PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Oehman (ranked 4035 p4p, 3546 weight class) and Badri Bolkvadze (ranked 304 p4p, 284 weight class). Badri Bolkvadze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oehman
vs
Bolkvadze

169 cm
25
158
2 - 1 - 0

171 cm
20
155
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

BRAZEN - Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Oehman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Badri Bolkvadze!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oehman needs to keep his hands up - Bolkvadze had a free shot at his head there.
Badri Bolkvadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oehman. Bolkvadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oehman misses with a low kick.
Oehman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Bolkvadze there.
Oehman throws a shot from downtown. Bolkvadze moves away and avoids it.
Oehman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oehman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolkvadze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oehman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolkvadze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oehman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Oehman tries a low kick but Bolkvadze avoids it.
Oehman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oehman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolkvadze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bolkvadze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bolkvadze blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oehman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bolkvadze blocks a head kick by Oehman.
Oehman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolkvadze.

Oehman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bolkvadze to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bolkvadze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oehman wants to control the position but Bolkvadze says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oehman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolkvadze pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Oehman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolkvadze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oehman has his hands clasped together around Bolkvadze's back. He's all about the action.
Bolkvadze tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Oehman.
Oehman is looking to control Bolkvadze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oehman avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolkvadze tries to stand but can't do so whilst Oehman controls his leg.
Oehman is looking to control Bolkvadze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oehman avoid being mounted?
Bolkvadze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oehman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolkvadze controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolkvadze wants to stand but Oehman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolkvadze connects with a body shot that sends Oehman's belly button to the back.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bolkvadze lands a leg kick that knocks Oehman off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Bolkvadze.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oehman misses with a low kick as Bolkvadze jumps back.
Oehman throws out a leg kick but Bolkvadze moves out of range and Oehman only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze ducks under a wild hook from Oehman.
Oehman lunges at Bolkvadze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolkvadze's hand.
Oehman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bolkvadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oehman moves away.
Bolkvadze lands with a hook. Oehman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oehman with the inside leg kick.
Oehman misses the shot to the body.
Bolkvadze is looking to slow Oehman down with leg kicks.
Oehman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bolkvadze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A low kick lands for Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze cracks Oehman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oehman misses with an uppercut.
Bolkvadze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oehman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bolkvadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Bolkvadze.
Oehman scores with the left hand. Bolkvadze knows he should have avoided that one.
Oehman misses with a head kick.
Oehman throws a series of punches but Bolkvadze avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bolkvadze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oehman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bolkvadze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Bolkvadze moves into range and clinches up with Oehman.
Bolkvadze prevents Oehman from breaking the clinch.
Bolkvadze connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bolkvadze lands a body punch.
A short left from Bolkvadze.
Oehman is trying to maintain a safe position but Bolkvadze gets an underhook and turns Oehman into the cage.
Oehman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolkvadze backwards.
A short right from Bolkvadze.
A shot in the inside from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Bolkvadze - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badri Bolkvadze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Oehman looks to land a combination but Bolkvadze avoids it well.
Badri Bolkvadze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolkvadze throws a shot to the body.
Oehman throws a jab when Bolkvadze was well out of range.
Oehman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolkvadze misses with a wild combination.
Bolkvadze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oehman checks it well.
Oehman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bolkvadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolkvadze lands a nice looking body shot.
Oehman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oehman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oehman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolkvadze moves out of range of the leg kick from Oehman.
Bolkvadze avoids the head kick by Oehman.
Oehman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolkvadze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolkvadze scores with a jab.
A cross from Bolkvadze lands.
Bolkvadze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bolkvadze swings for the body but Oehman moves out of range.
Bolkvadze wants to land a leg kick but Oehman is out of range.
Oehman lands with a hook. Bolkvadze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oehman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolkvadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Oehman misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolkvadze! But no joy.
Oehman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolkvadze throws a low kick but Oehman avoids it.
Bolkvadze lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oehman will feel that in the morning.
Oehman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolkvadze dips to his left and cracks Oehman with an uppercut!
Oehman lands a head kick. Bolkvadze smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oehman. That did some damage!
Billy Oehman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oehman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bolkvadze's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oehman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oehman misses with a two punch combination.
Bolkvadze is looking to slow Oehman down with leg kicks.
Bolkvadze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oehman scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oehman is looking to chop away at Bolkvadze's legs.
Oehman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze slips under a jab from Oehman.
Bolkvadze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolkvadze dodges the punch combination from Oehman.
Bolkvadze lands with a hook. Oehman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bolkvadze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oehman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oehman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolkvadze steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oehman.
Oehman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolkvadze jabs at Oehman's body.
That kick from Bolkvadze tenderised Oehman's leg. Oehman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oehman throws a head kick but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
Oehman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolkvadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Bolkvadze finds it's target.
Bolkvadze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oehman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oehman drops his hands momentarily and Bolkvadze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Oehman.
Oehman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze throws out a counter right but Oehman avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Oehman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oehman.
Oehman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bolkvadze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolkvadze moves out of range as Oehman strikes.

Bolkvadze clinches.
Oehman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolkvadze has him pressed against the cage.
Bolkvadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oehman.
Oehman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bolkvadze is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Bolkvadze.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Oehman fails to land.
Oehman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolkvadze.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bolkvadze - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Bolkvadze - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oehman misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oehman trying to control the position but instead, Bolkvadze has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oehman into the cage.
Bolkvadze is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oehman takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Bolkvadze.
A nice left hand lands by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze pushes Oehman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Bolkvadze.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolkvadze scores with a shoulder strike.

Oehman is rocked!
Bolkvadze lands a body shot.
Oh Oehman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolkvadze unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bolkvadze leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badri Bolkvadze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oehman slips a jab and a cross from Bolkvadze.
Oehman seems to have got his legs back now.
Oehman misses with an uppercut. Bolkvadze saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Bolkvadze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oehman looks to throw the jab but Bolkvadze is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Bolkvadze.
Good leg kick by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oehmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bolkvadze crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Oehman - the referee stops the clock and Bolkvadze gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Oehman. Bolkvadze manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bolkvadze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oehman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Bolkvadze has Oehman up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bolkvadze.
Good body shot from Bolkvadze.
Badri Bolkvadze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bolkvadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolkvadze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Oehman fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oehman letting Bolkvadze take a breather here.
Bolkvadze receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolkvadze unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Oehman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bolkvadze is unloading with more strikes now! Oehman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badri Bolkvadze!