PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xamos Othella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Talec Ciskovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ciskovic's choice of entrance music: Buckethead - Machete. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Othella
vs
Ciskovic

193 cm
23
218 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

186 cm
23
222 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xamos Othella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Talec Ciskovic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciskovic connects with a single shot there.
Ciskovic throws a shot from downtown. Othella moves away and avoids it.
Ciskovic avoids the body shot from Othella.
Ciskovic throws a body kick that misses.
Othella tries a head kick but it misses.
Othella closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ciskovic circles away.
Ciskovic throws a series of punches but Othella avoids them all with ease.
Othella shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ciskovic defends it nicely.
Ciskovic misses with a straight right.
Ciskovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Othella misses with a takedown attempt
and Ciskovic counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xamos Othella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciskovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Othella with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ciskovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ciskovic lands with a good body shot.
Ciskovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciskovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Othella moves away from the strike by Ciskovic.
Othella shoots in but Ciskovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ciskovic loads up on a big right hand but Othella slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciskovic checks a low kick from Othella.
Talec Ciskovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ciskovic connects with a single shot there.
Ciskovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Ciskovic dips to his left and cracks Othella with an uppercut!
Othella slips under a jab.
Ciskovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ciskovic misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ciskovic cracks Othella with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Othella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ciskovic misses with a wild combination.
Ciskovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Othella doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Othella showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ciskovic.
Ciskovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Othella.
Othella closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ciskovic circles away.
Othella is breathing heavily.

Ciskovic instigates a clinch.
Ciskovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciskovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Othella backwards.
Othella can't break the clinch.

Ciskovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Othella takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Othella drops his hands momentarily and Ciskovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ciskovic throws the left hand but Othella avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciskovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ciskovic lands a high kick!
Ciskovic misses with an uppercut
and Othella counters with a left to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Othella. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Othella swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciskovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ciskovic.
Horrible takedown by Othella or perhaps it was just good defense by Ciskovic which made him look bad.
Othella misses with a takedown attempt
and Ciskovic counters with a body kick.
Ciskovic wants to clinch up but Othella keeps it at a distance.
Ciskovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ciskovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciskovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ciskovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Othella sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for Ciskovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Othella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciskovic.
Othella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ciskovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ciskovic misses with a hook. Othella ducked under it nicely.

Ciskovic moves into range and clinches up with Othella.
Good body shot from Ciskovic.
Othella is trying to break free.
Ciskovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciskovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciskovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ciskovic is leaning against Othella and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ciskovic lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Ciskovic.
Ciskovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Othella takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ciskovic.
Othella blocks a body shot from Ciskovic.
Ciskovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Othella is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ciskovic misses with some punches.
Ciskovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Othella.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ciskovic obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciskovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Othella is trying to break free.
Ciskovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Othella is trying to push Ciskovic away but Ciskovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Othella blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Othella wants to get back to striking at distance but Ciskovic won't allow it.
Othella changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ciskovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ciskovic has Othella up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ciskovic clinches up with Othella and pushes him back against the cage.
Ciskovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Othella uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ciskovic.
Ciskovic lands a shot to the body.

Ciskovic breaks from the clinch.
Talec Ciskovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Othella dives in and grabs Ciskovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ciskovic pushes down on Othella's head and hops out.
Talec Ciskovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ciskovic loads up on a big right hand but Othella slips the punch.
Ciskovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Othella paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Ciskovic clinches up with Othella and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Othella.
Ciskovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ciskovic controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciskovic.
Ciskovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciskovic.
A short right from Ciskovic on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciskovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Othella is trying to push Ciskovic away but Ciskovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Othella is trying to break free.
Ciskovic scores with a shot to the side of Othella's head.
Ciskovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ciskovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Othella tries to score a body lock takedown but Ciskovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ciskovic lands a shot to the body.
Ciskovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Othella goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ciskovic prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xamos Othella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Othella doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Ciskovic.
Ciskovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Othella tries to pull guard but Ciskovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ciskovic pushes Othella back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ciskovic breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Ciskovic misses.
Othella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ciskovic swivels and escapes.

Ciskovic has Othella up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciskovic lands a left hand.
Ciskovic lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ciskovic is pushing Othella up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ciskovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Othella's elbow.
Othella drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ciskovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ciskovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ciskovic scores with a shot to the side of Othella's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciskovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ciskovic lands an uppercut.

Ciskovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ciskovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciskovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ciskovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Ciskovic misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ciskovic.
Ciskovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Othella. Othella gets slowly back to his feet.
Ciskovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Othella defending well as Ciskovic loads up on a big left hand.
Othella slips under a jab.
Ciskovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Othella. Othella gets slowly back to his feet.
Ciskovic misses with the combination.
Ciskovic takes a swing at Othella's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ciskovic. Those never looked like landing.
Ciskovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Othella takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Othella takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Othella.
Ciskovic works Othella's body with a nice hook.
Ciskovic scores with a three punch combo!
Ciskovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Othella's head backwards.
Ciskovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ciskovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Othella. Othella gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ciskovic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ciskovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ciskovic scores with a nice strike.
Ciskovic tries to clinch but Othella is having none of it.
Othella uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ciskovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Talec Ciskovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Othella's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ciskovic throws a hook to the side of Othella's head but Othella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Othella takes one to the chin there.
Ciskovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ciskovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Othella moves out of range of the strikes.
Othella tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ciskovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Othella somewhat.

Othella changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ciskovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ciskovic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Othella trying to control here.
Ciskovic lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ciskovic is looking to advance position but Othella won't allow it.
Ciskovic wants to control but Othella is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciskovic slips a nice elbow through Othella's hands, connecting with Othella's forehead.
Ciskovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ciskovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Ciskovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Othella's head.
Othella tries to roll over but Ciskovic keeps him under control.

Ciskovic seems to be looking for submissions.

Ciskovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Ciskovic trying to control from half guard but Othella is working away.

Ciskovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Othella sees it coming and defends easily.
Othella manages to get to full guard.

Ciskovic stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Othella throws up his legs and catches Ciskovic in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ciskovic tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Othella! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xamos Othella!