PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ogulin Chulibrk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Chulibrk
vs
Austin

199 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ogulin Chulibrk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Austin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chulibrk is defended easily by Austin.
Chulibrk lands a jab to the nose.
Austin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Austin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chulibrk was covering up waiting for the punch and Austin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chulibrk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chulibrk tries to get out of the position.
Austin wants to get up but he can't break Chulibrk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin trying to control but Chulibrk is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chulibrk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Chulibrk's legs - danger averted.
Austin throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulibrk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulibrk looking for a sweep. Not yet Chulibrk, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Chulibrk rushes Austin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chulibrk prevents the takedown attempt.

Chulibrk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Austin.
Austin is trying to force a seperation but Chulibrk has the dominant position.

Chulibrk manages to break the clinch.
Chulibrk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austin.
Ogulin Chulibrk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Austin.
Chulibrk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Austin looks gassed!

Chulibrk lands a big head kick that sends Austin tumbling to the mat! Chulibrk takes a step backwards and waves Austin back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Austin is rocked!

It looks like Tyson Austin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Chulibrk lands a huge takedown. Austin is out but the ref is slow to react and Chulibrk lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Austin lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogulin Chulibrk!