PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dosh Oh (ranked 2874 p4p, 4143 weight class) and Nikolai Tsavieva (ranked 344 p4p, 477 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Oh
vs
Tsavieva

170 cm
26
155
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
162
9 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dosh Oh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Tsavieva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oh shoots in and gets a takedown into Tsavieva's guard.
Oh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh controlling from the top position.

Tsavieva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oh has passed into half guard!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oh connects with a nice short shot to Tsavieva's temple.
Oh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh slips a nice elbow through Tsavieva's hands, connecting with Tsavieva's forehead.
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Oh is nestled in close to Tsavieva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh trying to control the pace.
Oh wants to control but Tsavieva is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oh connects with a nice short shot to Tsavieva's temple.
Tsavieva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh controlling the pace.
Tsavieva trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
Oh wants to take a breather but Tsavieva is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tsavieva is trying to maintain the position but Oh is very close to passing his half guard.
Oh is looking to take a break and control but Tsavieva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh drops an elbow to the side of Tsavieva's head.
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oh trying to control from half guard but Tsavieva is working away.
Oh is taking a breather. Tsavieva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh lands strikes from half guard.
Oh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsavieva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh lands strikes from half guard.

Tsavieva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Oh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tsavieva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oh slows the pace down in half guard.
Tsavieva is refusing to be controlled, as Oh sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh content to control rather than advance.
Oh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oh lands a nice short elbow.
Oh controlling the action here.
Oh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tsavieva actively working from the bottom here.
Oh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dosh Oh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Oh swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Oh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Oh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh working Tsavieva over with strikes.
Oh wants to take a breather but Tsavieva is having none of it.
Oh not doing much here.

Tsavieva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Oh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tsavieva is trying to maintain the position but Oh is very close to passing his half guard.
Oh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsavieva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh winds up and cracks Tsavieva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tsavieva is staying active underneath Oh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsavieva has hold of Oh's hands but Oh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh winds up and cracks Tsavieva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oh wants to control but Tsavieva is keeping him busy.
Well, if Oh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Tsavieva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsavieva keeps working.
Tsavieva wants to control but Oh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oh slows the pace down in half guard.
Oh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tsavieva for as long as he can get away with.

Tsavieva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oh working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oh in particular looking to stall.
Oh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oh lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oh connects with a nice short shot to Tsavieva's temple.
Oh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Tsavieva actively working from the bottom here.
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsavieva is staying active underneath Oh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dosh Oh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oh moves away from the strike by Tsavieva.

Tsavieva gets caught napping as Oh dives in and scores a takedown. Tsavieva manages to retain guard.
Oh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Tsavieva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oh forces his way into half guard.
Tsavieva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsavieva wants to control but Oh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oh working Tsavieva over with strikes.
Oh drops an elbow to the side of Tsavieva's head.
Oh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsavieva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh is looking to take a break and control but Tsavieva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsavieva is trying to maintain the position but Oh is very close to passing his half guard.

Oh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Tsavieva looking for submissions off his back.
Tsavieva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh slows the pace down in half guard.

Oh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tsavieva has hold of Oh's hands but Oh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsavieva keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oh lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tsavieva is staying active underneath Oh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oh lands strikes from half guard.
Oh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Further stalling from Oh.
Oh is stalling here. Tsavieva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Oh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tsavieva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Tsavieva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oh to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsavieva! But no joy.
Nikolai Tsavieva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tsavieva gets caught flat footed, as Oh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Oh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsavieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oh has managed to get both his arms back between Tsavieva's legs - danger averted.
Oh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh passes Tsavieva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsavieva trying to control here.
Nikolai Tsavieva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oh content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dosh Oh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dosh Oh!