PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mscibor Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow has chosen Johnny B. Goode as his entrance music. Mscibor Olszewicz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Olszewicz
vs
Shadow

187 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 9 - 1

175 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

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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 4 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mscibor Olszewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johny Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the head but Shadow blocks with his arms.
Shadow has had enough of the clinch but Olszewicz keeps him there for the moment.
Olszewicz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shadow's defenses.

It looks like Johny Shadow has been cut.
Olszewicz tries a knee to the head but Shadow blocks it.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shadow avoids it.
Shadow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shadow managing to block the knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shadow blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Olszewicz.
Olszewicz misses with a knee to the head.
Shadow takes an elbow to the temple.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shadow avoids it.
Shadow managing to block the knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Shadow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Shadow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Shadow clinches up with Olszewicz and pushes him back against the cage.
Olszewicz has Shadow pressed against the cage, preventing Shadow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shadow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shadow is trying to force a seperation but Olszewicz has the dominant position.
Olszewicz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shadow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Shadow drives through and clinches with Olszewicz against the cage.
Shadow stalling in the clinch but Olszewicz improves position.
Olszewicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shadow is defending well for now.

Shadow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olszewicz looks for the body kick but Shadow saw that one coming.
Olszewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olszewicz. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olszewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.

Shadow rushes Olszewicz and presses him up against the cage.
Olszewicz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shadow.
Shadow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shadow digs a right hand into Olszewicz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olszewicz's gas tank.
Shadow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olszewicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shadow is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shadow breaks the clinch.

Shadow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the head but Shadow blocks with his arms.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shadow avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olszewicz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shadow blocks it with crossed arms.

Shadow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olszewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Olszewicz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shadow.
Mscibor Olszewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olszewicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shadow.
Shadow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shadow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Olszewicz - the referee stops the clock and Shadow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Olszewicz. Shadow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Shadow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Shadow is trying to trip Olszewicz. He has hold of a leg but Olszewicz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shadow persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Olszewicz pulls Shadow in close to prevent any damage.
Shadow won't allow Olszewicz to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow distracts Olszewicz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Olszewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shadow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shadow passes Olszewicz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Olszewicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olszewicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shadow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Olszewicz gets full guard.
Olszewicz is controlling Shadow's posture.
Olszewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shadow trying to control the position from guard on top but Olszewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shadow looking to pass the guard.
Olszewicz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz wants to stand and escape but Shadow is having none of it.
Shadow is in close to Olszewicz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shadow is fighting to break Olszewicz's control of his arms but Olszewicz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shadow postures up in Olszewicz's guard and throws a big left but Olszewicz blocks it.
Shadow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olszewicz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olszewicz wants to stand up but Shadow is controlling him.
Shadow wants to control from the top but Olszewicz keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shadow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shadow avoids the head kick by Olszewicz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johny Shadow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johny Shadow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Olszewicz stuffs the takedown.
Olszewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Shadow rushes Olszewicz and presses him up against the cage.
Olszewicz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shadow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Olszewicz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Olszewicz tries a knee to the head but Shadow blocks it.
Olszewicz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olszewicz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olszewicz keeps control of Shadow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olszewicz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shadow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olszewicz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shadow's efforts to push away.
Olszewicz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shadow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olszewicz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olszewicz working Shadow over with knees to the body.
Shadow takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow can't break the clinch.
Olszewicz tries a knee to the head but Shadow blocks it.

Shadow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Olszewicz gets a clinch.
Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Olszewicz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shadow's face.
Olszewicz tries to land knees in the clinch but Shadow avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shadow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shadow is looking to break free of the clinch but Olszewicz has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Olszewicz.
Shadow gets through Olszewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olszewicz landing knees to the head.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shadow avoids it.
Shadow managing to block the knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Shadow managing to block the knees to the body from Olszewicz.

Shadow breaks from the clinch.

Shadow rushes Olszewicz and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow is looking to break free of the clinch but Olszewicz has double underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shadow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Shadow breaks from the clinch.
Johny Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Shadow has Olszewicz up against the cage in a clinch.
Shadow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shadow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mscibor Olszewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Shadow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Shadow moves into the clinch.
Shadow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shadow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olszewicz working Shadow over with knees to the body.
Olszewicz missing with knees to the body.

Shadow manages to break the clinch.
Olszewicz chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Shadow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olszewicz, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shadow breaks the clinch.

Shadow moves into the clinch.

Shadow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olszewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Shadow rushes Olszewicz and presses him up against the cage.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Shadow manages to break the clinch.

Shadow clinches with his opponent.
Shadow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olszewicz missing with knees to the body.
Shadow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Olszewicz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shadow's efforts to push away.
Shadow tries to circle away but Olszewicz has him pinned against the cage.
Olszewicz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shadow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow is trying to break the clinch but Olszewicz is controlling him.
Shadow wants to get back to striking at distance but Olszewicz won't allow it.
Shadow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Olszewicz misses with a knee strike.
Olszewicz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Olszewicz.
Shadow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Shadow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Olszewicz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olszewicz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Olszewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.

Shadow pushes Olszewicz up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shadow is trying to force a seperation but Olszewicz has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shadow.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shadow avoids it.
Olszewicz with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mscibor Olszewicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johny Shadow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Shadow rushes Olszewicz and presses him up against the cage.
Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.

Shadow has clasped his hands together around Olszewicz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Olszewicz is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shadow is chipping away with strikes.
Olszewicz struggling a bit here.

Shadow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shadow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shadow is looking to take a break and control but Olszewicz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olszewicz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shadow wants to control but Olszewicz is keeping him busy.
Olszewicz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Johny Fighting Temple, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow grinds an elbow into Olszewicz's temple.
Olszewicz can't do much from the bottom here.
Johny Shadow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shadow fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Olszewicz tries to buck Shadow off but Shadow is having none of it.

Shadow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Olszewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Olszewicz is not content to let Shadow control the position.
Olszewicz is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Shadow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olszewicz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Olszewicz manages to get back to half guard.
Olszewicz is trying to get back to full guard.
Shadow trying to mount his opponent but Olszewicz defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olszewicz taking some punishment here, with Shadow in his half guard.
Olszewicz is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz trying to hold on to Shadow's head to control him but Shadow postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olszewicz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shadow.
Shadow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Olszewicz is trying to maintain the position but Shadow is very close to passing his half guard.
Shadow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shadow wants to control but Olszewicz is keeping him busy.
Olszewicz moves into full guard.
Shadow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Olszewicz keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow throwing strikes from guard but Olszewicz blocks nicely.
Olszewicz controls Shadow momentarily but Shadow frees himself.
Olszewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shadow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shadow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olszewicz wants to sweep here but Shadow controlling him for the moment.
Olszewicz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shadow wants to pass the guard but Olszewicz is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olszewicz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shadow is controlling him.
Shadow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Shadow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shadow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Shadow!
A relieved looking Johny Shadow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.