PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Sweet (ranked 7973 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 8798 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor OShea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sweet
vs
OShea

193 cm
24
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

210 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fidel Sweet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OShea closes the distance and clinches.
OShea looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sweet is working OShea over against the cage.

OShea decides to pull guard.
OShea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sweet.
Sweet postures up in OShea's guard and throws a big left but OShea blocks it.

OShea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OShea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OShea is trying to control the position but Sweet postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet pushes down on OShea's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sweet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sweet working the head and body with strikes.

Sweet decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
OShea drops his hands momentarily and Sweet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Sweet moves into the clinch.
OShea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OShea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sweet avoiding damage.
Sweet will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning OShea up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea is pressed up against the cage. Sweet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OShea down to the mat. OShea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sweet fails in his attempt to clinch.

OShea gets tackled into the cage by Sweet. Sweet maintains the clinch.
OShea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sweet's efforts to push away.
Sweet taking a breather.
Sweet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OShea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea trying to control the position but instead, Sweet has worked for underhooks and has pushed OShea into the cage.
Sweet wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fidel Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sweet gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, OShea regains guard.

OShea pushes Sweet off and scrambles back to his feet.

OShea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sweet is doing well to control the position and prevent OShea from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sweet is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OShea is thwarting Sweet's attempts to control the position.
Sweet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sweet works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweet is controlling OShea's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Sweet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OShea, pushing him back against the cage.
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 Fidel Sweet will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

OShea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Sweet manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sweet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fidel Sweet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OShea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sweet tries to clinch but OShea is having none of it.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

OShea tries to keep at a distance but Sweet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sweet is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OShea pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sweet holding his opponent close, against the cage.
OShea is breathing heavily.
Sweet pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sweet manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sweet is trying to pull guard but OShea turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sweet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OShea fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fidel Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.

OShea clinches up with Sweet and pushes him back against the cage.

OShea pulls Sweet into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OShea wants to sweep here but Sweet controlling him for the moment.
OShea keeping moving, preventing Sweet from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

OShea is working an open guard so Sweet takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Sweet.

Sweet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sweet taking a breather.
OShea blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet is looking for a takedown.
Sweet will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning OShea up against the cage.

OShea breaks from the clinch.

OShea drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweet looking to hit a scissor sweep but OShea is one step ahead there.
Sweet is trying to control the position but OShea postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fidel Sweet dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

OShea keeps the fight on the outside.

OShea looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sweet is looking for a sweep. OShea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sweet pushes OShea off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OShea walks into a left hand.

OShea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sweet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OShea can do to turn this around?
OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sweet gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, OShea regains guard.
Sweet wants to control from the top but OShea keeps moving.
Sweet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OShea's head.

OShea throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sweet uses it to pass to side control.
Sweet working the body and head with strikes.
Sweet cracks OShea with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sweet gets to mount! OShea was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Sweet.
OShea tries to hold on but Sweet pushes him away.
Sweet postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. OShea looks a forlorn figure.
Sweet in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sweet lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweet landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sweet looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. OShea looks a forlorn figure.
Sweet unloading with bombs!
Sweet raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sweet lands with some vicious ground and pound - can OShea hang on?
Sweet putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
OShea is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fidel Sweet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Sweet connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sweet pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet working the ground and pound effectively.
Sweet tries to control but OShea wriggling away.
Sweet lands a big shot there that rocks OShea but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sweet blocks OShea's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Sweet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sweet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Sweet!