PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramus Arthanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthanier has chosen P.O.D. - Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Oudomphonephaivanh
vs
Arthanier

182 cm
36
190 lbs
16 - 3 - 1

185 cm
29
188 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramus Arthanier!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oudomphonephaivanh connects with an inside leg kick.
Arthanier looks to land a body kick but Oudomphonephaivanh moved away.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks for the body kick but Arthanier saw that one coming.
Oudomphonephaivanh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oudomphonephaivanh works Arthanier's body with a nice hook.
Arthanier checks a low kick from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Oudomphonephaivanh tenderised Arthanier's leg. Arthanier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a head kick that misses.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a swing at Arthanier's ribcage but misses.
Arthanier throws a series of strikes that have Oudomphonephaivanh backpedaling.
Oudomphonephaivanh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Oudomphonephaivanh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arthanier looks to land a left hand but Oudomphonephaivanh moved out of range nicely.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with the body kick

and Arthanier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oudomphonephaivanh won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Arthanier are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arthanier scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier working the ground and pound but Oudomphonephaivanh is defending the strikes.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to control but Arthanier postures up.
Oudomphonephaivanh parries the strikes from Arthanier easily there. Arthanier is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Oudomphonephaivanh to escape.
Arthanier throws a strike aimed at the side of Oudomphonephaivanh's head but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids it well.
Arthanier fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oudomphonephaivanh parries the strikes from Arthanier easily there. Arthanier is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Oudomphonephaivanh to escape.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to regain half guard here but Arthanier keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oudomphonephaivanh is not content to let Arthanier control the position.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oudomphonephaivanh is not content to let Arthanier control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier working the ground and pound from side control.
Arthanier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to get back to half guard.
Arthanier working away.
Arthanier landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arthanier scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Arthanier seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to reverse the position.
Arthanier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Oudomphonephaivanh some visible discomfort.
Arthanier landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Oudomphonephaivanh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oudomphonephaivanh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to control but Arthanier postures up.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arthanier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arthanier landing a few strikes.
Arthanier landing a few strikes.
The strikes coming from Arthanier are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to control but Arthanier postures up.
Arthanier wants to control but Oudomphonephaivanh is keeping him busy.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh has one of Arthanier's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Arthanier wants to control but Oudomphonephaivanh is keeping him busy.
Arthanier looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Oudomphonephaivanh is avoiding damage well.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to control but Arthanier postures up.
Arthanier in side control, throwing shots but Oudomphonephaivanh defends.
Arthanier is looking to take a break and control but Oudomphonephaivanh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Arthanier cracks Oudomphonephaivanh with a big elbow.
Oudomphonephaivanh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arthanier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramus Arthanier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oudomphonephaivanh looks to throw the jab but Arthanier is out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a hook but Arthanier avoids it easily.
Arthanier tests Oudomphonephaivanh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arthanier.
Arthanier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arthanier slips a jab and a cross from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Arthanier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oudomphonephaivanh connects with an inside leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh ducks under a wild hook from Arthanier.
Arthanier slips a jab from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Arthanier feints the counter takedown.
Arthanier thumps Oudomphonephaivanh with a low kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arthanier. That one must have hurt.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh is winning the standup battle so far.
Oudomphonephaivanh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arthanier manages to avoid it.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks to land a body kick but Arthanier moved away.
Nice jab there from Arthanier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a hook but Arthanier avoids it easily.
Arthanier throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arthanier.
Oudomphonephaivanh's corner calls for a 1-2. Oudomphonephaivanh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to land a leg kick but Arthanier is out of range.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arthanier just misses with a punch to the body.
Arthanier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to clinch.
Arthanier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arthanier defending well as Oudomphonephaivanh loads up on a big left hand.
Arthanier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to clinch up.
Arthanier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oudomphonephaivanh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arthanier under the eye.
Arthanier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oudomphonephaivanh missing with a left hand there. Arthanier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arthanier feints the counter takedown.
Arthanier checks a low kick from Oudomphonephaivanh.
That kick from Arthanier tenderised Oudomphonephaivanh's leg. Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body shot but no joy.
Arthanier is looking to chop away at Oudomphonephaivanh's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oudomphonephaivanh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Arthanier throws the kick towards the body but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Oudomphonephaivanh.
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!
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a hook.
Arthanier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a nice body kick.
Arthanier misses with a takedown attempt - Oudomphonephaivanh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arthanier misses with an uppercut. Oudomphonephaivanh saw that one coming.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arthanier was well out of range. Poor timing from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Arthanier cracks Oudomphonephaivanh with a good jab.
Arthanier scores with a punch to the head.
Arthanier misses with a two punch combination.
Arthanier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arthanier drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oudomphonephaivanh defends it well.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a straight left.
Oudomphonephaivanh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier throws a right hand that Oudomphonephaivanh ducks under and follows up with a left that Oudomphonephaivanh also avoids with ease.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arthanier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to work over Arthanier's front leg with a kick but Arthanier checks it.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries a low kick but Arthanier avoids it.
Arthanier walks into a left hand.
Arthanier misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Oudomphonephaivanh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arthanier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes one on the button.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a low kick.
Arthanier throws a head kick but Oudomphonephaivanh moves out of range.
Arthanier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arthanier ducks under a wild hook from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Some bone on bone action there as Arthanier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arthanier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Oudomphonephaivanh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arthanier doesn't seem phased though.
Oudomphonephaivanh checks a leg kick nicely.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to score with a low kick but Arthanier moves his leg out of the way.
Arthanier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arthanier moves away.
Arthanier with the counter takedown but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids it easily.
Arthanier misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Oudomphonephaivanh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oudomphonephaivanh thuds a left hand into Arthanier's body.
Arthanier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oudomphonephaivanh but Oudomphonephaivanh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oudomphonephaivanh connects with a body shot.
Arthanier misses with an uppercut. Oudomphonephaivanh saw that one coming.
Oudomphonephaivanh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oudomphonephaivanh delivers a nice body kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks to land a left hand but Arthanier moved out of range nicely.
Oudomphonephaivanh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arthanier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arthanier thuds his right hand into Oudomphonephaivanh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oudomphonephaivanh fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Oudomphonephaivanh gets caught napping as Arthanier dives in and scores a takedown. Oudomphonephaivanh manages to retain guard.
Arthanier is working Oudomphonephaivanh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arthanier trying to control but Oudomphonephaivanh is working from the bottom.
Oudomphonephaivanh is pulling down on Arthanier's head to control his posture.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to sweep here but Arthanier controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthanier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arthanier working the ground and pound but Oudomphonephaivanh is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier lands some shots froms side control.
Arthanier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oudomphonephaivanh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Arthanier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oudomphonephaivanh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arthanier.
Arthanier sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Oudomphonephaivanh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to control Arthanier's posture but Arthanier avoids it.
Arthanier grinds an elbow into Oudomphonephaivanh's temple.
Arthanier in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arthanier working his ground and pound in the gym.
Oudomphonephaivanh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arthanier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier working away.
Arthanier in side control, throwing shots but Oudomphonephaivanh defends.
Arthanier landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arthanier wants to control but Oudomphonephaivanh is keeping him busy.
Oudomphonephaivanh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oudomphonephaivanh is working hard here to advance position.
Arthanier working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier trying to control the action but Oudomphonephaivanh is working from the bottom.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to control but Arthanier postures up.
Oudomphonephaivanh holds on to Arthanier's head and controls the position momentarily.
Arthanier is looking to take a break and control but Oudomphonephaivanh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arthanier misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Arthanier working the ground and pound but Oudomphonephaivanh is defending the strikes.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to regain half guard here but Arthanier keeps moving and retains side control.
Arthanier in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arthanier in side control, throwing shots but Oudomphonephaivanh defends.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to buck Arthanier off but Arthanier is having none of it.
Oudomphonephaivanh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arthanier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oudomphonephaivanh defending well though.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to control but can't.
Oudomphonephaivanh is in trouble now - Arthanier has advanced to mount!
Arthanier raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oudomphonephaivanh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arthanier trying to control the action but Oudomphonephaivanh is working from the bottom.
Arthanier wants to pass to mount but Oudomphonephaivanh is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramus Arthanier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arthanier 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramus Arthanier!
Ramus Arthanier bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.