PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Queen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Queen
vs
Ozolinsh

186 cm
31
155 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

178 cm
23
159 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Reaper Combatwear

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teodors Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Queen has time to react.
Queen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Queen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Queen seems unphased.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Queen.

Queen drives through and clinches with Ozolinsh against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Queen scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Queen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ozolinsh's efforts to push away.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand into Queen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Queen's gas tank.
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh works on Queen's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Queen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ozolinsh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Queen blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Ozolinsh has had enough of the clinch but Queen keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh tries to circle away but Queen has him pinned against the cage.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Queen.
Queen trying to stall but Ozolinsh improves his position.
Queen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ozolinsh prevents it.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.

Queen wants the takedown. Ozolinsh is fighting it off but Queen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ozolinsh's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
Ozolinsh is controlling Queen's posture.
Queen advances to half guard.
Queen controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen winds up and cracks Ozolinsh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Queen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Queen in particular looking to stall.
Queen wants to pass the guard but Ozolinsh is defending well.
Queen is trying to control. Ozolinsh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Queen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Queen wants to control but Ozolinsh is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Queen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozolinsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Ozolinsh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ozolinsh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Queen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Queen misses with a straight left.
Queen blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Ozolinsh. Beautiful body shot.
Queen throws a body kick that misses.
Ozolinsh takes one on the button.
Queen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ozolinsh tries to avoid it but Queen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ozolinsh to the ground. Ozolinsh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Queen has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen jumps guard but Ozolinsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Queen prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Queen throws an elbow but it misses.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh tries to break the clinch but Queen is controlling the position.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen tries for a takedown but Ozolinsh manages to get underhooks.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Queen throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Queen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Queen gets the takedown into side control.
Queen is staying tight to Ozolinsh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ozolinsh is not content to let Queen control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh wants to control but Queen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ozolinsh is avoiding damage well.
Queen staying calm.
Ozolinsh regains half guard there - taking advantage of Queen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ozolinsh is refusing to be controlled, as Queen sits in half guard.
Ozolinsh trying to control but Queen postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ozolinsh to regain full guard.
Queen distracts Ozolinsh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Queen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Queen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ozolinsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozolinsh, not yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oliver Queen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliver Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Queen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ozolinsh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Queen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Queen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Queen has managed to clinch.
Queen can't get the takedown.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.

Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen tries for a takedown but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh connects with a jab.

Ozolinsh gets tackled into the cage by Queen. Queen maintains the clinch.
Queen cracks Ozolinsh with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Queen.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliver Queen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh has had enough of the clinch but Queen keeps him there for the moment.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
Queen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ozolinsh gets underhooks to prevent Queen's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Queen.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Queen.
Queen lands a shoulder strike.

Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Queen wants to clinch but Ozolinsh slips to the side
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Queen.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Queen.
Queen tries to clinch up but Ozolinsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Queen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh.
Queen tries to clinch but Ozolinsh is having none of it.
Queen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozolinsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Queen fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Queen's body. Queen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Ozolinsh. No joy for Queen on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozolinsh stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen wants to clinch up but Ozolinsh keeps it at a distance.
Ozolinsh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Queen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Queen moves out of range as Ozolinsh throws a body kick.
Queen is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Queen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Queen looks to clinch
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozolinsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh keeps the fight on the outside.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Queen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ozolinsh defends it nicely.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Queen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ozolinsh's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozolinsh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Queen slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Queen wants to work for an arm triangle but Ozolinsh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozolinsh keeps working.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Ozolinsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Queen tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozolinsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Queen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh thows a leg kick but Queen checks it
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen fails with a takedown attempt.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Queen.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teodors Ozolinsh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.

Queen darts in and clinches Ozolinsh up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ozolinsh 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
After the big win, Teodors Ozolinsh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vandal & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.