PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semi Etebo (ranked 1455 p4p, 1557 weight class) and John Amery (ranked 172 p4p, 179 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Etebo
vs
Amery

200 cm
26
280
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
275
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Brooklyn Apothecary

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Semi Etebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Amery!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Etebo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Etebo loads up on a big right hand but Amery slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Amery's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Amery clinches up against the cage.
Etebo can't find room to land a body shot as Amery controls the action.
Etebo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Etebo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Etebo misses with a punch to the body.
Etebo wants to break free but Amery has control.
Amery blocks a body shot from Etebo.
Etebo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amery's elbow.
Etebo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Etebo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amery prevents a body shot from Etebo.
Etebo scores with a hook to the body.
Etebo can't find room to land a body shot as Amery controls the action.
Etebo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Etebo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Etebo misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Etebo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Etebo is trying to break the clinch but Amery is controlling him.
Etebo is trying to push Amery away but Amery has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Etebo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amery's elbow.
Amery blocks an uppercut.
Amery keeps control of Etebo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Etebo is trying to break the clinch but Amery has him pressed against the cage.
Etebo tries a body shot but Amery blocks it.
Etebo tries to throw a body punch but Amery avoids it by throwing Etebo back against the cage.
Etebo misses with some punches.

Amery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Amery darts in and clinches Etebo up against the cage.
Etebo misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amery has Etebo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Etebo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Etebo misses with a punch to the body.

Amery gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Etebo is trying to stand.

Amery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amery trying to control from half guard but Etebo is working away.

Amery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amery works his foot free and advances to mount.

Amery is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Etebo is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Amery!
A victorious John Amery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.