PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Olyanek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Saki
vs
Olyanek

200 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Olyanek!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saki misses with a double jab.
Saki scores with a punch to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Olyanek. No joy for Saki on that attempt.
Saki looks to land a combination but Olyanek avoids it well.

Olyanek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Olyanek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saki wants to stand but Olyanek is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olyanek 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.

Olyanek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Olyanek, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Olyanek is looking for a triangle but Saki pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Saki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Olyanek to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Saki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Olyanek pulls down on the head and he's put Saki to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergei Olyanek!