PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Senna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe Senna looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Senna
vs
Ohmsford

180 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
192 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Senna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Ohmsford!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohmsford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Senna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ohmsford.

Ohmsford closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Senna quickly recovers to half guard.
Senna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ohmsford passes Senna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ohmsford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Senna tries to get to full guard but Ohmsford has control of the leg.
Senna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ohmsford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ohmsford's back!

Senna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ohmsford has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ohmsford manages to reverse the position and now he's in Senna's guard. Nice work there by Ohmsford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohmsford trying to control the position from guard on top but Senna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Senna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ohmsford tries to free his leg and advance position but Senna is retaining full guard.
Ohmsford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Senna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ohmsford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Senna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ohmsford manages to get himself to full guard.

Ohmsford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Senna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Senna advances position into side control!
Senna remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Senna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Senna is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senna is staying tight to Ohmsford's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Senna trying to control the position but Ohmsford is working away.
Senna throws an elbow but Ohmsford slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ohmsford pushes Senna away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Senna gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Senna tries to move to mount but Ohmsford blocks the move with his legs.
Senna wants to control but Ohmsford is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ohmsford prevents Senna from improving position.
Ohmsford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Senna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Senna trying to control the action but Ohmsford is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ohmsford looks to land a right hand but Senna moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Ohmsford.
A quick step to the side and Senna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohmsford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ohmsford wants to clinch.
Senna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Felipe Senna will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ohmsford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ohmsford throws a head kick but Senna moves out of range.
Ohmsford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Senna.
Ohmsford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Senna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ohmsford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Senna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohmsford tries a low kick but Senna avoids it.

Senna gets the takedown into side control.
Senna advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senna wants to control the pace but Ohmsford is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford prevents Senna from taking his back.

Senna working for a submission but Ohmsford is keeping him at bay.
Senna moves to the back position.
Senna tries to keep control of the position but Ohmsford is staying busy.
Ohmsford is trying to stand back up.
Senna keeps control of the position as Ohmsford tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ohmsford is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ohmsford is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Senna looking to break Ohmsford's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ohmsford remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Senna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Senna keeps control of the position easily here as Ohmsford tries to buck him off.
Senna trying to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ohmsford is in a bad position with Senna working for a choke. Ohmsford manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Ohmsford landing with the ground and pound.
Senna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ohmsford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ohmsford throws a big right hand that misses.
Senna wants to sweep here but Ohmsford controlling him for the moment.

Ohmsford drops back, looking for a kneebar! Senna looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Senna looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Senna!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ohmsford wants to get back to his feet but Senna drags him back down.
Senna laying and praying for a moment but Ohmsford takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Senna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ohmsford is just riding it out for now. Senna eventually gives up the hold.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ohmsford is looking to clinch.
Senna throwing a counter right hand but Ohmsford manages to avoid it.
Senna avoids the head kick by Ohmsford.
Senna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole Ohmsford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohmsford throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Ohmsford is predictable there
and Senna counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Felipe Senna will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ohmsford misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Senna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ohmsford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Senna counters with a straight right hand.
Ohmsford tries to close the distance and clinch but Senna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Senna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ohmsford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Senna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ohmsford tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Senna misses its target.
Ohmsford tries a low kick but Senna avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Senna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohmsford throws a head kick that misses.
Senna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Senna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ohmsford was covering up waiting for the punch and Senna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senna slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ohmsford is not content to let Senna control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Senna wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Senna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ohmsford is looking to escape.
Ohmsford wants to control but Senna is having none of it.

Senna is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ohmsford has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ohmsford!
Felipe Senna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Senna working a defensive guard here.
Senna keeping moving, preventing Ohmsford from controlling successfully.
Senna trying to control the position.
Senna has a closed guard, preventing Ohmsford from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Felipe Senna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Senna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Senna shoots in for a takedown but Ohmsford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ohmsford darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Ohmsford seems to be working for a kimura but Senna defends the submission attempt.
Senna wants to improve his position but Ohmsford is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senna trying to control here.
Ohmsford not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Ohmsford is working for a kimura but Senna is defending it quite comfortably.
Senna gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Senna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cole Ohmsford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ohmsford throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cole Ohmsford.
I think Senna 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cole Ohmsford!