PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Packer (ranked 5880 p4p, 23014 weight class) and William OConnor (ranked 501 p4p, 534 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Packer
vs
OConnor

177 cm
47
190
29 - 26 - 0

183 cm
33
190
9 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

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 29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Packer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Packer misses the target.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer misses with the combination.
OConnor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Packer does no damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OConnor blocks an uppercut.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but OConnor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Packer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor wants to stall.
OConnor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Packer walks away with a smile on his face. OConnor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Packer lands with a nice body punch.
Packer wants to clinch up but OConnor keeps it at a distance.
OConnor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Packer throws an overhand right that lands on OConnor's shoulder, as OConnor tries to avoid the shot.
And OConnor tries to counter it with a takedown but Packer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Packer with a nice cross.
Packer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Packer duly obliges.
OConnor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OConnor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnor.

OConnor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Packer throws a head kick that misses
letting OConnor counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnor misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Packer misses the target.
Packer works OConnor's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Packer is predictable there
and OConnor counters with a three punch combo that has Packer backing up. Packer nods at OConnor to acknowledge the strikes.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - OConnor circles away.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on OConnor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Packer misses with a left hand
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Packer rushes OConnor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer blocks an elbow strike from OConnor.
Packer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Todd Packer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William OConnor.
OConnor takes a shot to the head.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnor avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but OConnor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
OConnor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OConnor misses with a knee to the head.
Packer pushes OConnor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OConnor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Packer misses with some punches.

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

OConnor gets tackled into the cage by Packer. Packer maintains the clinch.
OConnor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Packer tries a knee to the head but OConnor blocks it.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OConnor controlling the action here for a moment.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer lands a left hand.
Packer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OConnor's efforts to push away.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Packer up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnor.

OConnor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Packer looks to land a combination but OConnor avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OConnor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OConnor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OConnor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Packer moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Packer as OConnor tries to tie him up.
A short left from Packer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Packer throws a poor cross that misses
and OConnor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OConnor staying out of range there.
Packer looks to throw the jab but OConnor is out of range.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but OConnor avoids it.
OConnor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Packer misses with a telegraphed body shot

and OConnor moves into the clinch.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
OConnor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
OConnor jumps guard but Packer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OConnor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Packer gets through OConnor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.

OConnor breaks from the clinch.
Packer looks to land a combination but OConnor avoids it well.
OConnor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Todd Packer is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor moves out of range as Packer strikes.
OConnor is looking for the big counter here.
Packer tries to clinch up
and OConnor counters with a series of strikes. Packer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Packer misses.
Packer sets himself, and OConnor steps forward looking for the clinch! Packer avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Packer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OConnor moves away from the strike by Packer.
Packer throws a series of punches but OConnor avoids them all with ease.
OConnor wants to counter the offense by Packer and move into the clinch position.
Packer tries to clinch there but OConnor circles away.
OConnor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Packer misses with a leg kick

and OConnor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Packer won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnor scoring with punches from side control.
OConnor working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!

OConnor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
OConnor scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Packer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
OConnor tries to pass to full mount but Packer defends it.
OConnor is taking a breather. Packer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Packer is looking for a sweep. OConnor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Packer is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer trying to control here.
OConnor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

OConnor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

OConnor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Packer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OConnor.
OConnor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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.
OConnor is thwarting Packer's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. OConnor connects with a nice short shot to Packer's temple.
OConnor is trying to control the action in half guard but Packer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OConnor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OConnor is pressing down on Packer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Packer is holding on for now.
Packer tries to roll over but OConnor keeps him under control.
OConnor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OConnor misses with a head shot. Packer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Packer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William OConnor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Packer misses the body punch
and OConnor counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

OConnor pushes Packer up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer working aggressively here.
OConnor dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OConnor can do to turn this around?
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Packer misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor avoiding damage.
OConnor has Packer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Packer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnor blocks an uppercut.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of OConnor backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OConnor landing some nice looking knees to the body.

OConnor pulls guard.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but OConnor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OConnor wants to sweep but no luck.
OConnor looking to control but Packer passes into half guard.
OConnor is looking to control Packer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OConnor avoid being mounted?
Packer content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer blocks the strikes from OConnor.
Packer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
William OConnor has got the better of the ground game so far.

OConnor actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OConnor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Packer is working away from the top position though.
OConnor is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OConnor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Packer defends it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Packer, as that shot connected.
OConnor avoids a punch combination nicely.
OConnor is looking for the big counter here.
Packer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OConnor counters with a three punch combo that has Packer backing up. Packer nods at OConnor to acknowledge the strikes.
OConnor blocks a head kick by Packer.
OConnor wants to counter the offense by Packer and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on OConnor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Packer lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Packer.
OConnor misses with the combination.
Packer throws a series of punches but OConnor moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from OConnor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Packer duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OConnor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OConnor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Packer.
OConnor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Packer throws a left and a right that both miss
and OConnor counters with a three punch combo that has Packer backing up. Packer nods at OConnor to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Packer 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!