PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andretii Kazadorez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kazadorez
vs
ODonnell

190 cm
22
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andretii Kazadorez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin ODonnell!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODonnell fails with the takedown.
Kazadorez is looking to counter punch.
Kazadorez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice body kick from ODonnell.

ODonnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ODonnell leaning against his opponent.

ODonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for ODonnell. That snapped Kazadorez's head back.

It looks like Andretii Kazadorez has been cut.

ODonnell gets a clinch.
ODonnell has Kazadorez pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

ODonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ODonnell 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.

ODonnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kazadorez is pressed up against the cage. ODonnell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kazadorez down to the mat. Kazadorez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell shoots in but no luck this time.
Andretii Kazadorez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin ODonnell.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Kazadorez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazadorez misses with a lunging right hand

and ODonnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

ODonnell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kazadorez uses from the top position.
ODonnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazadorez is one step ahead there.
Kazadorez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kazadorez being controlled here momentarily.

ODonnell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell tries to strike from the bottom.
ODonnell pulls Kazadorez in close to prevent any damage.

ODonnell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazadorez defends well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ODonnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazadorez is one step ahead there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Kazadorez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for ODonnell with that takedown attempt.
Andretii Kazadorez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazadorez thuds his right hand into ODonnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

ODonnell closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Kazadorez.
ODonnell tries to pull guard but Kazadorez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
ODonnell is looking to take this one to the mat.
ODonnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
ODonnell crunches a lovely knee into Kazadorez's ribcage.

ODonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

ODonnell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
ODonnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
ODonnell looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell sitting in guard here, content to control.

ODonnell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
ODonnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

ODonnell stands up from Kazadorez's guard - ODonnell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kazadorez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ODonnell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazadorez looks to land a right hand but ODonnell moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ODonnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Kazadorez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin ODonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andretii Kazadorez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kazadorez looks to land a left hand but ODonnell moved out of range nicely.
Kazadorez misses with an uppercut.
ODonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

ODonnell clinches up against the cage.
Kazadorez prevents a takedown attempt there.
ODonnell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kazadorez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if ODonnell can turn it around.

ODonnell breaks the clinch.
ODonnell shoots in looking for a takedown. Kazadorez tries to sprawl out of it but ODonnell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kazadorez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

ODonnell forces Kazadorez back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

ODonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

ODonnell pushes Kazadorez up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ODonnell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. ODonnell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

ODonnell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazadorez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

ODonnell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

ODonnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
ODonnell looking for a sweep. Not yet ODonnell, not yet.
ODonnell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazadorez manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell's corner is telling him to maintain position.

ODonnell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kazadorez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ODonnell.
Andretii Kazadorez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin ODonnell.
ODonnell fails to land the takedown.
Kazadorez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ODonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ODonnell.
Kazadorez connects with a good right hand that stumbles ODonnell. ODonnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from ODonnell - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell goes for a double leg but Kazadorez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kazadorez continues to drive forward.
ODonnell shoots in but no luck this time.
ODonnell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kazadorez swivels and escapes.
ODonnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Andretii Kazadorez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazadorez swings for the body but ODonnell moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ODonnell! But no joy.
ODonnell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kazadorez is fending him off so far but ODonnell persists. Nope, Kazadorez circles away and we're back to standing.
ODonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kazadorez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ODonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ODonnell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and ODonnell duly obliges.

Andretii Kazadorez's cut is getting worse.
ODonnell dives in for a single leg takedown but Kazadorez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown but Kazadorez shows good takedown defense.
ODonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazadorez.
Kazadorez throws a nice looking combination but ODonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from ODonnell.

ODonnell has closed the distance and engaged Kazadorez in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

ODonnell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

ODonnell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazadorez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kazadorez preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ODonnell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
ODonnell trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin ODonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andretii Kazadorez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kazadorez throws a looping overhand right but ODonnell ducks down to avoid it.
ODonnell misses with a takedown attempt
and ODonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ODonnell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kazadorez counters with a straight right hand.
Kazadorez takes a kick to the side of the head.

ODonnell forces Kazadorez back against the cage and clinches.
ODonnell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kazadorez smiles and moves away.
Andretii Kazadorez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin ODonnell.
ODonnell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Kazadorez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ODonnell moves away from the strike by Kazadorez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ODonnell lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kazadorez throws a lazy right hand but ODonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And ODonnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Kazadorez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
ODonnell ducks under a wild hook from Kazadorez.
ODonnell shoots for a takedown but Kazadorez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kazadorez misses with a looping right.
Kazadorez is looking to clinch but ODonnell is avoiding it.

ODonnell gets a clinch.
Kazadorez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ODonnell is working for takedown but Kazadorez is calmly controlling the position for now.
ODonnell blocking some punches.
ODonnell lands a good knee to the midsection. Kazadorez won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazadorez is pressed up against the cage. ODonnell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kazadorez down to the mat. Kazadorez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
ODonnell shoots in looking for a takedown but Kazadorez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing ODonnell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
ODonnell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazadorez avoids it really well and circles away.
Andretii Kazadorez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazadorez misses with a lunging right hand

and ODonnell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ODonnell.
ODonnell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Kazadorez fails to land.
ODonnell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kazadorez is defending well.
Kazadorez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

ODonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazadorez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ODonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazadorez fails with an attempt to clinch.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Kazadorez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazadorez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
ODonnell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
ODonnell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kazadorez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kazadorez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

ODonnell drives through and clinches with Kazadorez against the cage.

ODonnell pulls Kazadorez into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kazadorez'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.
Kazadorez trying to control the position from guard on top but ODonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell is controlling Kazadorez's posture.
Kazadorez won't allow ODonnell to sweep him here.
Kazadorez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ODonnell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

ODonnell 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin ODonnell.
I've got ODonnell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin ODonnell!