PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ostrowski (ranked 3966 p4p, 4861 weight class) and Kyle McKenna (ranked 456 p4p, 521 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ostrowski
vs
McKenna

181 cm
23
170
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
170
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ostrowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ostrowski is trying to force a seperation but McKenna has the dominant position.

McKenna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McKenna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ostrowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKenna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ostrowski wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Ostrowski won't allow McKenna to get back to his feet.
McKenna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Ostrowski from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McKenna pulls Ostrowski in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ostrowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ostrowski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

McKenna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McKenna throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McKenna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McKenna looks winded!
Ostrowski is trying to improve his position.
McKenna creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ostrowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ostrowski is trying to control McKenna's posture but McKenna avoids it.
McKenna throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ostrowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McKenna trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
McKenna working away.
McKenna landing strikes.

McKenna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKenna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostrowski keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ostrowski is looking to regain half guard here but McKenna keeps moving and retains side control.
Ostrowski being controlled for a moment.
McKenna trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle McKenna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by McKenna.
McKenna has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ostrowski is looking to improve his position but McKenna isn't that keen on the idea.
McKenna tries to control but Ostrowski wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna stalling.
Ostrowski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McKenna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but Ostrowski defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Ostrowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ostrowski is looking for a sweep. McKenna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenna lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ostrowski trying to get back to full guard but McKenna takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McKenna wants to control but instead Ostrowski manages to regain half guard.

Ostrowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKenna pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McKenna stalling.
McKenna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ostrowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McKenna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ostrowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McKenna wants to stand but Ostrowski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch but McKenna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four 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.
Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKenna doesn't manage to clinch there - Ostrowski circles away.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
Ostrowski is looking to counter the offense by McKenna and move into the clinch.

McKenna has Ostrowski up against the cage in a clinch.

Ostrowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McKenna is trying to control the position but Ostrowski postures up.

McKenna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna can't keep his opponent in guard - Ostrowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ostrowski wants to pass the guard but McKenna is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKenna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ostrowski fails to land the takedown.
And McKenna responds with a good body kick, but Ostrowski manages to step out the way in time.

Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McKenna napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ostrowski wants to stand but McKenna is controlling his arm.
McKenna has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McKenna holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
McKenna tries to escape but Ostrowski is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna is looking to regain half guard here but Ostrowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKenna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ostrowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ostrowski is working away from the top position though.
Ostrowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McKenna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McKenna swats away the attempt to clinch by Ostrowski.
Jake Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna throws a leg kick but Ostrowski checks it.
McKenna leaves Ostrowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ostrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McKenna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ostrowski is trying to defend but McKenna finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to get to full guard but McKenna has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostrowski is looking to escape.
Jake Ostrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKenna content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that McKenna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to roll over but McKenna keeps him under control.
McKenna is trying to control the action in half guard but Ostrowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

McKenna is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ostrowski's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna lands with a punch from half guard.
McKenna wants to free his trapped foot but Ostrowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McKenna trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski trying to hold on to McKenna's head to control him but McKenna postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna moves into full mount! Ostrowski won't be happy about that!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKenna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle McKenna!