PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Nwamadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pal Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Emmanuel Nwamadi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Nwamadi
vs
Ohmsford

177 cm
25
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Emmanuel Nwamadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pal Ohmsford!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nwamadi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ohmsford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ohmsford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohmsford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nwamadi avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ohmsford as Nwamadi shoots in.
Nwamadi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ohmsford tries to sprawl out of it but Nwamadi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ohmsford 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 Emmanuel Nwamadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nwamadi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ohmsford but Ohmsford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Nwamadi. No joy for Ohmsford on that attempt.
Nwamadi tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nwamadi is defended easily by Ohmsford.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nwamadi defends well and Ohmsford ends up having to push Nwamadi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Nwamadi moves into range and clinches up with Ohmsford.
Ohmsford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ohmsford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nwamadi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ohmsford wants to take the fight to the mat but Nwamadi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nwamadi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ohmsford.
Nwamadi lands a shoulder strike.
Ohmsford's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ohmsford's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Nwamadi pulls guard successfully.
Nwamadi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ohmsford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ohmsford wants to control from the top but Nwamadi keeps moving.
Ohmsford pushing down on Nwamadi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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

Nwamadi is defending against the submission attempts here by Ohmsford.
Ohmsford controlling the pace.
Ohmsford is trying to control the action in half guard but Nwamadi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford wants to pass the guard but Nwamadi is defending well.
Nwamadi trying to hold on to Ohmsford's head to control him but Ohmsford postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nwamadi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ohmsford tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nwamadi.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ohmsford looks to throw the jab but Nwamadi is out of range.
Nwamadi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nwamadi shoots in for a double leg but Ohmsford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ohmsford drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nwamadi defends it well.
Nwamadi throws a sloppy head kick and Ohmsford moves out of range easily.
Nwamadi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ohmsford circles away.
No luck for Ohmsford with that takedown attempt.
Nwamadi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ohmsford swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford stuffs the takedown.
And Ohmsford tries to counter it with a takedown but Nwamadi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ohmsford looks for a takedown but Nwamadi sprawls well.
Ohmsford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ohmsford is defended easily by Nwamadi.
Nwamadi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ohmsford looks winded!
Ohmsford shoots and misses
and Nwamadi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ohmsford moves out of range of the body kick from Nwamadi.
Nwamadi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ohmsford tries to sprawl out of it but Nwamadi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ohmsford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nwamadi dives in and grabs Ohmsford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ohmsford pushes down on Nwamadi's head and hops out.
Nwamadi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emmanuel Nwamadi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ohmsford shoots in looking for a takedown. Nwamadi tries to sprawl out of it but Ohmsford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nwamadi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emmanuel Nwamadi is winning the standup battle so far.

Ohmsford closes the distance and pushes Nwamadi back into the cage.
Nwamadi wants a takedown.

Ohmsford pulls guard.
Ohmsford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nwamadi's guard.

Ohmsford wants to stand but Nwamadi is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohmsford trying to control the position from guard on top but Nwamadi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nwamadi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ohmsford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ohmsford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford trying to control but Nwamadi is working from the bottom.
Nwamadi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nwamadi tries to get out of the position.
Nwamadi wants to get back to his feet but Ohmsford passes into half guard.
Nwamadi is refusing to be controlled, as Ohmsford sits in half guard.
Nwamadi trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Nwamadi looking for subs from the bottom but Ohmsford mounts him!
Ohmsford prevents Nwamadi from getting the reversal.
Ohmsford throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nwamadi tries to reverse the position but Ohmsford maintains control.
Ohmsford controlling from the full mount.
Nwamadi is desperately trying to improve his position but Ohmsford has a good base and remains in mount.
Ohmsford trying to control but Nwamadi is having none of it.
Ohmsford throwing strikes here but Nwamadi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nwamadi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ohmsford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ohmsford tries to control but Nwamadi wriggling away.
Ohmsford is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nwamadi wants to control but Ohmsford is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nwamadi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ohmsford.
Ohmsford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ohmsford unloads with some shots from mount but Nwamadi bucks and avoids them well.
Nwamadi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ohmsford tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nwamadi is squirming around, avoiding Ohmsford's attempts to control the action.
Ohmsford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohmsford thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pal Ohmsford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ohmsford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nwamadi sprawls well. Nwamadi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ohmsford gets slowly back to his feet.
Nwamadi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ohmsford dives in for a single leg takedown but Nwamadi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pal Ohmsford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ohmsford.
Emmanuel Nwamadi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pal Ohmsford.
Nwamadi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ohmsford tries to sprawl out of it but Nwamadi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ohmsford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ohmsford misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohmsford shoots in looking for a takedown. Nwamadi tries to sprawl out of it but Ohmsford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nwamadi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ohmsford has a takedown stuffed.
Ohmsford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nwamadi tries to clinch up.
Ohmsford tries for a takedown but Nwamadi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nwamadi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ohmsford shoots in looking for a takedown but Nwamadi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ohmsford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Nwamadi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ohmsford, pushing him back against the cage.
Nwamadi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ohmsford.
Nwamadi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nwamadi taking a breather.
Nwamadi tries to pull guard but Ohmsford forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Nwamadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emmanuel Nwamadi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Nwamadi moves into the clinch.

Ohmsford pulls guard effortlessly.
Nwamadi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford keeping full guard, as Nwamadi tries to pass.
Pal Ohmsford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nwamadi is looking to stand up but Ohmsford won't let him.
Ohmsford wants to stand up but Nwamadi is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ohmsford is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford trying to control but Nwamadi is working from the bottom.
Ohmsford content to stall in guard here.
Nwamadi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nwamadi looking to control.
Nwamadi being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nwamadi.

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.
Ohmsford fails with a takedown attempt.
Ohmsford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nwamadi's waist but Nwamadi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ohmsford off to one side.
Nwamadi lands with a nice combination. Ohmsford backs away looking to recover.
Ohmsford shoots in looking for a takedown but Nwamadi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ohmsford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nwamadi lands a body shot.

Nwamadi drives through and clinches with Ohmsford against the cage.

Nwamadi jumps guard and drags Ohmsford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ohmsford won't allow Nwamadi to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nwamadi keeping moving, preventing Ohmsford from controlling successfully.
Nwamadi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Nwamadi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nwamadi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Nwamadi!