PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Obsut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait PrudHomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Obsut
vs
PrudHomme

188 cm
23
200 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

164 cm
27
187 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Obsut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait PrudHomme!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obsut paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obsut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Obsut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has PrudHomme pinned against the cage. PrudHomme gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Obsut getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obsut thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Obsut.
A shot to the liver by Obsut. Beautiful body shot.
Obsut lands a jab to the nose.
Obsut is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Obsut keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
PrudHomme moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obsut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PrudHomme takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Obsut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PrudHomme manages to avoid it.
PrudHomme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obsut.
PrudHomme slaps away a takedown attempt from Obsut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Obsut is trying hard to land a takedown here. PrudHomme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Obsut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obsut takes a swing at PrudHomme's ribcage but misses.
Obsut looks to score with a jab to the body but PrudHomme is just out of range.
PrudHomme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Obsut swings for the body but PrudHomme moves out of range.
PrudHomme doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obsut looks to score with a jab to the body but PrudHomme is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme stuffs the takedown.
PrudHomme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obsut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obsut. PrudHomme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obsut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obsut lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Obsut looks to score with a jab to the body but PrudHomme is just out of range.
Obsut lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obsut takes a swing at PrudHomme's ribcage but misses.
Obsut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obsut throws a hook but PrudHomme blocks it.
Obsut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PrudHomme manages to avoid it.
Obsut looks to score with a jab to the body but PrudHomme is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
PrudHomme tries to clinch but Obsut is having none of it.
Obsut misses with a body shot.
Obsut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obsut swings for the body but PrudHomme moves out of range.
PrudHomme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obsut.
Obsut swings for the body but PrudHomme moves out of range.
Obsut is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good shot there by Obsut.
PrudHomme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obsut. Obsut obviously looking to wear him down.
Obsut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
PrudHomme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obsut throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obsut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but PrudHomme was well out of range. Poor timing from Obsut.

Obsut feints and as PrudHomme raises his hands in defense, Obsut changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Obsut trying to control but PrudHomme is working from the bottom.
PrudHomme keeping full guard, as Obsut tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if PrudHomme can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obsut trying to control but PrudHomme is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obsut throwing strikes from guard but PrudHomme blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Obsut dominated that round.
That's time! Obsut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Obsut shoots in for a takedown but PrudHomme shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
PrudHomme doesn't manage to clinch there - Obsut circles away.
Obsut is looking to wear down PrudHomme with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
PrudHomme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PrudHomme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

PrudHomme clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Obsut's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Obsut lands a shot to the body.

Obsut gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obsut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as PrudHomme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obsut trying to control but PrudHomme is working from the bottom.
Obsut slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on PrudHomme's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Obsut trying to control the action but PrudHomme is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Obsut crashes against the mat.
PrudHomme regains half guard, as Obsut was trying to land strikes.
Obsut trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obsut frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Obsut tries to control but PrudHomme wriggling away.
Obsut lands a heavy elbow.
Obsut misses with a head shot.
PrudHomme working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Obsut swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and PrudHomme is now in Obsut's guard. A big mistake from Obsut there, giving up the dominant position!
Obsut lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for PrudHomme!
BOOM! Obsut connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Obsut punishing his opponent with strikes.
Obsut looking to finish with strikes here!
PrudHomme holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Obsut tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obsut wants to control the pace but PrudHomme is squirming around nicely.
Obsut lands a big shot there that rocks PrudHomme but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Obsut thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Obsut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that PrudHomme can do to turn this around?
Obsut postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. PrudHomme looks a forlorn figure.
Obsut thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Obsut will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obsut is landing with some decent strikes but PrudHomme is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Obsut dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

PrudHomme gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obsut.
PrudHomme leaves Obsut with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Obsut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and PrudHomme counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Obsut is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obsut keeping moving, preventing PrudHomme from controlling successfully.

PrudHomme got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obsut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, PrudHomme has managed to get both his arms back between Obsut's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PrudHomme working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
PrudHomme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Obsut wants to sweep but no luck.
PrudHomme wants to pass the guard but Obsut is keeping the position.
PrudHomme slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PrudHomme trying to control the position from guard on top but Obsut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obsut lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for PrudHomme!
Obsut looking to control but PrudHomme is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
PrudHomme blocking the ground and pound.
PrudHomme blocking the ground and pound.
Obsut with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Obsut looking to secure an arm triangle but PrudHomme defends it well.
Obsut lands with some strikes.
Obsut trying to control but PrudHomme is having none of it.
PrudHomme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Obsut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Obsut goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now PrudHomme is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Obsut is looking for a triangle but PrudHomme pushes his legs off easily.
Obsut pulls PrudHomme in close to prevent any damage.
PrudHomme wants to get up but he can't break Obsut's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
PrudHomme wants to control from the top but Obsut keeps moving.
Parfait PrudHomme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
PrudHomme working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Obsut lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for PrudHomme!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obsut landing shots from mount.
Obsut looking to control but PrudHomme is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Obsut goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now PrudHomme is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
PrudHomme preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obsut is on top in guard.
Fedor Obsut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obsut passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Obsut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obsut has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Obsut!
After the big win, Fedor Obsut made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Anti-Tapout Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.