PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Owl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ostrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owl's entrance music is Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris. A fine choice. Tony Owl has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Owl
vs
Ostrok

225 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Owl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pawel Ostrok!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owl moves in looking to clinch but Ostrok pushes him off.
Owl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ostrok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Owl.
Owl swings widly with a right hand
and Ostrok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Owl swings widly with a right hand

and Ostrok moves into the clinch.

Owl breaks the clinch.
Owl swings widly with a right hand
and Ostrok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Owl throws an off balance right hand
and Ostrok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Owl's knee momentarily.
Owl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ostrok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owl's waist but Owl gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ostrok off to one side.
Owl connects with a right hand. Ostrok shakes it off.
A big left from Owl misses.
Ostrok staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ostrok tries for a takedown but Owl circles away easily
and Owl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Owl throws a right hand that misses
and Ostrok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owl throws a jab but it's blocked by Ostrok.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ostrok.
Ostrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owl misses with an uppercut
and Ostrok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Tony Owl has been cut.
Ostrok throws a series of punches but Owl avoids them all with ease.

Ostrok gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ostrok successfully pulls guard.
Owl wants to stand but Ostrok has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ostrok looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Owl wants to get up but he can't break Ostrok's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owl wants to stand and escape but instead Ostrok has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ostrok stops Owl from standing up.
Ostrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Owl is keeping the position for now.
Ostrok won't allow Owl to get back to his feet.
Owl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Owl tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostrok is pushing down on Owl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Owl is fighting to maintain full guard but Ostrok has managed to sneak the leg through.

Ostrok wants to work for an arm triangle but Owl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ostrok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Owl tries to kick Ostrok off but Ostrok keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ostrok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Owl is just riding it out for now. Ostrok eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ostrok wants to take a breather but Owl is having none of it.
Owl is trying to stand up here but Ostrok is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owl is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owl tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ostrok manages to move to mount!

Ostrok is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Owl can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Owl is trying to stand but he's just given Ostrok his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ostrok lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Owl wants to get back to his feet.
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 Tony Owl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Owl's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ostrok has Owl up against the cage in a clinch.

Owl breaks the clinch.
Owl throws an off balance right hand
and Ostrok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pawel Ostrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ostrok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Owl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owl throws an overhand right that lands on Ostrok's shoulder, as Ostrok tries to avoid the shot.
Owl throws a jab but it's blocked by Ostrok.
Owl misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ostrok to counter with a crisp jab.
Owl throws a hook to the side of Ostrok's head but Ostrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Owl is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ostrok doesn't manage to clinch there - Owl circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ostrok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ostrok.
Good leg kick by Ostrok there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Owl enables Ostrok to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Owl manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ostrok with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ostrok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ostrok stops Owl from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owl wants to get back to his feet but Ostrok passes into half guard.
Owl scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ostrok manages to mount him!

Ostrok wants to finish this one by submission but Owl is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ostrok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostrok content just to control the position here.
Owl tries to buck Ostrok off but Ostrok takes his back!
Owl wants to get back to his feet.
Ostrok trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Owl doesn't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owl is trying to get back to his feet but Ostrok has full control of the position and if anything, Owl has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ostrok trying to control.
Owl holding both Ostrok 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ostrok has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Owl's body.
Owl looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ostrok's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Owl controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Owl controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Owl prevents Ostrok from getting a body triangle.
Owl is trying to get back to his feet but Ostrok has full control of the position and if anything, Owl has just worked his way into a worse spot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Ostrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Owl's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ostrok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owl avoids it really well and circles away.
Ostrok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owl as he jumps to the side.
Owl misses with a straight right.
Ostrok connects with a solid leg kick.
Ostrok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owl avoids it really well and circles away.
Tony Owl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Ostrok.
Ostrok fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Owl.
Owl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ostrok's hands.

It looks like Pawel Ostrok has been cut.
Ostrok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tony Owl is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Owl as Ostrok shoots in.
Ostrok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owl throws a lazy right hand but Ostrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Owl misses its intended target.
Owl misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owl throws an overhand right that lands on Ostrok's shoulder, as Ostrok tries to avoid the shot.
Ostrok shoots in but no luck this time.
Ostrok shoots in and drives through. Owl sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owl looks to throw the jab but Ostrok is out of range.
Owl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ostrok.
Ostrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Owl.
Owl misses with an uppercut. Ostrok saw that one coming.
Owl looks to throw the jab but Ostrok is out of range.
Tony Owl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owl throws a looping overhand right but Ostrok ducks down to avoid it.
Owl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Owl catches Ostrok right on the button with a cross.
Owl tests Ostrok's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Owl cracks Ostrok with an uppercut from hell and Ostrok crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Owl's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Ostrok is rocked!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ostrok sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Owl closes the distance and clinches.

Owl manages to break the clinch.
Ostrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ostrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Owl.
Owl throws an off balance right hand

and Ostrok holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Ostrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owl connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Owl throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ostrok tumbling to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owl is looking to stand up but Ostrok won't let him.
Owl wants to stand and escape but instead Ostrok has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ostrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Owl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owl is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ostrok is controlling him.
Ostrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Owl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ostrok on the ground.
Ostrok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pawel Ostrok has got the better of the ground game so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Owl wants to get back to his feet but Ostrok is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ostrok is standing up over Owl. Owl looks to escape but Ostrok dives into side control.
Ostrok happy to just control the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Owl showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Owl has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!