PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore Ii (ranked 1330 p4p, 127 weight class) and Jon Umber (ranked 2127 p4p, 195 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that More IsMore Ii has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily More IsMore Ii seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

IsMore Ii
vs
Umber

180 cm
21
265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Umber!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umber throws a left and a right that both miss

and IsMore Ii counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Umber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
IsMore Ii tries to score a body lock takedown but Umber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Umber lands a hook to the side of the head.

Umber breaks the clinch.
Umber throws a sloppy head kick and IsMore Ii moves out of range easily.
IsMore Ii tries to counter by clinching up but Umber breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice cross by IsMore Ii.
We've been informed that Umber has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Umber misses with a double jab
and IsMore Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
IsMore Ii slips a jab and a cross from Umber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

IsMore Ii clinches up with Umber and pushes him back against the cage.
IsMore Ii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Umber's efforts to push away.
Umber wants to break free but IsMore Ii has control.
IsMore Ii fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Umber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
IsMore Ii defending well as Umber loads up on a big left hand.
Umber misses with a hook
and IsMore Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as IsMore Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umber doesn't seem phased though.
IsMore Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
Umber swings for the body but IsMore Ii moves out of range.
Umber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like More IsMore Ii has been cut.
Umber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
IsMore Ii attempts a counter takedown but Umber avoids it well and moves away.
Umber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and IsMore Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Umber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches IsMore Ii on the side of the head.
Umber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umber throws an off balance right hand
and IsMore Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
IsMore Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umber.
IsMore Ii throwing a counter right hand but Umber manages to avoid it.
Umber throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling IsMore Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Umber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IsMore Ii manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umber looks to land a right hand but IsMore Ii moved out of range.
IsMore Ii tries to counter by clinching up but Umber breaks away and moves out of range.
IsMore Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Umber doesn't seem bothered though.
IsMore Ii stuns Umber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
IsMore Ii throws a series of punches but Umber moves out of range.
Umber throws a lazy uppercut
and IsMore Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Jon Umber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IsMore Ii manages to avoid it.
IsMore Ii scores with a jab.
Umber misses with a hook to the body
and Umber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umber throws an off balance right hand
and IsMore Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umber misses with a right hand
and IsMore Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Umber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Umber. That snapped IsMore Ii's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Umber.
IsMore Ii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
IsMore Ii ducks right into an uppercut from Umber.

More IsMore Ii's cut is getting worse.
IsMore Ii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umber throws an off balance right hand

and IsMore Ii counters with a shoot takedown. Umber fights it but they end up in guard.
IsMore Ii is looking to work some ground and pound but Umber has wrist control.
IsMore Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Umber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
IsMore Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umber trying to keep a closed guard but IsMore Ii is proving a slippery customer.
Umber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Umber looking to hit a scissor sweep but IsMore Ii is one step ahead there.
IsMore Ii advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umber is trying to stand up here but IsMore Ii is controlling him well.

IsMore Ii is looking for a kimura but Umber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for IsMore Ii to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
IsMore Ii is looking to take a break and control but Umber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umber is looking for a sweep. IsMore Ii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
IsMore Ii is taking a breather. Umber 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
IsMore Ii wants to control but Umber is keeping him busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
IsMore Ii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umber.
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 More IsMore Ii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on More IsMore Ii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Umber swings for the body but IsMore Ii moves out of range.
Umber scores with the left hand. IsMore Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
Umber drops IsMore Ii with a naaaaasty hook - IsMore Ii is in real trouble here! Umber dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Umber!