PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Olson
vs
Williams

175 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
27
196 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hank Olson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Olson's head back.
Williams jabs at Olson's body.

Olson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Olson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Olson's best efforts.
Williams keeping hold of Olson's head, controlling as best he can.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Olson is working away from the top position though.
Williams keeping control of the position.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Olson.
Olson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.

Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Olson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Olson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olson looking to pass the guard.
Olson stops Williams from standing up.

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.
Olson postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Olson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Olson wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Olson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Williams to regain full guard.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olson's guard.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Olson keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Olson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson throwing strikes but missing.
Olson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olson is one step ahead there.
Olson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olson postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Olson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Olson postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.

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.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olson lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Olson being controlled here momentarily.
Olson throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Olson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DJ Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Olson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Olson fails with a takedown attempt.
Olson misses with a looping right.
Olson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Olson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams works over Olson's head and body with a nice combination.

Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Olson trying to control the position.
Olson keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Olson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Olson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Olson wants to improve his position but instead Williams has moved into half guard.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Olson missing with punches from the bottom.
Williams working Olson over with strikes.
Olson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Olson tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams working Olson over with strikes.
Olson wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Olson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Olson tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Olson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Olson is trying to control but Williams manages to pass to mount!
Olson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Olson's face.
Olson can't escape the position.
Olson tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Olson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams prevents Olson from getting the reversal.
Williams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Olson regains half guard.
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!
Williams thows a huge punch but Olson dodges it nicely.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Olson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Olson with a poor takedown
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Williams.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Olson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Olson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Olson throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams digs a good body shot into Olson's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams lands with a cross.
Olson tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Olson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams tests Olson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams works Olson's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams digs a good body shot into Olson's ribs.
Olson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Olson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olson fails with the takedown

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams won't allow Olson to sweep him here.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Olson's brow.
Olson looking for a sweep. Not yet Olson, not yet.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Olson's brow.
Williams distracts Olson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson wants to hit a switch here but Williams passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Olson there!
Olson is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Olson hang on?
Olson can't escape the position.
Williams avoids the attempt from Olson to control.
Williams lands with some strikes.

Olson is rocked!
Williams landing punches.
Olson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Olson's face.
Williams scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Olson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
DJ Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olson is trying to escape the mount.
Williams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Williams postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Olson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Olson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Williams!