PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehmet Gurtekin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Olson
vs
Gurtekin

185 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mehmet Gurtekin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurtekin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olson misses with a hook.
Gurtekin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olson.
Olson looks to throw the jab but Gurtekin is out of range.
Olson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gurtekin counters with a three punch combo that has Olson backing up. Olson nods at Gurtekin to acknowledge the strikes.
Olson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gurtekin.
Olson throws a big shot that misses.
Gurtekin wants to clinch up but Olson keeps it at a distance.
Gurtekin dodges the punch combination from Olson.
Gurtekin slips under a jab.
Olson misses with a looping left.
Gurtekin is looking to clinch but Olson is avoiding it.
Gurtekin slips under a jab from Olson.
Olson throws a right hand that misses
and Gurtekin counters with a nice uppercut.
Olson lands with a hook. Gurtekin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gurtekin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olson.
Gurtekin misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gurtekin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gurtekin dives in and grabs Olson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olson pushes down on Gurtekin's head and hops out.
Kevin Olson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gurtekin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olson throws an off balance right hand
and Gurtekin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Olson throws a jab when Gurtekin was well out of range.
Olson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gurtekin.
Olson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gurtekin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kevin Olson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehmet Gurtekin.
Olson throws a looping overhand right but Gurtekin ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Olson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olson misses with an uppercut

and Gurtekin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Olson stalling.

Olson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gurtekin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olson is fending him off so far but Gurtekin persists. Nope, Olson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gurtekin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gurtekin looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gurtekin fails to land the takedown.
Olson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin defending well as Olson loads up on a big left hand.
Olson throws the left hand but Gurtekin avoids the punch easily.
Olson misses with the combination.
Olson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gurtekin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gurtekin throws a nice looking combination but Olson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olson throws a one two combo.
Olson misses with a hook.
Olson misses with a left hand
and Gurtekin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gurtekin shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olson!
Olson loads up on a big right hand but Gurtekin slips the punch.
Olson looks to land a right hand but Gurtekin moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olson.
Olson swings widly with a right hand
and Gurtekin counters with a right hand to the body.
Gurtekin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olson.
Olson misses with a two punch combination.
Gurtekin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olson looks to land a left hand but Gurtekin moved out of range nicely.
Gurtekin shoots in looking for a takedown but Olson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gurtekin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gurtekin slips under a jab.
Gurtekin fails to land the takedown.
Olson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gurtekin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gurtekin fails to land the takedown.
Gurtekin dives in and grabs Olson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olson pushes down on Gurtekin's head and hops out.
Kevin Olson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olson loads up on a big right hand but Gurtekin slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson misses with a two punch combination.
Gurtekin has a takedown stuffed.
Olson throws a right hand that Gurtekin ducks under and follows up with a left that Gurtekin also avoids with ease.
Gurtekin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Olson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gurtekin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olson misses with a left hand
enabling Gurtekin to counter with a crisp jab.
Olson throws a looping overhand right but Gurtekin ducks down to avoid it.
Gurtekin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olson looks to land a right hand but Gurtekin moved out of range.
Gurtekin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurtekin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gurtekin is looking to clinch but Olson is avoiding it.
Gurtekin staying out of range there.
Gurtekin closes the distance and clinches up with Olson, looking for a takedown. Gurtekin pushes Olson against the cage but Olson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gurtekin is looking to clinch but Olson is avoiding it.
Olson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gurtekin feints a jab promting Olson to slip. Gurtekin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Olson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gurtekin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gurtekin ducks under a wild hook from Olson.
Gurtekin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Olson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gurtekin.
Olson's corner calls for a 1-2. Olson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kevin Olson is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gurtekin.
The fighters circling - Olson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gurtekin is breathing heavily.
Gurtekin wants to clinch up but Olson keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson misses with an uppercut
and Gurtekin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olson throws an overhand right that lands on Gurtekin's shoulder, as Gurtekin tries to avoid the shot.
Olson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gurtekin.
Olson throws a lazy right hand but Gurtekin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olson cracks Gurtekin with an open hand slap.
Olson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gurtekin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olson thinking.
Olson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gurtekin fails with a takedown attempt.
Kevin Olson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehmet Gurtekin.
Olson throws a shot from downtown. Gurtekin moves away and avoids it.
Gurtekin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Olson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gurtekin.
Nice uppercut lands for Olson. That snapped Gurtekin's head back.
Gurtekin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olson as he avoids it easily.
Olson looks to land a left hand but Gurtekin moved out of range nicely.
Olson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gurtekins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olson throws a jab when Gurtekin was well out of range.
Gurtekin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gurtekin defending well as Olson loads up on a big left hand.
Gurtekin slips a jab from Olson.
Olson throws a lazy right hand but Gurtekin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mehmet Gurtekin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gurtekin closes the distance and clinches up with Olson, looking for a takedown. Gurtekin pushes Olson against the cage but Olson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gurtekin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gurtekin swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Olson as he connects with a hook.
Olson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olson connects with a jab.
Gurtekin throws a body punch but Olson moves out of range.
Olson throws out a loose jab but Gurtekin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gurtekin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olson.
Olson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gurtekin.
Gurtekin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olson.
Gurtekin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gurtekin moves away from the strike by Olson.
Olson misses with a hook
and Gurtekin counters with a one-two to the body.
Olson misses with a right hand
enabling Gurtekin to counter with a crisp jab.
Olson looks to land a right hand but Gurtekin moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson misses with a left hand
and Gurtekin counters with a series of strikes. Olson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Olson with a jab.
Gurtekin blocks a jab.
Olson misses with an uppercut. Gurtekin saw that one coming.

Gurtekin closes the distance and pushes Olson back into the cage.

Olson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gurtekin counters with a nice body shot.
Olson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gurtekin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olson circles away.
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!
Olson stuffs the takedown.
Olson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gurtekin on the side of the head.
Gurtekin tries to clinch but Olson is having none of it.
Gurtekin slips a straight right by Olson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Olson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gurtekin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olson but Olson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gurtekin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olson pinned against the cage. Olson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olson with a jab.
Gurtekin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olson throws out the jab.
Olson throws an overhand right that lands on Gurtekin's shoulder, as Gurtekin tries to avoid the shot.
Gurtekin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kevin Olson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehmet Gurtekin.
Olson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gurtekin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gurtekin slips under a jab.
Gurtekin is looking to score with low kicks.
Gurtekin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurtekin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olson misses the jab.
Olson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olson with a nice cross.
Gurtekin blocks a jab.
Gurtekin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olson.
Nice defenses there by Gurtekin.
Gurtekin fails with the takedown.
Olson throws a lazy right hand but Gurtekin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Olson there.
Olson throws the left hand but Gurtekin avoids the punch easily.
Olson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Olson missing with a left hand there. Gurtekin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin shoots in looking for a takedown but Olson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gurtekin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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!
Olson misses with a hook.
Gurtekin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Olson leaves Gurtekin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Gurtekin.

Gurtekin closes the distance and clinches.
Gurtekin tries to pull guard but Olson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Olson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gurtekin wants to clinch.
Olson lands with a hook. Gurtekin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Olson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gurtekin, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin slips a jab from Olson.
A left lands for Olson.
Gurtekin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olson throws a lazy right hand but Gurtekin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olson scores with a nice right hand.

Gurtekin rushes Olson and presses him up against the cage.
Gurtekin tries to pull guard but Olson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Olson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gurtekin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gurtekin's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gurtekin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Olson, as that shot connected.
Olson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gurtekin.
Olson keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olson.
Gurtekin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gurtekin ducks under a wild hook from Olson.
Gurtekin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Olson lands an overhand right.
Olson misses the jab.
Olson misses with a right hand

and Gurtekin counters with a shoot takedown. Olson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gurtekin stands and throws Olson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Olson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gurtekin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kevin Olson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gurtekin trying to control the action but Olson is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Olson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Olson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kevin Olson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kevin Olson!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Kevin Olson!

Kevin Olson wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Kevin Olson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.