PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timur Orlan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bryce ODonnell's chin.

Orlan
vs
ODonnell

177 cm
34
164 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

167 cm
20
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryce ODonnell!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODonnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Orlan circles away.
Orlan ducks right into an uppercut from ODonnell.
Orlan misses with a low kick as ODonnell jumps back.

ODonnell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orlan was covering up waiting for the punch and ODonnell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Orlan wants to get back to his feet but ODonnell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ODonnell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
ODonnell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Orlan wants to get back to his feet but ODonnell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orlan wants to get back to his feet but ODonnell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ODonnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orlan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlan.
ODonnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell scores with a nice right hand.
ODonnell throws a head kick but Orlan moves out of range.
Orlan looks to score with a jab to the body but ODonnell is just out of range.
ODonnell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orlan's waist but Orlan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ODonnell off to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from ODonnell.
A punch combination from ODonnell misses.
ODonnell wants to clinch but Orlan slips to the side
and Orlan counters with a nice uppercut.
ODonnell misses with a head kick.
Orlan avoids the head kick by ODonnell.
Timur Orlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ODonnell shoots in but Orlan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
ODonnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Orlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlan tries a head kick but it misses.
ODonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
ODonnell moves out of range of the body kick.
ODonnell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orlan is fending him off so far but ODonnell persists. Nope, Orlan circles away and we're back to standing.
Timur Orlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce ODonnell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlan moves out of range of the body kick.
ODonnell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! ODonnell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orlan - the referee stops the clock and ODonnell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orlan. ODonnell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses.

ODonnell clinches with his opponent.
ODonnell effectively controlling the action here.
Orlan stops a takedown attempt from ODonnell.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
ODonnell trying to land knees to the body.
ODonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlan.
Orlan tries to break the clinch but ODonnell is controlling the position.

Orlan manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Orlan feints and then cracks ODonnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow ODonnell down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

ODonnell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orlan's half guard.
ODonnell prevents Orlan from standing back up.
ODonnell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlan blocking the ground and pound attempt from ODonnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce ODonnell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Orlan misses with a low kick.
ODonnell misses with a body kick.
Orlan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ODonnell throws out the jab.
Orlan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bryce ODonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ODonnell swings for the body but Orlan moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by ODonnell!
Orlan throws a leg kick that misses.
Orlan feints and then cracks ODonnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow ODonnell down.
ODonnell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
ODonnell moves out of range of the body kick from Orlan.
ODonnell moves out of range of the body kick.

ODonnell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Orlan keeping moving, preventing ODonnell from controlling successfully.
ODonnell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlan is looking to stand up but ODonnell isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
ODonnell distracts Orlan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
ODonnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ODonnell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell trying to control but Orlan is working from the bottom.
ODonnell stays in close to Orlan's body and controls the position.

Bryce ODonnell has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
ODonnell tries to score with a low kick but Orlan moves his leg out of the way.
Orlan lands a leg kick that knocks ODonnell off balance momentarily.
ODonnell misses with a low kick.
ODonnell avoids the head kick by Orlan.
ODonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
ODonnell is looking to clinch but Orlan is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell throws a combination. Orlan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Orlan throws a leg kick but ODonnell checks it.
Timur Orlan is winning the standup battle so far.
ODonnell misses with a kick to the body
letting Orlan counter with a right hand.
ODonnell checks a leg kick nicely.
Orlan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orlan tries to move into range but ODonnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlan misses with a low kick.
ODonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
ODonnell scores with a hook.
ODonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from ODonnell. Orlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlan throws a low kick but ODonnell moves out of range easily.
Orlan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
ODonnell misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ODonnell is defended easily by Orlan.
ODonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlan was well out of range. Poor timing from ODonnell.
ODonnell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ODonnell thuds his shin into the meat of Orlan's side.
ODonnell is looking to clinch.
Orlan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
ODonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlan throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orlan tries a head kick but it misses.
ODonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlan was well out of range. Poor timing from ODonnell.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce ODonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Orlan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orlan throws a leg kick but ODonnell checks it.
ODonnell tries to land a front kick but Orlan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
ODonnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Orlan.
Orlan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orlan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as ODonnell blocks the leg kick.
Orlan tried to score with a low kick but ODonnell checks it.
ODonnell misses with a looping left.
ODonnell avoids the head kick by Orlan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlan.
Orlan throws a wild body kick that ODonnell sees coming a mile off.
ODonnell moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ODonnell scores with a shot to the body.
Orlan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orlan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ODonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlan thumps ODonnell with a low kick.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses.
ODonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlan throws a low kick, looking for ODonnell's leg but ODonnell calmly moves out of range.
ODonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlan misses with a body kick.
ODonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ODonnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

ODonnell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Timur Orlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell stops Orlan from getting back to his feet.
ODonnell wants to pass the guard but Orlan is defending well.
ODonnell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Orlan's thigh. Orlan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlan is looking to stand up but ODonnell isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell trying to control but Orlan is working from the bottom.
Orlan has control of ODonnell's left arm, preventing ODonnell from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Orlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
ODonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orlan scores with a nice body kick.
Orlan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. ODonnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
ODonnell wants to clinch up but Orlan keeps it at a distance.
ODonnell moves out of range of the body kick.
ODonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from ODonnell.
Nice body kick from ODonnell.
Bryce ODonnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
ODonnell lands a high kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Orlan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ODonnell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce ODonnell!
Bryce ODonnell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.