PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Odell Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Charms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Odell Stout has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Stout
vs
Charms

218 cm
20
161 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

188 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Decent knees
Determined

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Odell Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucky Charms!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Charms falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stout counters with a left and a right that stings Charms.

Charms drives through and clinches with Stout against the cage.
Nice elbow from Charms.

It looks like Odell Stout has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Charms jumps into guard, dragging Stout to the mat.
Stout really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Charms tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stout wanted to stand there but Charms had control of the position.
Charms thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout wanted to stand there but Charms had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charms is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Charms is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout wants to control from the top but Charms keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stout wants to stand but Charms has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Charms throws a lazy head kick
and Stout counters with a series of strikes. Charms will be more careful next time no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stout.

Charms decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stout is looking for a sweep. Charms is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charms takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stout slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stout is looking to stand up but Charms isn't so interested in that idea.
Charms looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout has a closed guard, preventing Charms from standing up.
Charms must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Charms forces his way into half guard.

Charms is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stout defending well though.

Charms gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Charms shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Charms showed some decent athleticism there.

Stout manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Charms drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Stout throws Charms to one side and escapes!
Charms misses the body punch
and Stout counters with a series of strikes. Charms will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Charms is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stout's half guard.
Stout is breathing heavily.
Charms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stout keeps working.
Charms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stout defending well though.
Stout gets back to full guard.
Charms wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charms wants to pass the guard but Stout is keeping the position.

Stout had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charms defends it easily.
Charms throws a big elbow that misses.
Charms really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stout. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Charms is stalling in the full guard.
Stout is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Charms's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odell Stout dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Odell Stout's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Charms misses with a jab to the body
and Stout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charms throws a sloppy head kick
and Stout counters with a body kick that stops Charms in his tracks momentarily.

Charms scores with a takedown into Stout's guard.
Charms trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stout striking off his back but it's not causing Charms any problems.

Stout is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Charms passes Stout's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charms is trying to control the action in half guard but Stout is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Charms decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Odell Stout is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Charms has taken the fight to the clinch.

Charms manages to break the clinch.

Stout tries to sprawl but Charms drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stout is trying to stand.
Charms tries to pass to full mount but Stout defends it.
Charms missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Charms slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Charms there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Charms.
Charms has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Charms looking to finish with strikes here!

Charms is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stout is surviving well by controlling Charms's body position as best he can.
Stout wants to hold on but Charms pushes him away.
Stout sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stout keeps working.
Charms looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stout tries to roll over but Charms keeps him under control.

Charms decides to stand and escape the position.

Charms closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stout to the mat! Stout manages to get full guard.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Charms from controlling successfully.
Charms stands up over Stout, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Charms from controlling successfully.
Charms throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stout looking for a guillotine here but Charms defends easily.
Charms trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucky Charms has got the better of the ground game so far.
Charms wanted to stand there but Stout had control of the position.
Charms is looking to work some ground and pound but Stout has wrist control.
Charms sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Charms decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stout, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Charms throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stout tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Charms is in Stout's guard.

Stout is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Charms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Odell Stout's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stout gets caught napping as Charms dives in and scores a takedown. Stout manages to retain guard.
Stout is looking to stand back up but Charms counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stout.
Oh Stout is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Charms is trying to work for a kimura but Stout is defending well.
Charms trying to control the pace.

Charms seems to be working for a kimura but Stout defends the submission attempt.
Stout seems to have got his legs back now.

Charms looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stout moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charms wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.
Charms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stout swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charms trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charms sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stout is trying to keep Charms in close.

Charms thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Charms stands and steps away. Stout gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Charms closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Charms has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stout clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Charms is riding his opponent, not letting Stout buck him off.
Stout rolls, trying to escape but Charms keeps control of the position.
Stout looking very determined here, making life difficult for Charms.
Charms lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Charms.
Stout staying busy and making it hard for Charms to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout just trying to survive but Charms is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charms is throwing shots to the body but Stout manages to wriggle free. Charms pounces on him again and ends up in Stout's guard.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Charms from controlling successfully.
Stout is looking to stand up but Charms isn't so interested in that idea.
Charms landing with the ground and pound.
Stout is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charms wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stout works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stout preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Charms trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charms is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stout wants to stand up but Charms is controlling him.
Charms is pushing down on Stout's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stout is fighting to maintain full guard but Charms has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stout tries to get to full guard but Charms has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Charms is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Charms moves nicely into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Charms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Charms 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Charms!