PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Verence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Don Oscar Arum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Don Oscar Arum has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank Verence's chin.

Verence
vs
Don Oscar Arum

187 cm
20
295 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Conviction

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Verence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Don Oscar Arum!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arum.
Verence tries to land a front kick but Arum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Verence connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Gary Don Oscar Arum has been cut.
Verence really is a fat lump.
Arum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Verence avoids it really well and circles away.

Arum drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Arum is trying to get an arm triangle but Verence is defending well.

Arum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Arum tries for a kimura but Verence is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arum tries for a kimura but Verence is defending well.
Arum looks gassed!

Arum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Arum tries for a kimura but Verence is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Arum is trying to get an arm triangle but Verence is defending well.

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.

Arum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arum takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Verence lands a left and a right that send Arum crashing to the mat, dazed. Verence thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Arum is rocked!

That has opened up Gary Don Oscar Arum's cut even more.
Arum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verence can pounce on him.
Verence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arum.
Good standup being displayed there by Verence as he connects with a hook.

The cut above Gary Don Oscar Arum's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verence scores with a push kick.
Verence misses with a body kick.
Verence throws a hook but Arum blocks it.
Verence scores with a jab.
Verence connects with a right hand. Arum shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verence scores with a kick to the body.
Verence misses with a jab, cross combination.
Verence throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verence. That's going to slow Arum down.
Verence looks for the body kick but Arum saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verence scores with a nice right hand.

Gary Don Oscar Arum's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Verence looks to land a combination. Arum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arum avoids a kick to the body.
Arum shoots for a double leg takedown but Verence sprawls well. He's pushed Arum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frank Verence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Don Oscar Arum.
Verence stuffs the takedown attempt from Arum. Arum gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verence.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Arum scores with a takedown into Verence's guard.

Arum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Verence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Don Oscar Arum'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.

Verence throws a body kick that misses.
Verence lands a head shot.
Jab from Verence.

Arum shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Verence is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Verence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arum can do to turn this around?

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Verence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arum on the ground.
Verence can't keep his opponent in guard - Arum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arum is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Verence!

Arum is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Verence has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Arum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Verence is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Arum is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Verence to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Verence shrugs it off.

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.

Arum is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Verence to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Verence shrugs it off.

Arum wants to finish this one by submission but Verence is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arum.

Arum working for a guillotine from mount but Verence is in no mood to give up.

Arum goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Verence turns into him and now he's in Arum's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arum has a closed guard, preventing Verence from standing up.

Arum has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Verence should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Arum has tightened it up now! Verence should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gary Don Oscar Arum!