PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Houston Odonnell (ranked 24765 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connar Scanlan (ranked 7339 p4p, 469 weight class). Houston Odonnell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Odonnell
vs
Scanlan

209 cm
19
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Houston Odonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connar Scanlan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Scanlan or perhaps it was just good defense by Odonnell, which made it look bad.
Odonnell leaves Scanlan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scanlan scores with a hook to the body. Odonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Odonnell closes the distance and clinches.
Odonnell wants to take the fight to the mat but Scanlan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scanlan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Houston Odonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Scanlan.
Scanlan looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Odonnell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scanlan uses from the top position.
Scanlan won't allow Odonnell to sweep him here.
Odonnell pulls Scanlan in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scanlan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Odonnell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Odonnell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odonnell 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.
Odonnell is trying to keep Scanlan in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scanlan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Odonnell dives on top into guard.

Odonnell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scanlan's head.
Odonnell connects with a couple of short punches.
Odonnell chips away with some ground and pound.
Odonnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Odonnell throws a big right hand that misses.
Odonnell scoring with some ground and pound.
Odonnell landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odonnell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scanlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odonnell.
Odonnell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scanlan's head.
Odonnell lands a couple of elbows.
Odonnell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scanlan's head.
Odonnell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Odonnell stands up over Scanlan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Odonnell scoring with some ground and pound.
Odonnell is working Scanlan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Odonnell is in close to Scanlan's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scanlan controls Odonnell momentarily but Odonnell frees himself.
Scanlan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Odonnell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Odonnell landing some decent shots from guard.
Scanlan looking to control but Odonnell passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scanlan wants to control but Odonnell is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scanlan shoots for a double leg takedown but Odonnell sprawls well. He's pushed Scanlan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Odonnell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scanlan sprawls and moves away.

Odonnell clinches with his opponent.
Odonnell is trying to drag Scanlan to the mat but Scanlan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Odonnell tightens his grip and picks Scanlan up, before dumping him to the ground. Scanlan manages to land in guard.

Scanlan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Scanlan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Odonnell defends it nicely.
Odonnell is looking to counter the offense by Scanlan and move into the clinch.
Scanlan is breathing heavily.
Scanlan wants to clinch up but Odonnell keeps it at a distance.
Odonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scanlan can do to turn this around?
Scanlan takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Odonnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Odonnell looking for a takedown.
Odonnell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Odonnell tries to score a body lock takedown but Scanlan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Houston Odonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scanlan prevents the takedown attempt.
Odonnell can't get the takedown.
Odonnell looking for a takedown.

Scanlan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scanlan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Odonnell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scanlan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odonnell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scanlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odonnell.
Odonnell cracks Scanlan with a solid left hand.
Houston Odonnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Odonnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odonnell landing with the ground and pound.
Scanlan wants to get back to his feet but Odonnell passes into half guard.
Scanlan is trying to maintain the position but Odonnell is very close to passing his half guard.
Scanlan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Odonnell.
Odonnell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scanlan wants to improve his position but Odonnell is controlling well.
Odonnell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odonnell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Scanlan tries to roll over but Odonnell keeps him under control.
Odonnell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scanlan's head.
Odonnell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Odonnell working Scanlan over with strikes.
Scanlan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Odonnell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Odonnell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odonnell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scanlan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Odonnell is working away from the top position though.
Odonnell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odonnell thows a huge punch but Scanlan dodges it nicely.
Odonnell winds up and cracks Scanlan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Odonnell winds up and cracks Scanlan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odonnell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scanlan defending well though.
Scanlan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Odonnell.
Odonnell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Houston Odonnell dominated that second round.
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!

Scanlan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Odonnell avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Odonnell.

Scanlan gets caught napping as Odonnell dives in and scores a takedown. Scanlan manages to retain guard.
Scanlan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odonnell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Odonnell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Odonnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odonnell landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Odonnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Odonnell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Odonnell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scanlan wants to stand but Odonnell is controlling the position.
Odonnell connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Odonnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Odonnell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Odonnell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Odonnell landing some decent shots from guard.
Odonnell chips away with some ground and pound.

Odonnell stands up from Scanlan's guard - Odonnell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Odonnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Scanlan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Odonnell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Odonnell tries to clinch up.
Scanlan throws a fast counter high kick but Odonnell manages to duck under it in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odonnell scores with a shot to the body.
Scanlan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Odonnell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scanlan somewhat.

Odonnell gets a takedown into half guard.
Scanlan tries to roll over but Odonnell keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scanlan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Odonnell is working away from the top position though.
Odonnell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Odonnell drops an elbow to the side of Scanlan's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scanlan trying to control but Odonnell postures up.
Odonnell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Houston Odonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Odonnell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Houston Odonnell!