PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code as his entrance music. Oleg Osbourne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Caldwell
vs
Osbourne

186 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
201 lbs
11 - 5 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Caldwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Oleg Osbourne has been cut.
A combination from Caldwell does no damage.
Osbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Caldwell.
Caldwell throws a hook but Osbourne blocks it.
Osbourne walks into a straight right hand from Caldwell.
Caldwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Osbourne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Caldwell tries to improve position but can't.

Osbourne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caldwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Osbourne is chipping away with strikes.
Caldwell is looking to reverse the position.
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Osbourne working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Osbourne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Caldwell prevents Osbourne from moving into mount.
Caldwell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Osbourne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Caldwell wants to control but Osbourne is keeping busy.
Caldwell punching from the bottom.
Caldwell trying to control from the bottom.

Caldwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Osbourne.
Caldwell wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Osbourne has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Caldwell's face.

Osbourne swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Caldwell is now in Osbourne's guard. A big mistake from Osbourne there, giving up the dominant position!
Caldwell wanted to stand there but Osbourne had control of the position.

Osbourne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Caldwell uses it to pass to side control.
Osbourne looks gassed!
Caldwell trying to control the position but Osbourne is working away.
Osbourne is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caldwell.
Caldwell cracks Osbourne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Osbourne is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Caldwell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Osbourne is squirming around, avoiding Caldwell's attempts to control the action.
Caldwell is looking to stand but Caldwell has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

Caldwell is working for a guillotine from mount but Osbourne frees his head quite easily.
Osbourne wants to control but Caldwell is having none of it.
Osbourne is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four 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.
Osbourne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Caldwell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Osbourne avoids a strike by Caldwell and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Caldwell's guard! Fantastic escape!
Caldwell wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caldwell throws a body punch but Osbourne moves out of range.
Caldwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osbourne.
Caldwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Osbourne is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Osbourne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oleg Osbourne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Osbourne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Caldwell's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osbourne.
Osbourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldwell manages to avoid it.
Caldwell lands a slapping body shot.
Caldwell misses with the combination.
Caldwell throws a shot from downtown. Osbourne moves away and avoids it.
Caldwell defending well as Osbourne loads up on a big left hand.
Caldwell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Osbourne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caldwell ducks under a wild hook from Osbourne.
Osbourne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caldwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osbourne.
Caldwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osbourne.
A swing and a miss from Osbourne.
Caldwell ducks under a wild hook from Osbourne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Osbourne connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Caldwell.

Osbourne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caldwell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Osbourne is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Caldwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Osbourne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caldwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Osbourne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caldwell is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Osbourne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caldwell, who protects the arm well.
Caldwell tries to bench press Osbourne off him but Osbourne keeps the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Caldwell swinging wildly here.
Caldwell is looking to wear down Osbourne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Osbourne misses with a wild body shot.
Jimmy Caldwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osbourne misses with a hook. Caldwell ducked under it nicely.
Osbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldwell.
Osbourne might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Osbourne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caldwell looks to land a combination but Osbourne avoids it well.
Caldwell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the body from Osbourne misses
and Osbourne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caldwell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Osbourne's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Osbourne.
Caldwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Osbourne takes a swing at Caldwell's ribcage but misses.
Caldwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caldwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osbourne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caldwell.
Caldwell cracks Osbourne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caldwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Osbourne.
Caldwell throws a left and a right that both miss

and Osbourne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Osbourne scores with a couple of nice shots.
Caldwell trying to control here.
Caldwell is staying active underneath Osbourne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caldwell is trying to maintain the position but Osbourne is very close to passing his half guard.
Osbourne works his way into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Osbourne is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Caldwell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Osbourne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Caldwell throws a series of punches but Osbourne moves out of range.
Caldwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Osbourne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caldwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Osbourne.
Caldwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caldwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osbourne.
Caldwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caldwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osbourne.
Osbourne takes a swing at Caldwell's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oleg Osbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Caldwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Osbourne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Caldwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Osbourne throws the left hand but Caldwell avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell stalks Osbourne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Osbourne's face. Osbourne staggers backwards, shaken.
Osbourne just misses with a punch to the body.
Osbourne wants to clinch up but Caldwell keeps it at a distance.
Caldwell connects with a body shot.
Caldwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jimmy Caldwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Osbourne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caldwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Jimmy Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Osbourne.
Caldwell lands with a shot to the body.
Caldwell punishes Osbourne's body with a nice straight punch.
Caldwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caldwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Caldwell throws a series of punches but Osbourne avoids them all with ease.
Caldwell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oleg Osbourne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caldwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caldwell scores with a three punch combo!
Jab by Osbourne.
Caldwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caldwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Osbourne scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Caldwell tries to keep at a distance but Osbourne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Osbourne is leaning against Caldwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Caldwell prevents a body shot from Osbourne.
Caldwell scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caldwell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osbourne.
Osbourne is working Caldwell over against the ropes.
Osbourne prevents Caldwell from breaking the clinch.
Osbourne is leaning against Caldwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caldwell.
Osbourne works on Caldwell's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell stalling in the clinch but Osbourne improves position.
A shot in the inside from Osbourne.
Osbourne prevents a body shot from Caldwell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Caldwell.
Osbourne presses Caldwell against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Osbourne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caldwell smiles and moves away.
Osbourne digs a good body shot into Caldwell's ribs.
A left lands for Osbourne.
Osbourne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caldwell swivels and escapes.
Caldwell looks to land a combination. Osbourne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Caldwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Osbourne tries to clinch
and Caldwell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Osbourne thinking.
Osbourne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Caldwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caldwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Osbourne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caldwell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Caldwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Osbourne walks into a left hand.
Jimmy Caldwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Osbourne misses.
Caldwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Osbourne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Caldwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osbourne.
Osbourne has his takedown stuffed
and Caldwell counters with a two punch combo.
Caldwell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Osbourne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Osbourne tries to clinch but Caldwell moves out of range.

Osbourne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Caldwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Caldwell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Osbourne 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Osbourne!