PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean OConnor (ranked 6244 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Fiddie (ranked 6404 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tre Fiddie enters the cage!

OConnor
vs
Fiddie

182 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 Montreal, Sean OConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tre Fiddie!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiddie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fiddie tests OConnor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiddie goes for a double leg but OConnor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OConnor continues to drive forward.
Fiddie misses with a double jab
and OConnor counters with a three punch combo that has Fiddie backing up. Fiddie nods at OConnor to acknowledge the strikes.
Fiddie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OConnor defending well as Fiddie loads up on a big left hand.
OConnor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fiddie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fiddie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fiddie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like OConnor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fiddie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OConnor defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

OConnor gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OConnor has Fiddie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OConnor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fiddie tumbling to the mat - OConnor dives into Fiddie's guard.

OConnor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Fiddie working for a triangle but OConnor defends it easily.
OConnor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
OConnor pushes down on Fiddie's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fiddie actively working from the bottom here.
OConnor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OConnor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OConnor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiddie wants to improve his position but OConnor is controlling well.
OConnor controlling the action here.
Fiddie trying to control but OConnor postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control OConnor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiddie has hold of OConnor's hands but OConnor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
OConnor working over Fiddie with some ground and pound. Fiddie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fiddie tries to roll over but OConnor keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OConnor is pressing down on Fiddie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiddie is holding on for now.
OConnor slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiddie is trying to stand back up but OConnor is controlling him
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OConnor working over Fiddie with some ground and pound. Fiddie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OConnor not doing much here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

OConnor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean OConnor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Fiddie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fiddie throws the left hand but OConnor avoids the punch easily.
Tre Fiddie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

OConnor clinches with his opponent.
Fiddie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

OConnor manages to break the clinch.
Fiddie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OConnor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddie misses with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Fiddie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

OConnor drives through with a takedown into guard.
OConnor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiddie is striking but OConnor is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddie wants to improve his position but OConnor is controlling well.
Fiddie is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OConnor is thwarting Fiddie's attempts to control the position.
OConnor sitting and controlling from the half guard.

OConnor is looking for a kimura but Fiddie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OConnor to get the leverage.
OConnor sitting and controlling from the half guard.

OConnor seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fiddie is looking to control OConnor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiddie avoid being mounted?
OConnor prevents Fiddie from improving his position.
Fiddie is pressing down on OConnor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
OConnor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
OConnor looking to pass the guard.
OConnor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fiddie digs a good body shot into OConnor's ribs.
Fiddie misses with a body shot.
OConnor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tre Fiddie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fiddie is trying hard to land a takedown here. OConnor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OConnor throws a series of punches but Fiddie avoids them all with ease.
Fiddie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OConnor on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddie misses the shot to the body.
Fiddie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like OConnor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiddie.

OConnor gets a takedown into half guard.
Fiddie wants to control but OConnor is keeping busy.
Fiddie wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, OConnor seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean OConnor dominated that second round.
That's time! OConnor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fiddie.
Fiddie scores with a decent looking hook.
OConnor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiddie can do to turn this around?
Fiddie misses the body punch
and OConnor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fiddie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fiddie misses the shot to the body.
Fiddie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OConnor staying out of range there.
It looked like OConnor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddie jabs at OConnor's body.
Fiddie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OConnor at a distance.
A punch combination from OConnor misses.
OConnor checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fiddie.
OConnor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Fiddie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fiddie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnor moves away.
OConnor throws a big counter combination but Fiddie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fiddie throws a lazy head kick

and OConnor moves into the clinch.
Fiddie slows down the pace here.

Fiddie manages to break the clinch.
OConnor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OConnor closes the distance and pushes Fiddie back into the cage.
Fiddie lands a right hand.
OConnor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fiddie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OConnor has Fiddie pressed against the cage, preventing Fiddie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fiddie goes for a takedown in the clinch but OConnor prevents it.
OConnor prevents Fiddie from breaking the clinch.
Fiddie presses OConnor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fiddie being controlled against the cage.
OConnor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fiddie up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OConnor manages to break the clinch.
OConnor is looking to clinch.

OConnor looking to score a takedown here. Fiddie is defending well but OConnor drives through and ends up in Fiddie's guard.
Sean OConnor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fiddie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OConnor is controlling him.
OConnor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiddie is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiddie is on top in guard.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddie lands a couple of digs.
OConnor managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiddie is in close to OConnor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fiddie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fiddie is in close to OConnor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiddie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

OConnor pushes Fiddie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tre Fiddie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean OConnor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiddie swings and misses with a shot to the body

and OConnor counters with a takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tre Fiddie.
I think OConnor 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean OConnor!
An out of breath Sean OConnor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.