PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Oppenheimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pembelton's entrance music is Hail Mary by Tupac. A fine choice. Frank Pembelton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pembelton
vs
Oppenheimer

177 cm
34
179 lbs
26 - 20 - 1

165 cm
32
178 lbs
21 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Pembelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Oppenheimer!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Oppenheimer. Pembelton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oppenheimer. Pembelton does a little dance to reset his feet.

Oppenheimer darts in and clinches Pembelton up against the cage.

Pembelton jumps guard.

Oppenheimer gets to his feet - Pembelton follows without any prompting.
Oppenheimer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Pembelton finds it's target.
Oppenheimer slips a straight right by Pembelton.
Pembelton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pembelton throws a right hand that Oppenheimer ducks under and follows up with a left that Oppenheimer also avoids with ease.
Pembelton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oppenheimer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oppenheimer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pembelton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oppenheimer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppenheimer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oppenheimer moves in looking to clinch but Pembelton pushes him off.
Oppenheimer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oppenheimer is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Oppenheimer - just one landing.
Oppenheimer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch up.
Oppenheimer throws a lazy uppercut
and Pembelton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Oppenheimer enables Pembelton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oppenheimer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pembelton postures up and lands a big shot to Oppenheimer's brow.
Pembelton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oppenheimer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pembelton's guard.
Pembelton looking to control.
Oppenheimer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pembelton's guard.

Pembelton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oppenheimer has picked Pembelton up and slammed him! Pembelton can't keep hold of the triangle and Oppenheimer manages to pass to side control!
Oppenheimer working away.
Oppenheimer gets to mount! Pembelton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Oppenheimer get's back to his feet.
Pembelton avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pembelton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pembelton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Oppenheimer has one foot on Pembelton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Oppenheimer gets a clinch.
Oppenheimer tries to land a knee to the head but Pembelton blocks with his arms.
Pembelton is trying to drag Oppenheimer to the mat but Oppenheimer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oppenheimer trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oppenheimer.
Pembelton wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Pembelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pembelton looking for a takedown.
Oppenheimer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pembelton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oppenheimer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pembelton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pembelton takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pembelton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oppenheimer to keep the fight standing.
Oppenheimer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oppenheimer tries a knee to the head but Pembelton blocks it.
Pembelton is trying to force a seperation but Oppenheimer has the dominant position.
Pembelton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oppenheimer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pembelton throws a punch but it's blocked by Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer trying to land knees to the body.

Pembelton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oppenheimer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oppenheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pembelton was well out of range. Poor timing from Oppenheimer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pembelton keeps the fight on the outside.
Lincoln Oppenheimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oppenheimer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pembelton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lincoln Oppenheimer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oppenheimer has closed the distance and engaged Pembelton in a clinch.

Pembelton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oppenheimer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oppenheimer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pembelton looks to score with a jab to the body but Oppenheimer is just out of range.
Pembelton looks to score with a jab to the body but Oppenheimer is just out of range.
Oppenheimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pembelton.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pembelton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oppenheimer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oppenheimer stuffs the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Oppenheimer there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Pembelton catches Oppenheimer right on the button with a cross.
Oppenheimer tries to bum rush Pembelton with a series of wild strikes but Pembelton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oppenheimer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pembelton rather than just go for the knockout.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown but Oppenheimer shows good takedown defense.
Pembelton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppenheimer walks into a stiff left hand from Pembelton.
Oppenheimer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pembelton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Oppenheimer finds it's way through Pembelton's defenses.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oppenheimer throws a hook but Pembelton avoids it easily.
Oppenheimer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pembelton is out of range and Oppenheimer settles back down.

Oppenheimer clinches up against the cage.
Oppenheimer looking to throw knees to the head but Pembelton is blocking nicely.
Oppenheimer lands a knee to the head.
Pembelton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oppenheimer is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Pembelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oppenheimer is pressed up against the cage. Pembelton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oppenheimer down to the mat. Oppenheimer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oppenheimer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pembelton misses the shot to the body.
Pembelton looks to throw the jab but Oppenheimer is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oppenheimer tries to clinch but Pembelton moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton circles away from the clinch attempt.

Oppenheimer moves into range and clinches up with Pembelton.
Oppenheimer tries a knee to the head but Pembelton blocks it.
Oppenheimer misses with a knee strike.
Pembelton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Oppenheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oppenheimer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pembelton is defending well for now.
Oppenheimer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pembelton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Oppenheimer on the inside.
Oppenheimer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oppenheimer missing with knees to the body.
Oppenheimer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oppenheimer scores with a knee to the head.
Oppenheimer is pressed up against the cage. Pembelton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oppenheimer down to the mat. Oppenheimer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer avoids the body shot from Pembelton.
Pembelton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pembelton misses with a takedown attempt - Oppenheimer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oppenheimer misses with a wild combination.
Pembelton throws a looping overhand right but Oppenheimer ducks down to avoid it.

Pembelton shoots in and bounces Oppenheimer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pembelton chips away with some ground and pound.
Oppenheimer pulls Pembelton in close to prevent any damage.
Pembelton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oppenheimer trying to keep a closed guard but Pembelton is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer keeping moving, preventing Pembelton from controlling successfully.
Pembelton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oppenheimer's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oppenheimer is looking to stand up but Pembelton isn't so interested in that idea.
Oppenheimer has Pembelton pulled in close to control his posture.
Oppenheimer wants to stand and escape but Pembelton is having none of it.
Pembelton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frank Pembelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pembelton throws a big elbow that misses.
Pembelton tries to free his leg and advance position but Oppenheimer is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pembelton wants to control from the top but Oppenheimer keeps moving.
Pembelton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oppenheimer is looking to stand up but Pembelton isn't so interested in that idea.
Oppenheimer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Oppenheimer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Oppenheimer wants to clinch but Pembelton slips to the side
enabling Pembelton to counter with a crisp jab.
Oppenheimer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pembelton manages to avoid it.
Oppenheimer looks to land a combination but Pembelton avoids it well.
Pembelton scores with a hook to the body. Oppenheimer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oppenheimer is looking to clinch.
Oppenheimer throws a looping overhand right but Pembelton ducks down to avoid it.
Oppenheimer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pembelton takes a swing at Oppenheimer's ribcage but misses.
Oppenheimer misses the body punch
and Pembelton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oppenheimer thinking.
Pembelton takes a swing at Oppenheimer's ribcage but misses.
Pembelton lunges at Oppenheimer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oppenheimer's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pembelton. Oppenheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pembelton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pembelton lands with an overhand left.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch up but Pembelton circles away and keeps his distance.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch there but Pembelton circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppenheimer misses with the combination.
Oppenheimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pembelton slips a straight right by Oppenheimer.
Lincoln Oppenheimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pembelton swats away the attempt to clinch by Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer misses with a body punch
and Pembelton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pembelton misses with a body shot.
Oppenheimer misses the jab.
Oppenheimer throws a looping overhand right but Pembelton ducks down to avoid it.
Oppenheimer moves in looking to clinch but Pembelton pushes him off.
Oppenheimer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Pembelton misses.
Oppenheimer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch but Pembelton is having none of it.
Frank Pembelton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton swings for the body but Oppenheimer moves out of range.
Pembelton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pembelton swats away the attempt to clinch by Oppenheimer.
Pembelton shoots in for a double leg but Oppenheimer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch there but Pembelton circles away.
Oppenheimer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oppenheimer looks to clinch

and Pembelton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oppenheimer's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oppenheimer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pembelton is controlling him.
Oppenheimer wants to sweep but no luck.
Oppenheimer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pembelton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oppenheimer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pembelton 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.
Oppenheimer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton won't allow Oppenheimer to get back to his feet.
Pembelton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pembelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Oppenheimer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pembelton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pembelton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pembelton thows a body shot but no joy.
Oppenheimer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pembelton throws out the jab.
Oppenheimer slips a straight right by Pembelton.
Pembelton just misses with a punch to the body.
Oppenheimer looks to clinch
and Pembelton counters with a straight right hand.
Lincoln Oppenheimer seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer stuffs the takedown.
Pembelton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oppenheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oppenheimer throws a body punch but Pembelton moves out of range.
Pembelton keeps the fight on the outside.
Pembelton throws a jab but it's blocked by Oppenheimer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oppenheimer throws a body punch but Pembelton moves out of range.
Pembelton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch but Pembelton moves out of range.
Oppenheimer swinging wildly here.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oppenheimer is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Pembelton does no damage.

Oppenheimer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pembelton, pushing him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Pembelton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oppenheimer 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Oppenheimer!
A very excited looking Lincoln Oppenheimer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.