PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurij Ovsienko (ranked 4438 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Rhea (ranked 4832 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovsienko comes into the arena with WOŚP blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ovsienko
vs
Rhea

196 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
227 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hot Spunk

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 Los Angeles, Jurij Ovsienko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ross Rhea!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhea avoids the body shot from Ovsienko.
Rhea is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ovsienko with a body shot.
Ovsienko avoids a kick to the body.
Rhea misses with a two punch combination.
Ovsienko scores with a body shot.
Rhea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ovsienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhea.
Ovsienko slips under a jab from Rhea.
Rhea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Ovsienko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rhea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhea prevents a body shot from Ovsienko.
Rhea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ovsienko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ovsienko.
Rhea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rhea pushes off an throws an elbow but Ovsienko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rhea fails to land.
Ovsienko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rhea misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhea misses with an elbow over the top.
Ovsienko content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Rhea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ovsienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Ovsienko ducks under a wild hook from Rhea.
Rhea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rhea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ovsienko.
Rhea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ovsienko.
Ovsienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhea throws a hook but Ovsienko avoids it easily.
Ovsienko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rhea tries to clinch there but Ovsienko circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ovsienko misses its target.

Rhea gets tackled into the cage by Ovsienko. Ovsienko maintains the clinch.
Rhea prevents Ovsienko from breaking the clinch.
Ovsienko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhea lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ovsienko pushes Rhea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ovsienko's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Jurij Ovsienko has been cut.
Rhea scores with a hook to the body.
Ovsienko working aggressively here.
Rhea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhea misses with a body punch.
Rhea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ovsienko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rhea throws an elbow that misses.
Rhea tries to work over Ovsienko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhea misses with a punch on the inside.
Ovsienko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhea tries a body shot but Ovsienko blocks it.
Rhea prevents a body shot from Ovsienko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhea misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Rhea.
Ovsienko can't find room to land a body shot as Rhea controls the action.
Rhea can't find room to land a body shot as Ovsienko controls the action.
Ovsienko is trying to force a seperation but Rhea has the dominant position.
Rhea scores with a hook to the body.
Ovsienko is breathing heavily.
Rhea lands an elbow inside.
Ovsienko tries a body shot but Rhea blocks it.

Rhea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rhea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Rhea clinches up with Ovsienko and pushes him back against the cage.
Ovsienko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rhea has him pressed against the cage.
Rhea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Rhea on the inside.
Rhea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ovsienko is looking to control Rhea's arms but Rhea gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ovsienko has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rhea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Rhea misses.
Ovsienko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ovsienko is looking to wear down Rhea with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rhea tries to close the distance and clinch but Ovsienko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhea throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Rhea misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Ovsienko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhea doesn't seem phased though.
Ovsienko thuds his right hand into Rhea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ovsienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhea moves away.
Rhea misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ovsienko, as that shot connected.
Rhea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ovsienko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Rhea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jurij Ovsienko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rhea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ovsienko.
Rhea throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Rhea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ovsienko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhea.
Ross Rhea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ovsienko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ovsienko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ovsienko slips under a jab.
Jurij Ovsienko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovsienko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ovsienko is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovsienko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ovsienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhea's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rhea duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ovsienko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ovsienko.
Rhea misses with the combination.
Rhea takes one on the button.
Rhea cracks Ovsienko with an open hand slap.
Rhea lands with a cross.
Rhea thuds a left hand into Ovsienko's body.
Rhea lands a slapping body shot.
Rhea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rhea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ovsienko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Rhea lands a big uppercut and Ovsienko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ovsienko looks OK. Rhea waves Ovsienko back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhea wants to clinch up but Ovsienko keeps it at a distance.
Rhea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ovsienko.
Ovsienko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A solid body kick from Rhea.
Rhea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Rhea closes the distance and pushes Ovsienko back into the cage.
Rhea struggles to land a body shot inside as Ovsienko controls his hands.

Rhea manages to break the clinch.
Ovsienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhea is just out of range.

Ovsienko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rhea, pushing him back against the cage.
Rhea digs a right hand into Ovsienko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ovsienko's gas tank.
Rhea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhea tries to work over Ovsienko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ovsienko blocks an uppercut.

Rhea manages to break the clinch.
Rhea throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ovsienko counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rhea closes the distance and clinches.
Ovsienko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rhea tries a body shot but Ovsienko blocks it.
Rhea is leaning against Ovsienko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice elbow from Rhea.

Jurij Ovsienko's cut is getting worse.
Rhea misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Rhea.
Ovsienko working aggressively here.
Ovsienko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ovsienko avoids the elbow strike from Rhea, against the cage.
Ovsienko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ovsienko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ovsienko misses with some punches.
Ovsienko tries to stall but Rhea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rhea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ovsienko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhea tries to stall but Ovsienko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ovsienko is trying to force a seperation but Rhea has the dominant position.
Ovsienko is trying to push Rhea away but Rhea has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ovsienko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rhea lands with a left to the head.
Rhea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ovsienko misses with a punch to the body.
Rhea taking a breather.
Rhea tries a body shot but Ovsienko blocks it.
Rhea is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rhea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ovsienko stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ovsienko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ovsienko blocking some punches.
Rhea misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Rhea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jurij Ovsienko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rhea swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ovsienko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhea wants to land a leg kick but Ovsienko is out of range.
Ovsienko throws a lazy right hand but Rhea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Ovsienko misses its target.
Rhea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ovsienko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ovsienko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Ovsienko.
Rhea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ovsienko manages to avoid it.
Ovsienko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ovsienko misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovsienko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhea doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhea misses with a body shot
and Ovsienko counters with a left to the body.
Ovsienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhea connects with a body shot that sends Ovsienko's belly button to the back.
Rhea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ovsienko manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhea. Ovsienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ovsienko lands a really nice looking cross but Rhea seems unphased.
Rhea throws a lazy right hand but Ovsienko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ovsienko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Ovsienko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhea! But no joy.
Ovsienko with a hook.
Rhea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rhea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ovsienko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ovsienko blocks an elbow strike from Rhea.
Ovsienko avoids a wild elbow strike from Rhea.
Rhea misses with some punches.

Rhea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovsienko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Rhea moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ovsienko avoiding damage as Rhea throws knees to the body.
Rhea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ovsienko dodges an elbow strike from Rhea.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rhea.
Rhea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ovsienko's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhea.
Rhea throws a head punch that misses.
Ross Rhea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ovsienko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rhea.
Rhea pushes off an throws an elbow but Ovsienko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ovsienko misses with some punches.
Rhea working aggressively here.
Rhea lands an elbow just above Ovsienko 's eye.

Jurij Ovsienko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Rhea - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ovsienko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rhea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rhea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ovsienko as Rhea tries to tie him up.
Rhea tries to throw a body punch but Ovsienko avoids it by throwing Rhea back against the cage.
Ross Rhea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ovsienko scores with a shot to the side of Rhea's head.
Rhea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ovsienko is defending well for now.
Rhea is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ovsienko is keeping busy.
Ovsienko stalling.
A right hand to the body from Ovsienko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovsienko blocks an elbow strike from Rhea.
Rhea misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhea has Ovsienko pressed against the cage, preventing Ovsienko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rhea taking a breather.
Rhea struggles to land a body shot inside as Ovsienko controls his hands.
Ovsienko has a couple of punches blocked by Rhea.
Rhea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhea has Ovsienko pressed against the cage, preventing Ovsienko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ovsienko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhea tries to throw a body punch but Ovsienko avoids it by throwing Rhea back against the cage.
Ovsienko blocks an elbow strike from Rhea.
Ovsienko leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ovsienko.
Jurij Ovsienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Rhea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rhea 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Rhea!
Ross Rhea took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hot Spunk for their support in the buildup to the fight.