PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garo Gambini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garo Gambini has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gambini
vs
Olson

183 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Narcissus Unlimited

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garo Gambini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Olson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambini thuds his right hand into Olson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olson.

Olson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gambini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olson.
Olson throwing strikes from guard but Gambini blocks nicely.
Gambini pulls Olson in close to his closed guard and prevents Olson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Olson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Olson won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini is pulling down on Olson's head to control his posture.
Gambini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Olson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gambini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gambini controls Olson momentarily but Olson frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Olson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gambini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olson somewhat.
Olson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gambini sprawls well. He's pushed Olson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garo Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Olson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Olson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garo Gambini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Olson throws a hook but Gambini avoids it easily.
Gambini tests Olson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olson shoots in and drives through. Gambini sprawls well.
Olson looks gassed!
Gambini lands a slapping body shot.
Olson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by Gambini.
Olson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Olson misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gambini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olson.
Gambini jabs at Olson's body.
Gambini scores with a decent looking hook.
Olson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gambini lands with a nice body punch.
Gambini scores with a hook.
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Olson's head.
A cross from Gambini lands.
Gambini scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gambini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gambini sprawls well. Gambini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olson.
Gambini scores with a sloppy right hand. Olson should have avoided that one.
Gambini connects with a looping right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gambini.

Olson is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Olson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gambini finish him?
Gambini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Gambini moves into range and clinches up with Olson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garo Gambini dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Good shot there by Gambini.
Olson seems to have recovered his senses.
Garo Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Olson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gambini which made him look bad.
A shot to de liver by Gambini. Beautiful body shot.
Gambini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olson.
Olson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gambini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olson fails with a takedown attempt.
Garo Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Olson.

Gambini closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
A short right from Gambini on the inside.
Olson can't get the takedown.
Olson letting Gambini take a breather here.
Gambini lands a nice uppercut.
Gambini is looking to control Olson's arms but Olson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gambini has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
Gambini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olson or not.
Gambini is working Olson over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gambini.
Gambini lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Gambini.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gambini.
Gambini cracks Olson with a nice body shot.
Gambini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambini works on Olson's body with a couple of short punches.
Gambini prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini lands a shot to the body.
Gambini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gambini works on Olson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Gambini - that landed with a thud.
Gambini cracks Olson with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Gambini.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gambini cracks Olson with a nice body shot.
Gambini lands a body shot.
Gambini pushes Olson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gambini leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gambini cracks Olson with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Gambini - that landed with a thud.
Gambini pushes Olson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Gambini.
Gambini avoiding damage.
Gambini works on Olson's body with a couple of short punches.
Gambini lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gambini manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Garo Gambini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Gambini.
Olson wants a takedown.
Gambini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gambini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
A short left from Gambini.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
Olson fails to pull guard.
Gambini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Gambini.
Gambini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
Gambini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gambini lands with a left to the head.
Gambini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gambini is working Olson over against the cage.
Gambini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gambini lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini scores with a shoulder strike.
Gambini digs a right hand into Olson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olson's gas tank.
Gambini lands a nice uppercut.
Olson slowing the pace effectively.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body.
Gambini lands a body punch.
Olson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gambini prevents it.
Gambini prevents the takedown attempt.
Gambini avoiding damage.
Gambini lands with a short shot to the head.
Olson takes a shot to the head.
Olson wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Gambini.
A short right from Gambini.
Gambini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olson is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Gambini.
Olson looking for a takedown.
Gambini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Olson as Gambini tries to tie him up.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garo Gambini dominated that second round.
That's time! Gambini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gambini scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gambini connects with a body shot.
Gambini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olson can do to turn this around?
Olson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gambini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olson has time to react.
Olson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gambini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to de liver by Gambini. Beautiful body shot.
Gambini throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olson walks into a straight right hand from Gambini.
Gambini slips a straight right by Olson.
A cross from Gambini lands.
Gambini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gambini digs a good hook to Olson's body.
Gambini lands with a nice combination. Olson backs away looking to recover.
Jab, jab by Gambini - just one landing.
Olson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garo Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Olson.
Gambini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Olson throws a hook but Gambini avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gambini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gambini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Olson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gambini connects with a right hand. Olson shakes it off.
Gambini scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olson walks into a left hand.
Gambini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olson at a distance.
Gambini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gambini wants it to stay on the feet.
Olson moves forwards but Gambini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gambini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gambini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Olson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hank Olson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Olson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gambini stalks Olson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Olson's face. Olson staggers backwards, shaken.
Gambini connects with a body shot.
Gambini scores with a body shot.
Gambini looks to land a combination. Olson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gambini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Olson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gambini tries to avoid it but Olson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gambini to the ground. Gambini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gambini lands a nice hook to Olson's body. Olson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gambini lands a right hook to the body.
Gambini catches Olson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson misses with an uppercut.
Gambini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Olson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gambini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini digs a good body shot into Olson's ribs.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body. Olson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gambini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambini cracks Olson with an open hand slap.
Gambini punishes Olson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hank Olson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gambini lands a nice shot that snaps Olson's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garo Gambini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gambini, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garo Gambini!