PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Oleynik (ranked 2261 p4p, 273 weight class) and Kaz Fujita (ranked 2472 p4p, 297 weight class). Kaz Fujita will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Oleynik
vs
Fujita

192 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ezekiel Oleynik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaz Fujita!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujita avoids the head kick by Oleynik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fujita! But no joy.
A jab from Fujita misses.
Oleynik tries to counter with a takedown but Fujita is quick to defend against it.

Oleynik clinches up against the cage.
Oleynik is stalling here.
Fujita is trying to break the clinch but Oleynik is controlling him.
Oleynik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fujita gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oleynik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oleynik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fujita pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Oleynik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oleynik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Fujita counter with a right hand.

Fujita drops Oleynik with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Oleynik looks back up at him and smiles so Fujita waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Oleynik is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oleynik misses with a wild combination.
Oh Oleynik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fujita thuds a left hand into Oleynik's body.
Oleynik is breathing heavily.
Fujita lands a nice looking body shot.
Oleynik seems to have got his legs back now.
Fujita scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oleynik doesn't seem bothered though.
Fujita drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Oleynik's head, knocking him out cold! Fujita is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaz Fujita!