PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimbo Spice (ranked 1518 p4p, 201 weight class) and Robin Olsen (ranked 1595 p4p, 206 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spice
vs
Olsen

194 cm
25
223 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

200 cm
24
215 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Dark Knight Nutrition

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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Akimbo Spice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Olsen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice lands a body shot.
Olsen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spice is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Olsen shoots in but Spice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spice pinned against the cage. Spice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from Spice misses the target.
Spice misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen has a takedown stuffed.
Akimbo Spice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Spice throws an overhand right that lands on Olsen's shoulder, as Olsen tries to avoid the shot.
Olsen with the counter takedown but Spice avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spice.
Spice throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olsen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Spice gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Olsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olsen postures up in Spice's guard and throws a big left but Spice blocks it.

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

Olsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Olsen looking for subs off his back but Spice has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Spice's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Olsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Olsen looking for submissions off his back.

Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spice pulls his head out easily.

Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spice pulls his head out easily.
Olsen tries to roll over but Spice keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen keeps trying to improve his position.

Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
Olsen gets back to full guard.

Olsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Olsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Olsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spice defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Olsen working for submissions but it's allowed Spice to get to half guard.
Spice controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olsen is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spice's back!

Olsen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Spice is defending well though. Olsen let's go of the attempt for now.

Olsen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robin Olsen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Spice scores with the left hand. Olsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Spice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olsen.
Spice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
Spice throws a hook to the side of Olsen's head but Olsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Spice. No joy for Olsen on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Spice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akimbo Spice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Spice swings widly with a right hand

and Olsen counters with a shoot takedown. Spice fights it but they end up in guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen tries to strike from the bottom.
Spice stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.

Olsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Olsen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spice has picked Olsen up and slammed him! Olsen can't keep hold of the triangle and Spice manages to pass to side control!
Olsen regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spice pulls his head out easily.
Spice trying to control the pace.
Olsen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Spice stalling.

Olsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olsen wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
Spice is controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Olsen actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spice in particular looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spice defends it nicely.
Spice misses with an uppercut. Olsen saw that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
Spice throws a hook but Olsen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akimbo Spice dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Olsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spice swivels and escapes.
Spice lands a nice hook to Olsen's body. Olsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Olsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Spice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Robin Olsen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spice checks the leg kick.
Spice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice connects with a high kick.
Akimbo Spice is winning the standup battle so far.
Spice connects with the punch.
Spice takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Olsen has his takedown stuffed
and Spice counters with a straight right hand.
Olsen misses with a takedown
and Spice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akimbo Spice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Olsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spice misses with a hook.
Olsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spice circles away.

Olsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Olsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Olsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Olsen tries for a kimura but Spice is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spice's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Spice moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Olsen.
A lull in the action here.
Olsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spice's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Olsen actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Olsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Olsen looking for subs off his back but Spice has passed one foot through into half guard.

Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spice is controlling the pace.
Robin Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Olsen actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akimbo Spice showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spice has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight for Akimbo Spice!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Akimbo Spice!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Akimbo Spice!

Akimbo Spice wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Akimbo Spice thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.