PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Ludvik Olaussen (ranked 22094 p4p, 846 weight class) and Joe Hogan (ranked 5720 p4p, 656 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Olaussen
vs
Hogan

181 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
21
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludvik Olaussen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan avoids the body shot from Olaussen.
Hogan misses with a hook

and Olaussen counters by clinching up.
Olaussen lands an elbow that stopped Hogan in his tracks for a moment.
Hogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Olaussen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olaussen tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Olaussen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hogan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olaussen digs a right hand underneath Hogan's ribcage. Hogan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Olaussen tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olaussen lands an elbow that stopped Hogan in his tracks for a moment.
Olaussen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olaussen digs a right hand into Hogan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hogan's gas tank.
A short right from Olaussen on the inside.
Olaussen misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olaussen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olaussen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Olaussen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hogan blocks an elbow strike from Olaussen.
A left hand lands to the body for Olaussen.
Olaussen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Olaussen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Olaussen tries to land a knee to the head but Hogan blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Olaussen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hogan's brow.
Olaussen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Olaussen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Olaussen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hogan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hogan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olaussen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Olaussen as the two fighters clinch.
Olaussen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hogan looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olaussen controlling the action here for a moment.
Olaussen tries to land a knee to the head but Hogan blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hogan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hogan tries to stall but Olaussen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olaussen scores with a hook to the body.
Olaussen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olaussen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olaussen connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Olaussen.
Olaussen looking to throw knees to the head but Hogan is blocking nicely.
Olaussen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hogan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Olaussen lands a jab to Hogan's midsection.
Olaussen misses with a straight left.
Hogan scores with a head kick. Olaussen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hogan slips under a jab from Olaussen.
Olaussen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hogan. Hogan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Olaussen lands a jab to the head.

Olaussen rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Olaussen looking to throw knees to the head but Hogan is blocking nicely.
Olaussen tries a knee to the head but Hogan blocks it.
Olaussen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hogan takes an elbow to the temple.
Olaussen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olaussen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hogan tries to land a knee to the head but Olaussen blocks with his arms.
Olaussen throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olaussen misses with a punch to the body.
Olaussen tries to throw a body punch but Hogan avoids it by throwing Olaussen back against the ropes.
Olaussen misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Olaussen as Hogan tries to tie him up.
Olaussen lands a nice shot to the body.
Olaussen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olaussen tries to land a knee to the head but Hogan blocks with his arms.
Olaussen is working Hogan over against the ropes.
Hogan trying to stall but Olaussen improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Olaussen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hogan stalling in the clinch but Olaussen improves position.
Olaussen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Olaussen misses with a knee to the head.
Olaussen misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olaussen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ludvik Olaussen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hogan working aggressively here.
Olaussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogan blocks it with crossed arms.
Hogan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hogan missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Olaussen.
Hogan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Olaussen tries a knee to the head but Hogan blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olaussen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olaussen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Olaussen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Olaussen.
Olaussen presses Hogan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
Olaussen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Olaussen ducks down to avoid it.
Olaussen misses with an uppercut. Hogan saw that one coming.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olaussen cracks Hogan with an open hand slap.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olaussen.
Ludvik Olaussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Olaussen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hogan doesn't seem phased though.
Olaussen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hogan counters with a straight right hand.
Olaussen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Olaussen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hogan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Olaussen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Olaussen.
Olaussen digs a right hand into Hogan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hogan's gas tank.
Olaussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogan blocks it with crossed arms.
Hogan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Olaussen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olaussen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olaussen blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Olaussen.
Olaussen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Olaussen lands a knee to the head.
Olaussen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olaussen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olaussen misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Olaussen.
Olaussen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Olaussen.
Hogan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Olaussen.
Olaussen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hogan.
Olaussen avoiding damage as Hogan throws knees to the body.
Olaussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogan blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Olaussen - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Olaussen.
Olaussen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hogan's defenses.
Hogan tries to land a knee to the head but Olaussen blocks with his arms.
Olaussen with a knee to the head.
Olaussen lands a body punch.
Olaussen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olaussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogan blocks it with crossed arms.
Olaussen throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvik Olaussen clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Olaussen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Hogan.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olaussen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Hogan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olaussen lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Olaussen.
Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Olaussen misses.
Hogan throws a lazy uppercut
and Olaussen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Olaussen misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Hogan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Olaussen swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olaussen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Olaussen.
Ludvik Olaussen is winning the standup battle so far.

Olaussen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hogan prevents a body shot from Olaussen.
Hogan misses with a knee strike.
Hogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olaussen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Olaussen.
Olaussen taking a breather.
Olaussen digs a right hand into Hogan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hogan's gas tank.
Olaussen connects with a knee to the head.
Olaussen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olaussen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hogan wants to stall.
Olaussen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogan can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olaussen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Olaussen tries a knee to the head but Hogan blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Olaussen tries a knee to the head but Hogan blocks it.
Olaussen looking to throw knees to the head but Hogan is blocking nicely.
Hogan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olaussen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olaussen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Olaussen throws an elbow but misses.
Olaussen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Olaussen misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvik Olaussen had his way with Joe Hogan in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Olaussen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hogan.
Olaussen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Hogan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Olaussen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogan trying to control the position but instead, Olaussen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hogan into the ropes.
Olaussen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan misses with a knee strike.
Olaussen misses with a knee to the head.
Olaussen misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Olaussen.
Olaussen lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olaussen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olaussen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olaussen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hogan tries a knee to the head but Olaussen blocks it.
Hogan stalling in the clinch but Olaussen improves position.
Olaussen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olaussen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olaussen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ludvik Olaussen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Olaussen misses with a knee strike.
Hogan tries to land a knee to the head but Olaussen blocks with his arms.
Olaussen lands with a short shot to the head.
Olaussen can't find room to land a body shot as Hogan controls the action.
Olaussen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olaussen blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olaussen looking to throw knees to the head but Hogan is blocking nicely.
Olaussen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Olaussen.
Hogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olaussen misses with a knee to the head.
Hogan tries to land a knee to the head but Olaussen blocks with his arms.
Olaussen looking to throw knees to the head but Hogan is blocking nicely.
Joe Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olaussen misses with a knee strike.
Olaussen landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hogan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olaussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogan blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvik Olaussen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olaussen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvik Olaussen!