PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Segal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim. Jonathan Segal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Boulami
vs
Segal

171 cm
24
177 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

189 cm
23
185 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Segal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulami throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Segal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boulami. Segal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boulami misses with an uppercut. Segal saw that one coming.
Segal lands with a nice combination. Boulami backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Omar Boulami has been cut.
Segal tried to score with a low kick but Boulami checks it.
Boulami with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Segal ducks under a wild hook from Boulami.
Segal throws a big shot that misses.
Segal tries a head kick but it misses.
Boulami shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Segal sprawls well. Segal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boulami gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulami attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Segal moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boulami throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Segal was covering up waiting for the punch and Boulami finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boulami throwing strikes but missing.
Boulami trying to control the position from guard on top but Segal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boulami trying to control the position from guard on top but Segal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boulami working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Segal keeping moving, preventing Boulami from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulami postures up and lands a big shot to Segal's brow.
Boulami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boulami wants to control from the top but Segal keeps moving.
Boulami is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulami tries to free his leg and advance position but Segal is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulami is looking to work some ground and pound but Segal has wrist control.
Boulami throwing strikes but missing.
Boulami sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boulami drops back, looking for a kneebar! Segal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Segal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Segal!
Boulami can't do much from the bottom here.
Segal wants to stand but Boulami is controlling his arm.
Boulami struggling a bit here.
Segal tries to stand but Boulami is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Segal trying to control the action but Boulami is working from the bottom.
Boulami is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Boulami's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boulami gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Segal wants to take a breather but Boulami is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boulami trying to get back to full guard but Segal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Segal content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Boulami dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Segal lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Boulami misses the target.
Segal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boulami lands with a good body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Segal. No joy for Boulami on that attempt.
Boulami thows a leg kick but Segal checks it
and Segal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boulami jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Segal looks to land a combination but Boulami avoids it well.
Segal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boulami looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boulami buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omar Boulami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boulami.
Boulami fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Segal manages to avoid it.
Boulami keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Segal takes a swing at Boulami's ribcage but misses.
Jonathan Segal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boulami takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Segal throws an overhand right that lands on Boulami's shoulder, as Boulami tries to avoid the shot.
Segal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Segal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boulami.
Segal throws the kick towards the body but Boulami avoids it.
Segal digs a good hook to Boulami's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boulami, as that shot connected.
Boulami looks to throw the jab but Segal is out of range.
Segal takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Boulami looks to land a left hand but Segal moved out of range nicely.
Boulami with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Segal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Segal, as that shot connected.
Boulami shoots in for a takedown but Segal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Segal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Segal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boulami looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Segal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Segal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boulami throws a hook to the side of Segal's head but Segal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Segal throws a wild body kick that Boulami sees coming a mile off.
Boulami checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segal moves out of range as Boulami throws a body kick.
Boulami punishes Segal's body with a nice straight punch.
Boulami fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Segal.
Segal fails to land with a series of punches.
Segal swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Boulami counters with a shoot takedown. Segal fights it but they end up in guard.

Segal is rocked!
We've been hearing that Boulami has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boulami slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Segal is still in real trouble! Can Boulami finish him?
Boulami gets to his feet and stands over Segal, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Segal felt that one! Boulami unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Segal from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Boulami!
Omar Boulami retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Omar Boulami made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.