PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Malysz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Ostesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malysz comes to the cage accompanied by Dj Tomekk - Jump Jump. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Malysz
vs
Ostesen

177 cm
19
152 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Malysz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arne Ostesen!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Ostesen misses the target.
Ostesen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malysz.

Malysz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ostesen is trying to defend but Malysz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ostesen is trying to control but can't.
Malysz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malysz wants to free his trapped foot but Ostesen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ostesen is looking to improve his position.
Ostesen is trying to maintain the position but Malysz is very close to passing his half guard.
Ostesen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malysz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malysz's back!
Ostesen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Malysz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ostesen on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostesen trying to control momentarily.

Malysz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Malysz controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Will Ostesen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ostesen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Malysz wants to escape the position.

Ostesen is persistently looking for the submission but Malysz is defending it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malysz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ostesen's guard. Nice work there by Malysz.
Malysz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ostesen looking to control.

Ostesen is looking for a triangle but Malysz pushes his legs off easily.
Ostesen wants to stand up but Malysz is controlling him.
Ostesen seems keen to control Malysz's posture.
Ostesen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malysz!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostesen content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malysz is trying to reverse the position but instead Ostesen has taken his back - oops!
Ostesen has the hooks in. Malysz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Malysz is in bad spot here.
Will Ostesen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four 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.
Malysz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.

Ostesen is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Malysz with him. Malysz is trying to defend but Ostesen has an arm under the chin now! Malysz grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arne Ostesen!