PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gilmore (ranked 4774 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fart Minarsich (ranked 24872 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gilmore
vs
Minarsich

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fart Minarsich!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilmore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minarsich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilmore somewhat.

Minarsich rushes Gilmore and presses him up against the cage.
Minarsich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gilmore's efforts to push away.
Gilmore jumps guard but Minarsich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gilmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minarsich manages to avoid it.
Minarsich is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Gilmore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minarsich, pushing him back against the cage.
Minarsich is trying to break the clinch but Gilmore has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore is trying to stall.
Gilmore missing with knees to the body.
Gilmore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gilmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minarsich is defending well for now.
Minarsich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Minarsich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Minarsich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gilmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore tries to pull guard but Minarsich won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minarsich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gilmore has a couple of punches blocked by Minarsich.
Minarsich dodges an elbow strike from Gilmore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore working aggressively here.
Minarsich is trying to break free.
Minarsich wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Gilmore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gilmore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore tries a body shot but Minarsich blocks it.
Gilmore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minarsich's efforts to push away.
Gilmore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Minarsich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Minarsich has eaten all the pies!
Minarsich is trying to break the clinch but Gilmore is controlling him.
Gilmore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minarsich gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Minarsich to keep the fight standing.
Gilmore missing with knees to the body.

Minarsich gets control of Gilmore's arms and successfully pulls guard. Minarsich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilmore pushes down on Minarsich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minarsich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gilmore trying to control the action but Minarsich is working from the bottom.
Minarsich is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Minarsich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gilmore is stalling here. Minarsich is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gilmore seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Minarsich has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Minarsich controlling the position from side mount.
Gilmore is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Minarsich has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minarsich controls the position from side control.
Gilmore gets back to half guard.
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 Roger Gilmore will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gilmore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minarsich avoids it really well and circles away.
Minarsich fails with a takedown attempt.
Gilmore misses with a takedown
and Minarsich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gilmore thinking.
Minarsich shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Minarsich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minarsich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gilmore is fending him off so far but Minarsich persists. Nope, Gilmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Roger Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fart Minarsich.

Minarsich gets tackled into the cage by Gilmore. Gilmore maintains the clinch.
Minarsich wants to break free but Gilmore has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore misses with some punches.
Gilmore can't break the clinch.
Gilmore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilmore has had enough of the clinch but Minarsich keeps him there for the moment.
Gilmore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minarsich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Minarsich tries to break the clinch but Gilmore is controlling the position.
Gilmore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Minarsich wants to break free but Gilmore has control.
Minarsich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Minarsich tries to break free but Gilmore pushes him back against the cage.

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.
Minarsich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gilmore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Minarsich is trying to break the clinch but Gilmore is controlling him.
Gilmore has Minarsich pressed against the cage, preventing Minarsich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gilmore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minarsich avoids it.
Gilmore dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Minarsich is trying to pull guard but Gilmore has him pressed against the cage.
Gilmore is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gilmore tries to land a knee to the head but Minarsich blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minarsich.
Gilmore can't find room to land a body shot as Minarsich controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gilmore obliges.
Gilmore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minarsich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gilmore tries a body shot but Minarsich blocks it.
Gilmore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Minarsich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gilmore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minarsich circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Minarsich counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minarsich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Minarsich keeps the fight on the outside.
Minarsich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gilmore with a body shot.
Gilmore is looking to clinch.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch but Minarsich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minarsich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilmore as he jumps to the side.
Gilmore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minarsich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Minarsich tries to get set, Gilmore tries to push him back and clinch up but Minarsich manages to avoid the attempt.
Minarsich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gilmore checks it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minarsich keeps the fight on the outside.

Minarsich clinches.
Gilmore is trying to pull guard but Minarsich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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 Roger Gilmore will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gilmore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gilmore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilmore wants to clinch up but Minarsich keeps it at a distance.
Gilmore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minarsich defends it nicely.
Minarsich wants to counter with a clinch but Gilmore pushes him away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minarsich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Minarsich sprawls well. Minarsich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gilmore gets slowly back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minarsich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minarsich shoots for a takedown but Gilmore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roger Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fart Minarsich.
Minarsich leaves Gilmore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gilmore shoots for a takedown but Minarsich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minarsich is defended easily by Gilmore.
Gilmore wants to clinch up but Minarsich keeps it at a distance.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minarsich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Gilmore. No joy for Minarsich on that attempt.
Gilmore wants to clinch up but Minarsich keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Minarsich closes the distance and clinches up with Gilmore, looking for a takedown. Minarsich pushes Gilmore against the cage but Gilmore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gilmore is looking to clinch but Minarsich is avoiding it.
Gilmore wants to clinch up but Minarsich keeps it at a distance.
Minarsich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilmore as he jumps to the side.
Gilmore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Minarsich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch but Minarsich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minarsich swats away the attempt to clinch by Gilmore.
Gilmore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minarsich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minarsich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gilmore defends well and Minarsich ends up having to push Gilmore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gilmore is looking to clinch.
Gilmore misses with a takedown
and Minarsich counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore throws a leg kick but Minarsich sees it coming and moves out of range.

Minarsich closes the distance and pushes Gilmore back into the cage.
Gilmore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minarsich is keeping busy.

Gilmore jumps into guard, dragging Minarsich to the mat.
Gilmore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minarsich controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Minarsich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Gilmore gets tackled into the cage by Minarsich. Minarsich maintains the clinch.
Gilmore is trying to force a seperation but Minarsich has the dominant position.
Roger Gilmore has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Gilmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilmore is looking to clinch.
Fart Minarsich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minarsich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roger Gilmore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minarsich throws a wild body kick that Gilmore sees coming a mile off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fart Minarsich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gilmore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roger Gilmore!