PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamil Hurst (ranked 1549 p4p, 1384 weight class) and Omer Demirci (ranked 236 p4p, 208 weight class). Hurst comes to the cage accompanied by Keep Their Heads Ringin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hurst
vs
Demirci

188 cm
22
201
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
185
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamil Hurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omer Demirci!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Demirci is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hurst's half guard.
Hurst tries to roll over but Demirci keeps him under control.
Hurst's coaches at Gunner's School of Combat have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Demirci trying to mount his opponent but Hurst defends it.
Hurst holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hurst tries to get to full guard but Demirci has control of the leg.
Hurst trying to control but Demirci postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Demirci wants to work for an arm triangle but Hurst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst is staying active underneath Demirci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hurst gets full guard.
Demirci slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Demirci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hurst doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demirci.

Demirci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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.
Demirci is keen to just control but Hurst is a slippery customer.
Hurst wants to get back to full guard.
Hurst trying to hold on to Demirci's head to control him but Demirci postures up.
Demirci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Demirci wants to work for an arm triangle but Hurst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Demirci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hurst reverses the position - he's now on top in Demirci's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci looking for a sweep. Not yet Demirci, not yet.
Demirci is trying to keep Hurst in close.
Hurst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Demirci wants to sweep but no luck.
Demirci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hurst controls the pace.

Demirci is looking for a triangle but Hurst pushes his legs off easily.
Demirci trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving.
Demirci is trying to keep Hurst in close.
Demirci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hurst has passed into side control.
Hurst will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Demirci tries to improve position but can't.
Demirci trying his best to control but Hurst has mounted him.
Hurst unloading with bombs!

It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Demirci has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Demirci is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jamil Hurst will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Demirci misses the jab.
Demirci lands with a shot to the body.

Demirci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hurst is controlling Demirci's trapped leg to prevent Demirci from advancing to side control.

Demirci is working for a kimura but Hurst is defending it quite comfortably.

Demirci seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst is trying to control but Demirci passes into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst can't do much from the bottom here.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurst keeps working.
Demirci controlling from side mount.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurst keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurst keeping his opponent close.
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Hurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hurst can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurst is looking to regain half guard here but Demirci keeps moving and retains side control.
Hurst wants to control but Demirci postures up.
Demirci trying to control the action but Hurst is working from the bottom.

Demirci tries for a kimura but Hurst is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Demirci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hurst has escaped the position, nice work there.
Omer Demirci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hurst prevents Demirci from improving position.
Hurst can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hurst darts in looking for a takedown but Demirci gets double underhooks and turns Hurst into the cage.
Demirci tries to work over Hurst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Hurst manages to break the clinch.

That's four 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.
Hurst connects with a jab.
Demirci connects with a crisp jab.
Hurst misses with a takedown attempt - Demirci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demirci punishes Hurst's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurst. Demirci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurst tries for a takedown but Demirci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demirci ducks under a wild hook from Hurst.
Demirci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Demirci takes a swing at Hurst's ribcage but misses.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demirci but Demirci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demirci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurst misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hurst shoots in but no luck this time.
Hurst slips a jab from Demirci.
Hurst half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Demirci throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst moves out of range as Demirci strikes.
Demirci lands a slapping body shot.
Hurst fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demirci on the side of the head.
Demirci slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurst, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Demirci coming out on top.

Demirci gets a takedown into half guard.
Demirci trying to advance position but Hurst counters by regaining guard.
Hurst working a defensive guard but Demirci passes into half guard.

Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurst defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well.
Demirci wants to control but Hurst is keeping him busy.

Hurst actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Demirci is just content to waste time from the top position. Hurst takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Demirci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurst is keeping the position for now.

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.
Hurst keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Hurst is controlling Demirci's posture.

Hurst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Demirci trying to control but Hurst is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hurst swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demirci throws an off balance right hand

and Hurst counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Demirci has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hurst escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hurst!
Demirci gets back to half guard.
Hurst trying to mount his opponent but Demirci defends it.
Demirci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Demirci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Demirci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hurst avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hurst stands and throws Demirci's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Omer Demirci.
Well Demirci 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omer Demirci!
Our winner, Omer Demirci, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.