PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Oripoularis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waz Wsciekly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waz Wsciekly acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Oripoularis
vs
Wsciekly

188 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

183 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Oripoularis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waz Wsciekly!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oripoularis tries to land a front kick but Wsciekly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wsciekly blocks the body kick.
Wsciekly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oripoularis circles away.

Oripoularis has closed the distance and engaged Wsciekly in a clinch.
Oripoularis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oripoularis lands a nice shot to the body.
Wsciekly wants a takedown but no success here.
Wsciekly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oripoularis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander Oripoularis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waz Wsciekly.
Oripoularis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wsciekly stops a takedown attempt from Oripoularis.
Wsciekly is trying to drag Oripoularis to the mat but Oripoularis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oripoularis can't get the takedown.

Oripoularis has Wsciekly pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Oripoularis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wsciekly tumbling to the mat - Oripoularis dives into Wsciekly's guard.
Oripoularis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oripoularis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oripoularis throws and elbow that misses. Wsciekly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oripoularis's guard. Nice move by Wsciekly!
Oripoularis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wsciekly!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oripoularis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oripoularis looking to ground and pound but Wsciekly is blocking nicely.
Oripoularis 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.
Oripoularis looking to ground and pound but Wsciekly is blocking nicely.
Wsciekly avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oripoularis.
Oripoularis looking to finish with strikes here!
Oripoularis looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oripoularis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oripoularis throwing strikes but Wsciekly bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Wsciekly wants to stand up but Oripoularis is controlling him.
Wsciekly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oripoularis throwing strikes from guard but Wsciekly blocks nicely.
Oripoularis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wsciekly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oripoularis lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oripoularis stops Wsciekly from standing up.
Wsciekly looks gassed!
Oripoularis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oripoularis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oripoularis scoring with some ground and pound.
Wsciekly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oripoularis throws a strike but Wsciekly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wsciekly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Oripoularis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Oripoularis has Wsciekly up against the cage in a clinch.
Oripoularis has Wsciekly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wsciekly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oripoularis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wsciekly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oripoularis tries a knee to the head but Wsciekly blocks it.
Oripoularis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wsciekly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Oripoularis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oripoularis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wsciekly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wsciekly tries for a takedown but Oripoularis manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oripoularis wants to get back to striking at distance but Wsciekly won't allow it.
Oripoularis has had enough of the clinch but Wsciekly keeps him there for the moment.
Oripoularis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wsciekly smiles and moves away.
Wsciekly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oripoularis's waist but Oripoularis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wsciekly off to one side.
Oripoularis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oripoularis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alexander Oripoularis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oripoularis tries for a takedown but Wsciekly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oripoularis!

It looks like Waz Wsciekly has been cut.
A cross from Oripoularis lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oripoularis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wsciekly tries to avoid it but Oripoularis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wsciekly to the ground. Wsciekly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wsciekly with a poor takedown
and Oripoularis counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oripoularis closes the distance and clinches.
Oripoularis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wsciekly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oripoularis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wsciekly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oripoularis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wsciekly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wsciekly wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oripoularis misses with a few strikes there.
Oripoularis looks for a takedown but Wsciekly sprawls well.
Oripoularis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oripoularis tries to land a front kick but Wsciekly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Oripoularis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waz Wsciekly's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for Oripoularis.
Oripoularis throws a body punch but Wsciekly moves out of range.

Oripoularis pushes Wsciekly up against the cage in a clinch.
Oripoularis is working for takedown but Wsciekly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oripoularis throws an elbow but it misses.
Oripoularis is trying to push Wsciekly away but Wsciekly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wsciekly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oripoularis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oripoularis stuffs the takedown attempt from Wsciekly. Wsciekly gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oripoularis wants to slow Wsciekly down by chopping away at his legs.

Oripoularis has managed to clinch.
Oripoularis can't get the takedown.
Oripoularis is trying to maintain a safe position but Wsciekly gets an underhook and turns Oripoularis into the cage.
Oripoularis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wsciekly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Oripoularis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oripoularis successfully pulls guard.
Wsciekly working some strikes from top position.
Oripoularis is trying to control the position but Wsciekly postures up.
Wsciekly lands a couple of elbows.
Wsciekly is looking to work some ground and pound but Oripoularis has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wsciekly is in close to Oripoularis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oripoularis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oripoularis tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oripoularis wants to hit a switch here but Wsciekly passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Oripoularis there!
Wsciekly lands a heavy elbow.
Oripoularis is desperately trying to improve his position but Wsciekly has a good base and remains in mount.
Wsciekly connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oripoularis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oripoularis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oripoularis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oripoularis postures up in Wsciekly's guard and throws a big left but Wsciekly blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oripoularis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Waz Wsciekly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Oripoularis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wsciekly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Oripoularis.
Well Oripoularis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Alexander Oripoularis!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Alexander Oripoularis!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Alexander Oripoularis!

Alexander Oripoularis wins by unanimous decision!