PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Galati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galati has chosen Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music. Jan Olszewicz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Olszewicz
vs
Galati

164 cm
22
133 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

176 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Olszewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Galati!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galati darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Galati trying to pass the guard but Olszewicz defending well.
Olszewicz wants to get back to full guard.
Olszewicz is working hard here to advance position.
Galati thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Olszewicz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Galati is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Olszewicz defends it well.
Galati sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olszewicz defending well though.
Olszewicz moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olszewicz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Galati trying to control but Olszewicz is working from the bottom.
Olszewicz is trying to control the position but Galati postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galati trying to control but Olszewicz is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pavel Galati wasn't active enough on the ground.
Galati misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Galati or perhaps it was just good defense by Olszewicz which made him look bad.
Galati shoots and misses

and Olszewicz counters with a shoot takedown. Galati fights it but they end up in guard.
Jan Olszewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Galati.
Olszewicz wants to control from the top but Galati keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Galati keeping full guard, as Olszewicz tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Sanitarium inform us that Galati has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Olszewicz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Olszewicz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olszewicz wants to sweep here but Galati controlling him for the moment.

Olszewicz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galati is aware though and is defending well.
Galati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olszewicz's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Olszewicz controls Galati momentarily but Galati frees himself.
Galati cracks Olszewicz with a solid left hand.
Olszewicz keeping moving, preventing Galati from controlling successfully.
Olszewicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Galati is trying to maintain the position but Olszewicz is very close to passing his half guard.
Olszewicz trying to control the action but Galati is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz trying to mount his opponent but Galati defends it.
Galati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Olszewicz is looking for a kimura here.
Olszewicz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Olszewicz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galati gets full guard.
Olszewicz trying to control but Galati is working from the bottom.
Olszewicz looking to sit in guard and control but Galati gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Galati makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz wants to hit a switch here but Galati passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Olszewicz there!
Olszewicz wants to hold on but Galati pushes him away.
Olszewicz regains half guard.
Olszewicz tries to roll over but Galati keeps him under control.
Olszewicz manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Galati got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olszewicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galati has managed to get both his arms back between Olszewicz's legs - danger averted.
Olszewicz keeping moving, preventing Galati from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Olszewicz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galati defends it easily.
Galati with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Olszewicz dominated that round.
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.

Galati shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Olszewicz is trying to defend but Galati finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Olszewicz wants to improve his position but Galati is controlling well.
Galati lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Galati winds up and cracks Olszewicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Galati there.
Jan Olszewicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Galati is looking for a kimura here.
Galati tries to pass to full mount but Olszewicz defends it.
Olszewicz wants to improve his position but Galati is controlling well.
Olszewicz works his way to full guard. Good work.

Galati drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galati jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olszewicz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galati defends well.

Galati drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galati jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Olszewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olszewicz working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galati throws a big elbow that misses.
Olszewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Galati is proving a slippery customer.
Galati trying to control the position from guard on top but Olszewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galati gets to his feet. Olszewicz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Galati wants to clinch up but Olszewicz keeps it at a distance.

Galati looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Olszewicz wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galati is nestled in close to Olszewicz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Olszewicz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galati.

Galati seems to be working for a kimura but Olszewicz defends the submission attempt.
Galati is thwarting Olszewicz's attempts to control the position.
Olszewicz is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz is in trouble now - Galati has advanced to mount!
Olszewicz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Olszewicz regains half guard.

Galati seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Olszewicz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pavel Galati!
Pavel Galati decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.