PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Teichroew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Oak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Teichroew looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Teichroew
vs
Oak

190 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
261 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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, Craig Teichroew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Oak!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oak throws a series of strikes that have Teichroew backpedaling.
Teichroew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oak lands with a straight right. Teichroew didn't see that one coming.
Teichroew dodges the punch combination from Oak.
Teichroew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jim Oak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oak misses with a two punch combination.
Oak throws a jab but it's blocked by Teichroew.

Teichroew forces Oak back against the cage and clinches.

Oak breaks the clinch.
Oak misses with a wild body shot.
Teichroew shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oak as he jumps to the side.
Oak thows a body shot but no joy.
Oak throws the kick towards the body but Teichroew avoids it.
Teichroew takes one to the side of the head. Teichroew throws a right hand that Oak ducks under and follows up with a left that Oak also avoids with ease.
Teichroew avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teichroew fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Teichroew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teichroew is breathing heavily.
Teichroew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teichroew throws a head kick but Oak moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teichroew fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Oak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teichroew, pushing him back against the cage.
Oak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Oak works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Teichroew is trying to keep Oak in close.

Oak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oak passes Teichroew's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Teichroew wants to control but Oak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Teichroew keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Teichroew manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teichroew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oak manages to get himself to full guard.

Teichroew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teichroew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Teichroew pushing down on Oak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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

Teichroew is looking for a kimura but Oak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teichroew to get the leverage.
Teichroew trying to control from half guard but Oak is working away.
Oak is looking to improve his position.
Teichroew prevents Oak from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teichroew is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oak!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oak, right into the meat.

Oak moves into the clinch successfully.
Teichroew tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Teichroew tries to pull guard but Oak holds him up against the cage and eventually Teichroew drops back down to his feet.

Teichroew pulls Oak into guard.
Teichroew tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Teichroew keeping busy on the bottom but Oak has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Oak is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Teichroew trying to hold on to Oak's head to control him but Oak postures up.
Teichroew is trying to get back to full guard.
Oak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teichroew defending well though.
Teichroew manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oak cracks Teichroew with a solid left hand.
Teichroew is trying to control the position but Oak postures up.

Teichroew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Teichroew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Teichroew working for submissions but it's allowed Oak to get to half guard. Oak wants to free his trapped foot but Teichroew is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teichroew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Oak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Teichroew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oak slips a jab and a cross from Teichroew.
Oak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teichroew shoots in but Oak avoids the takedown attempt easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Teichroew tries to pull guard but Oak holds him up against the cage and eventually Teichroew drops back down to his feet.
Teichroew prevents the takedown attempt.
Oak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oak scores with a knee to the head.

Teichroew pulls Oak into guard.
Teichroew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Teichroew has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Oak should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Teichroew has tightened it up now! Oak 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 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Teichroew!