PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Blasko (ranked 4811 p4p, 3969 weight class) and Nikolay Oliynyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian Blasko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blasko
vs
Oliynyk

178 cm
22
145
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
142
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Blasko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolay Oliynyk!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blasko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oliynyk is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Oliynyk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blasko throws a strike aimed at the side of Oliynyk's head but Oliynyk avoids it well.
Oliynyk is trying to improve his position.
Blasko working away.
Blasko in side control, throwing shots but Oliynyk defends.
Blasko controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasko trying to control the position but Oliynyk is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliynyk tries to improve position but can't.
Oliynyk manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliynyk looking for submissions off his back.

Oliynyk looking for submissions off his back.
Blasko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliynyk on the ground.
Blasko sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Oliynyk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blasko pulls his head out easily.
Oliynyk trying to hold on to Blasko's head to control him but Blasko postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliynyk controlling the position for now.
Oliynyk is pressing down on Blasko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oliynyk is controlling Blasko's posture.

Oliynyk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blasko stacks Oliynyk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blasko!
You can see the frustration on Oliynyk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blasko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliynyk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blasko off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliynyk is looking for the choke from the back position but Blasko is controlling his hands well.
Blasko is in bad spot here.
Blasko trying to control the hands but Oliynyk won't let him.

Oliynyk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Oliynyk is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Blasko knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Blasko for a finish.

Oliynyk is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Blasko is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikolay Oliynyk!