PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Goliath Aumurelius (ranked 6135 p4p, 241 weight class) and Daniel Subicic (ranked 5838 p4p, 236 weight class). Daniel Subicic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Aumurelius
vs
Subicic

166 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goliath Aumurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Subicic!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subicic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aumurelius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aumurelius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aumurelius fails with a takedown attempt.
Subicic tries to counter with a clinch but Aumurelius shakes him off and moves away.
Subicic stuffs the takedown.
Subicic wants to clinch.
Aumurelius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aumurelius tries to close the distance and clinch but Subicic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Subicic throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subicic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Aumurelius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Subicic misses with a body shot.

Aumurelius darts in and clinches Subicic up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subicic is trying to break the clinch but Aumurelius is controlling him.
Subicic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Aumurelius manages to pull guard.
Subicic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Subicic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aumurelius looking to control.
Subicic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aumurelius is proving hard to escape from.
Aumurelius is trying to keep Subicic in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Subicic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aumurelius's guard.
Subicic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aumurelius wants to control but Subicic passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Subicic tries to advance to mount but Aumurelius denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subicic wants to stand but Aumurelius is controlling his arm.
Subicic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Subicic doesn't manage to clinch there - Aumurelius circles away.
Aumurelius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Subicic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aumurelius napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Subicic working away.
Aumurelius is looking to reverse the position.
Subicic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aumurelius is avoiding damage well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aumurelius keeping his opponent close.
Aumurelius wants to control but Subicic postures up.
Aumurelius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Subicic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Aumurelius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Subicic pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subicic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Subicic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Subicic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aumurelius to the ground. Subicic is now in Aumurelius's guard.
Subicic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aumurelius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Subicic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aumurelius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aumurelius pulls Subicic in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Subicic misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Subicic.
Aumurelius regains half guard, as Subicic was trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aumurelius trying to control but Subicic postures up.
Subicic is trying to control. Aumurelius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aumurelius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Aumurelius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Subicic seems content to control.
Aumurelius trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Subicic manages to pass to mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Subicic wants to control the pace but Aumurelius is squirming around nicely.
Aumurelius holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Subicic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Aumurelius wants to hold on but Subicic pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aumurelius manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aumurelius is looking to control Subicic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aumurelius avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Subicic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Subicic tries to clinch up but Aumurelius circles away and keeps his distance.
Subicic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aumurelius checks it well.
Aumurelius with a poor takedown
and Subicic counters with a nice body shot.
Aumurelius moves to clinch but Subicic breaks away

so Subicic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Subicic looking to sit in guard and control but Aumurelius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Subicic wants to stand and escape but Aumurelius is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumurelius trying to control but Subicic is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subicic is looking to stand back up but Aumurelius counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Subicic.
Aumurelius trying to control the action but Subicic is working from the bottom.
Subicic tries to kick Aumurelius off but Aumurelius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aumurelius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Subicic wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Aumurelius trying to mount his opponent but Subicic defends it.
Aumurelius throwing shots but Subicic is blocking nicely.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aumurelius tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Subicic defends well and Aumurelius ends up having to push Subicic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Subicic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aumurelius is trying to pull guard but Subicic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goliath Aumurelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aumurelius is trying to pull guard but Subicic has him pressed against the cage.
Subicic wants to break the clinch but can't.

Subicic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Subicic manages to end up in side control.
Aumurelius struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aumurelius manages to get back to half guard.
Aumurelius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Subicic is working away from the top position though.
Aumurelius gets full guard.
Subicic postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Subicic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aumurelius misses with a takedown attempt - Subicic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Subicic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Goliath Aumurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Subicic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aumurelius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aumurelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Subicic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aumurelius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Subicic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Subicic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Subicic 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Subicic!