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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Olafsson (ranked 2032 p4p, 1552 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 257 p4p, 196 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Olafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Olafsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That kick from Torvik tenderised Olafsson's leg. Olafsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torvik throws a poor cross that misses
and Olafsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torvik misses with a right hand
and Olafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olafsson moves away from the strike by Torvik.
It looked like Olafsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torvik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Torvik swings for the body but Olafsson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Olafsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Olafsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torvik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olafsson.
A little jabbing left from Torvik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olafsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torvik momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torvik.
Olafsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torvik with a jab.
Torvik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws a jab when Olafsson was well out of range.
Torvik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olafsson.
Torvik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Torvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olafsson moves away.
Torvik throws a shot to the body.
Torvik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Torvik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torvik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olafsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Olafsson misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torvik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Torvik throws the left hand but Olafsson avoids the punch easily.
Torvik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Olafsson counters with a left to the body.
Torvik tried to score with a low kick but Olafsson checks it.
Olafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Olafsson misses with a double jab.
Torvik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Olafsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Olafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Olafsson.
Torvik scores with a hook to the body. Olafsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torvik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olafsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torvik scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Torvik dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torvik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torvik moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Bjorn Olafsson has been cut.
Olafsson is looking to wear down Torvik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Torvik takes a swing at Olafsson's ribcage but misses.
Torvik swings widly with a right hand
and Olafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olafsson has been working on his balance at Hectors Hitters, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Torvik.
Torvik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olafsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olafsson moves away.
Olafsson ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Olafsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Torvik misses with a hook. Olafsson ducked under it nicely.
Torvik misses with a hook
letting Olafsson counter with a right hand.
Torvik lands a jab to Olafsson's midsection.
Torvik throws a hook but Olafsson avoids it easily.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Olafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Torvik throws out a counter right but Olafsson avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik misses with a lunging right hand
and Olafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torvik thinking.
Nice defenses there by Olafsson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olafsson!
Olafsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olafsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torvik lands a right hook to the body.
Olafsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torvik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Olafsson counter with a right hand.
Sven Torvik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olafsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torvik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Torvik throws a body punch but Olafsson moves out of range.
Torvik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olafsson.
Torvik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Olafsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torvik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torvik misses with a hook to the body
and Olafsson counters with a straight right hand.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olafsson manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Olafsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Torvik misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olafsson checks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Olafsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Torvik throws a lazy uppercut
letting Olafsson counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sven Torvik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Olafsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Torvik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olafsson missing with a left hand there. Torvik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olafsson tries to move into range but Torvik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Torvik throws a leg kick that misses.
Olafsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torvik.
Torvik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik with the inside leg kick.
Olafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Torvik misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik lands a big head kick that sends Olafsson tumbling to the mat! Torvik takes a step backwards and waves Olafsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Olafsson is rocked!
Olafsson tries to clinch but Torvik is having none of it.
Torvik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torvik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Olafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Torvik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olafsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Olafsson walks into a jab.
Bjorn Olafsson's cut is getting worse.
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!
Olafsson defending well as Torvik loads up on a big left hand.
Olafsson is looking to counter punch.
Torvik takes a swing at Olafsson's ribcage but misses.
Olafsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sven Torvik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Torvik.
Torvik throws a hook but Olafsson blocks it.
Olafsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Torvik misses with a left hand
and Torvik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torvik throws a leg kick
enabling Olafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Torvik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Torvik misses.
It looked like Olafsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Olafsson ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Olafsson is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Torvik.
It looked like Olafsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a body shot.
Bjorn Olafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torvik takes a swing at Olafsson's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Torvik misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a body shot.
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olafsson.
Olafsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Olafsson blocks a jab.
Torvik throws a shot from downtown. Olafsson moves away and avoids it.
Olafsson misses with a head kick.
Torvik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Torvik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Torvik 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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