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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Olqynik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Olqynik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefan Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olqynik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrovic to the ground. Olqynik is now in Petrovic's guard.
Petrovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Olqynik manages to get to full guard.
Petrovic passes into half guard.
Petrovic trying to control the action but Olqynik is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olqynik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Olqynik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Petrovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olqynik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Olqynik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Olqynik is trying to control the position but Petrovic postures up.
Petrovic wants to control from the top but Olqynik keeps moving.
Petrovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olqynik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Olqynik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovic prevents Olqynik from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Olqynik is just out of range.
Olqynik moves into range and clinches up with Petrovic.
Olqynik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Olqynik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Petrovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Olqynik keeping moving, preventing Petrovic from controlling successfully.
Petrovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic is looking to stand up but Olqynik won't let him.
Olqynik controlling Petrovic's posture.
Petrovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Olqynik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Petrovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olqynik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petrovic throws a lazy right hand but Olqynik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olqynik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Petrovic.
Olqynik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Olqynik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Olqynik turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Olqynik controlling the position from side mount.
Petrovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petrovic is trying to buck Olqynik off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olqynik stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Olqynik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Olqynik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Petrovic wants to improve his position but Olqynik is controlling well.
Petrovic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic wants to improve his position but Olqynik is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrovic controls Olqynik momentarily but Olqynik frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olqynik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic tries to bench press Olqynik off him but Olqynik keeps the position.
Olqynik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Petrovic keeps Olqynik under control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Petrovic'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.
Olqynik remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Petrovic is looking for a sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olqynik rushes Petrovic and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrovic pulls guard effortlessly.
Petrovic has his hands on Olqynik's head, controlling the position.
Petrovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Aleksey Olqynik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olqynik trying to control but Petrovic is working from the bottom.
Olqynik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrovic can do to turn this around?
Petrovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Olqynik controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Olqynik dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Petrovic misses with a hook.
Olqynik drives through and clinches with Petrovic against the cage.
Olqynik is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Petrovic can't fight it off and eventually Olqynik manages to take the fight to the floor. Petrovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petrovic has his foot on Olqynik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olqynik works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olqynik trying to control but Petrovic is working from the bottom.
Petrovic is trying to control the position but Olqynik postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olqynik is stalling in the full guard.
Petrovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olqynik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olqynik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrovic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Olqynik passes into half guard.
Petrovic wants to sweep but Olqynik has passed to side control!
Olqynik takes a little break here. Petrovic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olqynik is looking to take a break and control but Petrovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Olqynik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petrovic is trying to defend but Olqynik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Olqynik seems content to control.
Petrovic tries to get to full guard but Olqynik has control of the leg.
Stefan Petrovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrovic is trying to control but Olqynik passes into side control!
Aleksey Olqynik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olqynik decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksey Olqynik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Olqynik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksey Olqynik!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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