PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Wodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Condit has chosen You ain't stoppin me as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Wodman
vs
Condit

177 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 St Petersburg, Nick Wodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Condit!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Condit.
Wodman misses with a wild combination.
Wodman lands with a nice combination. Condit backs away looking to recover.
Condit lands a two punch combo.
Condit throws a head kick that half lands.
Wodman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Condit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wodman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Condit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wodman somewhat.
Condit misses with a low kick.
Wodman shoots in looking for a takedown. Condit tries to sprawl out of it but Wodman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Condit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Condit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit misses with a head kick.

Wodman pushes Condit up against the cage in a clinch.
Condit lands a hook that snaps the head of Wodman backwards.

Condit manages to break the clinch.

Condit has closed the distance and engaged Wodman in a clinch.
Condit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wodman jumps guard but Condit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wodman tries a knee to the head but Condit blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Condit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Condit ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Condit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Condit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wodman controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wodman trying to control but Condit is working from the bottom.
Condit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Condit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Nick Wodman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Condit rushes Wodman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wodman is trying to break the clinch but Condit has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wodman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Condit blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Condit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Condit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Condit can't get the takedown.
Condit tries to land knees in the clinch but Wodman avoids the damage to the body.
Wodman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Condit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wodman shoots in looking for a takedown but Condit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wodman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Wodman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Condit looks winded!
Wodman tries for a takedown but Condit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Condit wants it to stay on the feet.
Condit misses with a two punch combination.
Condit is looking to clinch.
Condit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wodman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Condit takes the fight into the clinch.
Condit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wodman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Condit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wodman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wodman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Condit lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wodman is trying to break the clinch but Condit is controlling him.
Condit goes for a takedown attempt but Wodman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Condit dominated that round.
That's time! Wodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Condit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wodman.
Condit tries to close the distance and clinch but Wodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Condit tries to clinch up.

Wodman has closed the distance and engaged Condit in a clinch.
Condit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wodman tries a body shot but Condit blocks it.
Wodman tries to pull guard but Condit won't allow it.
Condit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Condit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Condit tries to pull guard but Wodman won't allow it.
Condit scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wodman walks away with a smile on his face. Condit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nick Wodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Condit.
Wodman lands a high kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Condit throws a nice head kick!
Wodman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Condit avoids it really well and circles away.
Wodman closes the distance and clinches up with Condit, looking for a takedown. Wodman pushes Condit against the cage but Condit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peter Condit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Condit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wodman but Wodman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wodman shoots in for a double leg but Condit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Condit closes the distance and clinches up with Wodman, looking for a takedown. Condit pushes Wodman against the cage but Wodman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit closes the distance looking to clinch

and Wodman moves into the clinch.
Condit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wodman is keeping busy.
Condit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wodman prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Wodman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Condit is working for takedown but Wodman is calmly controlling the position for now.

Condit jumps guard and drags Wodman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Wodman stands up and waves to Condit to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wodman keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Condit has a takedown stuffed.
Condit tries a head kick but it misses.

Wodman has Condit up against the cage in a clinch.

Wodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Wodman darts in and clinches Condit up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wodman breaks from the clinch.

Wodman moves into range and clinches up with Condit.
Wodman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Condit is defending well for now.

Condit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wodman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Condit avoids it really well and circles away.
Nick Wodman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Condit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Condit throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Condit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wodman swivels and escapes.

Wodman darts in and clinches Condit up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Wodman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Condit misses with a head kick.
Condit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wodman tries to avoid it but Condit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wodman to the ground. Wodman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Wodman instigates a clinch.
Condit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wodman has him pressed against the cage.

Condit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wodman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Condit is fending him off so far but Wodman persists. Nope, Condit circles away and we're back to standing.

Wodman has closed the distance and engaged Condit in a clinch.
Condit looking to throw knees to the head but Wodman is blocking nicely.
Wodman prevents the takedown attempt.
Condit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wodman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Condit smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wodman has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wodman works on Condit's body with a couple of short punches.
Wodman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Condit breaks from the clinch.
Wodman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Condit but Condit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Condit tries to clinch up but Wodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Condit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wodman fails with a takedown attempt.
Condit lands with a kick to the temple. Wodman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wodman lands a nice looking body shot.
Condit misses with a takedown attempt - Wodman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Condit avoids the head kick by Wodman.

Wodman closes the distance and pushes Condit back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Condit prevents the takedown attempt.
Condit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Condit is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wodman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Wodman breaks from the clinch.
Wodman avoids the head kick by Condit.
Condit tries for a takedown but Wodman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Wodman or perhaps it was just good defense by Condit which made him look bad.
Wodman shoots in for a takedown but Condit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Condit.

Condit pushes Wodman up against the cage in a clinch.

Wodman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Condit misses
and Wodman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Condit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wodman.
Wodman fails with the takedown.

Wodman gets tackled into the cage by Condit. Condit maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wodman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Peter Condit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Condit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Condit.
I think Condit 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!