends easily.
Amavimus trying to control but Gragas is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amavimus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Amavimus trying to control but Gragas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vandal Gragas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Amavimus!

It looks like Vandal Gragas has been cut.
Ogustivimus Amavimus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Amavimus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amavimus lands in his opponent's guard.
Amavimus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gragas tries to bench press Amavimus off him but Amavimus keeps the position.
Vandal Gragas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amavimus wants to stand but Gragas is controlling his arm.
Gragas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Gragas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amavimus pulls his head out easily.
Amavimus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gragas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amavimus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gragas defending well though.
Amavimus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gragas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gragas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gragas actively working from the bottom here.

Gragas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gragas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gragas.

Amavimus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Amavimus throws out a powerful jab.
Amavimus fails to land with a series of punches.
Amavimus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amavimus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amavimus misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Amavimus lands a big right hand that sends Gragas crashing to the mat! Amavimus stays standing though and waves Gragas back to his feet!

Gragas is rocked!

That has opened up Vandal Gragas's cut even more.
Ogustivimus Amavimus is winning the standup battle so far.
Gragas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gragas is breathing heavily.
Amavimus connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gragas to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Amavimus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ogustivimus Amavimus!
Ogustivimus Amavimus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Backyard Fighting for their support in the buildup to the fight.