PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mscibor Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mscibor Olszewicz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Page
vs
Olszewicz

191 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mscibor Olszewicz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page avoids the head kick by Olszewicz.

Page gets a clinch.
Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Page can't get the takedown.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olszewicz lands a knee to the body.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Olszewicz smiles and moves away.
Page avoids the head kick by Olszewicz.

Page closes the distance and pushes Olszewicz back into the cage.
Olszewicz working Page over with knees to the body.
Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Page lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Page is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Page takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olszewicz obliges.
Olszewicz has Page pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Olszewicz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Olszewicz lands a nice knee to the body.
Olszewicz missing with knees to the body.
Olszewicz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page avoiding damage as Olszewicz throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olszewicz landing knees to the body.
Olszewicz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olszewicz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Page in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
Olszewicz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Olszewicz lands a knee to the body.
Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Olszewicz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olszewicz scores with a knee to the head.
Olszewicz landing knees to the body.
Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Olszewicz working Page over with knees to the body.
Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Page managing to block the knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Olszewicz crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olszewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olszewicz throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Olszewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mscibor Olszewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olszewicz slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Page throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olszewicz's waist but Olszewicz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Page off to one side.

Olszewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Olszewicz lands a nice knee to the body.
Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Page lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Olszewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Page takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Olszewicz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Olszewicz.

Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olszewicz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olszewicz keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Page seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Olszewicz is trying to control Page's posture but Page avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olszewicz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olszewicz struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mscibor Olszewicz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Page lands a body shot.

Page closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Olszewicz quickly recovers to half guard.
Olszewicz is trying to get back to full guard.
Olszewicz trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up.
Olszewicz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Olszewicz trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Mscibor Olszewicz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Olszewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Michael Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Olszewicz.
Good leg kick by Page there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Olszewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Page scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Olszewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page lands a head kick. Olszewicz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Olszewicz lands a high kick!
Page misses with a head kick.
Olszewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Page shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olszewicz sprawls well. Olszewicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Page gets slowly back to his feet.
Olszewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Olszewicz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Page avoiding damage as Olszewicz throws knees to the body.
Mscibor Olszewicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Olszewicz lands a good knee to the midsection. Page won't want to take too many of those.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Page avoids it.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Page avoiding damage as Olszewicz throws knees to the body.
Olszewicz is trying to break the clinch but Page is controlling him.
Page avoiding damage as Olszewicz throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olszewicz walks away with a smile on his face. Page gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Page forces Olszewicz back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz missing with knees to the body.

Olszewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olszewicz tries to clinch there but Page circles away.
Page looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Olszewicz has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olszewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Page avoids it.
Olszewicz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Page is looking for a takedown.
Page tries to pull guard but Olszewicz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Page managing to block the knees to the body from Olszewicz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Olszewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olszewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Olszewicz has Page pressed against the cage, preventing Page from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olszewicz lands a knee to the head.
Olszewicz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Page wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olszewicz scores a nice knee to the body.
Olszewicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Page is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mscibor Olszewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.

Page looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Olszewicz wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page trying to control from half guard but Olszewicz is working away.
Olszewicz wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Olszewicz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Olszewicz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Olszewicz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Page is pushing down on Olszewicz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Olszewicz is fighting to maintain full guard but Page has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz trying to control here.
Olszewicz wants to get back to full guard.
Olszewicz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Page content to control rather than advance.
Olszewicz is trying to maintain the position but Page is very close to passing his half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mscibor Olszewicz.

Page has closed the distance and engaged Olszewicz in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Page is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Page is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olszewicz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Page avoiding damage as Olszewicz throws knees to the body.
Olszewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Olszewicz breaks from the clinch.
Olszewicz misses with a head kick.
Page changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olszewicz tries to avoid it but Page manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olszewicz to the ground. Olszewicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Olszewicz throws the kick towards the body but Page avoids it.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Page misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olszewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Olszewicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Page is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olszewicz obliges.
Page blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olszewicz tries to land knees in the clinch but Page avoids the damage to the body.
Page trying to land knees to the body.
Page is looking for a takedown.
Olszewicz crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
Olszewicz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Page in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Olszewicz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Page tries to break the clinch but Olszewicz is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz stalling.
Page blocks an elbow strike.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Page tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olszewicz avoids it.
Page is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Olszewicz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Page looking to stall.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olszewicz lands a knee to the body.
Michael Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mscibor Olszewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mscibor Olszewicz.
I've got Olszewicz 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mscibor Olszewicz!