PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorfinn Oden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Fulcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Oden might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Element Eighty-Pancake Land. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Oden
vs
Fulcher

205 cm
28
223 lbs
17 - 17 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Springfield HW Nutrition

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 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorfinn Oden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berry Fulcher!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fulcher clinches up against the cage.
Fulcher misses with a punch to the body.
Oden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fulcher is defending well for now.
Fulcher avoids a wild elbow strike from Oden.
Fulcher tries a body shot but Oden blocks it.
Oden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fulcher misses with a body punch.
Oden stalling in the clinch but Fulcher improves position.
Fulcher stops a takedown attempt from Oden.
Fulcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fulcher dodges an elbow strike from Oden.
Oden looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fulcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Fulcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oden's efforts to push away.
Fulcher tries to throw a body punch but Oden avoids it by throwing Fulcher back against the cage.
Oden tries to throw a body punch but Fulcher avoids it by throwing Oden back against the cage.
Fulcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fulcher tries to throw a body punch but Oden avoids it by throwing Fulcher back against the cage.
Oden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fulcher is defending well for now.
Fulcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Oden breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oden connects with an inside leg kick.
Oden connects with a leg kick. Fulcher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oden missing with a left hand there. Fulcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oden connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oden. That's going to slow Fulcher down.
Berry Fulcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fulcher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fulcher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fulcher moves out of range as Oden throws a body kick.
Fulcher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Oden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fulcher thuds his right hand into Oden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fulcher connects with a leg kick. Oden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oden misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oden prevents a body shot from Fulcher.
Oden throws a head punch that misses.
Fulcher managing to block the knees to the body from Oden.
Oden misses with an elbow over the top.
Fulcher can't find room to land a body shot as Oden controls the action.
Oden blocks a body shot from Fulcher.
Fulcher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oden misses with some punches.
Oden dodges an elbow strike from Fulcher.
Fulcher is looking to control Oden's arms but Oden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fulcher has his back to the cage.
Fulcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fulcher continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Oden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fulcher keeps control of Oden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oden is trying to break the clinch but Fulcher has him pressed against the cage.
Oden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fulcher's elbow.
A body shot lands from Fulcher.
Fulcher tries a body shot but Oden blocks it.
Fulcher presses Oden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Fulcher.
Oden misses with a body punch.
Fulcher stalling.
Oden missing with knees to the body.
Fulcher tries to work over Oden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fulcher lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fulcher scores with a hook to the body.
Oden is breathing heavily.
Fulcher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fulcher pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fulcher lands a body punch.
Fulcher managing to block the knees to the body from Oden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Fulcher.
A short body shot lands from Fulcher as the two fighters clinch.
Fulcher lands a left hand.
Fulcher stalling in the clinch.
Oden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fulcher.
Fulcher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fulcher as Oden tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maybe Oden would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Fulcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oden tries to land knees in the clinch but Fulcher avoids the damage to the body.

Oden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berry Fulcher dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Oden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fulcher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oden scrambles back to his feet.
Oden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fulcher throws out the jab.
Oden throws a leg kick but Fulcher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fulcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oden looks to throw the jab but Fulcher is out of range.
Oden throws a head kick but Fulcher moves out of range.

Fulcher moves into the clinch.
Fulcher digs a right hand into Oden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oden's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fulcher is keeping busy.
Fulcher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fulcher tries to work over Oden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fulcher pushes Oden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fulcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Oden controls his hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Come on Fulcher - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Oden fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Fulcher.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fulcher lands an uppercut.
Fulcher slows down the pace here.
Fulcher blocks an elbow strike.
Fulcher lands a shot to the body.
Oden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fulcher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fulcher avoids it.
Fulcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oden's elbow.
Oden lands a nice knee to the body.
Oden working aggressively here.
Fulcher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oden misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oden working aggressively here.
Oden tries to break the clinch but Fulcher is controlling the position.
Berry Fulcher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oden blocks a body shot from Fulcher.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fulcher.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fulcher.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Fulcher.
Fulcher works on Oden's body with a couple of short punches.
Fulcher controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oden throws an elbow but misses.
Fulcher digs a right hand underneath Oden's ribcage. Oden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oden tries to break the clinch but Fulcher is controlling the position.
Oden swings wildly with an uppercut but Fulcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fulcher is working Oden over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fulcher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fulcher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fulcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fulcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fulcher's brow.
Fulcher effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Fulcher.
Fulcher lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oden.
Fulcher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fulcher slows down the pace here.
Oden creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fulcher blocks the elbow strike.
Oden misses with a punch on the inside.
Oden letting Fulcher take a breather here.
Fulcher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fulcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Oden is trying to break free.
Fulcher digs a right hand into Oden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oden's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berry Fulcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A lazy left from Oden finds it's target.
Oden misses with a leg kick
and Fulcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Oden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oden just misses with a punch to the body.
Oden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fulcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fulcher blocks a low kick nicely.
Fulcher is looking to clinch but Oden is avoiding it.
Oden shoots in for a double leg but Fulcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oden shoots in looking for a takedown but Fulcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorfinn Oden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fulcher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Odens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fulcher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulcher lands an overhand right.
Fulcher wants to clinch.
Fulcher moves in looking to clinch but Oden pushes him off.
A combination from Fulcher does no damage.
Oden scores with a body shot.
Fulcher throws a right hand that Oden ducks under and follows up with a left that Oden also avoids with ease.
Fulcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fulcher blocks a jab.
Oden misses the shot to the body.
Oden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fulcher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oden throws a head kick that misses.
Berry Fulcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oden misses with a head kick.
Fulcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fulcher throws a head kick that misses.
Fulcher scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fulcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oden misses with an uppercut.
Fulcher throws a series of punches but Oden moves out of range.

Fulcher rushes Oden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fulcher dodges an elbow strike from Oden.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fulcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thorfinn Oden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Oden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Berry Fulcher has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fulcher.
Fulcher just leaning against Oden, taking a breather.
Fulcher blocks the elbow strike.
Oden is looking to control Fulcher's arms but Fulcher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oden has his back to the cage.
Fulcher stalling in the clinch.
Fulcher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oden struggles to land a body shot inside as Fulcher controls his hands.
Fulcher slowing the pace effectively.
Oden is looking to control Fulcher's arms but Fulcher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oden has his back to the cage.
A short left from Oden.
Fulcher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oden up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fulcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oden misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fulcher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oden trying to control the position but instead, Fulcher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oden into the cage.
Fulcher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fulcher lands a good knee to the midsection. Oden won't want to take too many of those.
Berry Fulcher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fulcher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fulcher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oden backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Berry Fulcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fulcher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berry Fulcher!
Our winner, Berry Fulcher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.