PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Whittle (ranked 6965 p4p, 6169 weight class) and Vladamir Olegovich (ranked 753 p4p, 694 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Whittle
vs
Olegovich

193 cm
20
184
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
185
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bo Whittle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladamir Olegovich!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Whittle rushes Olegovich and presses him up against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Whittle.
Whittle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olegovich.
Whittle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whittle working hard to break the clinch.
Whittle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olegovich's efforts to push away.
Whittle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Olegovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittle tries to score a body lock takedown but Olegovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Whittle wants a takedown but no success here.
Olegovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Whittle has double underhooks.
Olegovich is trying to push Whittle away but Whittle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Olegovich is trying to pull guard but Whittle has him pressed against the ropes.
Bo Whittle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Olegovich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whittle.
Olegovich wants to break free but Whittle has control.
Olegovich jumps guard but Whittle turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Whittle is trying to break the clinch but Olegovich has him pressed against the ropes.
Olegovich has Whittle pressed against the ropes, preventing Whittle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olegovich wants to stall.
Olegovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whittle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olegovich tries to pull guard but Whittle forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Olegovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Olegovich has Whittle pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Whittle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two 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.
Olegovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whittle prevents it.
Olegovich has Whittle pressed against the ropes, preventing Whittle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Whittle pulls guard.
Olegovich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Whittle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Olegovich looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Whittle has picked Olegovich up and slammed him! Olegovich can't keep hold of the triangle and Whittle manages to pass to side control!
Whittle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olegovich keeps working.
Whittle happy to just control the position for now.
Olegovich is looking to get back to his feet here but Whittle is keeping cool and he's managed to take Olegovich's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Whittle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Olegovich is defending well though. Whittle let's go of the attempt for now.
Whittle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Olegovich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Olegovich is keeping busy.

Olegovich fending off the submission attempt from Whittle.
Olegovich trying to control the hands but Whittle breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whittle biding his time, controlling Olegovich.
Whittle controlling well, preventing Olegovich from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Whittle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Olegovich wants to clinch up but Whittle keeps it at a distance.
Whittle darts in looking for a takedown but Olegovich gets double underhooks and turns Whittle into the ropes.
Olegovich jumps guard but Whittle turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.

Whittle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Olegovich uses from the top position.
Whittle is trying to keep Olegovich in close.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom.
Olegovich prevents Whittle from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom.
Olegovich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Whittle is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Whittle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whittle seems keen to control Olegovich's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Olegovich with that takedown attempt.
Whittle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olegovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Olegovich. No joy for Whittle on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Olegovich misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Whittle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two 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.
Olegovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Whittle gets a clinch.

Whittle ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Whittle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Olegovich is looking to stand up but Whittle won't let him.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom.
Olegovich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Olegovich prevents Whittle from getting back to his feet.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom.

Whittle working for a triangle but Olegovich defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Whittle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olegovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olegovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Whittle throws a right and a left that Olegovich avoids nicely.
Olegovich closes the distance but Whittle moves to the side
and Whittle counters with a left to the body.

Whittle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olegovich to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whittle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olegovich is one step ahead there.

Whittle pushes Olegovich off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Whittle with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olegovich misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Whittle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Whittle throws a right hand that Olegovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Olegovich also avoids with ease.
Olegovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whittle closes the distance and clinches up with Olegovich, looking for a takedown. Whittle pushes Olegovich against the ropes but Olegovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olegovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olegovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Olegovich fails with the takedown
and Whittle counters with a left and a right that stings Olegovich.

Whittle drives through and clinches with Olegovich against the ropes.
Olegovich prevents Whittle from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Whittle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Whittle working hard to break the clinch.
Olegovich wants to break the clinch but can't.

Whittle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegovich looking to pass the guard.
Whittle keeping moving, preventing Olegovich from controlling successfully.
Bo Whittle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whittle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Olegovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whittle is keeping the position for now.
Whittle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olegovich can do to turn this around?
Whittle wants to stand up but Olegovich is controlling him.

That's two 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.
Olegovich looking to sit in guard and control but Whittle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Whittle trying to control but Olegovich is working from the bottom.
Olegovich trying to strike off his back.
Whittle wants to control from the top but Olegovich keeps moving.
Whittle postures up in Olegovich's guard and throws a big left but Olegovich blocks it.
Olegovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Olegovich, not yet.
Whittle throwing strikes from guard but Olegovich blocks nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Olegovich tries to clinch but Whittle is having none of it.

Olegovich feints and as Whittle raises his hands in defense, Olegovich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olegovich postures up.

Olegovich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Whittle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Olegovich, into his guard.

Whittle advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whittle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Whittle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olegovich wants to control but Whittle is keeping busy.
Olegovich is staying active underneath Whittle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whittle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vladamir Olegovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo Whittle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Whittle decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Whittle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whittle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Whittle!