PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimmuriel Oblodra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 25 or 6 to 4 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Oblodra
vs
McDonald

200 cm
26
270 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

196 cm
27
245 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmuriel Oblodra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seamus McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald connects with a leg kick. Oblodra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oblodra misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oblodra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oblodra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
Oblodra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
McDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oblodra. Oblodra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Oblodra moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Oblodra's knee but Oblodra avoids it well.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Oblodra keeps it at a distance.
Oblodra with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmuriel Oblodra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oblodra shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Oblodra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oblodra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oblodra closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
Oblodra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oblodra tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Oblodra fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Oblodra persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oblodra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oblodra blocks the strikes from McDonald.
Oblodra is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Oblodra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Oblodra is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Oblodra drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oblodra has McDonald in his guard.
Oblodra wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control but Oblodra is working from the bottom.
Oblodra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Oblodra has wrist control.
Oblodra working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oblodra has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McDonald has passed into side control.
McDonald in side control, throwing shots but Oblodra defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblodra is trying to improve his position.
Oblodra is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McDonald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

McDonald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oblodra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oblodra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald sprawls well. McDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oblodra gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from McDonald misses.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Oblodra moved out of range.
Oblodra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oblodra ducks right into an uppercut from McDonald.

Oblodra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oblodra lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald tries to kick Oblodra off but Oblodra keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McDonald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Oblodra is controlling well.
Oblodra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblodra is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oblodra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
Oblodra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back.

McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Oblodra is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oblodra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
Kimmuriel Oblodra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oblodra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oblodra lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Oblodra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oblodra thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
Oblodra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
Oblodra trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
Oblodra working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Oblodra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Oblodra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

McDonald actively working from the bottom here.

Oblodra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oblodra lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblodra throwing shots but McDonald is blocking nicely.

Oblodra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Oblodra eventually gives up the hold.
Oblodra throwing shots but McDonald is blocking nicely.
Oblodra is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.

Oblodra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oblodra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Oblodra is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmuriel Oblodra dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Oblodra shoots and misses
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
Oblodra shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Oblodra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmuriel Oblodra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oblodra tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oblodra closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
Kimmuriel Oblodra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oblodra is defended easily by McDonald.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oblodra manages to avoid it.
Oblodra fails to land the takedown.
Kimmuriel Oblodra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oblodra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Oblodra moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald throws a hook but Oblodra blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Oblodra or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonald which made him look bad.
Seamus McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oblodra fails with a takedown attempt.
Oblodra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald swings for the body but Oblodra moves out of range.
Oblodra fails with a takedown attempt.

McDonald tries to sprawl but Oblodra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Oblodra is controlling well.

Oblodra wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to roll over but Oblodra keeps him under control.
Oblodra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

McDonald actively working from the bottom here.

Oblodra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Oblodra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oblodra.
McDonald punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to roll over but Oblodra keeps him under control.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oblodra.
Oblodra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Oblodra thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oblodra.
Oblodra throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McDonald to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oblodra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oblodra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oblodra postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.
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!

Oblodra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblodra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McDonald!
Oblodra with the ground and pound from mount.
Oblodra prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oblodra lands with some strikes.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oblodra scoring with strikes but McDonald is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmuriel Oblodra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oblodra 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmuriel Oblodra!
In his post fight interview, Kimmuriel Oblodra started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.