PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arni Olofson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Von Lydeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Olofson
vs
Von Lydeman

225 cm
27
300 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

187 cm
27
220 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Olofson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Von Lydeman!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lydeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olofson.
Von Lydeman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Olofson lands a slapping body shot.
Olofson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Olofson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lydeman.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olofson connects with the punch.
Olofson connects with a jab.
Olofson lands a nice shot to the body.
Olofson scores with the left hand. Von Lydeman knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Lydeman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olofson is looking to wear down Von Lydeman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Von Lydeman closes the distance and clinches up with Olofson, looking for a takedown. Von Lydeman pushes Olofson against the cage but Olofson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olofson misses with a straight right.
Von Lydeman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Lydeman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Lydeman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Von Lydeman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lydeman misses with a body kick.
Von Lydeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Olofson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Lydeman momentarily.
Olofson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Olofson misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Lydeman. That's going to slow Olofson down.
Von Lydeman takes one on the button.
Arni Olofson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lydeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olofson tries to score with a low kick but Von Lydeman moves his leg out of the way.
Olofson stuns Von Lydeman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Olofson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Lydeman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olofson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lydeman.
Olofson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olofson lands an overhand right.
Von Lydeman throws a wild body kick that Olofson sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofson cracks Von Lydeman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Olofson thuds his right hand into Von Lydeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Lydeman throws a push kick but Olofson slaps the foot to one side.
Olofson blocks the body kick.
Von Lydeman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Lydeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arni Olofson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Von Lydeman.
Olofson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Lydeman checks it well.
Von Lydeman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olofson.
Von Lydeman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Olofson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Olofson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Lydeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lydeman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Olofson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Lydeman on the side of the head.
Olofson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No luck for Von Lydeman with that takedown attempt.
Von Lydeman wants to land a leg kick but Olofson is out of range.
Arni Olofson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olofson as he jumps to the side.
Von Lydeman looks gassed!
Olofson with a nice cross.
Von Lydeman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Lydeman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Jack Von Lydeman has been cut.
Olofson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olofson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Lydeman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Olofson scores with a head kick. Von Lydeman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Olofson digs a good body shot into Von Lydeman's ribs.
Von Lydeman shoots in and drives through. Olofson sprawls well.
Olofson connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olofson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olofson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Lydeman manages to avoid it.
Von Lydeman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Olofson.
Von Lydeman avoids the body shot from Olofson.
Olofson lands a right hook to the body.
Olofson works Von Lydeman's body with a nice hook.
Olofson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Olofson looks to land a body kick but Von Lydeman moved away.
Olofson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Olofson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Olofson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Lydeman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Olofson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Lydeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Lydeman wants to clinch.
Von Lydeman fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arni Olofson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Von Lydeman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A solid leg kick lands there for Olofson.
Olofson throws a hook but Von Lydeman avoids it easily.
Olofson blocks the body kick.
Olofson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olofson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lydeman moves away.
Von Lydeman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Olofson.
Von Lydeman misses with a two punch combination.
Olofson lands with a nice combination. Von Lydeman backs away looking to recover.
Olofson connects with a body shot.
Olofson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lydeman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olofson finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Lydeman's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olofson.
Olofson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Lydeman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arni Olofson is winning the standup battle so far.
Olofson thows a body shot but no joy.
Von Lydeman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Olofson.
Olofson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Olofson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Olofson checks a low kick from Von Lydeman.
Jack Von Lydeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olofson punishes Von Lydeman's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Lydeman is breathing heavily.
Olofson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lydeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olofson digs a good body shot into Von Lydeman's ribs.
Von Lydeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olofson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Olofson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olofson checks a low kick from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olofson as he avoids it easily.
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!
A good leg kick by Olofson.
Olofson misses with a head kick.
Olofson dips to his left and cracks Von Lydeman with an uppercut!
Von Lydeman is looking to score with low kicks.
Olofson lands a body shot.
Olofson throws a head kick but Von Lydeman moves out of range.
Von Lydeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olofson with a hook.
Von Lydeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Olofson circles away.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch there but Olofson circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Lydeman.
Olofson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Lydeman can do to turn this around?
Olofson lands with a good body shot.
Von Lydeman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson tests Von Lydeman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olofson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olofson.
Olofson scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Olofson. Beautiful body shot.
Von Lydeman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Olofson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Lydeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Lydeman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olofson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olofson with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Olofson.
Olofson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Olofson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olofson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Olofson.
Olofson jabs at Von Lydeman's body.
Olofson throws a combination. Von Lydeman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Olofson lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Lydeman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Olofson misses with a body kick.
Von Lydeman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Lydeman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olofson scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Lydeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Olofson lands a body shot.
Von Lydeman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arni Olofson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Von Lydeman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Olofson lands a really nice looking cross but Von Lydeman seems unphased.
Olofson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Lydeman doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Von Lydeman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Olofson misses with a low kick.
Von Lydeman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Lydeman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Lydeman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Olofson.
Olofson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Lydeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olofson lands a body shot.
Olofson misses with a wild body shot.
Olofson connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Von Lydeman. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Olofson.
Von Lydeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Lydeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Von Lydeman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lydeman avoids the body shot from Olofson.
Olofson throws a body punch but Von Lydeman moves out of range.
Olofson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Von Lydeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olofson throws a head kick but Von Lydeman moves out of range.
That kick from Olofson tenderised Von Lydeman's leg. Von Lydeman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Lydeman wants to slow Olofson down by chopping away at his legs.
Olofson misses with a low kick as Von Lydeman jumps back.
Olofson lands a lovely overhand right.
Olofson swings for the body but Von Lydeman moves out of range.
Olofson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olofson lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olofson pinned against the cage. Olofson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Von Lydeman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Lydeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olofson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Lydeman misses with a low kick.
Olofson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Olofson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Lydeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olofson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Olofson lands a lovely overhand right.
Olofson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Lydeman's head.
Von Lydeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A right-left combo lands from Olofson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Olofson is out of range and Von Lydeman settles back down.
Good shot there by Olofson.
A head kick misses from Olofson.
Von Lydeman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olofson.
Jack Von Lydeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olofson keeps the fight on the outside.
Olofson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Lydeman walks into a straight right hand from Olofson.
A punch lands to the side of Von Lydeman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Von Lydeman throws a push kick but Olofson slaps the foot to one side.
Olofson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lydeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Olofson.
Olofson jabs Von Lydeman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olofson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Lydeman at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olofson defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Olofson. That snapped Von Lydeman's head back.
Von Lydeman walks into a stiff left hand from Olofson.
Von Lydeman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olofson lands the left hand.
Olofson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Olofson.
Olofson lands with a straight right. Von Lydeman didn't see that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Lydeman misses with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Olofson.
Olofson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arni Olofson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That kick from Von Lydeman tenderised Olofson's leg. Olofson is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arni Olofson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olofson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arni Olofson!