PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Olicky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kvadratichnie Schtaniki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sinister - Leviathan. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki
vs
Olicky

190 cm
28
211 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

181 cm
26
218 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Olicky!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olicky.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a low kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Olicky shoots in and bounces Kvadratichnie Schtaniki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olicky defends well.
Olicky wants to control from the top but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeps moving.
Olicky landing some decent shots from guard.
Olicky landing with the ground and pound.

Olicky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olicky has managed to get both his arms back between Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's legs - danger averted.
Olicky landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olicky trying to control but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olicky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's head.
Olicky trying to control but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working from the bottom.
Olicky landing some decent shots from guard.

It looks like Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has been cut.
Olicky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Olicky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Olicky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has escaped and now he's on top!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki trying to control but Olicky is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Olicky has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Olicky.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Olicky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Olicky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kvadratichnie Schtaniki but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Olicky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to avoid it but Olicky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kvadratichnie Schtaniki to the ground. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Olicky.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a series of strikes that have Olicky backpedaling.

It looks like Mario Olicky has been cut.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swinging wildly here.

Olicky clinches with his opponent.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki taking a breather.
Olicky is trying to drag Kvadratichnie Schtaniki to the mat but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to break the clinch but Olicky is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olicky is defending well for now.
Olicky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Olicky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Olicky prevents Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from improving his position.
Olicky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Olicky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Olicky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Olicky.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Olicky's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Olicky's back!

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I would not like to be Olicky right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki struggling to keep hold of the position.

Olicky preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looking for the choke from the back.
Olicky tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Olicky regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olicky is not content to let Kvadratichnie Schtaniki control the position.
Olicky works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Olicky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Olicky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's waist but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olicky off to one side.

Olicky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to strike from the bottom.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking for a triangle but Olicky pushes his legs off easily.
Olicky trying to control but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working from the bottom.
Olicky lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olicky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to stand up but Olicky isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeping moving, preventing Olicky from controlling successfully.
Olicky lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olicky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olicky.
Olicky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mario Olicky has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olicky working some strikes from top position.
Olicky won't allow Kvadratichnie Schtaniki to get back to his feet.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olicky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Olicky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pushes Olicky off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olicky.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki stuffs the takedown.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Olicky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olicky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki scores with a jab to the head.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets caught flat footed, as Olicky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Olicky throwing strikes but missing.
Olicky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olicky throwing strikes but missing.
Olicky lands a couple of elbows.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Olicky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Olicky preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olicky with a nice head shot there.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeping moving, preventing Olicky from controlling successfully.
Olicky is in close to Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to sweep but no luck.

Olicky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki controls Olicky momentarily but Olicky frees himself.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olicky.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to stand up but Olicky isn't so interested in that idea.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to sweep here but Olicky controlling him for the moment.
Olicky stands up over Kvadratichnie Schtaniki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olicky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Olicky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Olicky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to sweep here but Olicky controlling him for the moment.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to get back to his feet but Olicky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki working for a triangle but Olicky defends it easily.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olicky defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeping moving, preventing Olicky from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Olicky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Olicky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olicky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's waist but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olicky off to one side.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki scores with a hook to the body. Olicky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olicky manages to avoid it.
Mario Olicky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a low kick, looking for Olicky's leg but Olicky calmly moves out of range.
Olicky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kvadratichnie Schtaniki as he avoids it easily.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Olicky.
A jab from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki does it's job there.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is winning the standup battle so far.
Olicky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olicky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olicky checks a low kick from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Olicky shoots in looking for a takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olicky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to clinch up.
Olicky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kvadratichnie Schtaniki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olicky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olicky fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olicky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olicky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a wild combination.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki closes the distance and clinches.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki fails to land with a series of punches.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to clinch.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki feints and then cracks Olicky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olicky down.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olicky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki finds it's way round the side to connect with Olicky's head.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olicky's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olicky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki rushes Olicky and presses him up against the cage.
Olicky is looking for a takedown.
Olicky wants a takedown but no success here.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to break free but Olicky has control.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olicky is working for takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki trying to stall but Olicky improves his position.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki thumps Olicky with a low kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a nice hook to Olicky's body. Olicky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki doesn't manage to clinch there - Olicky circles away.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki connects with a leg kick. Olicky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki fails to land with a series of punches.

Olicky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olicky blocks the strikes from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Olicky lands strikes from half guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to maintain the position but Olicky is very close to passing his half guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to roll over but Olicky keeps him under control.
Olicky trying to control from half guard but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working away.
Nice strikes from Olicky there.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to control Olicky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvadratichnie Schtaniki avoid being mounted?

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olicky pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki trying to control here.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki actively working from the bottom here.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Olicky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Olicky winds up and cracks Kvadratichnie Schtaniki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to get to full guard but Olicky has control of the leg.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olicky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has control of Olicky's left arm, preventing Olicky from doing any damage.
Olicky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Olicky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kvadratichnie Schtaniki 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

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