PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Newcomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ODonnell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Going down to Boston by Dropkick Murphys. Newcomer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Voices at the Crossroads by K'Naan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

ODonnell
vs
Newcomer

175 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Fast

Carnage Fight Wear

Country Boy MMA

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean ODonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Newcomer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ODonnell scores with a takedown into Newcomer's guard.
ODonnell won't allow Newcomer to sweep him here.
Newcomer trying to keep a closed guard but ODonnell is proving a slippery customer.
ODonnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Newcomer working for a triangle but ODonnell defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Newcomer is looking for a triangle but ODonnell pushes his legs off easily.
ODonnell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell preventing the sweep.
Newcomer keeping full guard, as ODonnell tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ODonnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ODonnell tries to free his leg and advance position but Newcomer is retaining full guard.
Newcomer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ODonnell's guard.
ODonnell wants to sweep here but Newcomer controlling him for the moment.
ODonnell keeping full guard, as Newcomer tries to pass.
ODonnell wants to stand up but Newcomer is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ODonnell looking for a sweep. Not yet ODonnell, not yet.
Newcomer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
ODonnell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ODonnell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newcomer manages to get himself to full guard.

ODonnell stands up and waves to Newcomer to follow him.
ODonnell is breathing heavily.
Newcomer throws the kick towards the body but ODonnell avoids it.
Newcomer misses with a double jab.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Newcomer.

ODonnell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. ODonnell showed some decent athleticism there.
ODonnell prevents Newcomer from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell is just content to waste time from the top position. Newcomer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Newcomer wants to stand and escape but ODonnell is having none of it.
ODonnell stopping the sweep attempt from Newcomer.
ODonnell trying to control but Newcomer is working from the bottom.
ODonnell lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newcomer trying to keep a closed guard but ODonnell is proving a slippery customer.
ODonnell stays in close to Newcomer's body and controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ODonnell dodges the punch combination from Newcomer.
Newcomer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Newcomer misses with a takedown attempt

and ODonnell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ODonnell.
ODonnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newcomer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ODonnell chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ODonnell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Newcomer keeping moving, preventing ODonnell from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean ODonnell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

ODonnell falls off balance throwing a combination

and Newcomer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in ODonnell's guard.

Newcomer gets to his feet - ODonnell follows without any prompting.
ODonnell tries to clinch up but Newcomer circles away and keeps his distance.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses.
ODonnell throws a sloppy body shot

and Newcomer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ODonnell trying to keep a closed guard but Newcomer is proving a slippery customer.
ODonnell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Newcomer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
ODonnell tries to get to full guard but Newcomer has control of the leg.

Newcomer is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from ODonnell as he works his way to full guard.
ODonnell wants to stand but Newcomer is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Newcomer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Newcomer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but ODonnell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

ODonnell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Newcomer, up you get!
Sean ODonnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ODonnell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newcomer wants to clinch
and ODonnell counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Newcomer as ODonnell shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ODonnell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sean ODonnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

ODonnell stands up.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses.

ODonnell scores a takedown into full mount!
ODonnell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
ODonnell looking to finish Newcomer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Newcomer!
Newcomer regains half guard.
ODonnell tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Newcomer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell is looking to take a break and control but Newcomer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newcomer gets full guard.

Newcomer is looking for a triangle but ODonnell pushes his legs off easily.
ODonnell advances position into side control!
ODonnell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
ODonnell wants to control but Newcomer is keeping him busy.
Newcomer is pushing ODonnell's head away, looking to escape. ODonnell manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

ODonnell tries for a kimura but Newcomer is defending well.
Newcomer is looking for a sweep.
ODonnell lands an elbow.
ODonnell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newcomer keeps working.
ODonnell controlling from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

ODonnell decides to stand back up. ODonnell steps back and let's Newcomer get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesse Newcomer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Newcomer fails with the takedown

and ODonnell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ODonnell.

ODonnell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
ODonnell 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.
ODonnell stands and throws Newcomer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
ODonnell wants to control but Newcomer is keeping him busy.
ODonnell working the head with strikes.

ODonnell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newcomer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.

ODonnell gets a clinch.

ODonnell is trying to trip Newcomer. He has hold of a leg but Newcomer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. ODonnell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Newcomer keeping full guard, as ODonnell tries to pass.
ODonnell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Newcomer is proving hard to escape from.
ODonnell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
ODonnell stands and throws Newcomer's legs to the side, diving into side control.

ODonnell stands up and beckons Newcomer to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Newcomer as ODonnell shoots in.
ODonnell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Newcomer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and ODonnell counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ODonnell cracks Newcomer with a big elbow.
Newcomer can't do much from the bottom here.

ODonnell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Newcomer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in ODonnell's guard! Nice work there by Newcomer!

ODonnell is looking for a triangle here but Newcomer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Newcomer tries for a kimura but ODonnell is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newcomer scores with punches from side control.
ODonnell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Newcomer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Newcomer manages to capitalize on a mistake by ODonnell to take his back!
Newcomer not allowing ODonnell to control his hands.
Newcomer keeps control of the position as ODonnell tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Newcomer has his opponent's back but ODonnell is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Newcomer.

ODonnell scores a takedown into full mount!
ODonnell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
ODonnell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Newcomer looks a forlorn figure.
ODonnell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ODonnell landing strikes from the mount and Newcomer is in trouble!
Newcomer is looking to get to half guard.
ODonnell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newcomer is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean ODonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ODonnell 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean ODonnell!