PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Oxmall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Russo
vs
Oxmall

172 cm
20
163 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donato Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Oxmall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo throws a body punch but Oxmall moves out of range.
Russo shoots in and drives through. Oxmall sprawls well.
Russo lands a head kick that stumbles Oxmall and the fighters go to the mat.

Oxmall is rocked!
Oxmall can't keep his opponent in guard - Russo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oxmall is still in real trouble! Can Russo finish him?

Russo is trying to work for a kimura but Oxmall is defending well.

Russo seems to be working for a kimura but Oxmall defends the submission attempt.
Oxmall seems to have recovered his senses.
Oxmall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Russo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oxmall wants to get back to his feet.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Oxmall is defending well.
Russo wants to control but Oxmall is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo works his way into side control.
Oxmall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Russo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Russo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Oxmall turns into him and now he's in Russo's guard.
Oxmall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Russo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxmall wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position.
Russo looking to control.

Russo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oxmall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oxmall postures up.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Oxmall preventing the sweep.
Russo working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Oxmall shows good takedown defense.
Oxmall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russo tries to avoid it but Oxmall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russo to the ground. Russo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russo tries for a takedown but Oxmall circles away easily
and Oxmall counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donato Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo keeps the fight on the outside.
Russo throws a body kick that misses.
Russo throws a sloppy head kick

and Oxmall counters by clinching up.
Russo looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Oxmall.
Russo tries to pull guard but Oxmall won't allow it.
Russo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oxmall gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Russo has picked Oxmall up - he's going for a ride! Russo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Russo is looking for a kimura here.
Oxmall is trying to maintain the position but Russo is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo drops an elbow to the side of Oxmall's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oxmall tries to kick Russo off but Russo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Russo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oxmall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Russo.
Russo tries to pass to full mount but Oxmall defends it.

Oxmall is defending against the submission attempts here by Russo.

Russo seems to be working for a kimura but Oxmall defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donato Russo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oxmall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Russo keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Oxmall does no damage.
Russo misses with a takedown
and Oxmall counters with a left to the body.
Russo scores with a head kick.
A punch combination from Oxmall misses.
Russo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oxmall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oxmall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oxmall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Oxmall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donato Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxmall connects with a nasty looking knee right to Russo's face.

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

Russo tries to keep at a distance but Oxmall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oxmall has Russo pushed against the cage.

Russo has picked Oxmall up - he's going for a ride! Russo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Russo wants to take a breather but Oxmall is having none of it.
Oxmall is holding on to half guard well.

Oxmall is defending against the submission attempts here by Russo.

Russo is looking for a kimura but Oxmall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russo to get the leverage.
Russo trying to control from half guard but Oxmall is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Russo connects with a nice short shot to Oxmall's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo is pressing down on Oxmall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oxmall is holding on for now.

Russo is working for a submission of some sort.
Russo is looking to advance position but Oxmall won't allow it.

Russo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oxmall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Russo.
Russo trying to control the action but Oxmall is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oxmall is defending against the submission attempts here by Russo.
Russo is trying to control the action in half guard but Oxmall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Russo is trying to work for a kimura but Oxmall is defending well.

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

Russo is working for a kimura here but Oxmall manages to reverse the position and he's now in Russo's guard.

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.
Russo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Russo has an active guard here but Oxmall has managed to pass into half guard.
Oxmall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Russo manages to get to full guard.

Russo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oxmall passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Donato Russo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Russo misses with a hook.
Russo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oxmall's waist but Oxmall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Russo off to one side.
Russo tries for a takedown but Oxmall circles away easily
and Oxmall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russo misses with a takedown

and Oxmall counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donato Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Russo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Donato Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russo trying to control from half guard but Oxmall is working away.
Oxmall wants to get back to his feet.

Russo seems to be working for a kimura but Oxmall defends the submission attempt.
Russo thows a huge punch but Oxmall dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxmall won't allow Russo to pass to mount.
Oxmall is not content to let Russo control the position.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Russo throws a sloppy head kick
and Oxmall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxmall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Oxmall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Russo's guard.
Russo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oxmall manages to get himself to full guard.
Oxmall keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass.
Russo advances to half guard.

Russo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Oxmall has managed to free his arm - good work.

Russo is looking for a kimura but Oxmall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russo to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Russo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxmall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russo is working away from the top position though.

Russo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Oxmall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Russo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Russo is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Oxmall is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donato Russo!