PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umar Osmanolieve (ranked 4019 p4p, 2896 weight class) and Wally Law (ranked 437 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.

Osmanolieve
vs
Law

180 cm
24
265
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
225
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Umar Osmanolieve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wally Law!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Osmanolieve pinned against the cage. Osmanolieve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Osmanolieve throwing a counter right hand but Law manages to avoid it.

Osmanolieve moves into the clinch.
Law drops down looking for an ankle pick but Osmanolieve pulls his leg out and moves away.

Osmanolieve forces Law back against the cage and clinches.
Osmanolieve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.
Osmanolieve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Osmanolieve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Osmanolieve gets a clinch.
Law is trying to pull guard but Osmanolieve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Umar Osmanolieve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Law.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Osmanolieve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Law manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Osmanolieve on his heels. He'll look to pass Osmanolieve's guard now, I'm sure.
Law passes Osmanolieve's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Osmanolieve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
Law throwing shots but Osmanolieve is blocking nicely.
Osmanolieve is looking to get back to is feet but Law passes into side control.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Osmanolieve is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Law decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Law tries to keep at a distance but Osmanolieve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Law is trying to pull guard but Osmanolieve has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Osmanolieve is defending well.
Law tries to break free but Osmanolieve pushes him back against the cage.

Osmanolieve has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Law uses from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Law accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osmanolieve is keeping the position for now.
Osmanolieve working a defensive guard here.
Law 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to stand up but can't free himself from Osmanolieve's guard.
Osmanolieve trying to control the position.
Osmanolieve is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Law is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
Law tries to clinch up but Osmanolieve circles away and keeps his distance.

Osmanolieve has Law up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four 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.
Law fails to pull guard.
Law creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Osmanolieve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Osmanolieve pushes Law up against the cage in a clinch.

Osmanolieve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Law ducks right into an uppercut from Osmanolieve.

It looks like Wally Law has been cut.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Osmanolieve takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Law will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Osmanolieve up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Umar Osmanolieve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wally Law's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Horrible takedown attempt by Law or perhaps it was just good defense by Osmanolieve, which made it look bad.

Osmanolieve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Law has had enough of the clinch but Osmanolieve keeps him there for the moment.
Osmanolieve managing to block the knees to the body from Law.

Osmanolieve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Osmanolieve closes the distance and pushes Law back into the cage.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Osmanolieve controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law misses with a hook to the ribs.

Osmanolieve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law throws a lazy head kick
enabling Osmanolieve to counter with a crisp jab.

Osmanolieve rushes Law and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Law throws an elbow but misses.

Osmanolieve breaks the clinch.
Law lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Osmanolieve.
Osmanolieve shoots in looking for a takedown but Law manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Osmanolieve's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Umar Osmanolieve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osmanolieve tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Osmanolieve takes the fight into the clinch.
Law drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Osmanolieve breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osmanolieve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Law follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Law has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Osmanolieve finds it's way round the side to connect with Law's head.

Osmanolieve pushes Law up against the cage in a clinch.
Osmanolieve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Osmanolieve prevents a body shot from Law.
Osmanolieve pressing his opponent against the cage.
Law goes for a takedown in the clinch but Osmanolieve prevents it.
Umar Osmanolieve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Law.
Law working hard to break the clinch.
Law has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Osmanolieve avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Osmanolieve successfully pulls guard.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Osmanolieve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Osmanolieve wants to get back to his feet but Law is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Law gets to his feet - Osmanolieve follows without any prompting.
Osmanolieve checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four 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.

Osmanolieve closes the distance and clinches.
Osmanolieve gets underhooks to prevent Law's takedown attempt.
Law can't break the clinch.
Law stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Law just misses with a elbow thrown towards Osmanolieve's brow.
Law wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Law is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Law tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Umar Osmanolieve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wally Law's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Osmanolieve feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Law wants to sweep but no luck.
Law is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Osmanolieve is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Law stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Osmanolieve drives through and clinches with Law against the cage.
Law is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Osmanolieve is defending well.

Osmanolieve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Osmanolieve clinches.
Law tries to pull guard but Osmanolieve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Law jumps guard and drags Osmanolieve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Osmanolieve won't allow Law to sweep him here.
Osmanolieve has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Osmanolieve postures up.

Osmanolieve avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osmanolieve wants to stand but Law has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osmanolieve stands and throws Law's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Law regains half guard.
Osmanolieve looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Osmanolieve is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Osmanolieve is going to stand back up.
Osmanolieve scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Law punching from the bottom.
Law is trying to control but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four 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.

Osmanolieve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Law tries to pull guard but Osmanolieve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Umar Osmanolieve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Law.

Osmanolieve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Osmanolieve has Law up against the cage in a clinch.
Law drops down looking for an ankle pick but Osmanolieve pulls his leg out and moves away.

Osmanolieve instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osmanolieve gets underhooks to prevent Law's takedown attempt.
Wally Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umar Osmanolieve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law looking to slow down the pace here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umar Osmanolieve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Osmanolieve, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umar Osmanolieve!