PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumar Lumines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiongson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lumines
vs
Tiongson

195 cm
29
280 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

191 cm
29
290 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumar Lumines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Tiongson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumines is looking to clinch but Tiongson is avoiding it.
Lumines missing with a left hand there. Tiongson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Lumines moves into range and clinches up with Tiongson.

Lumines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lumines fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tiongson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lumines fails to land the takedown.
Lumines lands with a shot to the body.
Tiongson looks gassed!
Lumines tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiongson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiongson dodges the punch combination from Lumines.
Tiongson looks to clinch

and Lumines counters with a crisp one two that drops Tiongson! Lumines thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tiongson to his feet! Tiongson is in big trouble!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lumines shoots in for a double leg but Tiongson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumar Lumines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lumines throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson stuffs the takedown attempt from Lumines. Lumines gets slowly back to his feet.

Lumines rushes Tiongson and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lumines lands with a light punch inside.
Lumines is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lumines pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiongson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lumines jumps guard but Tiongson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tiongson leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lumines struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiongson controls his hands.
Tiongson has Lumines pressed against the cage, preventing Lumines from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lumines prevents Tiongson from breaking the clinch.
Tiongson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lumines fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lumines.

Lumines takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson slows down the pace here.

Lumines breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiongson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lumines.
Tiongson misses with a shot to the body
and Lumines connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Dave Tiongson has been cut.
Lumines fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lumines fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tiongson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tiongson fails to land the takedown.
Lumines misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumines has a takedown stuffed.
Tiongson blocks a head kick by Lumines.

Tiongson clinches up against the cage.

Lumines jumps into guard, dragging Tiongson to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Lumines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiongson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tiongson won't allow Lumines to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lumines controls Tiongson momentarily but Tiongson frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jumar Lumines dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Tiongson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lumines tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiongson swivels and escapes.
Lumines shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tiongson but Tiongson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lumines shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumar Lumines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiongson stuffs the takedown.
Lumines fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Tiongson clinches with his opponent.
Lumines throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tiongson prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lumines tries to circle away but Tiongson has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumines gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tiongson.
Lumines is trying to push Tiongson away but Tiongson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lumines tries to pull guard but Tiongson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tiongson can't get the takedown.
Tiongson gets underhooks to prevent Lumines's takedown attempt.
Lumines can't break the clinch.
Lumines is trying to stall.
Tiongson wants to take the fight to the mat but Lumines manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lumines is working for takedown but Tiongson is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lumines breaks from the clinch.
Lumines shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tiongson as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tiongson. No joy for Lumines on that attempt.
No luck for Tiongson with that takedown attempt.
Lumines tries to clinch up.
Lumines tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiongson throws a head kick but Lumines moves out of range.
Lumines blocks the body kick.

Tiongson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lumines is pressed up against the cage. Tiongson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lumines down to the mat. Lumines avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumines misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tiongson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lumines scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Lumines has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lumines misses with a punch to the body.
Tiongson is trying to pull guard but Lumines turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tiongson managing to block the knees to the body from Lumines.
Tiongson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lumines is defending well for now.
Lumines wants to stall.

Tiongson drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiongson, not yet.
Lumines throwing strikes but missing.
Lumines content to stall in guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lumines passes Tiongson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tiongson trying to control but Lumines postures up.
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 Jumar Lumines will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Tiongson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tiongson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lumines jumps guard but Tiongson stands there with Lumines around his waist. Lumines gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Lumines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiongson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lumines paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiongson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiongson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiongson wants it to stay on the feet.
Lumines fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Lumines clinches.
Lumines avoiding damage as Tiongson throws knees to the body.
Lumines is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiongson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumar Lumines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiongson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Tiongson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumines holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lumines tries to pull guard but Tiongson won't allow it.

Lumines manages to break the clinch.
Tiongson blocks a head kick by Lumines.
Lumines closes the distance and clinches up with Tiongson, looking for a takedown. Lumines pushes Tiongson against the cage but Tiongson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Tiongson as Lumines shoots in.
Lumines slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiongson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lumines misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lumines dives in and grabs Tiongson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tiongson pushes down on Lumines's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumines doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiongson circles away.
Lumines misses with a double jab.

Tiongson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lumines on his heels. He'll look to pass Lumines's guard now, I'm sure.
Lumines doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tiongson looking to pass the guard.
Lumines keeping moving, preventing Tiongson from controlling successfully.

Lumines has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiongson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tiongson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumines keeping moving, preventing Tiongson from controlling successfully.
Tiongson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lumines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lumines wants to stand and escape but Tiongson is having none of it.
Tiongson tries to stand but Lumines is controlling from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Tiongson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lumines, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tiongson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lumines to the mat! Lumines manages to get full guard.
Lumines trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Tiongson stands and steps away. Lumines gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lumines wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lumines doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiongson circles away.
Lumines fakes the leg kick and cracks Tiongson in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Lumines rushes Tiongson and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lumines has Tiongson pressed against the cage.
Lumines wants to break the clinch but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Tiongson.
I think Lumines 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumar Lumines!