PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Pettyfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctore Oenomaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doctore Oenomaus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Pettyfer's chin.

Pettyfer
vs
Oenomaus

185 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Pettyfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doctore Oenomaus!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oenomaus shoots for a double leg takedown but Pettyfer sprawls well. He's pushed Oenomaus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pettyfer digs a good hook to Oenomaus's body.

Pettyfer moves into the clinch.
Pettyfer tries to pull guard but Oenomaus holds him up against the cage and eventually Pettyfer drops back down to his feet.
Oenomaus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pettyfer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pettyfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Oenomaus controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Pettyfer.
Pettyfer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alex Pettyfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctore Oenomaus.
Oenomaus avoiding damage as Pettyfer throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Pettyfer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pettyfer effectively controlling the action here.
Pettyfer can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pettyfer pulls guard effortlessly.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oenomaus being controlled here momentarily.
Pettyfer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pettyfer looking to control but Oenomaus passes into half guard.
Oenomaus is trying to control. Pettyfer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oenomaus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pettyfer is staying active underneath Oenomaus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pettyfer wants to get back to his feet.
Pettyfer trying to control here.
Pettyfer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pettyfer.
Pettyfer controls Oenomaus momentarily but Oenomaus frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettyfer is really struggling to control Oenomaus but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pettyfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oenomaus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pettyfer is fending him off so far but Oenomaus persists. Nope, Pettyfer circles away and we're back to standing.

Oenomaus scores a takedown into full mount!
Oenomaus looks gassed!
Pettyfer tries to lock up and control but Oenomaus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pettyfer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oenomaus winds up and cracks Pettyfer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pettyfer is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oenomaus prevents Pettyfer from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettyfer wants to stand back up but Oenomaus manages to pass into side control.
Pettyfer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oenomaus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oenomaus lands a decent elbow from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oenomaus is trying to get an arm triangle but Pettyfer is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Pettyfer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Oenomaus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pettyfer quickly recovers to half guard.
Pettyfer punching from the bottom.
Pettyfer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pettyfer trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oenomaus looking to pass the guard.
Oenomaus is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oenomaus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pettyfer shoots in but no luck this time.

Pettyfer forces Oenomaus back against the cage and clinches.
Oenomaus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pettyfer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pettyfer tries for a takedown but Oenomaus manages to get underhooks.
Oenomaus throws a head punch that misses.

Pettyfer successfully pulls guard.
Oenomaus wants to stand but Pettyfer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pettyfer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oenomaus manages to get himself to full guard.
Doctore Oenomaus has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettyfer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pettyfer trying to control but Oenomaus is working from the bottom.
Oenomaus has Pettyfer pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pettyfer passes into half guard.
Pettyfer is keen to just control but Oenomaus is a slippery customer.
Oenomaus wants to control but Pettyfer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oenomaus won't allow Pettyfer to pass to mount.
Pettyfer trying to advance position but Oenomaus counters by regaining guard.
Pettyfer pushing down on Oenomaus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oenomaus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pettyfer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pettyfer trying to control from Oenomaus's half guard. Oenomaus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Oenomaus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettyfer throwing strikes from guard but Oenomaus blocks nicely.
Pettyfer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Pettyfer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pettyfer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oenomaus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Oenomaus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pettyfer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pettyfer tries to free his leg and advance position but Oenomaus is retaining full guard.

Pettyfer gets to his feet - Oenomaus follows without any prompting.
Horrible takedown by Pettyfer or perhaps it was just good defense by Oenomaus which made him look bad.

Oenomaus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pettyfer's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oenomaus wants to take a breather but Pettyfer is having none of it.
Pettyfer trying to control from the bottom.
Pettyfer is staying active underneath Oenomaus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oenomaus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pettyfer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pettyfer tries to get to full guard but Oenomaus has control of the leg.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Doctore Oenomaus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Oenomaus throws a one two combo.
Pettyfer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Oenomaus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Oenomaus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettyfer won't allow Oenomaus to pass to mount.
Pettyfer is looking to improve his position.
Pettyfer has a hand on Oenomaus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Oenomaus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Oenomaus raining down shots from the mount!
Oenomaus trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettyfer tries to hold on but Oenomaus pushes him away.
Pettyfer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Oenomaus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pettyfer is on top in guard.
Oenomaus keeping moving, preventing Pettyfer from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alex Pettyfer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oenomaus tries to bum rush Pettyfer with a series of wild strikes but Pettyfer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oenomaus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pettyfer moves in looking to clinch but Oenomaus pushes him off.

Pettyfer rushes Oenomaus and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oenomaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Oenomaus pulls guard successfully.
Oenomaus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pettyfer is now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doctore Oenomaus.
Well Pettyfer 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Pettyfer!