PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omer Demirci (ranked 4724 p4p, 4533 weight class) and Bofur Widenose (ranked 558 p4p, 540 weight class). Omer Demirci has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Demirci
vs
Widenose

175 cm
18
185
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
185
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omer Demirci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widenose!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Demirci enables Widenose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Demirci manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Demirci seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Demirci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Demirci working for a triangle but Widenose defends it easily.

Demirci working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Widenose has passed into half guard!

Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
Widenose stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirci is trying to maintain the position but Widenose is very close to passing his half guard.
Demirci is pressing down on Widenose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Demirci has his foot on Widenose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widenose works his way back into a safe position though.
Widenose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Widenose looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Demirci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving.
Widenose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demirci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Widenose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Demirci looking for subs off his back but Widenose has passed one foot through into half guard.

Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
Widenose is controlling the pace.
Widenose trying to mount his opponent but Demirci defends it.
Demirci wants to control but Widenose is keeping busy.

Demirci looking for subs from the bottom but Widenose mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Demirci has given up his back here.
Demirci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Demirci is squirming around, avoiding Widenose's attempts to control the action.
Demirci is trying to escape the mount.

Demirci tries to improve his position but Widenose has taken his back! Widenose has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Demirci tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Widenose pushes Demirci away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bofur Widenose!
Our winner, Bofur Widenose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.