PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Olivieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Satkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olivieira comes to the cage accompanied by POWER. Satkowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: RPK. Demian Satkowski struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Demian Satkowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charles Olivieira's chin.

Olivieira
vs
Satkowski

177 cm
25
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Olivieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Satkowski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Satkowski dives in and scores a takedown into Olivieira's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Olivieira wants to stand and escape but Satkowski is having none of it.
Satkowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Satkowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Satkowski won't allow Olivieira to get back to his feet.

Satkowski drops back looking for a leg! Olivieira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olivieira manages to kick Satkowski off! Satkowski jumps back into Olivieira's guard.
Satkowski won't allow Olivieira to get back to his feet.
Olivieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satkowski trying to control but Olivieira is working from the bottom.
Olivieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Satkowski is controlling him.

Demian Satkowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Satkowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Olivieira is breathing heavily.
Satkowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Olivieira won't allow Satkowski to pass to mount.

Satkowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Olivieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Olivieira is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olivieira's head.
Olivieira is refusing to be controlled, as Satkowski sits in half guard.
Satkowski slips a nice elbow through Olivieira's hands, connecting with Olivieira's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satkowski is looking to take a break and control but Olivieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satkowski prevents Olivieira from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olivieira trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satkowski tries to pass to full mount but Olivieira defends it.
Olivieira wants to get back to his feet.
Olivieira tries to kick Satkowski off in order to stand up. Satkowski Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Olivieira is pushing Satkowski's head away, looking to escape. Satkowski manages to hold on to the position though.

Satkowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olivieira, who protects the arm well.
Olivieira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Satkowski tries for a kimura but Olivieira is defending well.
Satkowski trying to control the position but Olivieira is working away.
Olivieira wants to get back to his feet but Satkowski drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satkowski is looking to take a break and control but Olivieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olivieira is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Olivieira is not content to let Satkowski control the position.
Olivieira is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Satkowski is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satkowski controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Satkowski dominated that round.
That's time! Olivieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Satkowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Olivieira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Satkowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Demian Satkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Satkowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Olivieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Olivieira kicks Satkowski off and gets to his feet.

Satkowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Olivieira is trying to stand up here but Satkowski is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Satkowski trying to mount his opponent but Olivieira defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Satkowski is trying to work for a kimura but Olivieira is defending well.
Satkowski prevents Olivieira from standing back up.
Demian Satkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Satkowski trying to control the action but Olivieira is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Satkowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olivieira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Satkowski.
Satkowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satkowski stops Olivieira from getting back to his feet.

Satkowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olivieira is just riding it out for now. Satkowski eventually gives up the hold.
Satkowski is keen to just control but Olivieira is a slippery customer.
Satkowski trying to mount his opponent but Olivieira defends it.
Satkowski stops Olivieira from getting back to his feet.

Satkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Olivieira is trying to stand back up but Satkowski is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satkowski wants to free his trapped foot but Olivieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Olivieira pushes Satkowski off looking to stand but Satkowski dives back in and keeps control.
Satkowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Olivieira scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Satkowski manages to mount him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Satkowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Olivieira is looking to escape.

Satkowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Olivieira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Olivieira shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Satkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Satkowski drives through with a takedown into Olivieira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Olivieira wants to stand but Satkowski is controlling the position.
Olivieira wants to get back to his feet but Satkowski passes into half guard.
Satkowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olivieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Olivieira is looking to escape.
Satkowski trying to control the action but Olivieira is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivieira wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Demian Satkowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Satkowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Olivieira to the mat! Olivieira manages to get full guard.

Satkowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Satkowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olivieira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Olivieira wants to get back to his feet but Satkowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Satkowski stands and steps away. Olivieira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Satkowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Olivieira's half guard.
Olivieira wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Satkowski tries to pass to full mount but Olivieira defends it.
Olivieira is trying to stand back up but Satkowski is controlling him
Satkowski wants to free his trapped foot but Olivieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Satkowski stops Olivieira from getting back to his feet.

Satkowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olivieira is just riding it out for now. Satkowski eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olivieira kicks Satkowski off and gets back to his feet.

Olivieira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Satkowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Satkowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olivieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Olivieira kicks Satkowski off and gets to his feet.

Satkowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olivieira is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Satkowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Olivieira is looking to escape.
Satkowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olivieira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Olivieira is trying to stand back up but Satkowski is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charles Olivieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demian Satkowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Satkowski is keen to just control but Olivieira is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Satkowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Satkowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Satkowski!
Demian Satkowski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'