PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Than Asos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MeDa SeuRabo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Asos
vs
SeuRabo

180 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Than Asos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, MeDa SeuRabo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asos is trying hard to land a takedown here. SeuRabo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asos shoots in looking for a takedown. SeuRabo tries to sprawl out of it but Asos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. SeuRabo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asos shoots in for a takedown but SeuRabo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Than Asos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SeuRabo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by SeuRabo.
Asos wants to control but SeuRabo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as SeuRabo stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SeuRabo working the ground and pound from side control.
Asos wants to control but SeuRabo postures up.
SeuRabo scores with a couple of short elbows.
SeuRabo just content to control the position.
SeuRabo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
SeuRabo advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SeuRabo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
SeuRabo prevents Asos from getting the reversal.
Asos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SeuRabo landing strikes from the mount.
SeuRabo with good strikes from the mount here!
SeuRabo avoids the attempt from Asos to control.
SeuRabo content just to control the position here.
Asos tries to hold on but SeuRabo pushes him away.
Asos is trying to stand up.
SeuRabo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
SeuRabo working the ground and pound effectively.
SeuRabo controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
SeuRabo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
SeuRabo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Asos wants to hold on but SeuRabo pushes him away.
SeuRabo with shots to the head and body - Asos looks very uncomfortable down there.
SeuRabo with a couple of short strikes.
SeuRabo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Asos tries to hold on but SeuRabo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SeuRabo controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MeDa SeuRabo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

SeuRabo lands a nice looking body shot.
Than Asos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asos closes the distance and clinches up with SeuRabo, looking for a takedown. Asos pushes SeuRabo against the cage but SeuRabo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Asos misses.

Asos moves into the clinch successfully.

SeuRabo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
SeuRabo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SeuRabo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
SeuRabo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
SeuRabo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but SeuRabo scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from SeuRabo.
SeuRabo is taking a breather. Asos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Asos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but SeuRabo scores with a couple of nice shots.
SeuRabo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
SeuRabo stops Asos from getting back to his feet.
SeuRabo is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Asos trying to control but SeuRabo postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asos throws a body kick that misses
and SeuRabo counters with a series of strikes. Asos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and SeuRabo counters with a stiff right hand.
SeuRabo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
SeuRabo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Asos closes this distance looking for a takedown but SeuRabo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Than Asos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SeuRabo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Asos closes the distance and clinches.
SeuRabo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asos pulls his leg out and moves away.
SeuRabo throws a series of strikes that have Asos backpedaling.

It looks like Than Asos has been cut.
Asos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

SeuRabo dives in and scores a takedown into Asos's guard.
SeuRabo scoring with some ground and pound.
Asos can't keep his opponent in guard - SeuRabo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
SeuRabo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asos pushes SeuRabo off looking to stand but SeuRabo dives back in and keeps control.
Asos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with SeuRabo in particular looking to stall.
MeDa SeuRabo has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asos missing with punches from the bottom.

Asos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MeDa SeuRabo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Than Asos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Asos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
SeuRabo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. SeuRabo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
SeuRabo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
SeuRabo throws a series of punches but Asos moves out of range.
SeuRabo blocks a head kick by Asos.
SeuRabo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

SeuRabo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Asos manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. SeuRabo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, SeuRabo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Asos breaks the clinch.

Asos forces SeuRabo back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables SeuRabo to keep the fight standing.
SeuRabo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
SeuRabo scores with a shot to the side of Asos's head.
Asos is trying to pull guard but SeuRabo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Than Asos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SeuRabo lands a hook to the side of the head.
SeuRabo lands with a short shot to the head.
Asos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as SeuRabo walks away with a smile on his face. Asos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Asos shoots in for a double leg but SeuRabo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Asos moves into the clinch.
Asos fails to pull guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Asos is looking to control SeuRabo's arms but SeuRabo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asos has his back to the cage.
SeuRabo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SeuRabo leaning against his opponent.
SeuRabo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
SeuRabo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asos is trying to pull guard but SeuRabo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Asos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. SeuRabo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from SeuRabo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SeuRabo tries a body shot but Asos blocks it.
Come on SeuRabo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from SeuRabo.

SeuRabo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Asos can't fight it off and eventually SeuRabo manages to take the fight to the floor. Asos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
SeuRabo is standing up over Asos. Asos looks to escape but SeuRabo dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

SeuRabo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Asos is trying to control SeuRabo's posture but SeuRabo avoids it.
SeuRabo working the ground and pound from side control.
SeuRabo controls the position.
SeuRabo is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that SeuRabo 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asos manages to get back to half guard.
SeuRabo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Asos tries to get to full guard but SeuRabo has control of the leg.
Than Asos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MeDa SeuRabo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
SeuRabo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
MeDa SeuRabo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well SeuRabo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MeDa SeuRabo!
MeDa SeuRabo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Me Da Seu Rabo... Porrrrraaaaa'.