PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omer Demirci (ranked 737 p4p, 2876 weight class) and Free Waterfall Jr (ranked 112 p4p, 391 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Free Waterfall Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Demirci
vs
Waterfall Jr

175 cm
23
185
10 - 4 - 0

188 cm
23
185
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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Groove Gear

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omer Demirci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Free Waterfall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demirci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demirci misses the shot to the body.
Demirci swings widly with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab when Demirci was well out of range.
Demirci was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Demirci throws a good cross that connects.
Demirci defending well as Waterfall Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Demirci misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Waterfall Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demirci.
Waterfall Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Demirci misses with a straight right.
Waterfall Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at Demirci's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Demirci.
Demirci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
Waterfall Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Waterfall Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Waterfall Jr misses the target.
Waterfall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demirci.
Free Waterfall Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Demirci throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Waterfall Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Demirci finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Demirci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Waterfall Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Demirci has passed into half guard!
Waterfall Jr is looking for a sweep. Demirci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Waterfall Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Demirci sits in half guard.

Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Waterfall Jr defends it well.
Demirci is pressing down on Waterfall Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waterfall Jr is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Waterfall Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Waterfall Jr is not content to let Demirci control the position.

Demirci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Demirci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Demirci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Demirci is looking for a kimura but Waterfall Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Demirci to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demirci wants to control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him busy.

Demirci is working for a kimura but Waterfall Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Demirci trying to control the action but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom.
Demirci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Demirci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waterfall Jr is just riding it out for now. Demirci eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Waterfall Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Demirci is looking to advance position but Waterfall Jr won't allow it.

Waterfall Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Demirci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waterfall Jr is just riding it out for now. Demirci eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Waterfall Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demirci's sensitive parts.
Demirci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waterfall Jr is fending him off so far but Demirci persists. Nope, Waterfall Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Demirci lands with a nice body punch.
Demirci takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Demirci avoids the body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.

Demirci shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Demirci was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Demirci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waterfall Jr can do to turn this around?
Demirci is trying to control. Waterfall Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Demirci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr tries to roll over but Demirci keeps him under control.
Demirci is trying to control the action in half guard but Waterfall Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Demirci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Waterfall Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Waterfall Jr.
Demirci pushes down on Waterfall Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Waterfall Jr actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waterfall Jr keeps working.

Waterfall Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Waterfall Jr is staying active underneath Demirci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Waterfall Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Waterfall Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Demirci has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci avoids the attempt from Waterfall Jr to control.
Waterfall Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Demirci has a good base and remains in mount.
Demirci takes Waterfall Jr's back.

Demirci is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Waterfall Jr is defending well though. Demirci let's go of the attempt for now.

Waterfall Jr fending off the submission attempt from Demirci.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Demirci tightening his grip on Waterfall Jr, looking for the choke.
Demirci tries to keep control of the position but Waterfall Jr is staying busy.

Demirci has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Waterfall Jr trying to control the hands but Demirci won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Waterfall Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Demirci gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Demirci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.

Demirci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Omer Demirci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waterfall Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Demirci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Waterfall Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Demirci goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Waterfall Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Demirci but great work by Waterfall Jr.
Demirci looking for a sweep but Waterfall Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Waterfall Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Demirci tries to hold on but Waterfall Jr pushes him away.
Demirci is looking to improve his position but Waterfall Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Waterfall Jr takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Demirci preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Waterfall Jr.
Demirci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Waterfall Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Demirci is in no mood to give up.
Demirci is looking to improve his position but Waterfall Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Waterfall Jr throws some wild stikes that Demirci manages to avoid easily.
Demirci is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Demirci tries to hold on but Waterfall Jr postures up.
Demirci is working to get back to half guard.
Demirci sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Waterfall Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Demirci defends it well.
Waterfall Jr is trying to control. Demirci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waterfall Jr pulls his head out easily.
Demirci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Waterfall Jr is working away from the top position though.
Waterfall Jr wants to pass to mount but Demirci is defending the position.
Demirci wants to improve his position but Waterfall Jr is controlling well.
Waterfall Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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

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 actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci is looking for a sweep. Waterfall Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Waterfall Jr is working for a submission of some sort.

Waterfall Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demirci is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci is staying active underneath Waterfall Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Free Waterfall Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Demirci 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omer Demirci!
An out of breath Omer Demirci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.