PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idi Amin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Thoreson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amin comes to the cage accompanied by Dangerous by Michael Jackson. Idi Amin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mats Thoreson's chin.

Amin
vs
Thoreson

220 cm
36
285 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

190 cm
29
302 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Idi Amin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Thoreson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoreson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thoreson blocks a head kick by Amin.
Amin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thoreson with the counter takedown but Amin avoids it easily.

Thoreson dives in and scores a takedown into Amin's guard.
Thoreson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amin is keeping the position for now.
Amin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thoreson stops Amin from standing up.
Thoreson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Thoreson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson is continuing to stall.
Thoreson stops Amin from getting back to his feet.
Thoreson stalling.

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

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Amin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amin wants to clinch
and Thoreson counters with a right hand to the body.
Amin throws a head kick but Thoreson moves out of range.
Thoreson throws a right hand that Amin ducks under and follows up with a left that Amin also avoids with ease.

Amin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amin stalling the fight.
Thoreson tries to score a body lock takedown but Amin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thoreson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amin after a bit of a struggle.
Idi Amin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.

Amin manages to break the clinch.
Amin closes the distance and clinches up with Thoreson, looking for a takedown. Amin pushes Thoreson against the cage but Thoreson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Thoreson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amin's half guard.
Thoreson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Thoreson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
My spies in World Combat Sports Academy inform me that Thoreson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mats Thoreson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Amin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thoreson is defended easily by Amin.
Amin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Mats Thoreson has been cut.
Amin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amin tries to clinch there but Thoreson circles away.
Thoreson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thoreson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amin defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Idi Amin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thoreson fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Amin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Idi Amin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amin misses with a series of wild punches.
Thoreson closes the distance and clinches up with Amin, looking for a takedown. Thoreson pushes Amin against the cage but Amin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Idi Amin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Amin clinches.
Amin working aggressively here.
Amin is looking to control Thoreson's arms but Thoreson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amin has his back to the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Amin's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Thoreson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thoreson manages to end up in side control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Amin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thoreson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Amin prevents Thoreson from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thoreson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Idi Amin is winning the standup battle so far.

Thoreson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Amin's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoreson pushes down on Amin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mats Thoreson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thoreson stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Amin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amin tries to get out of the position.

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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Thoreson.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Thoreson scores with a takedown into Amin's guard.
Thoreson wants to pass the guard but Amin is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Idi Amin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mats Thoreson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Amin swings for the body but Thoreson moves out of range.
Thoreson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amin avoids it really well and circles away.
Amin tries to clinch but Thoreson moves out of range.
Amin tries to clinch up but Thoreson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thoreson dives in and grabs Amin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amin pushes down on Thoreson's head and hops out.

Amin darts in and clinches Thoreson up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Amin throws an elbow but misses.
Amin tries a body shot but Thoreson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amin tries to work over Thoreson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoreson goes for a takedown attempt but Amin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Idi Amin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.

Amin gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Thoreson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Amin.
Thoreson leaves Amin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thoreson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amin sprawls well. Amin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thoreson gets slowly back to his feet.
Amin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thoreson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thoreson gets the takedown into side control.
Thoreson slows the pace down.
The adventures of Thoreson the control monster continue. Boring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Amin!
Thoreson controlling the pace for now.
Thoreson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amin is looking to escape.
Thoreson controlling the pace for now.

That's four 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.
Thoreson fails to take his opponent's back.
Thoreson looking to control and managing it successfully.

Thoreson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amin tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amin sprawls well. Amin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thoreson gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Idi Amin.
I think Amin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idi Amin!
Idi Amin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.