PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Filip Olic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keanu Legacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Olic
vs
Legacy

164 cm
20
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filip Olic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keanu Legacy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legacy scores with a jab to the body.
Legacy with a poor takedown

and Olic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Legacy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Legacy is working an open guard so Olic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Olic tries to clinch there but Legacy circles away.
Legacy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Olic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Legacy. That one must have hurt.
Legacy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Legacy tries for a takedown but Olic circles away easily

and Olic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Legacy's guard now.
Olic is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legacy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legacy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Olic actively working from the bottom here.
Legacy wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Legacy is trying to work for a kimura but Olic is defending well.
Olic is not content to let Legacy control the position.

Olic looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Legacy lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Olic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Olic is concentrating on defense, preventing Legacy from advancing position.
Olic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like Legacy is going to stand back up.
Olic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Olic tries to get out of the position.
Olic is holding on to half guard well.
Olic is staying active underneath Legacy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Legacy misses with a takedown attempt

and Olic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Legacy!
Filip Olic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keanu Legacy.
Legacy's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Legacy wants to control but Olic is having none of it.
Legacy tries to reverse the position but Olic maintains control.

Olic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Legacy has worked his arm free - good work by Legacy!
Olic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olic working away.
Legacy sneaks back into half guard.
Legacy wants to get back to full guard but Olic has mounted him!
Legacy wants to control but Olic is having none of it.
Legacy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Olic is staying active.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legacy is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Olic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Olic.
Legacy tries to bench press Olic off him but Olic keeps the position.
Olic working away.
Legacy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Olic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Legacy prevents Olic from improving position.
Olic grinds an elbow into Legacy's temple.
Legacy tries to bench press Olic off him but Olic keeps the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legacy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Olic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Olic working away.
Legacy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Olic kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Legacy is looking for a sweep.
Olic just content to control the position.
Legacy throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Legacy trying to remain calm as Olic controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Legacy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Olic.
Olic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Legacy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olic avoids the head kick by Legacy.
Olic tries to clinch up

so Legacy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olic is trying to keep Legacy in close.

Olic working for a triangle but Legacy defends it easily.
Olic wants to stand up but Legacy is controlling him.
Legacy trying to control but Olic is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Olic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Legacy!
Filip Olic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Legacy is in a horrible position here. Olic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legacy is working to get back to half guard.
Olic looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Filip Olic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Olic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Legacy has a takedown stuffed.
Legacy fails with the takedown.

Olic instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Olic to work.
Legacy tries to score a body lock takedown but Olic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Filip Olic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keanu Legacy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Olic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Legacy is trying to keep an underhook but Olic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Legacy trying to control but Olic postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legacy is looking to improve his position.
Olic content to control rather than advance.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Filip Olic just wasn't active enough.
Legacy has his takedown stuffed

and Olic counters by moving into the clinch.

Olic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Olic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Legacy is looking to regain half guard here but Olic keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Legacy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Legacy trying to control but Olic flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Olic has the hooks in. Legacy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Olic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Legacy.
Legacy trying to control but not successfully.

That's four 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.
Olic lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Legacy.
Legacy trying to control but not successfully.
Legacy tries to roll but Olic sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Olic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Olic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Olic!