PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alec Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mireles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Olson
vs
Mireles

158 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alec Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Mireles!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Olson tries to sprawl but Mireles drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Olson is not content to let Mireles control the position.
Olson is looking to improve his position.
Olson controlling the position well.
Olson is trying to stand.
Olson tries to roll over but Mireles keeps him under control.
Mireles is trying to control the action in half guard but Olson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jose Mireles wasn't active enough on the ground.
Olson misses with a takedown attempt - Mireles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mireles keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mireles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mireles throws a head kick but Olson moves out of range.
Mireles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olson as he jumps to the side.

Olson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mireles is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mireles trying to control here.
Olson controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alec Olson.
Mireles has his takedown stuffed

and Olson moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mireles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Olson uses from the top position.

Mireles working for a triangle but Olson defends it easily.
Mireles looks winded!
Mireles trying to keep a closed guard but Olson is proving a slippery customer.
Olson chips away with some ground and pound.
Olson really is a fat lump.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Olson throws a big right hand that misses.
Mireles controls Olson momentarily but Olson frees himself.
Mireles throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olson throws a big right hand that misses.
Olson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mireles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alec Olson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Olson moves in looking to clinch but Mireles pushes him off.
Mireles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mireles tries to clinch up but Olson circles away and keeps his distance.

Mireles clinches up with Olson and pushes him back against the cage.
Olson wants a takedown but no success here.

Mireles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mireles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Olson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mireles is trying to get back to full guard.
Mireles tries to kick Olson off but Olson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mireles is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Olson connects with a nice short shot to Mireles's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Olson connects with a nice short shot to Mireles's temple.
Mireles taking some punishment here, with Olson in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mireles is looking for a sweep. Olson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olson slips a nice elbow through Mireles's hands, connecting with Mireles's forehead.
Mireles has hold of Olson's hands but Olson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Olson content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Olson lands a nice short elbow.
Olson slips a nice elbow through Mireles's hands, connecting with Mireles's forehead.
Olson stalling.
Olson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olson thows a huge punch but Mireles dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mireles trying to control here.
Mireles is trying to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alec Olson just wasn't active enough.

Olson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mireles tries to get to full guard but Olson has control of the leg.
Mireles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mireles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Olson dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Olson dives in and scores a takedown into Mireles's guard.
Mireles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Olson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mireles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olson is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alec Olson.

Olson darts in and clinches Mireles up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Olson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mireles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olson landing some decent shots from guard.
Olson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Olson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mireles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jose Mireles wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mireles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mireles somewhat.
Mireles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Olson with that takedown attempt.
Jose Mireles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mireles moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mireles has Olson pressed against the cage, preventing Olson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mireles can't get the takedown.
Mireles can't break the clinch.

Olson tightens his grip and picks Mireles up, before dumping him to the ground. Mireles manages to land in guard.
Mireles is trying to control the position but Olson postures up.
Olson is in close to Mireles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Olson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Olson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson stops Mireles from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Mireles was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Olson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mireles takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Olson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mireles down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jose Mireles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alec Olson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mireles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alec Olson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Olson!