PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karate Olsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Brzeczyszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brzeczyszczykiewicz has chosen Pudzian Band - Dawaj na ring as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Olsson
vs
Brzeczyszczykiewicz

190 cm
28
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karate Olsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mateusz Brzeczyszczykiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Olsson counter with a right hand.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz is looking to clinch but Olsson is avoiding it.

Olsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brzeczyszczykiewicz is trying to defend but Olsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz has a hand on Olsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Olsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Olsson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brzeczyszczykiewicz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brzeczyszczykiewicz!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz wants to get up but he can't break Olsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Olsson controlling Brzeczyszczykiewicz's posture.
Olsson keeping moving, preventing Brzeczyszczykiewicz from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz is fighting to break Olsson's control of his arms but Olsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz throwing strikes but missing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz with a poor takedown

and Olsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Olsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brzeczyszczykiewicz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olsson is aware though and is defending well.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz looks gassed!

Olsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Olsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Olsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Olsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brzeczyszczykiewicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olsson throws a strike but Brzeczyszczykiewicz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz preventing the sweep.
Olsson pulls Brzeczyszczykiewicz in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olsson is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsson throws a strike but Brzeczyszczykiewicz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Olsson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Olsson, not yet.
Olsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Olsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brzeczyszczykiewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz wants to stand but Olsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz won't allow Olsson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karate Olsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brzeczyszczykiewicz tries for a takedown but Olsson circles away easily

and Olsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Olsson.
Olsson throwing strikes from guard but Brzeczyszczykiewicz blocks nicely.

Olsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brzeczyszczykiewicz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brzeczyszczykiewicz has escaped and now he's on top!
Olsson keeping moving, preventing Brzeczyszczykiewicz from controlling successfully.
Olsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz trying to control but Olsson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz tries to hold on but Olsson pushes him away.
Olsson working Brzeczyszczykiewicz over with strikes here.
Olsson prevents Brzeczyszczykiewicz from getting the reversal.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Olsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz tries to lock up and control but Olsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Olsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brzeczyszczykiewicz is on top in guard.
Olsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brzeczyszczykiewicz!

Brzeczyszczykiewicz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Olsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Olsson working the ground and pound effectively.

Olsson wants to finish this one by submission but Brzeczyszczykiewicz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Olsson.
Olsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brzeczyszczykiewicz hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Olsson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Olsson but it's paid off an Brzeczyszczykiewicz is forced to tap! Nice work by Olsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karate Olsson!