PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Ohlrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohlrich comes to the cage accompanied by Biz Markie's- Just a Friend. Stakanu has chosen Oy, To Ne Vecher as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ohlrich
vs
Stakanu

198 cm
24
300 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

184 cm
20
280 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Ohlrich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiranuka Stakanu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohlrich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stakanu cracks Ohlrich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jon Ohlrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohlrich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ohlrich wants to slow Stakanu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ohlrich takes a swing at Stakanu's ribcage but misses.
Ohlrich throws a looping overhand right but Stakanu ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stakanu.
Ohlrich throws a leg kick that misses.
Ohlrich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ohlrich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Ohlrich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stakanu doesn't seem phased though.
Stakanu looks gassed!
Ohlrich throws a leg kick but Stakanu checks it.
Ohlrich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ohlrich misses with a body kick.
Stakanu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ohlrich throws a series of punches but Stakanu moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohlrich throws a head kick but Stakanu moves out of range.
Stakanu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Stakanu.
Ohlrich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stakanu's calf.
Stakanu ducks under a wild hook from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich throws a right and a left that Stakanu avoids nicely.
Stakanu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ohlrich.
Good leg kick by Ohlrich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ohlrich throws a body punch but Stakanu moves out of range.
Ohlrich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohlrich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohlrich misses with an uppercut.
Ohlrich throws a nice looking combination but Stakanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ohlrich, right into the meat.
Ohlrich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ohlrich throws a low kick but Stakanu avoids it.
Ohlrich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ohlrich misses with a low kick.
Ohlrich misses the body punch
and Stakanu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ohlrich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ohlrich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stakanu shoots for a double leg takedown but Ohlrich sprawls well. He's pushed Stakanu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ohlrich slips under a jab.
Ohlrich misses with a body shot.
Stakanu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ohlrich.
Stakanu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ohlrich misses.
Ohlrich throws a body punch but Stakanu moves out of range.
Ohlrich looks to score with a jab to the body but Stakanu is just out of range.

Stakanu scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohlrich is looking to improve his position but Stakanu isn't that keen on the idea.

Stakanu looking for a guillotine from mount but Ohlrich is having none of it.
Ohlrich is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu prevents Ohlrich from getting the reversal.
Ohlrich tries to hold on but Stakanu pushes him away.

Stakanu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ohlrich is on top in guard.

Ohlrich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Stakanu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu wants to sweep but no luck.
Ohlrich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ohlrich advances position into side control!
Stakanu gets back to half guard.
Stakanu tries to roll over but Ohlrich keeps him under control.

Stakanu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Stakanu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Ohlrich is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohlrich sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Stakanu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ohlrich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ohlrich is controlling the pace.

Stakanu actively working from the bottom here.

That's eight 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.

Stakanu looking for subs from the bottom but Ohlrich mounts him!
Ohlrich content just to control the position here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is trying desperately to improve position.
Ohlrich content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jon Ohlrich just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ohlrich throws a lazy right hand but Stakanu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ohlrich swings and misses with a shot to the body

so Stakanu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ohlrich seems keen to control Stakanu's posture.

Ohlrich scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ohlrich misses with a body kick.
Stakanu misses with a wild body shot.
Ohlrich looks to land a combination but Stakanu avoids it well.
Stakanu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stakanu misses with a looping right.
Stakanu misses with a body punch
and Ohlrich counters with a right hand to the body.

Stakanu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ohlrich sprawls well initially but Stakanu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ohlrich manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohlrich wants to sweep here but Stakanu controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stakanu wants to pass the guard but Ohlrich is keeping the position.
Stakanu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ohlrich manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Stakanu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Stakanu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ohlrich is looking to stand up but Stakanu won't let him.

Stakanu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ohlrich is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Stakanu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ohlrich's back instead.
Ohlrich is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Ohlrich fending off the submission attempt from Stakanu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.

Stakanu is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ohlrich reverses the position brilliantly into Stakanu's guard!
Ohlrich wants to get up but he can't break Stakanu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ohlrich's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

Stakanu has an active guard here but Ohlrich has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Stakanu actively working from the bottom here.
Ohlrich trying to control the pace.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ohlrich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ohlrich's back!
Ohlrich wants to control his opponent's hands but Stakanu gets his hands free.
Ohlrich tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ohlrich tries to hold on but Stakanu pushes him away.

Stakanu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ohlrich has worked his arm free - good work by Ohlrich!

Stakanu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ohlrich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jon Ohlrich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Ohlrich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ohlrich is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Stakanu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ohlrich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ohlrich wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Ohlrich bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Stakanu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ohlrich misses with a low kick as Stakanu jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Ohlrich.
Jon Ohlrich is winning the standup battle so far.
Stakanu misses with a body shot.
Ohlrich misses with a hook. Stakanu ducked under it nicely.
Ohlrich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Stakanu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ohlrich!

Stakanu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ohlrich has worked his arm free - good work by Ohlrich!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich manages to get back to half guard.
Ohlrich is looking to control Stakanu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ohlrich avoid being mounted?

Stakanu is trying to work for a kimura but Ohlrich is defending well.

Stakanu seems to be looking for submissions.
Ohlrich is trying to stand back up but Stakanu is controlling him

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu trying to mount his opponent but Ohlrich defends it.
Ohlrich is trying is best to control the position here.
Ohlrich is in trouble now - Stakanu has advanced to mount!
Ohlrich regains half guard.
Ohlrich is trying to stand up here but Stakanu is controlling him well.

Stakanu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ohlrich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stakanu.

Stakanu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hiranuka Stakanu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ohlrich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ohlrich swings for the body but Stakanu moves out of range.
Stakanu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ohlrich rather than just go for the knockout.
Ohlrich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stakanu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ohlrich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ohlrich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stakanu's head.
Ohlrich thuds a left hand into Stakanu's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohlrich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ohlrich throws a hook to the side of Stakanu's head but Stakanu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ohlrich throws a series of punches but Stakanu avoids them all with ease.
Stakanu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohlrich misses with a hook.
Stakanu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ohlrich throws a solid leg kick but Stakanu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ohlrich.
Stakanu punishes Ohlrich's body with a nice straight punch.
Ohlrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stakanu.
Jon Ohlrich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohlrich tries to work over Stakanu's front leg with a kick but Stakanu checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stakanu.
A big right from Ohlrich misses.
Ohlrich throws a series of punches but Stakanu moves out of range.
Ohlrich throws a hook but Stakanu avoids it easily.
Ohlrich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ohlrich avoids the body shot from Stakanu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stakanu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stakanu misses with an uppercut. Ohlrich saw that one coming.
Ohlrich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ohlrich misses with a wild combination.
Ohlrich tries to score with a low kick but Stakanu moves his leg out of the way.
Stakanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohlrich.
Stakanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohlrich is just out of range.

Stakanu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ohlrich is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ohlrich tries to control Stakanu's body but Stakanu pushes him off. Ohlrich squirms to his side and now Stakanu has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Stakanu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ohlrich looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Stakanu doesn't have the hooks in and Ohlrich manages to turn into his guard.
Ohlrich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stakanu's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stakanu working for the choke.

Ohlrich fending off the submission attempt from Stakanu.
Stakanu is not going to allow Ohlrich to sit and survive in this position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Ohlrich fending off the submission attempt from Stakanu.
Ohlrich trying to control the hands but Stakanu won't let him.
Stakanu is trying to stick to Ohlrich's back but Ohlrich is turning into Stakanu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stakanu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ohlrich.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ohlrich is looking to stand up but Stakanu won't let him.
Ohlrich stays in close to Stakanu's body and controls the position.
Stakanu tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Stakanu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ohlrich passes into side control.

Ohlrich stands up.
Stakanu slips a jab from Ohlrich.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu shoots in but Ohlrich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ohlrich misses with a hook. Stakanu ducked under it nicely.

Stakanu drives through and clinches with Ohlrich against the cage.
Ohlrich effectively controlling the action here.
Stakanu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ohlrich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jon Ohlrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiranuka Stakanu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ohlrich.
A body shot lands from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich is leaning against Stakanu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Ohlrich breaks from the clinch.
Ohlrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stakanu moves away.
Ohlrich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohlrich throws a head kick that misses.
Stakanu misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Ohlrich both land. Nice combination.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich misses with a body shot.
Ohlrich throws a head kick that misses.
Ohlrich tries to work over Stakanu's front leg with a kick but Stakanu checks it.
Ohlrich tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohlrich is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ohlrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stakanu moves away.
Stakanu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ohlrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stakanu.
Stakanu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stakanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stakanu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Ohlrich.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ohlrich misses with an uppercut.
Ohlrich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stakanu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ohlrich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stakanu can do to turn this around?
Donk. Ohlrich catches Stakanu right on the button with a cross.
Ohlrich waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stakanu.
Stakanu scores with a hook to the body. Ohlrich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Stakanu misses.
Stakanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohlrich.

Stakanu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Stakanu is trying to get an arm triangle but Ohlrich is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Stakanu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ohlrich has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Ohlrich clearly takes 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.

Stakanu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ohlrich avoids the body shot from Stakanu.
Stakanu thows a body shot but no joy.
Stakanu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ohlrich throws a body punch but Stakanu moves out of range.
Stakanu blocks a low kick nicely.
Ohlrich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Ohlrich. That snapped Stakanu's head back.
A head kick misses from Ohlrich.
Stakanu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ohlrich. Ohlrich obviously looking to wear him down.
Ohlrich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stakanu manages to avoid it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stakanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohlrich throws a series of punches but Stakanu avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu moves out of range as Ohlrich strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Stakanu blocks the leg kick.
Ohlrich thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Ohlrich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stakanu tries to clinch up
and Ohlrich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stakanu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stakanu needs to keep his hands up - Ohlrich had a free shot at his head there.
Ohlrich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stakanu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ohlrich thows a body shot but no joy.
Ohlrich throws a lazy right hand but Stakanu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ohlrich throws a body punch but Stakanu moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich throws a leg kick but Stakanu checks it.
Stakanu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ohlrich.
Stakanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohlrich is just out of range.
Ohlrich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stakanu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohlrich.
Stakanu misses with a wild body shot.
Stakanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ohlrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stakanu.
Jab, jab by Stakanu - just one landing.
Ohlrich misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ohlrich misses with a hook.
Stakanu takes a swing at Ohlrich's ribcage but misses.
Stakanu swings for the body but Ohlrich moves out of range.
Ohlrich tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohlrich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanu is looking to clinch.
Stakanu thows a body shot but no joy.
Stakanu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohlrich throws a hook to the side of Stakanu's head but Stakanu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Stakanu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stakanu lands in his opponent's guard.
Ohlrich is trying to keep Stakanu in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich keeping full guard, as Stakanu tries to pass.
Stakanu prevents Ohlrich from getting back to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Stakanu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ohlrich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ohlrich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ohlrich sitting in guard here, content to control.

Stakanu working for submissions but it's allowed Ohlrich to get to half guard.
Ohlrich is controlling the pace.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stakanu is pressing down on Ohlrich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ohlrich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ohlrich is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ohlrich is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stakanu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ohlrich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stakanu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ohlrich looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stakanu is trying to escape the mount.
Ohlrich controlling the pace for now.
Stakanu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Stakanu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ohlrich passes into side control.
Ohlrich controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Ohlrich had his way with Hiranuka Stakanu in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohlrich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ohlrich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stakanu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stakanu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ohlrich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stakanu is able to avoid easily.
Stakanu missing with a left hand there. Ohlrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Ohlrich misses its intended target.
Stakanu misses with a body shot.
Stakanu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ohlrich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu shoots in for a double leg but Ohlrich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ohlrich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stakanu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ohlrich lands a nice looking body kick.
Stakanu checks a leg kick.
Ohlrich throws a series of strikes that have Stakanu backpedaling.
Nice straight punches there by Ohlrich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ohlrich.
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!
Stakanu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ohlrich. That one must have hurt.
Ohlrich scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ohlrich.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ohlrich.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ohlrich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stakanu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stakanu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Stakanu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ohlrich's guard now.
Ohlrich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stakanu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ohlrich wants to stand up but Stakanu is controlling him.
Stakanu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ohlrich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ohlrich trying to control the position.

Stakanu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ohlrich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stakanu has Ohlrich in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Stakanu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ohlrich stays in close to Stakanu's body and controls the position.

Stakanu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Ohlrich stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stakanu takes a swing at Ohlrich's ribcage but misses.
Ohlrich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ohlrich throws a head kick that misses.
Ohlrich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stakanu blocks a leg kick.
Stakanu swings for the body but Ohlrich moves out of range.
Ohlrich looks to land a left hand but Stakanu moved out of range nicely.
Stakanu avoids the head kick by Ohlrich.
Ohlrich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohlrich was well out of range. Poor timing from Stakanu.
Stakanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohlrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stakanu.
Nice defenses there by Stakanu.
Stakanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stakanu lands a slapping body shot.
Ohlrich throws a lazy right hand but Stakanu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ohlrich waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stakanu.
Stakanu misses with a hook. Ohlrich ducked under it nicely.
Ohlrich throws a big shot that misses.
Stakanu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ohlrich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stakanu.
Ohlrich swings away with a body shot that misses

and Stakanu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ohlrich's guard now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

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

Stakanu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ohlrich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stakanu, into his guard.
Ohlrich controlling from the top position.
Stakanu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jon Ohlrich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Stakanu pushes a forearm under Ohlrich's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ohlrich is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiranuka Stakanu!
Hiranuka Stakanu is the new super heavyweight champion!