PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Tameo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tora Mizwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tameo
vs
Mizwar

172 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Tameo!
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, Tora Mizwar!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tameo tries to clinch there but Mizwar circles away.
Mizwar keeps the fight on the outside.

Tameo tries to keep at a distance but Mizwar has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tameo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mizwar smiles and moves away.
Mizwar shoots in for a double leg but Tameo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tameo tries to clinch

and Mizwar counters with a single leg into guard. Tameo didn't expect that.
Mizwar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mizwar slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mizwar content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tameo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mizwar controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tameo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mizwar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tameo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tameo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mizwar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Mizwar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tameo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mizwar has managed to get both his arms back between Tameo's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tameo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mizwar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mizwar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mizwar postures up.
Tameo is breathing heavily.
Mizwar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tameo looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizwar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mizwar looking to pass the guard.
Mizwar sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tora Mizwar.

Mizwar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizwar is looking to advance position but Tameo won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mizwar in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tora Mizwar dominated that round.
That's time! Tameo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mizwar gets the takedown into side control.
Mizwar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tameo!
Tameo wants to hold on but Mizwar pushes him away.
Tameo is working to get back to half guard.
Tameo tries to lock up and control but Mizwar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mizwar controlling from mount.
Tameo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mizwar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tameo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mizwar.
Mizwar avoids the attempt from Tameo to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mizwar controlling the position easily from mount.
Tameo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Mizwar stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mizwar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tora Mizwar.
Tameo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Mizwar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mizwar not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tameo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mizwar pulls his head out easily.
Mizwar content to control rather than advance.
Tameo trying to control from the bottom.

Mizwar stands up out of the half guard.

Mizwar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tameo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tora Mizwar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mizwar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tameo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Tameo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mizwar happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Mizwar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mizwar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tameo's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tora Mizwar.
Nice sprawl there from Tameo as Mizwar shoots in.
Mizwar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tameo defends it nicely.
Mizwar shoots in looking for a takedown. Tameo tries to sprawl out of it but Mizwar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tameo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Tameo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tora Mizwar.
Tameo tries to clinch

and Mizwar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mizwar.
Mizwar stays in close to Tameo's body and controls the position.
Tameo trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizwar looking to pass the guard.
Mizwar pushes down on Tameo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mizwar controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizwar tries to pass to full mount but Tameo defends it.
Tameo is trying to stand.
Mizwar is taking a breather. Tameo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tameo wants to control but Mizwar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mizwar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tora Mizwar.

Mizwar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mizwar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mizwar tries to pass to full mount but Tameo defends it.
Matt Tameo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mizwar wants to take a breather but Tameo is having none of it.
Tora Mizwar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mizwar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tora Mizwar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tora Mizwar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mizwar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tora Mizwar!