PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Olssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Udovich (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.

Olssen
vs
Udovich

203 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 The Island, Tyson Olssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Simon Udovich!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olssen has a takedown stuffed.
Udovich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Olssen defends it well.
Olssen misses with a body kick.
Olssen fails with the takedown.
Olssen darts in looking for a takedown but Udovich gets double underhooks and turns Olssen into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Olssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olssen tries to clinch up.
Udovich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Udovich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olssen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Udovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Udovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olssen throws a hook to the side of Udovich's head but Udovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Udovich has eaten all the pies!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Olssen.
Udovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A leg kick checked by Udovich.
A countering left hand to the body from Udovich misses.
Udovich blocks the body kick.
Udovich with the counter takedown but Olssen avoids it easily.
Olssen fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Olssen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Udovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Udovich gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Udovich stalling.
Olssen tries to roll over but Udovich keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udovich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Olssen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Udovich is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Olssen tries to clinch but Udovich moves away

and Udovich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Udovich stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olssen is looking to improve his position.
Udovich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Udovich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Udovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Udovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Olssen lands a head kick!
Olssen tries to clinch there but Udovich circles away.
And Udovich tries to counter it with a takedown but Olssen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Olssen shoots in for a double leg but Udovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Udovich with the counter takedown but Olssen avoids it easily.
Udovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Olssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olssen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Udovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Udovich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Olssen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Olssen throws a lazy body kick
letting Udovich counter with a right hand.
Olssen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olssen with a poor takedown

and Udovich counters by moving into the clinch.
Udovich slows down the pace here.

Udovich has picked Olssen up - he's going for a ride! Udovich dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Still in half guard, Udovich seems content to control.
Let's hope that Udovich has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Olssen is trying to control but Udovich manages to pass to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udovich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olssen tries to lock up and control but Udovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Udovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Udovich controlling the position easily from mount.
Udovich is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Olssen tries to improve his position but instead Udovich has taken his back!
Udovich biding his time, controlling Olssen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Udovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick by Olssen misses

and Udovich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Olssen is looking for a sweep. Udovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Udovich trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olssen wants to control but Udovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udovich slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Udovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Udovich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Olssen is looking to clinch.
Olssen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Udovich pinned against the cage. Udovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Olssen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olssen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Olssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olssen.
Olssen shoots in for a takedown but Udovich shows good takedown defense.
Olssen misses with a takedown attempt
and Udovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olssen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Udovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Udovich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Olssen shoots in but Udovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olssen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Udovich as he jumps to the side.
Udovich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Olssen defends it well.
Tyson Olssen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olssen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olssen dives in and grabs Udovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Udovich pushes down on Olssen's head and hops out.
Olssen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Udovich counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Olssen fails with the takedown

and Udovich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Udovich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Udovich moves into full mount! Olssen won't be happy about that!
Simon Udovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Udovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tyson Olssen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Udovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olssen tries to improve his position but instead Udovich has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Udovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Udovich 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Udovich!
Post fight, Simon Udovich stared into the camera and said 'This victory means more to me than just a "W" on my record. Its one step closer of my family respecting me and realizing my passion isn't a joke.'.