PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Olavski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Viceroy
vs
Olavski

198 cm
19
285 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

197 cm
24
268 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikita Olavski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Olavski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Viceroy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Olavski.

Olavski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Viceroy regains half guard there - taking advantage of Olavski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Olavski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viceroy's head.
Viceroy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Viceroy tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olavski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olavski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Olavski in particular looking to stall.
Olavski thows a huge punch but Viceroy dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olavski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Olavski thows a huge punch but Viceroy dodges it nicely.
Viceroy is not content to let Olavski control the position.
Olavski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olavski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olavski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Olavski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olavski is looking to take a break and control but Viceroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olavski lands strikes from half guard.

Olavski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viceroy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Olavski.
Viceroy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olavski on the ground.
Olavski works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olavski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Olavski cracks Viceroy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viceroy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olavski looking to control but Viceroy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Olavski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olavski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viceroy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viceroy missing with a left hand there. Olavski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viceroy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olavski.

Olavski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Viceroy is trying to defend but Olavski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Olavski lands a nice short elbow.
Olavski trying to pass the guard but Viceroy defending well.
Olavski is trying to control. Viceroy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olavski.
Olavski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Viceroy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olavski.
Olavski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viceroy wants to improve his position but Olavski is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olavski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olavski trying to control from half guard but Viceroy is working away.
Olavski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viceroy's head.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nikita Olavski wasn't active enough on the ground.

Olavski has closed the distance and engaged Viceroy in a clinch.
Olavski lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Olavski.
Olavski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olavski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viceroy's efforts to push away.
Olavski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viceroy's efforts to push away.
Olavski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Viceroy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Olavski pulls guard effortlessly.

Olavski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olavski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Viceroy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olavski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olavski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Olavski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viceroy is just riding it out for now. Olavski eventually gives up the hold.
Olavski misses with a head shot. Viceroy uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olavski looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikita Olavski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Viceroy cracks Olavski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Olavski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viceroy as he avoids it easily.
Olavski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viceroy.

Olavski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Olavski not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Olavski is trying to work for a kimura but Viceroy is defending well.

Olavski stands up and beckons Viceroy to join him on the feet.
Viceroy swings for the body but Olavski moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olavski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lord Viceroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Viceroy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olavski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Olavski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Olavski postures up in Viceroy's guard and throws a big left but Viceroy blocks it.
Olavski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Viceroy keeping full guard, as Olavski tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olavski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viceroy has control of Olavski's left arm, preventing Olavski from doing any damage.
Viceroy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Olavski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Viceroy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Viceroy has escaped and now he's on top!
Olavski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikita Olavski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olavski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viceroy's guard.
Lord Viceroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olavski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viceroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Viceroy being controlled here, momentarily.
Olavski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nikita Olavski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Viceroy fails to land with a series of punches.
Viceroy lands a nice shot that snaps Olavski's head back.

Olavski shoots in and bounces Viceroy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Olavski preventing the sweep.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Olavski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikita Olavski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olavski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikita Olavski!
Nikita Olavski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.