PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ferari ILiviu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rychy Wartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

ILiviu
vs
Wartola

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ferari ILiviu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rychy Wartola!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wartola has ILiviu up against the cage in a clinch.
Wartola digs a right hand into ILiviu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ILiviu's gas tank.
ILiviu trying to stall but Wartola improves his position.
Wartola told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wartola crunches a lovely knee into ILiviu's ribcage.
ILiviu leaning against his opponent.
Wartola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
ILiviu takes a knee to the side of the body.
ILiviu is breathing heavily.
ILiviu is trying to pull guard but Wartola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
ILiviu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wartola avoids it.
Wartola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ILiviu leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Wartola.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Wartola.
The referee calls for Wartola to work.
Wartola landing knees to the body.
Wartola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ILiviu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wartola lands a knee to the body.
Wartola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wartola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wartola lands an elbow inside that ILiviu shrugs off.

It looks like Ferari ILiviu has been cut.
The referee calls for ILiviu to work.
ILiviu tries to circle away but Wartola has him pinned against the cage.
Wartola lands a knee to the head.
Wartola swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ILiviu avoiding damage as Wartola throws knees to the body.
Wartola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
ILiviu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wartola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wartola lands an elbow inside.
Wartola lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wartola tries a knee to the head but ILiviu blocks it.
Wartola landing knees to the body.
ILiviu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wartola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wartola taking a breather.
Wartola working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wartola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ILiviu blocks it with crossed arms.
ILiviu looking to throw knees to the head but Wartola is blocking nicely.
Wartola landing knees to the head.
ILiviu tries to circle away but Wartola has him pinned against the cage.
Wartola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ILiviu is defending well for now.
ILiviu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wartola avoiding damage as ILiviu throws knees to the body.
Wartola misses with a punch on the inside.
Wartola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wartola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wartola misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wartola working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Wartola.
Wartola lands a right hand.
A short left from Wartola.
Wartola lands an uppercut.
Wartola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wartola scores with a hook to the body.
Wartola misses with a punch to the body.
ILiviu looking for a takedown.
Wartola managing to block the knees to the body from ILiviu.
ILiviu is trying to pull guard but Wartola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferari ILiviu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wartola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wartola crunches a lovely knee into ILiviu's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rychy Wartola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ferari ILiviu's cut.
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.

Wartola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ILiviu, pushing him back against the cage.
ILiviu is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from ILiviu.
Wartola swings wildly with an uppercut but ILiviu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wartola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
ILiviu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
ILiviu jumps guard but Wartola stands there with ILiviu around his waist. ILiviu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferari ILiviu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wartola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ILiviu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wartola lands a nice elbow.
Wartola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wartola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ILiviu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wartola to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Wartola.
ILiviu fails to pull guard.
Wartola tries to land a knee to the head but ILiviu blocks with his arms.
ILiviu tries to pull guard but Wartola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wartola in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wartola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
ILiviu prevents a body shot from Wartola.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wartola.
Wartola is leaning against ILiviu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wartola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wartola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ILiviu's elbow.
Wartola lands a damaging elbow.
Wartola lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ILiviu.
Rychy Wartola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wartola blocks a body shot from ILiviu.
Wartola throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Wartola.
Wartola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wartola landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wartola gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wartola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wartola fails to land.
Wartola scores with a knee to the head.
Wartola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wartola trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wartola throws an elbow that misses.
Wartola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Wartola.
Wartola effectively controlling the action here.
Wartola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ILiviu's efforts to push away.
ILiviu is trying to break free.
Wartola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wartola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ILiviu.
Wartola has ILiviu pressed against the cage, preventing ILiviu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wartola prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ILiviu fails to pull guard.
Wartola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ILiviu is defending well for now.
Wartola misses with some punches.
Wartola tries to land a knee to the head but ILiviu blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Wartola.
Wartola lands an elbow inside that ILiviu shrugs off.
ILiviu wants a takedown.
Wartola struggles to land a body shot inside as ILiviu controls his hands.
Wartola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ILiviu's elbow.
ILiviu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wartola works on ILiviu's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rychy Wartola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ferari ILiviu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

ILiviu darts in and clinches Wartola up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Wartola.
Wartola misses with a knee strike.
ILiviu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
ILiviu tries to land a knee to the head but Wartola blocks with his arms.
ILiviu fails to pull guard.
Wartola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wartola can't find room to land a body shot as ILiviu controls the action.
ILiviu blocks a body shot from Wartola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wartola leaning his opponent against the cage.
ILiviu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wartola is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ILiviu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wartola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferari ILiviu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ILiviu fails with a takedown attempt.
Rychy Wartola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ILiviu misses with a two punch combination.

Wartola clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Wartola on the inside.
Wartola unloads a knee to the mid-section. ILiviu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wartola.
Knees to the body from Wartola.
Wartola lands a nice knee to the body.
Wartola lands a body punch.
ILiviu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wartola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ILiviu's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wartola gets through ILiviu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ILiviu is trying to force a seperation but Wartola has the dominant position.
Wartola has a couple of punches blocked by ILiviu.
ILiviu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wartola to keep the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wartola obliges.
A short left from Wartola.
Nice body punch from Wartola - that landed with a thud.
Wartola connects with a knee to the head.

Ferari ILiviu's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wartola gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wartola scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wartola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wartola scores with a shot to the side of ILiviu's head.
Wartola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ILiviu is struggling to control the position.
Wartola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wartola lands a body punch.
Wartola tries to throw a body punch but ILiviu avoids it by throwing Wartola back against the cage.
Wartola misses with a punch to the body.
Wartola misses with a knee to the head.
ILiviu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wartola has him pressed against the cage.
ILiviu is trying to push Wartola away but Wartola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ILiviu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wartola lands with a right to the head.
Wartola lands with a right to the head.
Wartola digs a right hand into ILiviu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ILiviu's gas tank.
ILiviu blocks an uppercut.
Wartola tries a knee to the head but ILiviu blocks it.
Wartola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wartola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wartola struggles to land a body shot inside as ILiviu controls his hands.
Wartola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ILiviu is trying to break the clinch but Wartola has him pressed against the cage.
Ferari ILiviu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rychy Wartola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ILiviu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rychy Wartola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wartola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rychy Wartola!