PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Omielanczuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Glavatskyh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Omielanczuk
vs
Glavatskyh

183 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
231 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Omielanczuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Glavatskyh!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omielanczuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Omielanczuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glavatskyh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Omielanczuk.

Glavatskyh scores a takedown into full mount!
Omielanczuk squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Glavatskyh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Glavatskyh scoring with strikes but Omielanczuk is staying in there.
Omielanczuk is trying to stand up.
Omielanczuk is breathing heavily.
Glavatskyh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Glavatskyh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Omielanczuk looks a forlorn figure.
Glavatskyh landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Glavatskyh.
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!
Glavatskyh unloading with bombs!
Glavatskyh won't let Omielanczuk get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Glavatskyh breaks from Omielanczuk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Omielanczuk is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Glavatskyh breaks from Omielanczuk's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Glavatskyh has control of Omielanczuk's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Omielanczuk regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glavatskyh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Omielanczuk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Glavatskyh landing punches.

Glavatskyh looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Glavatskyh landing shots from mount.

Glavatskyh is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Omielanczuk can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Glavatskyh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Omielanczuk squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Glavatskyh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Glavatskyh working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omielanczuk is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Glavatskyh with a couple of short strikes.
Omielanczuk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Glavatskyh landing shots from mount.
Omielanczuk is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Omielanczuk is bucking up trying to escape but Glavatskyh cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Glavatskyh with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Glavatskyh.
Omielanczuk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by Glavatskyh.
Glavatskyh lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omielanczuk is trying to stand.

Glavatskyh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Omielanczuk wants to get back to his feet.
Glavatskyh dominating with strikes here.
Glavatskyh trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Glavatskyh swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Omielanczuk is now in Glavatskyh's guard. A big mistake from Glavatskyh there, giving up the dominant position!

Omielanczuk stands up from Glavatskyh's guard - Omielanczuk perhaps looking for a knockout.
Glavatskyh shoots in for a takedown but Omielanczuk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omielanczuk looks to land a combination. Glavatskyh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Glavatskyh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniel Omielanczuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Glavatskyh moves into the clinch.
Glavatskyh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Omielanczuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Omielanczuk has had enough of the clinch but Glavatskyh keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Omielanczuk blocks an uppercut.
Glavatskyh throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glavatskyh missing with knees to the body.
Glavatskyh prevents Omielanczuk from breaking the clinch.
Omielanczuk is looking to break free of the clinch but Glavatskyh has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Glavatskyh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Omielanczuk throws a right hand that Glavatskyh ducks under and follows up with a left that Glavatskyh also avoids with ease.
Daniel Omielanczuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omielanczuk throws a series of punches but Glavatskyh avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Omielanczuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omielanczuk slaps away a takedown attempt from Glavatskyh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Glavatskyh defending well as Omielanczuk loads up on a big left hand.
Glavatskyh shoots in for a takedown but Omielanczuk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Glavatskyh misses with a takedown attempt - Omielanczuk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel Omielanczuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Glavatskyh.
Omielanczuk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Omielanczuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Glavatskyh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Omielanczuk sneaks out the side door and pushes Glavatskyh away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Omielanczuk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Glavatskyh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Glavatskyh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glavatskyh won't allow Omielanczuk to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omielanczuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glavatskyh.
Glavatskyh trying to control the position from guard on top but Omielanczuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glavatskyh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Glavatskyh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glavatskyh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Omielanczuk wants to stand but Glavatskyh is controlling the position.
Glavatskyh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Glavatskyh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omielanczuk throws a right hand that Glavatskyh ducks under and follows up with a left that Glavatskyh also avoids with ease.

Glavatskyh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Omielanczuk did well to prevent Glavatskyh getting side control.
Omielanczuk is trying to stand up here but Glavatskyh is controlling him well.

Glavatskyh decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glavatskyh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Omielanczuk swinging wildly here.
Omielanczuk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Omielanczuk wants it to stay on the feet.
Omielanczuk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glavatskyh's head backwards.
Glavatskyh fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Omielanczuk scores with a four punch combination!
Glavatskyh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Omielanczuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Glavatskyh somewhat.
A punch combination from Omielanczuk misses.
Omielanczuk with a nice cross.
Glavatskyh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Omielanczuk throws a nice looking combination but Glavatskyh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Omielanczuk misses with a few strikes there.
Omielanczuk throws a series of punches but Glavatskyh avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omielanczuk leaves Glavatskyh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Omielanczuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glavatskyh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Omielanczuk.
Glavatskyh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omielanczuk as he avoids it easily.
Omielanczuk misses with a two punch combination.
Omielanczuk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Glavatskyh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Glavatskyh postures up in Omielanczuk's guard and throws a big left but Omielanczuk blocks it.

Omielanczuk scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Omielanczuk misses with a double jab.
Daniel Omielanczuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Glavatskyh scores a takedown into full mount!
Omielanczuk trying desperately to get to his feet.
Glavatskyh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Omielanczuk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Glavatskyh misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omielanczuk tries to buck Glavatskyh off but he can't manage it.
Glavatskyh controlling from mount.

Omielanczuk somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Omielanczuk tries to bum rush Glavatskyh with a series of wild strikes but Glavatskyh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Glavatskyh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Glavatskyh lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glavatskyh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glavatskyh wants to control from the top but Omielanczuk keeps moving.
Omielanczuk wants to stand up but Glavatskyh is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Glavatskyh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Omielanczuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Omielanczuk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Glavatskyh to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Omielanczuk wriggles free and stands up.
Glavatskyh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Omielanczuk pinned against the cage. Omielanczuk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Omielanczuk looks to land a combination but Glavatskyh avoids it well.

Glavatskyh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Glavatskyh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Omielanczuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Glavatskyh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Glavatskyh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Glavatskyh showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omielanczuk tries to kick Glavatskyh off but Glavatskyh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Omielanczuk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Omielanczuk has hold of Glavatskyh's hands but Glavatskyh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roman Glavatskyh has got the better of the ground game so far.

Omielanczuk has one foot on Glavatskyh's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Omielanczuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omielanczuk throws a right hand that Glavatskyh ducks under and follows up with a left that Glavatskyh also avoids with ease.
Omielanczuk throws a right hand that Glavatskyh ducks under and follows up with a left that Glavatskyh also avoids with ease.
Omielanczuk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Omielanczuk wants it to stay on the feet.
Glavatskyh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omielanczuk misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Omielanczuk lands a jab-cross combination.
Omielanczuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Omielanczuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glavatskyh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Omielanczuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Glavatskyh.
Glavatskyh shoots in but no luck this time.
Glavatskyh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Omielanczuk does no damage.
Omielanczuk stalks Glavatskyh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Glavatskyh's face. Glavatskyh staggers backwards, shaken.
Omielanczuk punishes Glavatskyh's body with a nice straight punch.

Glavatskyh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Omielanczuk keeping full guard, as Glavatskyh tries to pass.
Omielanczuk is looking to stand up but Glavatskyh isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glavatskyh trying to control the position from guard on top but Omielanczuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omielanczuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Glavatskyh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Omielanczuk sprawls well. Omielanczuk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glavatskyh gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Omielanczuk as Glavatskyh shoots in.
Omielanczuk throws a right hand that Glavatskyh ducks under and follows up with a left that Glavatskyh also avoids with ease.
Glavatskyh shoots in for a double leg but Omielanczuk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Omielanczuk fails to land with a series of punches.

Glavatskyh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Omielanczuk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glavatskyh is controlling him.
Glavatskyh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Omielanczuk scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Omielanczuk stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Glavatskyh closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Glavatskyh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Omielanczuk's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Glavatskyh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Glavatskyh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Glavatskyh!