PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erek Oberdorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White Power is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Oberdorf
vs
Power

180 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erek Oberdorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, White Power!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oberdorf.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown. Oberdorf tries to sprawl out of it but Power keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oberdorf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Power has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oberdorf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Oberdorf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oberdorf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oberdorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberdorf looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.
Oberdorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power dodges the punch combination from Oberdorf.

Power shoots in and bounces Oberdorf off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Power drops back looking for a leg! Oberdorf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oberdorf manages to kick Power off! Power jumps back into Oberdorf's guard.

Power is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oberdorf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Power on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Power has gone for a leg lock! Oberdorf slips out almost immediately though and dives into Power's guard.
Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oberdorf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oberdorf wanted to stand there but Power had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberdorf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oberdorf stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
Oberdorf wants to get up but he can't break Power's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oberdorf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oberdorf stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken.
Erek Oberdorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Power misses with a takedown attempt - Oberdorf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Erek Oberdorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oberdorf closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Oberdorf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erek Oberdorf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oberdorf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Oberdorf misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oberdorf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Power moves out of range as Oberdorf strikes.
Power misses with a takedown attempt - Oberdorf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oberdorf tries to avoid it but Power manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oberdorf to the ground. Oberdorf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberdorf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oberdorf.
Oberdorf is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oberdorf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oberdorf tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oberdorf throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Oberdorf.
Power dives in and grabs Oberdorf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oberdorf pushes down on Power's head and hops out.
Erek Oberdorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Power.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Power fails with the takedown.
Power throws a hook to the side of Oberdorf's head but Oberdorf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oberdorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Power shoots in for a double leg but Oberdorf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oberdorf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Power.
Oberdorf misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberdorf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Power fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oberdorf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Oberdorf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oberdorf throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oberdorf's waist but Oberdorf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Power off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oberdorf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oberdorf's waist but Oberdorf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Power off to one side.
Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oberdorf's waist but Oberdorf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Power off to one side.
Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oberdorf sprawls well. Oberdorf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Oberdorf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erek Oberdorf dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oberdorf sprawls well. Oberdorf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Oberdorf works over Power's head and body with a nice combination.
Oberdorf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Power.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oberdorf swinging wildly here.
Power shoots in but no luck this time.
Erek Oberdorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Power.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberdorf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oberdorf throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Oberdorf throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Oberdorf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Power moves out of range as Oberdorf strikes.
Oberdorf throws a right and a left that Power avoids nicely.
Oberdorf fails to land with a series of punches.
Power tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oberdorf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Power somewhat.
Power shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oberdorf pinned against the cage. Oberdorf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Power shoots in but Oberdorf avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oberdorf as he avoids it easily.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oberdorf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oberdorf looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.
Power walks into a left hand.
Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oberdorf sprawls well. Oberdorf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Oberdorf misses.
White Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Power fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erek Oberdorf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oberdorf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erek Oberdorf!