PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenneth Olsen has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Holt
vs
Olsen

157 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

174 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenneth Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Olsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olsen.
Holt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Holt wants to control but Olsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Olsen prevents Holt from standing back up.
Olsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Olsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Olsen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt is trying to stand up here but Olsen is controlling him well.
Olsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Olsen throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.

Olsen has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Olsen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Olsen stands up from Holt's guard - Olsen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Olsen throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.

Olsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holt, pushing him back against the cage.
Olsen prevents the takedown attempt.

Olsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Holt can't fight it off and eventually Olsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Holt looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Holt is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olsen stands up from Holt's guard - Olsen perhaps looking for a knockout.

Olsen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holt!
Holt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Olsen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Holt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Olsen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Holt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Olsen but great work by Holt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Holt gets to mount! Olsen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Olsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olsen tries to hold on but Holt pushes him away.
Holt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Olsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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!
Olsen wants to hold on but Holt pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Olsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Olsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holt to the ground. Olsen is now in Holt's guard.
Olsen trying to control but Holt is working from the bottom.
Holt seems keen to control Olsen's posture.
Olsen throws a strike but Holt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holt trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Olsen controlling Holt's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Olsen gets the takedown into side control.
Holt tries to bench press Olsen off him but Olsen keeps the position.
Olsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holt keeps working.
Kenneth Olsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olsen tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is still trying to improve position.

Olsen decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Olsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olsen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Olsen is working away from the top position though.
Olsen wants to stand but Holt has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Olsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Olsen keeps trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Greg Holt has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Olsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Olsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Olsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Olsen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Holt works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Olsen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olsen stops Holt from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Olsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Olsen feints and as Holt raises his hands in defense, Olsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsen trying to control but Holt is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Olsen content to stall in guard here.

Kenneth Olsen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Olsen throws out a leg kick but Holt moves out of range and Olsen only half commits.
Olsen throws a one two combo.

It looks like Greg Holt has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holt lands a few punches from side control.
Olsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holt off and has taken his back!
Olsen keeps control of the position easily here as Holt tries to buck him off.
Holt looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Olsen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Holt's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen missing with strikes.

Olsen working for the choke.
Holt is trying to stand back up.
Holt prevents Olsen from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Olsen looking for the RNC.
Olsen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holt has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Olsen.
Olsen has good solid back control here.
Holt has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olsen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Olsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olsen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Olsen!