PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sacha Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Olicky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrovich's entrance music is Shunsei. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Petrovich
vs
Olicky

186 cm
30
203 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

181 cm
25
218 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sacha Petrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Olicky!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Petrovich.
A head kick misses from Petrovich.

Petrovich drives through and clinches with Olicky against the cage.
Olicky takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olicky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrovich.
Petrovich trying to stall but Olicky improves his position.
Olicky managing to block the knees to the body from Petrovich.
Petrovich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olicky.
Olicky is trying to drag Petrovich to the mat but Petrovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Petrovich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Petrovich.
Petrovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olicky.
Petrovich gets underhooks to prevent Olicky's takedown attempt.
Sacha Petrovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Olicky.
Petrovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Olicky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olicky successfully pulls guard.

Olicky is looking for a triangle here but Petrovich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Petrovich tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Olicky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Olicky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Olicky is looking for a sweep. Petrovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Petrovich stands up and beckons Olicky to join him on the feet.
Petrovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Olicky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olicky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olicky.
Petrovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Olicky tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovich is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olicky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Olicky throws an elbow that misses. Petrovich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olicky's guard. Nice move by Petrovich!
Olicky looking to control.
Petrovich prevents Olicky from getting back to his feet.

Olicky has his foot on Petrovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrovich works his way back into a safe position though.

Olicky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olicky is trying to control the position but Petrovich postures up.

Olicky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrovich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Olicky's guard.
Olicky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrovich wants to stand but Olicky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Olicky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrovich defends it easily.
Olicky tries to strike from the bottom.
Olicky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olicky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olicky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrovich wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Olicky dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Petrovich is looking to slow Olicky down with leg kicks.
Olicky blocks a head kick by Petrovich.
Olicky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovich thuds his right hand into Olicky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Olicky with a poor takedown
and Petrovich counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Petrovich does no damage.
Petrovich throws a head kick but Olicky moves out of range.
A cross from Petrovich lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrovich scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Mario Olicky has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olicky slips under a jab from Petrovich.
Sacha Petrovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrovich misses with a hook. Olicky ducked under it nicely.
Petrovich misses with a looping right.
Olicky dives in and grabs Petrovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes down on Olicky's head and hops out.
Sacha Petrovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Olicky.
A head kick from Petrovich lands but Olicky takes it in his stride.
Sacha Petrovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrovich throws a right and a left that Olicky avoids nicely.
Olicky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrovich scores with a one two! Olicky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sacha Petrovich is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrovich throws a head kick but Olicky moves out of range.
Petrovich throws a sloppy head kick and Olicky moves out of range easily.

Olicky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Olicky wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Petrovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Olicky.
Olicky drops an elbow to the side of Petrovich's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olicky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mario Olicky has got the better of the ground game so far.

Olicky is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Petrovich still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Petrovich has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Petrovich tries to get to his feet but Olicky is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Petrovich in his guard.
Petrovich wanted to stand there but Olicky had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Olicky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrovich defends it easily.
Olicky has a closed guard, preventing Petrovich from standing up.

Olicky looking for subs off his back but Petrovich has passed one foot through into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrovich stops Olicky from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sacha Petrovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Olicky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Petrovich.
Petrovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Olicky avoids the head kick by Petrovich.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown.
Sacha Petrovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olicky.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovich. No joy for Olicky on that attempt.
Sacha Petrovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Olicky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Petrovich tenderised Olicky's leg. Olicky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrovich throws a right and a left that both miss.

Olicky manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petrovich on his heels. He'll look to pass Petrovich's guard now, I'm sure.
Olicky won't allow Petrovich to get back to his feet.
Olicky wants to control from the top but Petrovich keeps moving.
Olicky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olicky wants to pass the guard but Petrovich is keeping the position.
Olicky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Olicky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olicky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrovich is looking to stand up but Olicky won't let him.
Olicky wants to sweep here but Petrovich controlling him for the moment.

Petrovich gets to his feet. Olicky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Olicky slips a jab from Petrovich.
Petrovich throws a poor cross that misses

and Olicky counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olicky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Olicky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Who's going to make the next move?
Petrovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrovich tries to get out of the position.

Olicky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Olicky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olicky passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Petrovich!
Petrovich really wants to buck Olicky off and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Olicky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Olicky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Olicky!
Mario Olicky took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 1337 ANZAC for their support in the buildup to the fight.