PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanud Odimabesser (ranked 908 p4p, 1618 weight class) and Rooster Test (ranked 119 p4p, 208 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Odimabesser
vs
Test

183 cm
23
170
9 - 3 - 0

172 cm
27
171
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kanud Odimabesser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rooster Test !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odimabesser lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Odimabesser connects with a body shot.
Odimabesser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Test has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Odimabesser finds it's way round the side to connect with Test 's head.
Test lands a jab to Odimabesser's midsection.
Odimabesser lands a head shot.
Test scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Odimabesser misses
and Test counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Kanud Odimabesser has been cut.

Test clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Odimabesser takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odimabesser.
Test goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Test prevents a body shot from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser has a couple of punches blocked by Test .
Odimabesser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Test lands a shoulder strike.
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Test misses with a hook from the clinch.
Test misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odimabesser.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test .

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

Odimabesser looking for a guillotine here but Test defends easily.
Test missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Odimabesser has his foot on Test 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Test works his way back into a safe position though.
Test trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Test with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Odimabesser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Test can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Test missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test is looking to work some ground and pound but Odimabesser has wrist control.
Odimabesser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Test trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Test won't allow Odimabesser to sweep him here.
Test trying to control but Odimabesser is working from the bottom.
Test throws a strike but Odimabesser rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Odimabesser controls from within his opponent's guard.
Odimabesser prevents Test from getting back to his feet.
Odimabesser preventing the sweep.
Test wants to stand up but Odimabesser is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Test tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Odimabesser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Test is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Odimabesser has gone for a leg lock! Test slips out almost immediately though and dives into Odimabesser's guard.

Test throws a big right hand that misses.

Odimabesser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Test can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Test throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Odimabesser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Odimabesser is trying to keep Test in close.

Odimabesser working for a triangle but Test defends it easily.
Test content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Odimabesser will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Odimabesser had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Test defends it easily.

Odimabesser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Test is aware though and is defending well.
Odimabesser working a defensive guard here.
Test passes Odimabesser's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Odimabesser moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kanud Odimabesser will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kanud Odimabesser's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Test throws a hook but Odimabesser blocks it.
Odimabesser appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Test gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Odimabesser.
Test takes a kick to the side of the head.
Odimabesser lands with a nice body kick.
Odimabesser cracks Test with a right hand to the side of the head.
Odimabesser ducks under a wild hook from Test .
Odimabesser stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Odimabesser darts in and clinches Test up against the cage.
Odimabesser lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Test backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test .
Test lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Odimabesser backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Test makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odimabesser jumps guard but Test turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Odimabesser pulls Test into guard.
Odimabesser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Test can do to turn this around?
Test looking to sit in guard and control but Odimabesser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odimabesser prevents Test from getting back to his feet.
Odimabesser postures up.
Test has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Test is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Odimabesser is controlling him.
Odimabesser postures up in Test 's guard and throws a big left but Test blocks it.

Odimabesser 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.

Test has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Odimabesser has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test gets through Odimabesser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Test working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Test creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Odimabesser.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test .
Odimabesser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Test misses with some punches.
Odimabesser lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odimabesser tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Test just stands there and leans against the cage.
Test tries to throw a body punch but Odimabesser avoids it by throwing Test back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test .
Test blocks an uppercut.

Odimabesser jumps guard and drags Test to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Odimabesser looking to control.

Odimabesser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Odimabesser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kanud Odimabesser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Test slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Test trying to control the action but Odimabesser is working from the bottom.
Test in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Odimabesser struggling a bit here.
Test postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Odimabesser is looking for a sweep.
Test tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Odimabesser gets back to half guard.
Odimabesser trying to control here.
Test throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Odimabesser is looking to control Test 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Odimabesser avoid being mounted?
Test is trying to control. Odimabesser wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Odimabesser keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Odimabesser is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Test pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kanud Odimabesser dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kanud Odimabesser's cut.
That's time! Odimabesser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Odimabesser moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Test looks to throw the jab but Odimabesser is out of range.
Odimabesser scores with a punch to the head.
Test ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Odimabesser moves away.
Kanud Odimabesser is winning the standup battle so far.
Test misses with a lunging right hand
letting Odimabesser counter with a right hand.
Odimabesser tries to clinch up
and Test connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odimabesser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Test blocks a head kick by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser lands a two punch combo.

Test clinches with his opponent.
Test lands a right hand that snaps the head of Odimabesser backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Odimabesser uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Odimabesser.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser swings wildly with an uppercut but Test uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test .
Test has a couple of punches blocked by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Odimabesser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rooster Test seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Odimabesser is trying to pull guard but Test has him pressed against the cage.
Test tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odimabesser tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Test just stands there and leans against the cage.
Test misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odimabesser lands a hook that snaps the head of Test backwards.
Test misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanud Odimabesser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test struggles to land a body shot inside as Odimabesser controls his hands.
Odimabesser tries to pull guard but Test holds him up against the cage and eventually Odimabesser drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanud Odimabesser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Test .
A short body shot lands from Test as the two fighters clinch.
Rooster Test has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Test softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Test misses with the head strike.
Test tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odimabesser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Test tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Test struggles to land a body shot inside as Odimabesser controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser tries to work over Test 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Test misses with the head strike.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by Odimabesser.
Test throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odimabessers head.
Test tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Test tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Odimabesser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by Odimabesser.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test .
Still in the clinch, Test scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odimabesser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Test 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odimabesser misses with the head strike.
Test tries to work over Odimabesser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Test lands a right hand.
Test goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odimabesser lands a right hand.
Odimabesser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Test tries to work over Odimabesser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odimabesser.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test .
Test tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Odimabesser uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rooster Test comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Odimabesser 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanud Odimabesser!
An out of breath Kanud Odimabesser thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.