PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleskei Oleynik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bash comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead-Undead. Aleskei Oleynik will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bash
vs
Oleynik

184 cm
24
199 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

205 cm
21
198 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Bash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleskei Oleynik!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bash clinches up against the cage.
Oleynik is trying to break the clinch but Bash has him pressed against the cage.
Oleynik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Bash gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bash seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oleynik tries to roll over but Bash keeps him under control.
Bash perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oleynik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bash is working away from the top position though.
Oleynik wants to control but Bash passes into side.
Oleynik is looking to regain half guard here but Bash keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash working away.
Oleynik tries to control but Bash manages to take his back.
Oleynik tries to roll but Bash sticks to his back.
Oleynik is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Bash is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bash has the hooks in. Oleynik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oleynik breaks Bash's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bash has a closed guard, preventing Oleynik from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik is fighting to break Bash's control of his arms but Bash is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oleynik is stalling in the full guard.
Oleynik wants to stand but Bash has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oleynik wants to control from the top but Bash keeps moving.
Bash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleskei Oleynik was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No joy there for Bash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oleynik makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Bash rushes Oleynik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oleynik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bash is defending well for now.

Bash works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oleynik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bash won't allow Oleynik to sweep him here.
Oleynik seems keen to control Bash's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oleynik is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleskei Oleynik was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Donk. Oleynik catches Bash right on the button with a cross.
Oleynik jabs at Bash's body.

Bash fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oleynik, pushing him back against the cage.
Oleynik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bash lands a body shot.
Oleynik has had enough of the clinch but Bash keeps him there for the moment.

Bash lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bash wants to control from the top but Oleynik keeps moving.
Bash preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oleynik looking to control.
Oleynik keeping moving, preventing Bash from controlling successfully.
Oleynik controls Bash momentarily but Bash frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jon Bash will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Oleynik dodges the punch combination from Bash.

Oleynik tries to sprawl but Bash drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Oleynik trying to control here.
Oleynik taking some punishment here, with Bash in his half guard.

Oleynik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oleynik is trying to maintain the position but Bash is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash slows the pace down in half guard.
Oleynik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bash is working away from the top position though.
Oleynik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bash throws a big right hand that misses.
Oleynik controls Bash momentarily but Bash frees himself.
Oleynik lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bash!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik is looking to stand but Oleynik has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Bash tries to hold on but Oleynik postures up.

Oleynik goes for an armbar but Bash turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bash.
Oleynik is trying to keep Bash in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bash is stalling in the full guard.
Bash won't allow Oleynik to get back to his feet.
Bash's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Bash wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Oleynik slips a jab and a cross from Bash.

Bash takes the fight into the clinch.
Oleynik is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Oleynik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bash lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Bash avoiding damage as Oleynik throws knees to the body.
Bash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Bash gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bash postures up.
Oleynik wants to improve his position but instead Bash has moved into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bash wants to pass the guard but Oleynik is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oleynik is staying active underneath Bash, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oleynik wants to improve his position but Bash is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bash dominated that second round.
That's time! Bash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A big left from Bash misses.
Oleynik throws a series of punches but Bash moves out of range.
Oleynik takes a swing at Bash's ribcage but misses.
Bash tries to bum rush Oleynik with a series of wild strikes but Oleynik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oleynik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oleynik swivels and escapes.

Bash darts in and clinches Oleynik up against the cage.

Bash has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Oleynik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oleynik is trying to stand back up.
Oleynik trying to control but not successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash controlling from the back.

Oleynik is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bash gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Oleynik's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bash controlling the positon.
Bash's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Bash has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Oleynik has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jon Bash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oleynik is really stuck here.
Aleskei Oleynik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bash controlling the positon.
Oleynik trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bash misses with punches from the back.
Can Oleynik hold on?! Bash is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Oleynik manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bash's guard. Nice work there by Oleynik.
Bash looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oleynik has gone for a leg lock! Bash slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oleynik's guard.
Oleynik keeping moving, preventing Bash from controlling successfully.
Bash sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oleynik throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bash has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bash!
After winning the bout, Jon Bash thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.