PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sigvard Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Aurelius
vs
Oudomphonephaivanh

156 cm
40
117 lbs
36 - 15 - 3

182 cm
35
190 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Master Lee's One Stop

V-Mask Clothing + 70% laundry

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 36 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigvard Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius fails to land the takedown.
Aurelius scoring well with a low kick there.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a lovely overhand right.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a body shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a head kick that misses.

Aurelius fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oudomphonephaivanh to the ground. Aurelius is now in Oudomphonephaivanh's guard.
Oudomphonephaivanh wants to hit a switch here but Aurelius passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Oudomphonephaivanh there!
Oudomphonephaivanh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aurelius lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to lock up and control but Aurelius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Oudomphonephaivanh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to escape.
Aurelius dominating with strikes here.
Aurelius with shots to the head and body - Oudomphonephaivanh looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oudomphonephaivanh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oudomphonephaivanh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to roll over but Aurelius keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius trying to control the action but Oudomphonephaivanh is working from the bottom.
Oudomphonephaivanh trying to control but Aurelius postures up.
Oudomphonephaivanh manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Oudomphonephaivanh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oudomphonephaivanh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oudomphonephaivanh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oudomphonephaivanh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aurelius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aurelius postures up.
Aurelius slips nicely into half guard.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to maintain the position but Aurelius is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Aurelius seems content to control.

Oudomphonephaivanh actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oudomphonephaivanh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aurelius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aurelius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oudomphonephaivanh keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
Aurelius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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

Oudomphonephaivanh is looking for a triangle but Aurelius pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigvard Aurelius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oudomphonephaivanh throws a head kick that misses
and Aurelius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oudomphonephaivanh's knee momentarily.
Oudomphonephaivanh fails to land with a series of punches.
Aurelius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oudomphonephaivanh can do to turn this around?
Aurelius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh connects with a crisp jab.
Donk. Oudomphonephaivanh catches Aurelius right on the button with a cross.
Oudomphonephaivanh thumps Aurelius with a low kick.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a jab to Aurelius's midsection.
Oudomphonephaivanh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh has been cut.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Aurelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aurelius goes for a double leg but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oudomphonephaivanh continues to drive forward.
Come on Aurelius - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aurelius blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aurelius or not.
Aurelius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oudomphonephaivanh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a body punch.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a body punch.
Aurelius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh working aggressively here.
Aurelius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oudomphonephaivanh jumps guard but Aurelius stands there with Oudomphonephaivanh around his waist. Oudomphonephaivanh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with some punches.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is trying to maintain a safe position but Oudomphonephaivanh gets an underhook and turns Aurelius into the cage.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to pull guard but Aurelius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sigvard Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh.
A head punch on the inside from Aurelius fails to land.
Aurelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aurelius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aurelius trying to control the position but instead, Oudomphonephaivanh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aurelius into the cage.
Oudomphonephaivanh avoiding damage as Aurelius throws knees to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with some punches.
Oudomphonephaivanh has a couple of punches blocked by Aurelius.
Oudomphonephaivanh pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Aurelius can't find room to land a body shot as Oudomphonephaivanh controls the action.
Aurelius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oudomphonephaivanh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oudomphonephaivanh working aggressively here.
Oudomphonephaivanh jumps guard but Aurelius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oudomphonephaivanh takes a shot to the head.
Oudomphonephaivanh working aggressively here.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a punch but it's blocked by Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aurelius can't find room to land a body shot as Oudomphonephaivanh controls the action.
Aurelius is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aurelius swings wildly with an uppercut but Oudomphonephaivanh uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius lands a hook that snaps the head of Oudomphonephaivanh backwards.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a body punch.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to stall.
Aurelius is looking to control Oudomphonephaivanh's arms but Oudomphonephaivanh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aurelius has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Oudomphonephaivanh.
Aurelius blocks a body shot from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oudomphonephaivanh blocks the elbow strike.
Aurelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aurelius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A shot to the body from Aurelius misses
and Oudomphonephaivanh counters with a nice uppercut.
Oudomphonephaivanh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aurelius's head backwards.
A good leg kick by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks to land a right hand but Aurelius moved out of range.
Aurelius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oudomphonephaivanh. Aurelius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aurelius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oudomphonephaivanh checks it well.
Oudomphonephaivanh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Aurelius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aurelius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oudomphonephaivanh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oudomphonephaivanh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aurelius.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelius lands a nice hook to Oudomphonephaivanh's body. Oudomphonephaivanh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius moves out of range as Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a head kick that misses
and Aurelius counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh works the jab nicely.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a sloppy head kick and Aurelius moves out of range easily.
Aurelius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oudomphonephaivanh checks it well.
Oudomphonephaivanh avoids the body shot from Aurelius.
Aurelius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oudomphonephaivanh in his tracks.
Oudomphonephaivanh thows a leg kick but Aurelius checks it
enabling Aurelius to counter with a crisp jab.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Aurelius tenderised Oudomphonephaivanh's leg. Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a body kick that misses.
Aurelius looks to throw the jab but Oudomphonephaivanh is out of range.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to chop away at Aurelius's legs.
A clash of legs there as Aurelius blocks the low kick.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelius throws a hook but Oudomphonephaivanh blocks it.
Aurelius tries to land a front kick but Oudomphonephaivanh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oudomphonephaivanh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with a head kick.
Oudomphonephaivanh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Oudomphonephaivanh looks to land a left hand but Aurelius moved out of range nicely.
Aurelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aurelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aurelius throws a shot from downtown. Oudomphonephaivanh moves away and avoids it.
Oudomphonephaivanh tests Aurelius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aurelius misses with a body shot
and Oudomphonephaivanh counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aurelius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oudomphonephaivanh on his heels. He'll look to pass Oudomphonephaivanh's guard now, I'm sure.
Aurelius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oudomphonephaivanh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aurelius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oudomphonephaivanh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oudomphonephaivanh is trying to control the position but Aurelius postures up.
Aurelius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aurelius won't allow Oudomphonephaivanh to sweep him here.
Aurelius passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Oudomphonephaivanh reverses the position - he's now on top in Aurelius's guard.
Aurelius looking for a sweep. Not yet Aurelius, not yet.
Oudomphonephaivanh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aurelius's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Oudomphonephaivanh working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Aurelius moves into full guard.
Aurelius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oudomphonephaivanh manages to get himself to full guard.

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!
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Oudomphonephaivanh keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh.
I think Oudomphonephaivanh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh!
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.