PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Brickwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Mellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Brickwall
vs
Mellberg

170 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Brickwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olaf Mellberg!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brickwall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brickwall throwing strikes but Mellberg manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mellberg cracks Brickwall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mellberg throws an elbow but Brickwall slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brickwall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mellberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brickwall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Brickwall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mellberg pulls his head out easily.
Mellberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mellberg thows a huge punch but Brickwall dodges it nicely.
Mellberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brickwall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brickwall is trying to maintain the position but Mellberg is very close to passing his half guard.

Brickwall actively working from the bottom here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mellberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Brickwall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brickwall thows a huge punch but Mellberg dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brickwall.
Brickwall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Brickwall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brickwall misses with a head shot. Mellberg uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mellberg pulls Brickwall in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brickwall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mellberg wants to stand and escape but Brickwall is having none of it.
Brickwall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brickwall connects with a couple of short punches.
Brickwall throwing strikes but missing.

Brickwall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mellberg dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mellberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Brickwall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mellberg is aware though and is defending well.
Mellberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brickwall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mellberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Brickwall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brickwall is breathing heavily.
Mellberg lands a couple of digs.
Mellberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mellberg with a nice head shot there.
Mellberg postures up and lands a big shot to Brickwall's brow.
Mellberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brickwall trying to control the position.
Mellberg landing some decent shots from guard.

Mellberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Brickwall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mellberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mellberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mellberg lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mellberg stands and throws Brickwall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brickwall is looking to reverse the position.
Mellberg scoring with punches from side control.
Mellberg scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Mellberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mellberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mellberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brickwall defending well though.
Brickwall really is a fat lump.
Brickwall is looking for a sweep. Mellberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brickwall is trying to control but can't.
Mellberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Brickwall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brickwall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Brickwall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mellberg distracts Brickwall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Olaf Mellberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mellberg wants to control from the top but Brickwall keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brickwall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mellberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mellberg postures up and lands a big shot to Brickwall's brow.
Mellberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Mellberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brickwall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Brickwall is looking for a triangle but Mellberg pushes his legs off easily.
Mellberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Brickwall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mellberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Brickwall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brickwall trying to control the position from guard on top but Mellberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brickwall throws and elbow that misses. Mellberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brickwall's guard. Nice move by Mellberg!

Brickwall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mellberg is aware though and is defending well.
Mellberg scoring with punches to the head and body.

Brickwall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mellberg throwing strikes from guard but Brickwall blocks nicely.

Brickwall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brickwall keeping moving, preventing Mellberg from controlling successfully.
Brickwall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mellberg advances to half guard.
Mellberg working over Brickwall with some ground and pound. Brickwall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mellberg connects with a nice short shot to Brickwall's temple.
Brickwall tries to roll over but Mellberg keeps him under control.
Mellberg misses with a head shot. Brickwall uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mellberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg postures up in Brickwall's guard and throws a big left but Brickwall blocks it.

Brickwall working for a triangle but Mellberg defends it easily.
Brickwall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mellberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Mellberg wants to get back to his feet but Brickwall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mellberg holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Mellberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Brickwall doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mellberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mellberg throws and elbow that misses. Brickwall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mellberg's guard. Nice move by Brickwall!
Brickwall wants to control from the top but Mellberg keeps moving.
Mellberg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brickwall!
Brickwall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brickwall is looking to control Mellberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brickwall avoid being mounted?
Brickwall tries to get to full guard but Mellberg has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brickwall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mellberg is working away from the top position though.
Mellberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mellberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brickwall works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mellberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mellberg thows a big elbow that misses.
Mellberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Brickwall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brickwall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mellberg!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brickwall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mellberg is now in Brickwall's guard. A big mistake from Brickwall there, giving up the dominant position!
Mellberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brickwall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Brickwall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Brickwall working for submissions but it's allowed Mellberg to get to half guard.
Mellberg slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg prevents Brickwall from improving his position.
Mellberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mellberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brickwall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mellberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mellberg's back!

Brickwall working for a choke but Mellberg is defending well.
Mellberg is trying to get back to his feet but Brickwall has full control of the position and if anything, Mellberg has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg prevents Brickwall from getting a body triangle.
Mellberg finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Mellberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mellberg holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brickwall tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chris Brickwall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olaf Mellberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brickwall misses with a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Mellberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mellberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Mellberg!