PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Miodek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opel Ostramanovisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Opel Ostramanovisk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Miodek
vs
Ostramanovisk

193 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
28
267 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

$10
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samson Miodek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Opel Ostramanovisk!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miodek misses with a wild combination.
Miodek lands a jab to Ostramanovisk's midsection.
Miodek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miodek keeps the fight on the outside.
Ostramanovisk avoids the body shot from Miodek.
Ostramanovisk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ostramanovisk!

It looks like Samson Miodek has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ostramanovisk swinging wildly here.
Ostramanovisk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ostramanovisk avoids the head kick by Miodek.
A solid body kick from Miodek.
Ostramanovisk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ostramanovisk fails to land the takedown.

Ostramanovisk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miodek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miodek can't do much from the bottom here.
Miodek is looking for a sweep.

Ostramanovisk has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ostramanovisk throws a series of punches but Miodek avoids them all with ease.
Miodek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samson Miodek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opel Ostramanovisk.
Ostramanovisk misses with the combination.
Miodek looks for the body kick but Ostramanovisk saw that one coming.
Ostramanovisk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Miodek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ostramanovisk wants to sweep here but Miodek controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miodek trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostramanovisk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ostramanovisk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miodek trying to control but Ostramanovisk is working from the bottom.
Miodek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ostramanovisk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miodek postures up in Ostramanovisk's guard and throws a big left but Ostramanovisk blocks it.
Miodek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ostramanovisk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miodek is controlling him.
Miodek throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miodek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ostramanovisk's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ostramanovisk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miodek passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miodek working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Miodek taking a breather here.
Miodek working the ground and pound.
Miodek lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ostramanovisk down.
Ostramanovisk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Miodek decides to stand back up. Miodek steps back and let's Ostramanovisk get back to his feet.
Miodek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ostramanovisk swivels and escapes.

Ostramanovisk tries to keep at a distance but Miodek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miodek lands with a light punch inside.

It looks like Opel Ostramanovisk has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miodek cracks Ostramanovisk with a nice body shot.
Miodek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ostramanovisk or not.
Miodek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miodek tries a body shot but Ostramanovisk blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miodek.
Miodek slows down the pace here.
Ostramanovisk is looking to break free of the clinch but Miodek has double underhooks.
Ostramanovisk being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Miodek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Miodek dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Miodek pushes Ostramanovisk away with a front kick.
Miodek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ostramanovisk's calf.
Ostramanovisk defending well as Miodek loads up on a big left hand.
Ostramanovisk wants to clinch.
Ostramanovisk moves in looking to clinch but Miodek pushes him off.
Miodek scoring well with a low kick there.
Ostramanovisk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miodek throws a nice outside leg kick.

Miodek clinches with his opponent.

Miodek has hold of one of Ostramanovisk's legs. Ostramanovisk is fighting the takedown attempt but Miodek gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miodek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostramanovisk looking for a sweep. Not yet Ostramanovisk, not yet.
Ostramanovisk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Miodek gets to his feet. Ostramanovisk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostramanovisk fails with the takedown
and Miodek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miodek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ostramanovisk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miodek counters with a leg kick.
Ostramanovisk is breathing heavily.
Ostramanovisk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miodek. Miodek obviously looking to wear him down.
Ostramanovisk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miodek tries to avoid it but Ostramanovisk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miodek to the ground. Miodek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miodek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miodek lands a leg kick that knocks Ostramanovisk off balance momentarily.

Ostramanovisk gets caught flat footed, as Miodek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostramanovisk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samson Miodek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Miodek drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ostramanovisk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miodek has Ostramanovisk in his guard.
Miodek is trying to control the position but Ostramanovisk postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostramanovisk preventing the sweep.
Miodek keeping moving, preventing Ostramanovisk from controlling successfully.
Miodek is trying to keep Ostramanovisk in close.
Ostramanovisk won't allow Miodek to sweep him here.
Miodek is trying to control the position but Ostramanovisk postures up.

Samson Miodek has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miodek.
Miodek connects with an inside leg kick.
Ostramanovisk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miodek lands a leg kick that knocks Ostramanovisk off balance momentarily.
Samson Miodek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Miodek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ostramanovisk to the ground. Miodek is now in Ostramanovisk's guard.
Miodek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ostramanovisk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miodek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ostramanovisk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miodek tries to free his leg and advance position but Ostramanovisk is retaining full guard.
Miodek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miodek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ostramanovisk's head.
Miodek trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostramanovisk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostramanovisk being controlled here, momentarily.
Miodek trying to control but Ostramanovisk is working from the bottom.

Miodek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ostramanovisk, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miodek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miodek stuffs the takedown.
Samson Miodek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opel Ostramanovisk.
Miodek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ostramanovisk.
That kick from Miodek tenderised Ostramanovisk's leg. Ostramanovisk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miodek lunges at Ostramanovisk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ostramanovisk's hand.
Ostramanovisk misses with a double jab.
Miodek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miodek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostramanovisk can do to turn this around?
Ostramanovisk shoots in and drives through. Miodek sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miodek lands a nice shot that snaps Ostramanovisk's head back.
Miodek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ostramanovisk's head.
Opel Ostramanovisk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miodek tries to move into range but Ostramanovisk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Miodek dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

That kick from Miodek tenderised Ostramanovisk's leg. Ostramanovisk is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Ostramanovisk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miodek connects with a leg kick. Ostramanovisk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miodek connects with an inside leg kick.
Miodek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ostramanovisk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miodek scores with a leg kick.

Miodek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ostramanovisk to the ground. Miodek is now in Ostramanovisk's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miodek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miodek passes Ostramanovisk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Miodek is looking for a kimura here.
Miodek 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.
Miodek is trying to control. Ostramanovisk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ostramanovisk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miodek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miodek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ostramanovisk is looking for a sweep. Miodek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miodek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miodek controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Miodek there.
Miodek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miodek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miodek lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Miodek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miodek trying to control the action but Ostramanovisk is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miodek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ostramanovisk tries to get to full guard but Miodek has control of the leg.
Ostramanovisk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miodek is working away from the top position though.
Miodek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miodek is trying to control the action in half guard but Ostramanovisk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Miodek is working for a kimura but Ostramanovisk is defending it quite comfortably.
Ostramanovisk tries to get to full guard but Miodek has control of the leg.
Miodek drops an elbow to the side of Ostramanovisk's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miodek trying to control from Ostramanovisk's half guard. Ostramanovisk has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ostramanovisk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miodek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ostramanovisk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ostramanovisk wants to stand up but Miodek is controlling him.
Miodek wants to control from the top but Ostramanovisk keeps moving.
Miodek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miodek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miodek trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostramanovisk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ostramanovisk has his feet on Miodek's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Samson Miodek is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miodek takes a swing at Ostramanovisk's ribcage but misses.
Miodek fails with a takedown attempt.
Ostramanovisk misses with a double jab.
Miodek lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miodek misses with a low kick.
Ostramanovisk misses with a two punch combination.
Miodek lands a leg kick that knocks Ostramanovisk off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ostramanovisk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miodek as he avoids it easily.
Miodek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ostramanovisk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miodek counters with a thumping low kick.
Opel Ostramanovisk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ostramanovisk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Miodek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miodek 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Miodek!
A victorious Samson Miodek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.