PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Brahim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mo Brahim looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Olson
vs
Brahim

221 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

185 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Luigi Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mo Brahim!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brahim is looking to clinch.
Brahim looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Olson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brahim looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brahim struggling a bit here.
Olson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brahim avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Olson.
The strikes coming from Olson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Olson working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olson grinds an elbow into Brahim's temple.
Olson landing a few strikes.
Olson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brahim down.
Olson lands some shots froms side control.
Olson scores with punches from side control.
Brahim is working to avoid the ground and pound but Olson connects with a decent elbow.
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.
Olson tries to score with some ground and pound. Brahim controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Olson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Olson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brahim has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Olson but great work by Brahim.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Olson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brahim in the domination position with Olson hanging on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson is trying to control Brahim's posture but Brahim avoids it.
Olson holds on to Brahim's head and controls the position momentarily.
Olson is trying to control Brahim's posture but Brahim avoids it.
Brahim throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Olson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What's Olson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Olson continues to stall.
Olson wants to control but Brahim postures up.
Olson wants to get back to his feet but Brahim drags him back down.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Olson throws a series of punches but Brahim avoids them all with ease.
Olson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brahim was well out of range. Poor timing from Olson.
Brahim tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brahim misses with a hook.

Olson dives in and scores a takedown into Brahim's guard.

Olson stands up and waves to Brahim to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brahim misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brahim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Olson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Olson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Olson is trying to break free.
Olson is trying to force a seperation but Brahim has the dominant position.
Olson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Brahim gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olson manages to get to full guard.
Brahim being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahim is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brahim trying to control but Olson is working from the bottom.
Olson has control of Brahim's left arm, preventing Brahim from doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Olson connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Olson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brahim under the eye.

Olson gets caught flat footed, as Brahim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Olson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Olson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brahim can do to turn this around?
Olson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Olson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olson is on top in guard.

Brahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Olson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Olson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Olson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Olson working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson wants to control but Brahim is keeping him busy.
Olson working the ground and pound.
Olson working the body and head with strikes.

Olson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brahim tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Olson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Olson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olson is looking to clinch but Brahim is avoiding it.

Brahim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Olson did well to prevent Brahim getting side control.
Brahim wants to pass to mount but Olson is defending the position.
Olson is concentrating on defense, preventing Brahim from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olson is looking to control Brahim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olson avoid being mounted?
Olson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brahim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Olson seems keen to control Brahim's posture.
Brahim trying to control but Olson is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olson tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Olson wants to clinch up but Brahim keeps it at a distance.

Brahim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brahim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brahim working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Brahim working away.
Brahim prevents Olson from escaping the position.
Olson wants to control but Brahim postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Olson is trying is best to control the position here.
Olson is refusing to be controlled, as Brahim sits in half guard.
Olson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brahim's back!
Olson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Brahim. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Olson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Brahim is looking for a way out.
Olson landing with strikes.

Olson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Brahim is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luigi Olson!