PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mors Olle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belnick Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belnick Arlovski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Olle
vs
Arlovski

200 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 Las Vegas, Mors Olle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Belnick Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Mors Olle has been cut.

Olle feints and as Arlovski raises his hands in defense, Olle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olle thows a big elbow that misses.
Olle throws a big right hand that misses.
Arlovski wants to stand up but Olle is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Arlovski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Arlovski throws a jab when Olle was well out of range.

Olle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Olle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Olle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Olle landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlovski is trying to buck Olle off.
Olle working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski is trying to get back to his feet.
Olle is putting a hurting on Arlovski here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Olle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Olle throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Arlovski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Arlovski tries to kick Olle off but Olle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Olle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet.
Olle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Olle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arlovski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olle.
Arlovski is trying to stand.
Arlovski looks gassed!
Nice strikes from Olle there.
Olle not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arlovski is trying to stand back up but Olle is controlling him
Olle throws a strike but Arlovski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Arlovski has his feet on Olle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Olle slips a jab and a cross from Arlovski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olle.
Arlovski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arlovski misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arlovski is trying to defend but Olle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Olle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arlovski taking some punishment here, with Olle in his half guard.
Olle stops Arlovski from getting back to his feet.
Arlovski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olle.
Olle working the head and body with strikes.
Olle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Olle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arlovski's waist but Arlovski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olle off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Olle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arlovski is trying to defend but Olle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arlovski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovski is trying to stand.
Olle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Arlovski is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Olle lands a nice short elbow.
Olle stops Arlovski from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arlovski tries to kick Olle off but Olle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Olle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mors Olle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mors Olle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Olle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arlovski's waist but Arlovski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olle off to one side.
Arlovski with a jab.

Arlovski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet but Olle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olle connects with a couple of short punches.
Arlovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Olle throwing strikes but missing.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet but Olle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arlovski pushes Olle off and gets back to his feet.
Olle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arlovski.
Olle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arlovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arlovski wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mors Olle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arlovski as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arlovski lands with an overhand left.
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlovski connects with the punch.
Arlovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arlovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Arlovski misses with a hook. Olle ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Arlovski. No joy for Olle on that attempt.
Mors Olle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Belnick Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arlovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olle has a takedown stuffed.
Arlovski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arlovski.

Olle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Arlovski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Arlovski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olle.
Arlovski misses with a few strikes there.
Olle shoots in for a double leg but Arlovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belnick Arlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlovski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Belnick Arlovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mors Olle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Olle walks into a jab.
Arlovski throws a one two combo.
Arlovski leaves Olle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arlovski leaves Olle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belnick Arlovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mors Olle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olle slips a jab and a cross from Arlovski.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arlovski won't allow Olle to pass to mount.
Olle prevents Arlovski from standing back up.
Olle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arlovski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arlovski taking some punishment here, with Olle in his half guard.
Olle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Olle working the head and body with strikes.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Olle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arlovski misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arlovski gets caught flat footed, as Olle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Olle won't allow Arlovski to get back to his feet.
Olle scoring with some ground and pound.

Arlovski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Olle off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Olle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arlovski as he jumps to the side.
Arlovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arlovski avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olle closes the distance and clinches up with Arlovski, looking for a takedown. Olle pushes Arlovski against the cage but Arlovski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.

Olle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arlovski wants to stand up but Olle is controlling him.
Arlovski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olle stops Arlovski from standing up.
Olle with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arlovski wants to stand and escape but Olle is having none of it.
Olle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Olle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Olle lands in his opponent's guard.

Arlovski kicks Olle off and gets to his feet.
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Olle shoots for a double leg takedown but Arlovski sprawls well. He's pushed Olle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arlovski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arlovski tries to bum rush Olle with a series of wild strikes but Olle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Belnick Arlovski.
I think Arlovski 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belnick Arlovski!