PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ugiagugok Otzs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Harrison Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Otzs
vs
Harrison Wells

180 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ugiagugok Otzs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Harrison Wells!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Otzs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wells slips a jab from Otzs.
The fighters circling - Wells throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wells slips a jab from Otzs.
Otzs throws a body punch but Wells moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Otzs as he connects with a hook.
Ugiagugok Otzs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otzs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wells scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Ugiagugok Otzs has been cut.
Wells connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Otzs looks for a takedown but Wells sprawls well.
Wells tries a quick counter leg kick but Otzs is wise to it.
Otzs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wells's head.
Wells misses with a straight right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wells tries to bum rush Otzs with a series of wild strikes but Otzs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wells avoids the body shot from Otzs.
Otzs throws a shot from downtown. Wells moves away and avoids it.
Wells lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otzs ducks right into an uppercut from Wells.
The fighters circling - Otzs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Wells was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wells misses with a hook. Otzs ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Otzs blocks the low kick.
Otzs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Otzs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wells - the referee stops the clock and Otzs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wells. Otzs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Otzs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Otzs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Otzs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Otzs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Otzs throwing strikes from guard but Wells blocks nicely.
Otzs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Otzs is working Wells over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wells is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Otzs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otzs chips away with some ground and pound.
Wells really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Otzs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otzs works over Wells with some ground and pound from guard.
Otzs is looking to work some ground and pound but Wells has wrist control.
Wells avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Otzs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Otzs throws a big elbow that misses.
Otzs stands up over Wells, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Otzs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wells works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Otzs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Otzs chips away with some ground and pound.
Wells tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Otzs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Otzs lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otzs working some strikes from top position.
Otzs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Otzs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Otzs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wells works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Otzs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Otzs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Otzs throwing strikes but missing.
Wells has momentary wrist control but Otzs slips an elbow through the middle.
Otzs throws a big elbow that misses.
Otzs distracts Wells with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wells has momentary wrist control but Otzs slips an elbow through the middle.
Otzs passes Wells's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Otzs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otzs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Otzs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wells wants to improve his position but Otzs is controlling well.
Otzs winds up and cracks Wells with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Otzs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Otzs thows a huge punch but Wells dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otzs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Otzs lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otzs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Otzs wants to pass the guard but Wells is defending well.
Wells is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ugiagugok Otzs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ugiagugok Otzs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wells uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otzs.
Wells moves out of range of the strikes.
Brett Harrison Wells seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Otzs misses with a straight left.
Otzs misses the shot to the body.
Otzs misses with a looping right.
Otzs looks to score with a jab to the body but Wells is just out of range.
Otzs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Otzs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wells. Wells circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wells pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wells tries to work over Otzs's front leg with a kick but Otzs checks it.
Otzs throws a hook to the side of Wells's head but Wells sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wells takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Otzs misses its intended target.
Wells is looking for the big counter here.
Otzs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wells can do to turn this around?
Otzs throws a right hand that misses
and Wells counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Otzs.
Otzs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Otzs throws a hook but Wells blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otzs throws a big shot that misses.
Otzs loads up on a big right hand but Wells slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Otzs.
Wells flicks out a counter leg kick but Otzs steps away.
Otzs throws an overhand right that lands on Wells's shoulder, as Wells tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Otzs misses its intended target.
Wells gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wells misses with a hook.

Otzs gets the takedown into side control.
Wells looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Otzs tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Otzs throws an elbow but Wells slips to the side and avoids it well.
Otzs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Otzs lands a few punches from side control.
Otzs grinds an elbow into Wells's temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Otzs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wells down.
Otzs misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otzs lands an elbow.
Otzs lands some shots froms side control.
Otzs in side control lands a decent elbow.
Otzs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wells managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Otzs.
Otzs grinds an elbow into Wells's temple.
Otzs lands a nice forearm strike.
Otzs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wells takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wells takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Otzs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wells is avoiding damage well.
Ugiagugok Otzs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wells can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otzs grinds an elbow into Wells's temple.
Otzs working the ground and pound but Wells is defending the strikes.
Otzs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Otzs landing a few strikes.
Otzs is putting a hurting on Wells here, landing some big shots from side control.
Otzs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wells avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Otzs.
Otzs is working Wells over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wells takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wells takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otzs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Otzs is working Wells over with some ground and pound from side control.
Otzs lands a nice forearm strike.
Wells is looking to regain half guard here but Otzs keeps moving and retains side control.
Otzs working the body and head with strikes.
Wells takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otzs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wells is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Otzs landing a few strikes.
Otzs working the ground and pound from side control.
Otzs cracks Wells with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ugiagugok Otzs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ugiagugok Otzs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Otzs misses with a hook. Wells ducked under it nicely.
Otzs throws a big shot that misses.
Wells uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otzs.
A big right from Otzs misses.
Wells unleashes a big counter combination but Otzs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Otzs blocks a low kick nicely.
Wells works the jab nicely.
Otzs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Otzs misses with a takedown attempt - Wells sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Otzs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wells misses with a straight left.
Otzs ducks right into an uppercut from Wells.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otzs.
Otzs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wells counters with a series of strikes. Otzs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wells looks to land a body kick but Otzs moved away.
Wells blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Wells on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Wells lands a big head kick that sends Otzs tumbling to the mat! Wells takes a step backwards and waves Otzs back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Otzs is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otzs missing with a left hand there. Wells was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Otzs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wells and Otzs are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Wells throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Otzs into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Wells knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brett Harrison Wells!
Brett Harrison Wells took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Big win for me. He was a tough test and a big threat on the ground. Thanks everyone for coming!'.