PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Olivier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elliot Olivier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Olivier
vs
Stone

183 cm
22
169 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Elliot Olivier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lex Stone!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a hook but Olivier avoids it easily.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olivier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stone avoids it really well and circles away.
Stone connects with a jab.

Olivier gets caught napping as Stone dives in and scores a takedown. Olivier manages to retain guard.

Stone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olivier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stone has managed to get both his arms back between Olivier's legs - danger averted.
Stone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Olivier is looking for a triangle but Stone pushes his legs off easily.
Olivier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone won't allow Olivier to sweep him here.
Stone lands a couple of elbows.

Olivier has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stone doesn't defend quickly enough and Olivier has managed to lock this one up! Can Stone escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Olivier on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elliot Olivier!