PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Hrabina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Underwood
vs
Hrabina

174 cm
19
214 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Domingo Underwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Hrabina!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hrabina drives through and clinches with Underwood against the cage.
Hrabina stops a takedown attempt from Underwood.

Hrabina manages to break the clinch.

Hrabina has closed the distance and engaged Underwood in a clinch.
Hrabina wants a takedown.
Hrabina is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Underwood tries for a takedown but Hrabina manages to get underhooks.
Underwood could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hrabina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hrabina tries for a takedown but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hrabina throws a lazy head kick
letting Underwood counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrabina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Underwood is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Domingo Underwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Hrabina.
Good standup being displayed there by Hrabina as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Domingo Underwood has been cut.
Hrabina misses with a wild body shot.
Oscar Hrabina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrabina closes the distance and clinches up with Underwood, looking for a takedown. Hrabina pushes Underwood against the cage but Underwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hrabina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Hrabina moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrabina blocks an elbow strike from Underwood.
Hrabina is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hrabina is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Underwood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Underwood.
Hrabina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Underwood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Underwood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Underwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hrabina is one step ahead there.

Hrabina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Underwood throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hrabina escapes and throws Underwood's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Hrabina has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hrabina misses with a takedown attempt - Underwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Underwood fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hrabina to the ground. Underwood is now in Hrabina's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Underwood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Underwood postures up.
Hrabina has his hands on Underwood's head, controlling the position.
Underwood wants to pass the guard but Hrabina is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hrabina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Domingo Underwood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domingo Underwood's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hrabina clinches up against the cage.

Hrabina tightens his grip and picks Underwood up, before dumping him to the ground. Underwood manages to land in guard.
Underwood tries to strike from the bottom.
Hrabina working some strikes from top position.
Hrabina postures up in Underwood's guard and throws a big left but Underwood blocks it.
Underwood throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Hrabina postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Underwood is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hrabina, into his guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Underwood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hrabina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hrabina has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrabina controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hrabina postures up.
Hrabina wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
Hrabina would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Underwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Underwood is trying to keep Hrabina in close.
Hrabina throws a big right hand that misses.

Hrabina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hrabina landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrabina wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
Hrabina tries to free his leg and advance position but Underwood is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hrabina sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hrabina misses with a takedown attempt - Underwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Hrabina shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Underwood napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood wants to control but Hrabina postures up.

Hrabina decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Hrabina scores with a takedown into Underwood's guard.
Underwood is wriggling around but Hrabina manages to pass to half guard.
Hrabina is breathing heavily.

Hrabina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Underwood defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hrabina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Underwood's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Hrabina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Domingo Underwood's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hrabina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Underwood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hrabina somewhat.

Hrabina has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hrabina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Oooooh!!! Hrabina has knocked Underwood down with a huge combo! Hrabina steps away and waves a wobbly Underwood back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hrabina swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Underwood throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hrabina avoids it.
Hrabina throws a low kick but Underwood moves out of range easily.
Hrabina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Underwood's head backwards.

Underwood has closed the distance and engaged Hrabina in a clinch.
Hrabina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Underwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hrabina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hrabina is trying to break free.
Hrabina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Underwood smiles and moves away.
Domingo Underwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Hrabina.
Hrabina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrabina misses with a head kick.
Underwood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Hrabina moves into range and clinches up with Underwood.

Underwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hrabina closes this distance looking for a takedown but Underwood circles away.

Underwood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Hrabina manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrabina doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Underwood counter with a right hand.
Oscar Hrabina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Underwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Underwood seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Underwood shoots in for a takedown but Hrabina shows good takedown defense.
Oscar Hrabina seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Underwood gets the takedown into side control.
Underwood trying to control the position but Hrabina is working away.
Underwood cracks Hrabina with a big right hand but Hrabina just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Underwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hrabina has escaped the position, nice work there.

Underwood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hrabina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hrabina's face as Underwood controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Hrabina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hrabina has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Hrabina!