PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Nordmarsson (ranked 2930 p4p, 5710 weight class) and David Wright (ranked 370 p4p, 591 weight class). Lee Nordmarsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nordmarsson
vs
Wright

195 cm
25
218
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
202
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes musicals

Bondi MMA

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Nordmarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Wright!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordmarsson misses with the body kick

and Wright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nordmarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.

Wright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nordmarsson is trying to stand back up but Wright is controlling him
Wright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nordmarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nordmarsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nordmarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordmarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nordmarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright working Nordmarsson over with strikes.
Nordmarsson gets back to full guard.
Wright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wright is in close to Nordmarsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nordmarsson's head.
Wright throws an elbow that misses. Nordmarsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wright's guard. Nice move by Nordmarsson!

Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nordmarsson controls the pace.
Nordmarsson being controlled here momentarily.
Wright wants to sweep here but Nordmarsson controlling him for the moment.
Wright pulls Nordmarsson in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nordmarsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Wright being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nordmarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordmarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordmarsson lands with a nice combination. Wright backs away looking to recover.
Wright looks for a takedown but Nordmarsson sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Nordmarsson.
A head kick misses from Nordmarsson.

Wright moves into range and clinches up with Nordmarsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Nordmarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordmarsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been informed that Wright has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Nordmarsson gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Nordmarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee Nordmarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wright.
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordmarsson looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Nordmarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Nordmarsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nordmarsson checks a low kick from Wright.
Nordmarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Nordmarsson throws a series of strikes that have Wright backpedaling.
Nordmarsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Nordmarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Nordmarsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sloppy strikes from Nordmarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nordmarsson throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nordmarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Nordmarsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nordmarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Nordmarsson moves away and avoids it.
Nordmarsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wright eats them both and turns towards Nordmarsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordmarsson is just out of range.
Nordmarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordmarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordmarsson throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wright lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordmarsson looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Nordmarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Nordmarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick from Nordmarsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nordmarsson pinned against the cage. Nordmarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Wright takes the fight into the clinch.
Nordmarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nordmarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nordmarsson is trying to break the clinch but Wright is controlling him.

Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordmarsson circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown. Nordmarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Wright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nordmarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nordmarsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nordmarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordmarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nordmarsson defends well and Wright ends up having to push Nordmarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee Nordmarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wright.
Nordmarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.

Wright moves into the clinch.

Wright has hold of one of Nordmarsson's legs. Nordmarsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Wright gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright lands a couple of elbows.
Wright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wright is in close to Nordmarsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Nordmarsson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nordmarsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nordmarsson stalling.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Nordmarsson has control of the leg.
Nordmarsson is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Nordmarsson wants to free his trapped foot but Wright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nordmarsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nordmarsson is pressing down on Wright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wright is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Nordmarsson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Nordmarsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nordmarsson tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordmarsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nordmarsson won't be happy with that.
Wright throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Wright are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wright working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nordmarsson is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Wright working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Wright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wright throws an elbow but Nordmarsson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nordmarsson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nordmarsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nordmarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordmarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nordmarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wright scores with punches from side control.
Wright working the body and head with strikes.
Wright lands a decent elbow from side control.
An elbow from Wright crashes against the mat.
Nordmarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wright working the ground and pound.
Wright looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nordmarsson is avoiding damage well.
Wright works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wright lands a nice forearm strike.
David Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wright misses with the ground and pound.
Nordmarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson holding on.
Nordmarsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wright working the body and head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Wright are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nordmarsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wright works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wright throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wright working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright working the ground and pound from side control.
Wright landing a few strikes.
Nordmarsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nordmarsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordmarsson's head.
Nordmarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wright uses his free foot to push down on Nordmarsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson taking shots to the head.
Wright prevents Nordmarsson from getting the reversal.
Nordmarsson is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright with good strikes from the mount here!
Wright is landing with some decent strikes but Nordmarsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nordmarsson controls the position.
Nordmarsson is working to get back to half guard.
Wright landing punches.
Wright lands with some strikes.

Wright with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nordmarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
David Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordmarsson tries to hold on but Wright pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nordmarsson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Nordmarsson!