PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazlo Oskari (ranked 4378 p4p, 4307 weight class) and Saige Thibodeaux (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.

Oskari
vs
Thibodeaux

185 cm
18
280
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
16
250
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazlo Oskari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saige Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oskari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oskari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thibodeaux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thibodeaux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oskari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oskari trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibodeaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oskari is one step ahead there.
Oskari pushing down on Thibodeaux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oskari wants to take a breather but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Oskari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thibodeaux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oskari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oskari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oskari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thibodeaux is looking to escape.
Oskari moves into full mount! Thibodeaux won't be happy about that!
Oskari lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oskari throws some wild stikes that Thibodeaux manages to avoid easily.
A nice elbow there by Oskari.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oskari.
Oskari looking to control but Thibodeaux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oskari controlling the position easily from mount.
Oskari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oskari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thibodeaux on the ground.
BOOM! Oskari connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Thibodeaux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oskari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oskari trying to control but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Oskari content just to control the position here.
Thibodeaux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Thibodeaux that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oskari could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount.
Oskari lands a big shot there that rocks Thibodeaux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thibodeaux is trying desperately to improve position.
Oskari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux is looking to escape.
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Oskari postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oskari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Oskari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thibodeaux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oskari is working away from the top position though.
Oskari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oskari is just content to waste time from the top position. Thibodeaux takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oskari trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oskari.
Oskari wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving.
Oskari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thibodeaux is keeping the position for now.
Oskari is pushing down on Thibodeaux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thibodeaux is fighting to maintain full guard but Oskari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thibodeaux is looking to control Oskari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thibodeaux avoid being mounted?
Oskari wants to take a breather but Thibodeaux is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain the position but Oskari is very close to passing his half guard.
Thibodeaux tries to get to full guard but Oskari has control of the leg.
Oskari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oskari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Oskari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thibodeaux.

Oskari gets a double leg takedown into Thibodeaux's guard.
Oskari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oskari trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oskari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Oskari postures up.
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oskari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oskari stalling.
Oskari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oskari in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oskari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oskari connects with a nice short shot to Thibodeaux's temple.

Oskari gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.

Oskari closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thibodeaux to the mat! Thibodeaux manages to get full guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Oskari passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Oskari controlling the action here.
Oskari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazlo Oskari dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Oskari clinches.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but Oskari has him pinned against the cage.

Oskari jumps into guard, dragging Thibodeaux to the mat.

Oskari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oskari 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.
Thibodeaux looking to pass the guard.

Oskari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thibodeaux defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux stopping the sweep attempt from Oskari.
Thibodeaux wants to control from the top but Oskari keeps moving.
Oskari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oskari tries to get out of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Oskari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oskari is trying to drag Thibodeaux to the mat but Thibodeaux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oskari wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Oskari, against the cage.
Oskari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oskari jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oskari is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oskari lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thibodeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oskari working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thibodeaux obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the body.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but Oskari blocks it.
Thibodeaux scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Lazlo Oskari has been cut.
Thibodeaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oskari's face.
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thibodeaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux prevents Oskari from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to break free but Oskari has control.
Oskari content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oskari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thibodeaux just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazlo Oskari. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thibodeaux drops Oskari with a big knee straight up the middle! Oskari is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Oskari is rocked!

Lazlo Oskari's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body kick.
Oh Oskari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Oskari down with leg kicks.
Thibodeaux lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Oskari crumples to the floor! Thibodeaux milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Saige Thibodeaux!