PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Bolda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolda comes into the arena with Fett's Vette blaring out of the sound system. Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bolda
vs
Oudomphonephaivanh

185 cm
32
203 lbs
21 - 11 - 1

182 cm
34
190 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Bolda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Oudomphonephaivanh - that will leave a mark!
Bolda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oudomphonephaivanh blocks a jab.
Bolda connects with a looping right hand.

Bolda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Bolda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Bolda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh gets back to half guard.

Oudomphonephaivanh is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolda.
Bolda prevents Oudomphonephaivanh from improving his position.
Bolda is thwarting Oudomphonephaivanh's attempts to control the position.

Bolda is working for a kimura but Oudomphonephaivanh is defending it quite comfortably.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to maintain the position but Bolda is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to roll over but Bolda keeps him under control.

Bolda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oudomphonephaivanh has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oudomphonephaivanh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to control but Bolda is keeping busy.
Bolda is looking to advance position but Oudomphonephaivanh won't allow it.
Oudomphonephaivanh is refusing to be controlled, as Bolda sits in half guard.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to improve his position but Bolda is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oudomphonephaivanh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Bolda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oudomphonephaivanh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolda.
We've been hearing good reports from Bolda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bolda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oudomphonephaivanh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolda.
Oudomphonephaivanh is staying active underneath Bolda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Oudomphonephaivanh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oudomphonephaivanh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bolda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oudomphonephaivanh swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oudomphonephaivanh controls Bolda momentarily but Bolda frees himself.
Bolda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bolda passes Oudomphonephaivanh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oudomphonephaivanh trying to control from the bottom.
Bolda controlling the action here.
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!
Bolda is pressing down on Oudomphonephaivanh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oudomphonephaivanh is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to control but can't.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Bolda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bolda throws a hook to the side of Oudomphonephaivanh's head but Oudomphonephaivanh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a leg kick but Bolda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bolda looks to throw the jab but Oudomphonephaivanh is out of range.
Good exchange - Oudomphonephaivanh coming out on top.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body kick that misses.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolda tries for a takedown but Oudomphonephaivanh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolda is able to avoid easily.
Oudomphonephaivanh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bolda ducks under a wild hook from Oudomphonephaivanh.

Bolda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Bolda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oudomphonephaivanh has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bolda swings around for an armbar but Oudomphonephaivanh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bolda's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolda wants to control but Oudomphonephaivanh passes easily into half guard.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bolda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Oudomphonephaivanh working for a submission but Bolda is keeping him at bay.

Oudomphonephaivanh swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolda is now in Oudomphonephaivanh's guard. A big mistake from Oudomphonephaivanh there, giving up the dominant position!
Bolda forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bolda seems to be looking for submissions.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to improve his position.
Bolda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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

Oudomphonephaivanh makes his way to full guard, as Bolda worked for a kimura.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolda trying to control the position from guard on top but Oudomphonephaivanh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to reverse the position.

Bolda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bolda yanks on the arm and Oudomphonephaivanh is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bolda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Bolda!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Josh Bolda made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.