PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy South (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Fur Era (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

South
vs
Fur Era

195 cm
25
235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy South!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Fur Era!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

South looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fur Era!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fur Era tries to buck South off but South is having none of it.

South tries for a kimura but Fur Era is defending well.
South trying to control the action but Fur Era is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fur Era is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fur Era is not content to let South control the position.
Fur Era regains half guard.
Fur Era is pressing down on South's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fur Era wants to sweep here but South controlling him for the moment.
Fur Era is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fur Era is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
South works his way to full guard. Good work.
South can't keep his opponent in guard - Fur Era advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
South trying to control from the bottom.

Fur Era is looking for a kimura here.

Fur Era seems to be looking for submissions.

Fur Era is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era passes the guard and advances to mount!
South slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
South trying to control here.
South keeping control of the position.
South might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fur Era passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
South holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fur Era tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fur Era misses with a head shot.
South wants to get back to his feet.
South on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if South tries to get out of the position.
South is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
South is breathing heavily.
Fur Era throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for South because Fur Era loaded up on that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fur Era throwing strikes here but South is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Fur Era looking to secure an arm triangle but South defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Fur Era dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fur Era throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around South's waist but South gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fur Era off to one side.
South slaps away a takedown attempt from Fur Era, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fur Era has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
South tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fur Era was well out of range. Poor timing from South.
Fur Era gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and South moves into the clinch.
Tommy South has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Fur Era.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

South manages to pull guard.
South avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
South looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fur Era is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

South is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fur Era defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fur Era working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fur Era throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as South works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fur Era throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fur Era throwing strikes from guard but South blocks nicely.
Fur Era with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fur Era sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed South's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fur Era trying to pass the guard but South defending well.

Fur Era wants to work for an arm triangle but South is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
South desperately trying to maintain half guard.
South tries to roll over but Fur Era keeps him under control.

Fur Era is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fur Era prevents South from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era uses his free foot to push down on South's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for South.

Fur Era is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but South is surviving well by controlling Fur Era's body position as best he can.
South tries to hold on but Fur Era pushes him away.
Fur Era fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fur Era won't let South get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
South trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Fur Era looking to secure an arm triangle but South defends it well.
Fur Era has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
South avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fur Era.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era looking to ground and pound but South is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
South avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fur Era.

Fur Era goes for an armbar but South turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from South.
South wants to stand but Fur Era has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fur Era is trying to hold South in close to prevent damage but South has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fur Era trying to control but South postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Fur Era showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! South's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fur Era blocks a low kick nicely.

South darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fur Era is trying to control but can't.
Fur Era moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
South not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fur Era controls South momentarily but South frees himself.
We've been hearing that South has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
South stopping the sweep attempt from Fur Era.
Fur Era is trying to keep South in close.
South would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fur Era working a defensive guard but South passes into half guard.
Fur Era trying to control here.

South is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fur Era wants to control but South is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fur Era has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as South is landing a low percentage of strikes.
South misses with a low kick as Fur Era jumps back.
Nice takedown defense from South. No joy for Fur Era on that attempt.
Fur Era throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around South's waist but South gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fur Era off to one side.
South fails with an attempt to clinch.
South misses with a kick to the body.
Fur Era misses with a takedown attempt

and South moves into the clinch.
Tommy South has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Fur Era.
Fur Era being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
South gets underhooks to prevent Fur Era's takedown attempt.

South pulls guard.

South is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fur Era loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fur Era looking to pass the guard.
Jackson Fur Era has got the better of the ground game so far.
South working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fur Era.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fur Era throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as South works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

South escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fur Era gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fur Era passes South's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fur Era trying to pass the guard but South defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
South is looking to escape.
Tommy South has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Fur Era is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, South has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy South showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fur Era has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Fur Era!