PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolfo Fernando (ranked 1298 p4p, 197 weight class) and Krzysztof Ostrowski (ranked 2934 p4p, 398 weight class). Ostrowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: PC Park - Klatka. Krzysztof Ostrowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adolfo Fernando's chin.

Fernando
vs
Ostrowski

207 cm
28
219 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

188 cm
43
213 lbs
24 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolfo Fernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski misses with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a two punch combo.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Fernando closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Fernando darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Krzysztof Ostrowski has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Ostrowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ostrowski throws a big shot that misses.
Ostrowski misses with a combination
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Ostrowski misses
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ostrowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernando sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ostrowski somewhat.
As Ostrowski looks to move away, Fernando throws a big counter combo but Ostrowski just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernando has closed the distance and engaged Ostrowski in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Fernando.
We've been hearing reports that Fernando has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ostrowski keeps the fight on the outside.

Ostrowski gets tackled into the cage by Fernando. Fernando maintains the clinch.
Fernando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ostrowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fernando avoiding damage as Ostrowski throws knees to the body.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando lands a nice shot to the body.
Ostrowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ostrowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Fernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernando dodges the punch combination from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Fernando rushes Ostrowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ostrowski trying to land knees to the body.
Ostrowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernando avoids it.
Fernando blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fernando fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Ostrowski.

Fernando clinches up against the cage.
Ostrowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Fernando gets an underhook and turns Ostrowski into the cage.
Ostrowski trying to land knees to the body.
Fernando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ostrowskis head.
A short uppercut from Fernando.
Ostrowski just leaning against Fernando, taking a breather.
Ostrowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernando.
Ostrowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ostrowski goes for a takedown attempt but Fernando pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krzysztof Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostrowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fernando. Fernando obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ostrowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Fernando. No joy for Ostrowski on that attempt.

Fernando forces Ostrowski back against the cage and clinches.
Fernando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fernando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Fernando.

Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Ostrowski throws an off balance right hand
and Fernando counters with a three punch combo that has Ostrowski backing up. Ostrowski nods at Fernando to acknowledge the strikes.
Ostrowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Fernando off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fernando moves out of range of the leg kick from Ostrowski.
Fernando throws a big counter combination but Ostrowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fernando avoids the head kick by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFernando.

Fernando gets a clinch.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski takes a shot to the head.
Ostrowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.
Fernando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ostrowski's elbow.
Ostrowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Fernando manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fernando scores with a shoulder strike.
Fernando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski blocking some punches.
Fernando scores with a shot to the side of Ostrowski's head.

Fernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ostrowski misses with a looping left.

Fernando drops Ostrowski with a beautiful combination! Ostrowski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fernando is looking for the KO!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski misses with a wild body shot.
Fernando walks into a straight right hand from Ostrowski.

Fernando gets a clinch.
Fernando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ostrowskis head.
Ostrowski trying to land knees to the body.

Fernando manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ostrowski.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No joy there for Fernando, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Ostrowski misses.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ostrowski trying to stall but Fernando improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fernando.
Ostrowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.
Adolfo Fernando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ostrowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fernando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Ostrowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernando avoids the damage to the body.
Ostrowski wants to stall.
Fernando has a couple of punches blocked by Ostrowski.
Fernando scores with a shot to the side of Ostrowski's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fernando prevents a body shot from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski fails to pull guard.
Fernando is pressed up against the cage. Ostrowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fernando down to the mat. Fernando avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Ostrowski.
Ostrowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ostrowski is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That has opened up Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut even more.
Fernando takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fernando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ostrowski backwards.

Ostrowski gets control of Fernando's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ostrowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Fernando stands and steps away. Ostrowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Fernando has closed the distance and engaged Ostrowski in a clinch.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ostrowski throws an off balance right hand
and Fernando counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fernando!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fernando closes the distance and pushes Ostrowski back into the cage.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fernando.
Fernando lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ostrowski misses with a right hand
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.

Ostrowski is rocked!

Fernando clinches up against the cage.
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ostrowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Fernando finish him?
Ostrowski tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing Ostrowski back against the cage.
Ostrowski seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fernando.
A nice left hand lands by Fernando.
Ostrowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Fernando.

The cut above Krzysztof Ostrowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostrowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernando avoids the damage to the body.
Ostrowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Fernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Ostrowski'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. This is the final round!

Ostrowski has Fernando up against the cage in a clinch.

Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ostrowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernando.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Ostrowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ostrowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ostrowski to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernando darts in and clinches Ostrowski up against the cage.
Ostrowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fernando has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ostrowski controlling the action here for a moment.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Ostrowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.
Fernando managing to block the knees to the body from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Fernando lands with a short shot to the head.
Fernando is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ostrowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ostrowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Fernando shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ostrowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fernando fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ostrowski throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Ostrowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Krzysztof Ostrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch but Ostrowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ostrowski shoots and misses

and Fernando counters with a head kick that drops Ostrowski to the mat! Ostrowski scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Ostrowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando moves in looking to clinch but Ostrowski pushes him off.

Fernando clinches up against the cage.
Fernando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ostrowski backwards.
Fernando lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Ostrowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Ostrowski circles away.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ostrowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fernando.
Ostrowski throws a hook to the side of Fernando's head but Fernando sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ostrowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fernando appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ostrowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernando.
Ostrowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ostrowski throws a series of strikes that have Fernando backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fernando clinches up against the cage.
Ostrowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fernando lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fernando manages to break the clinch.

Fernando pushes Ostrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando scores with a hook to the body.
Fernando lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adolfo Fernando is winning the standup battle so far.

Fernando has Ostrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fernando lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adolfo Fernando showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fernando, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Fernando!
Adolfo Fernando decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.