PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Osterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Wates (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.

Osterman
vs
Wates

178 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Osterman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Wates!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osterman lands a jab.
Osterman misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Osterman throwing a counter right hand but Wates manages to avoid it.
Osterman just misses with a punch to the body.
Wates counters with a body kick.
Wates swings for the body but Osterman moves out of range.
Wates tries for a takedown but Osterman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Osterman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wates swinging wildly here.
Wates dives in and grabs Osterman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Osterman pushes down on Wates's head and hops out.
Osterman misses with a body shot.

Osterman moves into range and clinches up with Wates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Osterman.
Wates wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Osterman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wates tries to score a body lock takedown but Osterman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kevin Osterman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Wates.
Osterman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Osterman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wates is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Osterman to keep the fight standing.
Wates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wates tries to pull guard but Osterman won't allow it.
Osterman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osterman leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osterman.
Osterman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Osterman has Wates pressed against the cage, preventing Wates from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Osterman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wates or not.
Osterman controlling the action here for a moment.
Osterman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wates.
Osterman lands a shot to the body.
Osterman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterman lands a shoulder strike.
Wates wants to take the fight to the mat but Osterman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Osterman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Osterman scores with a shot to the side of Wates's head.
Osterman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wates backwards.
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!
Osterman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wates has Osterman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Osterman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Osterman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wates backwards.
A shot in the inside from Osterman.
Nice body punch from Osterman.
Wates looks winded!
Osterman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Osterman.
Osterman lands an uppercut.
Osterman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wates wants to stall.
Wates is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterman gets through Wates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Osterman lands with a right to the head.
Wates jumps guard but Osterman stands there with Wates around his waist. Wates gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Osterman - that landed with a thud.
Wates taking a breather.
Osterman lands a shot to the body.
Osterman scores with a shoulder strike.
Osterman presses Wates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wates jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osterman walks away with a smile on his face. Wates gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Osterman as he connects with a hook.
Osterman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Osterman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Osterman lands with a nice combination. Wates backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Phil Wates has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wates takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kevin Osterman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wates tries to clinch up.
Osterman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Wates is rocked!
Osterman throws an overhand right that drops Wates like a sack of potatoes! Osterman dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Osterman!