PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leif Olofson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olofson's entrance music is A-Team. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Olofson
vs
Law

178 cm
22
161 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

180 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

GREEN!160
Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leif Olofson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Law!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olofson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Olofson.
Olofson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Olofson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Law dives in and grabs Olofson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olofson pushes down on Law's head and hops out.
Olofson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Law has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Law shoots in and gets a takedown into Olofson's guard.
Olofson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olofson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olofson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Law lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Law works over Olofson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Law showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Olofson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Law slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Law slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olofson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Law misses with a head shot. Olofson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Olofson keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.

Olofson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Law gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Law wants to control from the top but Olofson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olofson is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Olofson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Law controls the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olofson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Law misses with a hook. Olofson ducked under it nicely.
Law with a poor takedown
and Olofson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leif Olofson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
A big right from Law misses.
Olofson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Olofson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
Law fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olofson as he jumps to the side.
Olofson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Law has time to react.
Law has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Law there as he acknowledges the shot.
Olofson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Olofson. No joy for Law on that attempt.
Olofson lands with a good body shot.
Olofson lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.
Olofson looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Law with the counter takedown but Olofson avoids it easily.
Leif Olofson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Law checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olofson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Olofson clinches up with Law and pushes him back against the cage.
Olofson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olofson lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Olofson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Law on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Olofson. Olofson obviously looking to wear him down.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olofson as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Law or perhaps it was just good defense by Olofson, which made it look bad.
Olofson connects with a leg kick. Law looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Law shoots in but Olofson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leif Olofson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
Olofson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olofson throws a front kick that sends Law stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olofson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Law counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Law wants to control from the top but Olofson keeps moving.
Law won't allow Olofson to sweep him here.
Law cracks Olofson with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Law working some strikes from top position.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Olofson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law wants to pass the guard but Olofson is keeping the position.
Olofson working a defensive guard but Law manages to pass into side control anyway.
Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olofson keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Law in side control lands a decent elbow.
Law in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Law just content to control the position.
Law working away.
Olofson taking a bit of punishment here - Law scoring with strikes.
Law is chipping away with strikes.

Law tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Law crashes against the mat.
Olofson is trying to improve his position.
Law connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Olofson some visible discomfort.
Jackson Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Olofson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Law's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Law misses with a head shot. Olofson uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to control but Olofson is working from the bottom.

Law has gone for a leg lock! Olofson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Law's guard.

Law can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Olofson controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olofson wants to pass the guard but Law is keeping the position.
Olofson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Olofson avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Olofson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Law dives in and grabs Olofson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olofson pushes down on Law's head and hops out.
Olofson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Law.
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olofson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leif Olofson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
Law takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Olofson forces Law back against the cage and clinches.

Law gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Olofson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Olofson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Olofson controls the pace.
Olofson trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson advances to half guard.
Olofson wants to pass to mount but Law is defending the position.
Law is controlling Olofson's trapped leg to prevent Olofson from advancing to side control.
Olofson is pressing down on Law's thigh, looking to free his foot. Law is holding on for now.
Olofson trying to control from half guard but Law is working away.
Law wants to control the action here but instead Olofson manages to pass to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
Olofson controlling the pace for now.
Law regains half guard.
Law tries to get to full guard but Olofson has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Law manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Law pulls Olofson in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law looking to control but Olofson passes into half guard.
Olofson trying to pass the guard but Law defending well.
Olofson prevents Law from improving his position.
Olofson stalling.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Olofson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Law is looking for a sweep. Olofson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Olofson works his way into full mount!
Law tries to reverse the position but Olofson maintains control.
Olofson controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law wants to hold on but Olofson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Olofson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Law shoots in looking for a takedown. Olofson tries to sprawl out of it but Law keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olofson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Law with a poor takedown
and Olofson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Olofson as Law shoots in.
Olofson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Law avoids it.
Leif Olofson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
Law checks a leg kick nicely.
Law with a poor takedown

and Olofson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Olofson.
Law tries to pull guard but Olofson won't allow it.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Law has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Olofson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olofson lands an elbow that stopped Law in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Olofson.
A short left from Olofson.
Olofson prevents the takedown attempt.
Law is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Law takes an elbow to the temple.
Olofson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Law misses with a punch to the body.
Olofson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olofson obliges.
Olofson lands with a light punch inside.
Olofson lands with a left to the head.
Olofson lands a damaging elbow.
Olofson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Olofson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Olofson.
Olofson lands a right hand.
Olofson lands an elbow inside that Law shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olofson lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Olofson.
A short uppercut from Olofson.
Nice elbow from Olofson.
Law jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olofson walks away with a smile on his face. Law gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Olofson clinches up against the cage.
Olofson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Olofson pushes Law back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Law is rocked!
Olofson landing knees to the head.
Law is still on wobbly legs! Can Olofson finish him?
Olofson lands a big right hand that drops Law! The killer instinct kicks in and Olofson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Olofson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Olofson!
Leif Olofson retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Leif Olofson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.