PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Cawe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cawe
vs
Odinson

195 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Cawe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thor Odinson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cawe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Thor Odinson has been cut.

Odinson looking to score a takedown here. Cawe is defending well but Odinson drives through and ends up in Cawe's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Odinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cawe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odinson has managed to get both his arms back between Cawe's legs - danger averted.

Odinson drops back looking for a leg! Cawe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cawe manages to kick Odinson off! Odinson jumps back into Cawe's guard.
Odinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Odinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Odinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cawe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cawe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Odinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Odinson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cawe shoots in but no luck this time.

Odinson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Odinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Odinson wants to pass the guard but Cawe is keeping the position.
Odinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odinson postures up in Cawe's guard and throws a big left but Cawe blocks it.

Cawe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Odinson passes into side control.

Odinson stands up and beckons Cawe to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cawe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!

Odinson gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Odinson as the two fighters clinch.
Odinson fails to pull guard.
Cawe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Odinson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Odinson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Odinson wants to get up but he can't break Cawe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Odinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cawe is retaining full guard.
Odinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cawe is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Cawe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Odinson advances nicely into full mount.
Cawe is breathing heavily.
Cawe taking shots to the head.

Odinson stands up from mount. Strange move.

Odinson looking to score a takedown here. Cawe is defending well but Odinson drives through and ends up in Cawe's guard.
Odinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Odinson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Odinson gets a clinch.
Cawe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Odinson walks away with a smile on his face. Cawe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Cawe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Odinson taking a breather.
Odinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cawe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Odinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Odinson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Odinson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Odinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Cawe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Odinson slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Odinson decides to return to a standing position.
Cawe misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Odinson.
Cawe closes the distance and clinches up with Odinson, looking for a takedown. Cawe pushes Odinson against the cage but Odinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cawe fails with the takedown.

Odinson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Odinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cawe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Odinson connects with a decent elbow.

Odinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cawe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Odinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cawe keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cawe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cawe tries to buck Odinson off but Odinson is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Cawe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Odinson tries to move to mount but Cawe blocks the move with his legs.
Odinson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cawe is trying to control Odinson's posture but Odinson avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson advances to mount.
Odinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cawe wants to get back to his feet.
Odinson controlling from mount.

Odinson has hold of Cawe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cawe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cawe?

Odinson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cawe is now in Odinson's guard. A big mistake from Odinson there, giving up the dominant position!

Odinson looking for subs off his back but Cawe has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cawe trying to control from half guard but Odinson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Odinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thor Odinson'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!

Cawe slaps away a takedown attempt from Odinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cawe moves in looking to clinch but Odinson pushes him off.
Mason Cawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cawe.
Cawe tries to clinch

and Odinson counters with a single leg into guard. Cawe didn't expect that.

Cawe working for submissions but it's allowed Odinson to get to half guard.
Cawe has hold of Odinson's hands but Odinson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Odinson content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Odinson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Odinson throws a head kick but Cawe moves out of range.
Odinson throws a leg kick
and Cawe counters with a nice body shot.
Cawe misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cawe misses with a takedown attempt

and Odinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Odinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cawe trying to control here.
Thor Odinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cawe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Odinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Odinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odinson working over Cawe with some ground and pound. Cawe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Odinson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Odinson moves into the clinch successfully.

Odinson pulls Cawe into guard.
Odinson is pulling down on Cawe's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Odinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Odinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cawe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cawe looking to pass the guard.

Odinson working for a triangle but Cawe defends it easily.
Odinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Odinson, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cawe is controlling him.
Cawe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Odinson's guard.
Odinson wants to stand and escape but Cawe is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cawe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Odinson's guard.
Mason Cawe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thor Odinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cawe is fighting to break Odinson's control of his arms but Odinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Odinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Odinson 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Odinson!