PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arkadiusz Mackowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Oleynik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mackowicz
vs
Oleynik

178 cm
26
220 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

GREEN!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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arkadiusz Mackowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Oleynik!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oleynik lands with a nice body punch.
Oleynik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oleynik throws a series of punches but Mackowicz avoids them all with ease.
Mackowicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Oleynik circles away.

Mackowicz closes the distance and clinches.
Oleynik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oleynik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oleynik tries to land knees in the clinch but Mackowicz avoids the damage to the body.
Oleynik struggles to land a body shot inside as Mackowicz controls his hands.
Oleynik has Mackowicz pushed against the cage.
Oleynik is trying to maintain a safe position but Mackowicz gets an underhook and turns Oleynik into the cage.
Oleynik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackowicz managing to block the knees to the body from Oleynik.
Oleynik struggles to land a body shot inside as Mackowicz controls his hands.
Oleynik being controlled against the cage.
Oleynik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Mackowicz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee calls for Mackowicz to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Mackowicz.
Oleynik tries to throw a body punch but Mackowicz avoids it by throwing Oleynik back against the cage.
Oleynik trying to stall but Mackowicz improves his position.
Oleynik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mackowicz is defending well for now.
Oleynik misses with an elbow strike.
Mackowicz effectively controlling the action here.
Mackowicz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mackowicz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oleynik up against the cage.
Mackowicz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Alexey Oleynik has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackowicz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mackowicz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oleynik trying to stall but Mackowicz improves his position.
Mackowicz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oleynik's defenses.
Mackowicz avoiding damage.
Oleynik throws a punch but it's blocked by Mackowicz.
Oleynik misses with some punches.
Mackowicz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mackowicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oleynik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Mackowicz.
Oleynik has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mackowicz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oleynik can turn it around.
Oleynik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mackowicz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mackowicz is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mackowicz gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackowicz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mackowicz is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arkadiusz Mackowicz.
Mackowicz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Mackowicz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mackowicz lands a damaging elbow.
Mackowicz stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mackowicz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mackowicz leaning against his opponent.
Mackowicz seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Oleynik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mackowicz has Oleynik pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arkadiusz Mackowicz.
Mackowicz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oleynik counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik throws a series of strikes that have Mackowicz backpedaling.

It looks like Arkadiusz Mackowicz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackowicz wants to clinch up but Oleynik keeps it at a distance.
Oleynik misses with a wild combination.
Oleynik lands with a right hand.

Mackowicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mackowicz.
Oleynik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mackowicz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oleynik avoids a wild elbow strike from Mackowicz.
Mackowicz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mackowicz slowing the pace effectively.
Mackowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Oleynik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mackowicz controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Mackowicz to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arkadiusz Mackowicz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mackowicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Oooooh!!! Oleynik has knocked Mackowicz down with a huge combo! Oleynik steps away and waves a wobbly Mackowicz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Mackowicz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arkadiusz Mackowicz.
Mackowicz tries to clinch there but Oleynik circles away.
Oleynik keeps the fight on the outside.

Mackowicz rushes Oleynik and presses him up against the cage.
Mackowicz lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mackowicz.
Arkadiusz Mackowicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Oleynik fails to land.
Oleynik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oleynik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mackowicz avoids the elbow strike from Oleynik, against the cage.
Mackowicz lands a nice elbow.
Oleynik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mackowicz's elbow.
Oleynik misses with some punches.
Oleynik throws an elbow but it misses.
Mackowicz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mackowicz is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Mackowicz to work.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Mackowicz.
Mackowicz blocks an elbow strike from Oleynik.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Mackowicz.
Mackowicz slowing the pace effectively.
Mackowicz stalling in the clinch.
Oleynik lands an elbow that stopped Mackowicz in his tracks for a moment.
Mackowicz avoiding damage as Oleynik throws knees to the body.
Mackowicz lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Alexey Oleynik's cut even more.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Mackowicz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mackowicz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oleynik is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackowicz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mackowicz throws an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Oleynik.
Mackowicz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oleynik misses with an elbow over the top.
Mackowicz blocks an elbow strike.
Oleynik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mackowicz has Oleynik pushed against the cage.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.
Mackowicz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Oleynik scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Mackowicz.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arkadiusz Mackowicz.
Oleynik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oleynik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oleynik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mackowicz in his tracks.

Mackowicz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oleynik, pushing him back against the cage.
Mackowicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oleynik misses with an elbow over the top.
Oleynik swings wildly with an uppercut but Mackowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oleynik missing with knees to the body.
Mackowicz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oleynik up against the cage.
Oleynik tries to score a body lock takedown but Mackowicz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oleynik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mackowicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oleynik throws an elbow but misses.
Oleynik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mackowicz blocking some punches.
Mackowicz throws an elbow but it misses.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Mackowicz.
Mackowicz is struggling to control the position.
Mackowicz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from Mackowicz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oleynik tries to land knees in the clinch but Mackowicz avoids the damage to the body.
Oleynik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mackowicz's elbow.
Mackowicz takes a shot to the head.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mackowicz has Oleynik pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexey Oleynik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Oleynik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oleynik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mackowicz as he jumps to the side.
Mackowicz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oleynik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arkadiusz Mackowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oleynik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oleynik jabs Mackowicz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oleynik throws a right and a left that Mackowicz avoids nicely.
Oleynik keeps the fight on the outside.
Oleynik looks for a takedown but Mackowicz sprawls well.

Mackowicz moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleynik trying to stall but Mackowicz improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mackowicz as Oleynik tries to tie him up.
Oleynik is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Mackowicz has denied him.
Mackowicz lands an elbow that stopped Oleynik in his tracks for a moment.
Oleynik misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackowicz avoids the elbow strike from Oleynik, against the cage.
Mackowicz takes an elbow to the temple.
Oleynik lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oleynik.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mackowicz throws an elbow but misses.
Oleynik throws an elbow but it misses.
Mackowicz stalls.
Oleynik being controlled against the cage.
Oleynik tries to stall but Mackowicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mackowicz lands an elbow that stopped Oleynik in his tracks for a moment.
Mackowicz lands a nice elbow.
Oleynik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mackowicz.
Mackowicz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mackowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Oleynik swings wildly with an uppercut but Mackowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mackowicz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mackowicz blocks an elbow strike from Oleynik.
Oleynik can't find room to land a body shot as Mackowicz controls the action.
Oleynik trying to land knees to the body.
Mackowicz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mackowicz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oleynik up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Oleynik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oleynik.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mackowicz as Oleynik tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mackowicz as Oleynik tries to tie him up.
Oleynik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mackowicz misses with an elbow strike.
Oleynik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mackowicz.
Mackowicz prevents a body shot from Oleynik.
Mackowicz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackowicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oleynik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mackowicz blocking some punches.
Oleynik working aggressively here.
Mackowicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mackowicz stalling in the clinch.
Oleynik taking a breather.
Oleynik is trying to stall.
Mackowicz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oleynik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mackowicz misses with an elbow over the top.
Oleynik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexey Oleynik.
I think Oleynik 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Oleynik!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexey Oleynik waved his t-shirt featuring Dissolution Fight Wear's logo in front of the cameras.