PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AK Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Oliwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hong
vs
Oliwa

176 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
173 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, AK Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Oliwa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hong clinches.
Oliwa wants a takedown but no success here.
Hong cracks Oliwa with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Hong as the two fighters clinch.
Hong lands a body shot.
Hong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliwa backwards.
A short body shot lands from Hong as the two fighters clinch.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hong.
Oliwa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Hong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
Hong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliwa looks gassed!
A left hand lands to the body for Hong.
Hong lands a shot to the body.
Hong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hong.
Hong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Hong.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hong.
Hong lands a shot to the body.
Hong avoiding damage.
Hong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliwa.
Hong lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Hong.
Hong cracks Oliwa with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hong scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Hong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hong.
Hong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hong scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
Hong avoiding damage.
Hong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hong.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliwa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oliwa being controlled against the cage.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by AK Hong.
Hong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Hong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hong digs a right hand into Oliwa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliwa's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hong.
Oliwa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
AK Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Oliwa.
Oliwa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hong prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliwa looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Hong.
A right hand to the body from Hong.
Hong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hong is working Oliwa over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hong lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong has Oliwa pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hong stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliwa. Oliwa gets slowly back to his feet.
Hong lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Oliwa has a takedown stuffed.

Hong drives through and clinches with Oliwa against the cage.
Hong effectively controlling the action here.
Hong lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliwa backwards.
AK Hong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hong is leaning against Oliwa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oliwa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hong pushes Oliwa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hong pushes Oliwa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hong.
A right hook to the body lands for Hong.
Hong slowing the pace effectively.
Hong digs a right hand into Oliwa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliwa's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hong.
Hong lands with a left to the head.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Oliwa.
Oliwa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
AK Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Oliwa.
Hong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hong - that landed with a thud.

Oliwa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hong regains guard.
Hong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliwa has gone for a leg lock! Hong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliwa's guard.
Oliwa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oliwa being controlled here, momentarily.
Oliwa trying to control the position.
Hong looking to pass the guard.

Oliwa has his feet on Hong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliwa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hong is fending him off so far but Oliwa persists. Nope, Hong circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliwa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Hong has managed to clinch.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hong is pressed up against the cage. Oliwa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hong down to the mat. Hong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hong jabs at Oliwa's body.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliwa can do to turn this around?
Oliwa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hong wants it to stay on the feet.
Hong cracks Oliwa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliwa shoots in but no luck this time.
Hong punishes Oliwa's body with a nice straight punch.
AK Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliwa.
Hong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Oliwa with that takedown attempt.
Oliwa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oliwa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oliwa fails to land the takedown.
Hong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliwa's head backwards.

Hong darts in and clinches Oliwa up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Hong to work.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliwa backwards.
Hong lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AK Hong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hong scores with a decent looking hook.
Oliwa fails to land the takedown.
Fedor Oliwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Hong finds it's way through Oliwa's defenses.

Hong has Oliwa up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hong.
Hong scores with a hook to the body.
Hong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliwa backwards.
Hong presses Oliwa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hong avoiding damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Hong.
A left hand lands to the body for Hong.
Stalling in the clinch from Hong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands a right hand.
Hong stalling.
A short body shot lands from Hong as the two fighters clinch.
Hong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliwas head.
Oliwa takes a shot to the head.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hong gets underhooks to prevent Oliwa's takedown attempt.
Hong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliwa.
A bit of stalling here from Hong.
Nice body punch from Hong.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oliwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Oliwa.
Hong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliwa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
AK Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Oliwa.
Oliwa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliwa has Hong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hong has Oliwa pressed against the cage.
Hong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliwa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong has Oliwa pushed against the cage.
Hong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliwas head.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Oliwa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hong fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hong has closed the distance and engaged Oliwa in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hong as the two fighters clinch.
Hong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliwa up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong pushes Oliwa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliwa backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hong.
Hong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hong is leaning against Oliwa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hong lands a body shot.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oliwa can't get the takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
AK Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AK Hong!