PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Odesseiron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Newdles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odesseiron's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Afterworld. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Odesseiron
vs
Newdles

180 cm
23
159 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

172 cm
23
155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edwin Odesseiron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicky Newdles!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newdles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Odesseiron.
Odesseiron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newdles.
Odesseiron keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Newdles does no damage.
Newdles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newdles throws a jab when Odesseiron was well out of range.
Odesseiron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Odesseiron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newdles under the eye.
Odesseiron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newdles.
Newdles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newdles blocks a jab.
Odesseiron blocks a jab.
Newdles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Odesseiron misses with a straight right.
Odesseiron with a nice cross.
Odesseiron is looking to clinch but Newdles is avoiding it.
Newdles throws a leg kick but Odesseiron checks it.
Odesseiron throws a big shot that misses.
Newdles is looking to clinch but Odesseiron is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newdles looks to score with a jab to the body but Odesseiron is just out of range.
Newdles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newdles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odesseiron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Odesseiron wants to land a leg kick but Newdles is out of range.
Newdles works the jab nicely.
Newdles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odesseiron takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newdles throws a low kick but Odesseiron avoids it.
Newdles swings for the body but Odesseiron moves out of range.
Newdles lands a glancing blow to the side of Odesseiron's head.
Newdles misses with a looping left.
Newdles swinging wildly here.

Newdles has closed the distance and engaged Odesseiron in a clinch.
Newdles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Odesseiron backwards.
Odesseiron stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newdles throws a punch but it's blocked by Odesseiron.
Odesseiron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Odesseiron tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Odesseiron with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odesseiron lands an uppercut.
Odesseiron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Newdles fails to land.
Newdles looking to slow down the pace here.
Odesseiron tries a knee to the head but Newdles blocks it.
Newdles swings wildly with an uppercut but Odesseiron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newdles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odesseiron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newdles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Odesseiron lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newdles lands with a light punch inside.
Newdles throws a head punch that misses.
Odesseiron letting Newdles take a breather here.
Newdles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odesseiron scores with a shot to the side of Newdles's head.
Odesseiron cracks Newdles with a nice body shot.
Newdles lands a right hand.
Odesseiron swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Newdles ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Newdles no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Newdles is trying to control the position but Odesseiron postures up.
Odesseiron seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Newdles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odesseiron wants to stand but Newdles is controlling his posture from full guard.
Odesseiron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newdles misses with a wild body shot.
Newdles tries to score with a low kick but Odesseiron moves his leg out of the way.
Newdles connects with a looping right hand.
Newdles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Odesseiron stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Newdles tests Odesseiron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Newdles forces Odesseiron back against the cage and clinches.
Newdles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odesseiron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newdles has a couple of punches blocked by Odesseiron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicky Newdles will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Newdles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Odesseiron, pushing him back against the cage.
Odesseiron lands a knee to the head.
Odesseiron throws a punch but it's blocked by Newdles.
Odesseiron lands an uppercut.
Edwin Odesseiron has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Odesseiron throws a head punch that misses.
Odesseiron blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newdles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odesseiron slowing the pace effectively.
Newdles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Odesseiron has a couple of punches blocked by Newdles.
Odesseiron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odesseiron throws a punch but it's blocked by Newdles.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odesseiron.
Odesseiron is trying to maintain a safe position but Newdles gets an underhook and turns Odesseiron into the cage.
Odesseiron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Newdles blocks it with crossed arms.
Newdles throws a punch but it's blocked by Odesseiron.
Odesseiron misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newdles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Newdles wants to stall.
Newdles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Odesseiron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Odesseiron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newdles lands with a right to the head.
Odesseiron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newdles scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newdles taking a breather.
Newdles wants to stall.
Newdles letting Odesseiron take a breather here.
Odesseiron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Newdles stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odesseiron.
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!
Newdles slows down the pace here.
Newdles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odesseiron blocks an uppercut.
Newdles has a couple of punches blocked by Odesseiron.
A short left from Odesseiron.
Newdles takes a shot to the head.
Odesseiron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odesseiron tries a knee to the head but Newdles blocks it.
Newdles stalling in the clinch but Odesseiron improves position.
Odesseiron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newdles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odesseiron lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odesseiron is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newdles is keeping busy.
Newdles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newdles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Odesseiron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newdles lands a hook that snaps the head of Odesseiron backwards.
Newdles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Odesseiron smiles and moves away.
Newdles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Newdles takes a swing at Odesseiron's ribcage but misses.
Odesseiron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newdles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Odesseiron misses.
Newdles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Newdles.
Odesseiron throws a jab but it's blocked by Newdles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odesseiron doesn't manage to clinch there - Newdles circles away.
Newdles scores with a leg kick.
Odesseiron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Odesseiron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Odesseiron misses with a hook.
Odesseiron checks a leg kick.
Newdles slips under a jab from Odesseiron.
Odesseiron defending well as Newdles loads up on a big left hand.
Odesseiron blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newdles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Odesseiron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Odesseiron slips a straight right by Newdles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newdles. Odesseiron does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odesseiron works the jab nicely.
Newdles throws the left hand but Odesseiron avoids the punch easily.
Newdles throws a hook to the side of Odesseiron's head but Odesseiron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odesseiron misses with a low kick as Newdles jumps back.
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 Edwin Odesseiron will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Odesseiron doesn't manage to clinch there - Newdles circles away.
Newdles throws a sloppy body shot
and Odesseiron counters with a stiff right hand.
Odesseiron checks a leg kick.
Newdles takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice uppercut there from Odesseiron.
Newdles tries a low kick but Odesseiron avoids it.
Newdles throws a chopping leg kick but Odesseiron manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Newdles slips under a jab from Odesseiron.
Newdles wants to land a leg kick but Odesseiron is out of range.
Newdles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newdles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newdles throws a leg kick
and Odesseiron counters with a stiff right hand.
Odesseiron tries to clinch up.
Donk. Odesseiron catches Newdles right on the button with a cross.
Nicky Newdles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newdles misses with an uppercut. Odesseiron saw that one coming.
Newdles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odesseiron throws out the jab.
Newdles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odesseiron manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newdles throws a sloppy head kick and Odesseiron moves out of range easily.
Odesseiron scores with a shot to the body.
Newdles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Odesseiron.
Newdles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Odesseiron jabs Newdles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newdles throws a poor cross that misses
letting Odesseiron counter with a right hand.
Newdles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newdles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Odesseiron blocks a low kick nicely.
Odesseiron lands the left hand.
Newdles connects with a body shot.
Odesseiron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newdles.
Odesseiron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newdles's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Newdles tenderised Odesseiron's leg. Odesseiron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newdles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Odesseiron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Odesseiron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newdles blocks a jab.
Newdles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Odesseiron blocks the low kick.
Newdles is looking to clinch but Odesseiron is avoiding it.
Newdles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Odesseiron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newdles is looking to chop away at Odesseiron's legs.
Odesseiron checks a leg kick.
Odesseiron moves out of range as Newdles strikes.
Newdles loads up on a big right hand but Odesseiron slips the punch.
Newdles moves in looking to clinch but Odesseiron pushes him off.
Newdles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odesseiron.
Odesseiron thumps Newdles with a low kick.
Newdles misses with a low kick.
Odesseiron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newdles misses with a body kick.
Newdles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odesseiron attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Newdles throws a hook to the side of Odesseiron's head but Odesseiron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odesseiron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newdles's head backwards.
Odesseiron is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newdles doesn't manage to clinch there - Odesseiron circles away.
Odesseiron doesn't manage to clinch there - Newdles circles away.
Odesseiron missing with a left hand there. Newdles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Odesseiron lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Odesseiron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newdles.
Newdles thows a leg kick but Odesseiron checks it

and Odesseiron counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Newdles blocks an uppercut.
Newdles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odesseiron is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Odesseiron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newdles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Odesseiron slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odesseiron seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odesseiron misses with some punches.
Odesseiron lands an uppercut.
Odesseiron is trying to maintain a safe position but Newdles gets an underhook and turns Odesseiron into the cage.
A knee to the head by Odesseiron.
Odesseiron taking a breather.
Newdles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newdles effectively controlling the action here.
Odesseiron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odesseiron lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odesseiron misses with a knee strike.
Odesseiron slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odesseiron.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edwin Odesseiron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Odesseiron has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edwin Odesseiron!
An out of breath Edwin Odesseiron thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.