PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Olofsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Olofsson
vs
McNulty

176 cm
27
168 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

172 cm
25
160 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lars Olofsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy McNulty!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNulty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McNulty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McNulty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNulty scores with a jab to the body.
Jimmy McNulty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olofsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McNulty has a takedown stuffed.
McNulty misses with a body shot.
Olofsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McNulty.
McNulty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Olofsson. Olofsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McNulty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McNulty moves away from the strike by Olofsson.
Olofsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling McNulty to counter with a crisp jab.
McNulty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olofsson has time to react.
McNulty looks to score with a jab to the body but Olofsson is just out of range.
McNulty lands a really nice looking cross but Olofsson seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McNulty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McNulty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Olofsson on the side of the head.
McNulty works Olofsson's body with a nice hook.
McNulty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olofsson is breathing heavily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McNulty.
An elbow from McNulty crashes against the mat.
McNulty is trying to ground and pound but Olofsson uses the momentary lack of control by McNulty to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNulty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McNulty wants to free his trapped foot but Olofsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McNulty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McNulty trying to control from half guard but Olofsson is working away.
McNulty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Olofsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McNulty tries to pass to full mount but Olofsson defends it.
McNulty drops an elbow to the side of Olofsson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty thows a huge punch but Olofsson dodges it nicely.
McNulty missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olofsson tries to roll over but McNulty keeps him under control.
McNulty thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McNulty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Olofsson gets back to full guard.
McNulty working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olofsson's head.
McNulty being controlled here momentarily.
McNulty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Olofsson wants to sweep here but McNulty controlling him for the moment.
McNulty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McNulty trying to control the position from guard on top but Olofsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNulty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McNulty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olofsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McNulty postures up in Olofsson's guard and throws a big left but Olofsson blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olofsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olofsson keeping moving, preventing McNulty from controlling successfully.
McNulty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McNulty dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McNulty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNulty lands a head shot.

It looks like Lars Olofsson has been cut.
Olofsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McNulty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olofsson's waist but Olofsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McNulty off to one side.
Olofsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Olofsson moves out of range of the strikes.
McNulty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McNulty lands a nice looking body shot.
Olofsson throws out a leg kick but McNulty moves out of range and Olofsson only half commits.
McNulty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McNulty misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olofsson throws a jab when McNulty was well out of range.
McNulty fails to land with a series of punches.

McNulty throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olofsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McNulty is in Olofsson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty throwing strikes from guard but Olofsson blocks nicely.
McNulty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McNulty with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McNulty trying to control the position from guard on top but Olofsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNulty throwing strikes but missing.
McNulty throws and elbow that misses. Olofsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McNulty's guard. Nice move by Olofsson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McNulty is controlling Olofsson's posture.
Olofsson trying to control the position from guard on top but McNulty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNulty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Olofsson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNulty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McNulty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McNulty lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McNulty with a flurry of punches that miss.
McNulty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McNulty wants to control from the top but Olofsson keeps moving.
McNulty with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McNulty thows a big elbow that misses.
Olofsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Olofsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Olofsson keeping full guard, as McNulty tries to pass.
McNulty with a flurry of punches that miss.
McNulty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNulty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McNulty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lars Olofsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Olofsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olofsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McNulty circles away.
McNulty throws the left hand but Olofsson avoids the punch easily.
McNulty takes a swing at Olofsson's ribcage but misses.
McNulty misses with a straight left.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McNulty enables Olofsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McNulty manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Olofsson won't allow McNulty to sweep him here.
McNulty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNulty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olofsson is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofsson wants to control from the top but McNulty keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McNulty is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McNulty trying to control the position from guard on top but Olofsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNulty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNulty looking to sit in guard and control but Olofsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McNulty wants to stand up but Olofsson is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson wants to control from the top but McNulty keeps moving.
McNulty is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lars Olofsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Jimmy McNulty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olofsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Olofsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNulty 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McNulty!