PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bratt Nardello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietr Oblamenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bratt Nardello could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pietr Oblamenko's chin.

Nardello
vs
Oblamenko

208 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
243 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Zipp Zapp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bratt Nardello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pietr Oblamenko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nardello moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Pietr Oblamenko has been cut.
Nardello circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Nardello to counter with a crisp jab.

Oblamenko moves into range and clinches up with Nardello.
Nardello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oblamenko just leaning against Nardello, taking a breather.
Oblamenko lands a knee to the body.
Oblamenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nardello wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oblamenko working Nardello over with knees to the body.
Oblamenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oblamenko crunches a lovely knee into Nardello's ribcage.
Oblamenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oblamenko lands an elbow that stopped Nardello in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oblamenko misses with a punch to the body.
Oblamenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oblamenko working Nardello over with knees to the body.
Nardello is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Oblamenko.
Oblamenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oblamenko pushes Nardello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oblamenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oblamenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oblamenko lands a knee to the head.
Oblamenko is pushing Nardello up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oblamenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Nardello won't want to take too many of those.
Oblamenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oblamenko lands a body shot.
Oblamenko misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oblamenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oblamenko tries to work over Nardello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oblamenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nardello looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Oblamenko misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oblamenko obliges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Oblamenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nardello takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oblamenko presses Nardello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oblamenko lands an elbow inside that Nardello shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Oblamenko fails to land.
Oblamenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nardello backwards.
Oblamenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oblamenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oblamenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oblamenko.
Oblamenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Oblamenko.
Nardello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nardello blocks a body shot from Oblamenko.
Oblamenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nardello wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oblamenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oblamenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nardello takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Oblamenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblamenko landing knees to the body.
Nardello takes an elbow to the temple.
Oblamenko works on Nardello's body with a couple of short punches.
Oblamenko tries a body shot but Nardello blocks it.
Oblamenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nardello takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oblamenko working Nardello over with knees to the body.
Oblamenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nardello's face.
Oblamenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Nardello won't want to take too many of those.
Oblamenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oblamenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietr Oblamenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pietr Oblamenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oblamenko tries to clinch but Nardello moves out of range.
Oblamenko misses with a body kick.

Oblamenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nardello, pushing him back against the cage.
Nardello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oblamenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Oblamenko.
Nardello takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oblamenko avoiding damage.
Oblamenko landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oblamenko slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Oblamenko.
Oblamenko tries to land a knee to the head but Nardello blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblamenko throws a head punch that misses.
Nardello takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Oblamenko.
Oblamenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Nardello won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oblamenko stalls.
Pietr Oblamenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nardello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oblamenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nardello or not.
Oblamenko lands a knee to the body.
Oblamenko taking a breather.
Oblamenko lands a left hand.
Oblamenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oblamenko leaning against his opponent.
Oblamenko tries to land a knee to the head but Nardello blocks with his arms.
Oblamenko misses with a punch to the body.
Oblamenko leaning against his opponent.
Oblamenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oblamenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oblamenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Nardello avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oblamenko connects with a knee to the head.
Oblamenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nardello up against the cage.
Oblamenko has Nardello pressed against the cage, preventing Nardello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nardello takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oblamenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nardello in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oblamenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oblamenko lands an elbow just above Nardello 's eye.
Oblamenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oblamenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oblamenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Nardello breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Oblamenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bratt Nardello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Oblamenko drives through and clinches with Nardello against the cage.
Oblamenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oblamenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nardello lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nardello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nardello tries to break the clinch but Oblamenko is controlling the position.
Nardello wants to break free but Oblamenko has control.
Nardello wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oblamenko has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Oblamenko.
Nice elbow from Oblamenko.
Oblamenko connects with a knee to the head.
Nardello blocks a body shot from Oblamenko.
Oblamenko lands a nice elbow.
Oblamenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nardello tries to circle away but Oblamenko has him pinned against the cage.
Oblamenko misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietr Oblamenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pietr Oblamenko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nardello lands a nice shot that snaps Oblamenko's head back.
Oblamenko is looking to clinch.
Oblamenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bratt Nardello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oblamenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nardello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oblamenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oblamenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nardello sizes up Oblamenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nardello connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oblamenko clobbers Nardello with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nardello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oblamenko swings for the body but Nardello moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Oblamenko.
Danga de danga de dang - Nardello scores with a four punch combination!
Oblamenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oblamenko tries to clinch up.
As Oblamenko tries to get set, Nardello tries to push him back and clinch up but Oblamenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Oblamenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bratt Nardello is winning the standup battle so far.
Oblamenko is looking to clinch but Nardello is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nardello avoids a kick to the body.
Nardello swats away the attempt to clinch by Oblamenko.
Oblamenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oblamenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nardello lands a nice shot that snaps Oblamenko's head back.
Nardello scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pietr Oblamenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oblamenko wants to clinch.
As Oblamenko looks to move away, Nardello throws a big counter combo bu Oblamenko just gets out of the way.
Oblamenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nardello finds it's way round the side to connect with Oblamenko's head.
Nardello blocks a head kick by Oblamenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oblamenko closes the distance and clinches.
Nardello blocks an elbow strike from Oblamenko.
Nardello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nardello lands a shoulder strike.
Nardello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Oblamenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oblamenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nardello's elbow.
Oblamenko trying to control the position but instead, Nardello has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oblamenko into the cage.
Nardello tries to break the clinch but Oblamenko is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nardello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nardello lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nardello is trying to push Oblamenko away but Oblamenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oblamenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nardello's elbow.
Oblamenko lands a knee to the head.
Nardello dodges an elbow strike from Oblamenko.
Oblamenko prevents Nardello from breaking the clinch.
Nardello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oblamenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Nardello avoids the damage to the body.
Oblamenko can't find room to land a body shot as Nardello controls the action.
Oblamenko lands an elbow inside.
Oblamenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nardello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nardello wants to break free but Oblamenko has control.
Oblamenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oblamenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblamenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nardello has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oblamenko misses with a knee to the head.
Nardello blocks a body shot from Oblamenko.
Oblamenko misses with a punch to the body.
Nardello blocks an elbow strike from Oblamenko.
Nardello looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nardello looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bratt Nardello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oblamenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Nardello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nardello tries to break the clinch but Oblamenko is controlling the position.
Nardello scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oblamenko lands a damaging elbow.
Nardello has a couple of punches blocked by Oblamenko.
Oblamenko trying to stall but Nardello improves his position.
Oblamenko tries a body shot but Nardello blocks it.
Pietr Oblamenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nardello scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bratt Nardello showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oblamenko 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Pietr Oblamenko!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Pietr Oblamenko!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Pietr Oblamenko!

Pietr Oblamenko wins by unanimous decision!