PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Odoors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chez Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Odoors
vs
Michaels

187 cm
29
200 lbs
3 - 12 - 0

186 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paddy Odoors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chez Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odoors avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Michaels.
Odoors uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Odoors takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Michaels throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Odoors avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Michaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odoors tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michaels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Odoors blocks the low kick.
Michaels wants to land a leg kick but Odoors is out of range.
Odoors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels throws a leg kick
and Odoors counters with a nice body kick.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michaels misses with a combination

and Odoors counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Michaels trying to control the position here.
Odoors wants to pass the guard but Michaels is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michaels is working an open guard so Odoors takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Michaels feints and then cracks Odoors's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Odoors down.
Michaels lands with a nice body kick.
Odoors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michaels lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Paddy Odoors has been cut.
Michaels lands a head shot.

Odoors closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels is trying to control Odoors's posture but Odoors avoids it.
Michaels seems a little lost for a moment, as Odoors dominates the positioning.
Odoors advances to full mount.
Michaels tries to lock up and control but Odoors gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Odoors stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to land a front kick but Odoors steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Michaels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Michaels misses with a two punch combination.
Michaels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Odoors throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michaels.
Michaels throws a wild body kick that Odoors sees coming a mile off.
Odoors explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Michaels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Odoors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Michaels misses with a leg kick

and Odoors counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Odoors displaying some good clinch control by pressing Michaels up against the cage.
Michaels avoids the elbow strike from Odoors, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odoors misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Michaels.
Odoors lands a knee to the body.
Michaels is trying to push Odoors away but Odoors has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Odoors tries for a takedown. No joy.
Michaels jumps guard but Odoors turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Odoors with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands a hook that snaps the head of Odoors backwards.
Odoors misses with an elbow strike.
Michaels is trying to push Odoors away but Odoors has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Odoors using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Michaels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Odoors stalling against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odoors tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Michaels avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chez Michaels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Odoors's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Odoors takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Michaels finds it's way through Odoors's defenses.
Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michaels connects with a solid leg kick.
Chez Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels scores with a nice strike.
Odoors takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Odoors tries to clinch but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels clobbers Odoors with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Michaels misses with an uppercut.
Odoors misses with a kick to the body.

Odoors shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Michaels tries to kick Odoors off but Odoors keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Odoors is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michaels defends it well.
Odoors wants to control but Michaels is keeping him busy.

Odoors is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Michaels trying to hold on to Odoors's head to control him but Odoors postures up.
Odoors stops Michaels from getting back to his feet.
Odoors wants to free his trapped foot but Michaels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Michaels is trying to stand.
Michaels trying to hold on to Odoors's head to control him but Odoors postures up.

Odoors is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Michaels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Odoors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Odoors seems to be looking for submissions.
Michaels is looking to escape.

Odoors is working for a kimura but Michaels is defending it quite comfortably.
Michaels is trying to stand up here but Odoors is controlling him well.
Paddy Odoors overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michaels won't allow Odoors to pass to mount.

Odoors is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michaels defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to control Odoors's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michaels avoid being mounted?

Odoors is trying to work for a kimura but Michaels is defending well.
Michaels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odoors. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michaels gets back to full guard.
Michaels working a defensive guard here.
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.

Odoors drops back looking for a leg! Michaels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Michaels manages to kick Odoors off! Odoors jumps back into Michaels's guard.
Michaels has control of Odoors's left arm, preventing Odoors from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odoors not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Michaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Odoors stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Odoors blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Paddy Odoors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Odoors takes the fight into the clinch.
Odoors lands a damaging elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odoors tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chez Michaels will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paddy Odoors's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Odoors closes the distance and clinches.
Michaels is looking to break free of the clinch but Odoors has double underhooks.
Michaels is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Odoors drops down looking for an ankle pick but Michaels pulls his leg out and moves away.
Odoors is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Odoors blocks the low kick.
Michaels throws a body kick that misses.
Michaels lands a jab to the nose.
Odoors lands a front kick.
Michaels feints and then cracks Odoors's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Odoors down.
Odoors wants to clinch up but Michaels keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Odoors drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Odoors looking to pass the guard.

Odoors drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Odoors jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Michaels wants to stand but Odoors is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Michaels is on top in guard.
Michaels trying to control but Odoors is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odoors looking to control.
Michaels trying to control but Odoors is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels wants to stand and escape but instead Odoors has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Michaels is working an open guard so Odoors takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Michaels plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michaels lands with a slapping head kick.
Michaels scores with a kick to the body.
Michaels throws a wild body kick that Odoors sees coming a mile off.

Odoors has closed the distance and engaged Michaels in a clinch.
Odoors is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Michaels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Odoors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michaels is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Odoors tries to land a knee to the head but Michaels blocks with his arms.
Michaels tries to break the clinch but Odoors is controlling the position.
Odoors tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Michaels is trying to break free.
Michaels tries to break free but Odoors pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odoors throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Michaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michaels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Michaels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chez Michaels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Michaels avoids a wild elbow strike from Odoors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels is trying to break free.
Paddy Odoors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Odoors obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chez Michaels.
I've got Michaels winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chez Michaels!
Chez Michaels very nearly forgot to thank BioPharm Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.