PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abayomrunkoje Oni (ranked 5097 p4p, 460 weight class) and Exeudo Oni (ranked 5103 p4p, 459 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.

Oni
vs
Oni

192 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abayomrunkoje Oni!
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, Exeudo Oni!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exeudo Oni shoots in looking for a takedown but Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Exeudo Oni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Exeudo Oni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abayomrunkoje Oni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Exeudo Oni somewhat.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Exeudo Oni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abayomrunkoje Oni delivers a nice body kick.
Abayomrunkoje Oni shoots and misses

and Exeudo Oni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Abayomrunkoje Oni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Exeudo Oni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abayomrunkoje Oni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abayomrunkoje Oni tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abayomrunkoje Oni prevents Exeudo Oni from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abayomrunkoje Oni looking for a takedown.
Exeudo Oni has had enough of the clinch but Abayomrunkoje Oni keeps him there for the moment.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is trying to drag Exeudo Oni to the mat but Exeudo Oni just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abayomrunkoje Oni fails to pull guard.
Exeudo Oni tries a knee to the head but Abayomrunkoje Oni blocks it.
Exeudo Oni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abayomrunkoje Oni prevents it.
Exeudo Oni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abayomrunkoje Oni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Exeudo Oni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Exeudo Oni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abayomrunkoje Oni has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abayomrunkoje Oni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abayomrunkoje Oni tries for a takedown but Exeudo Oni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abayomrunkoje Oni.
Abayomrunkoje Oni shoots in but Exeudo Oni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Exeudo Oni unleashes a big counter combination but Abayomrunkoje Oni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abayomrunkoje Oni misses with a takedown attempt

and Exeudo Oni counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Exeudo Oni.
Exeudo Oni can't get the takedown.
Exeudo Oni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abayomrunkoje Oni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abayomrunkoje Oni stalling in the clinch but Exeudo Oni improves position.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is trying to push Exeudo Oni away but Exeudo Oni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Exeudo Oni to keep the fight standing.
Exeudo Oni can't find room to land a body shot as Abayomrunkoje Oni controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exeudo Oni stalling the fight.
Abayomrunkoje Oni fails to pull guard.

Exeudo Oni successfully pulls guard.
Exeudo Oni is controlling Abayomrunkoje Oni's posture.

Exeudo Oni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abayomrunkoje Oni defends it easily.

Exeudo Oni manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Abayomrunkoje Oni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Exeudo Oni looks to move away, Abayomrunkoje Oni throws a big counter combo but Exeudo Oni just gets out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abayomrunkoje Oni scores with a kick to the body.
Exeudo Oni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Exeudo Oni shoots in looking for a takedown but Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Exeudo Oni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abayomrunkoje Oni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Exeudo Oni sprawls well. Exeudo Oni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abayomrunkoje Oni gets slowly back to his feet.
Abayomrunkoje Oni moves in looking to clinch but Exeudo Oni pushes him off.
Exeudo Oni is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Exeudo Oni has his takedown stuffed
and Exeudo Oni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abayomrunkoje Oni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Exeudo Oni.
Abayomrunkoje Oni has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Exeudo Oni leaves Abayomrunkoje Oni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abayomrunkoje Oni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Exeudo Oni tries to avoid it but Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Exeudo Oni to the ground. Exeudo Oni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Exeudo Oni is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Exeudo Oni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abayomrunkoje Oni throws a head kick but Exeudo Oni moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Exeudo Oni as Abayomrunkoje Oni shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abayomrunkoje Oni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Exeudo Oni misses with a double jab.
Abayomrunkoje Oni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Exeudo Oni tries to avoid it but Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Exeudo Oni to the ground. Exeudo Oni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Exeudo Oni tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abayomrunkoje Oni throws a wild body kick that Exeudo Oni sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exeudo Oni tries for a takedown but Abayomrunkoje Oni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Exeudo Oni closes the distance and clinches up with Abayomrunkoje Oni, looking for a takedown. Exeudo Oni pushes Abayomrunkoje Oni against the cage but Abayomrunkoje Oni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Exeudo Oni shoots in looking for a takedown. Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to sprawl out of it but Exeudo Oni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Exeudo Oni defends well and Abayomrunkoje Oni ends up having to push Exeudo Oni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to close the distance and clinch but Exeudo Oni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abayomrunkoje Oni misses with a kick to the body.
Exeudo Oni stuffs the takedown.
Abayomrunkoje Oni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Exeudo Oni leaves Abayomrunkoje Oni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Exeudo Oni tries to counter by closing the distance.

Exeudo Oni gets a clinch.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is looking to control Exeudo Oni's arms but Exeudo Oni gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abayomrunkoje Oni has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Exeudo Oni drags the fight down to the ground.
Abayomrunkoje Oni trying to control but Exeudo Oni is working from the bottom.
Exeudo Oni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abayomrunkoje Oni is one step ahead there.
Exeudo Oni is adopting a defensive guard.
Exeudo Oni doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exeudo Oni seems keen to control Abayomrunkoje Oni's posture.

Exeudo Oni has his foot on Abayomrunkoje Oni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abayomrunkoje Oni works his way back into a safe position though.
Exeudo Oni wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Exeudo Oni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Exeudo Oni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Abayomrunkoje Oni lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abayomrunkoje Oni wants to take the fight to the mat but Exeudo Oni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abayomrunkoje Oni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Exeudo Oni after a bit of a struggle.
Abayomrunkoje Oni looking to slow down the pace here.
Exeudo Oni keeps control of Abayomrunkoje Oni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Exeudo Oni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abayomrunkoje Oni prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Exeudo Oni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Exeudo Oni is looking for a takedown.
Exeudo Oni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abayomrunkoje Oni's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Exeudo Oni throws a wild body kick that Abayomrunkoje Oni sees coming a mile off.

Exeudo Oni has Abayomrunkoje Oni up against the cage in a clinch.

Exeudo Oni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exeudo Oni shoots in looking for a takedown. Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to sprawl out of it but Exeudo Oni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Exeudo Oni moves into range and clinches up with Abayomrunkoje Oni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exeudo Oni jumps guard but Abayomrunkoje Oni stands there with Exeudo Oni around his waist. Exeudo Oni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Exeudo Oni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abayomrunkoje Oni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Exeudo Oni.
Exeudo Oni can't break the clinch.

Exeudo Oni pulls guard effortlessly.
Exeudo Oni is pulling down on Abayomrunkoje Oni's head to control his posture.

Exeudo Oni working for a triangle but Abayomrunkoje Oni defends it easily.
Exeudo Oni keeping full guard, as Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to pass.
Exeudo Oni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exeudo Oni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abayomrunkoje Oni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Exeudo Oni controls the pace.
Let's hope that Exeudo Oni has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Abayomrunkoje Oni has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Exeudo Oni has passed into side control.

Exeudo Oni stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abayomrunkoje Oni wants to clinch up but Exeudo Oni keeps it at a distance.
Abayomrunkoje Oni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Exeudo Oni is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abayomrunkoje Oni, right into the meat.
Exeudo Oni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abayomrunkoje Oni counters with a nice body shot.
Abayomrunkoje Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Abayomrunkoje Oni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abayomrunkoje Oni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is winning the standup battle so far.

Exeudo Oni clinches with his opponent.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is looking to break free of the clinch but Exeudo Oni has double underhooks.

Exeudo Oni jumps guard.

Exeudo Oni has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Abayomrunkoje Oni has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exeudo Oni is trying to pull guard but Abayomrunkoje Oni has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Exeudo Oni jumps guard and drags Abayomrunkoje Oni to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abayomrunkoje Oni stands up out of Exeudo Oni's guard for a moment - Exeudo Oni manages to land a nice upkick.

Abayomrunkoje Oni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exeudo Oni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abayomrunkoje Oni has managed to get both his arms back between Exeudo Oni's legs - danger averted.
Abayomrunkoje Oni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exeudo Oni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abayomrunkoje Oni manages to get himself to full guard.

Abayomrunkoje Oni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Exeudo Oni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Exeudo Oni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Exeudo Oni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Exeudo Oni winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Exeudo Oni!