PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arni Olofson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoli Valutchko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valutchko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gimn Sovetskogo Sojuza. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Olofson
vs
Valutchko

225 cm
27
300 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

204 cm
31
295 lbs
19 - 10 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Olofson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoli Valutchko!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valutchko scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Arni Olofson has been cut.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valutchko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Olofson misses the shot to the body.
Olofson works Valutchko's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Olofson coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valutchko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olofson.
Olofson with a nice cross.
Olofson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valutchko misses with a straight left.
Olofson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valutchko is just out of range.
Valutchko throws out a loose jab but Olofson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valutchko throws a lazy right hand but Olofson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Olofson misses.
Valutchko with a hook.
Olofson leaves Valutchko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olofson jabs at Valutchko's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Olofson.
Valutchko misses with a straight right.
Olofson throws a looping overhand right but Valutchko ducks down to avoid it.
Olofson misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Olofson.
Olofson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valutchko moves away.
Olofson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valutchko.
Valutchko needs to keep his hands up - Olofson had a free shot at his head there.
Valutchko defending well as Olofson loads up on a big left hand.
Olofson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Olofson slips a jab and a cross from Valutchko.
Valutchko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arni Olofson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olofson thows a body shot but no joy.
Olofson misses with a body punch
and Valutchko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olofson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Olofson lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko staying out of range there.
A combination from Valutchko does no damage.
Valutchko loads up on a big right hand but Olofson slips the punch.
Olofson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arni Olofson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olofson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valutchko.
Olofson throws a lazy uppercut
and Valutchko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olofson missing with a left hand there. Valutchko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olofson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valutchko.
Valutchko connects with a looping right hand.
Olofson slips under a jab from Valutchko.
Olofson 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.
Valutchko moves out of range of the body kick from Olofson.
Valutchko throws a jab but it's blocked by Olofson.
Olofson throws a body punch but Valutchko moves out of range.
Olofson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valutchko throws out the jab.
Olofson misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olofson lands a nice looking body shot.
Valutchko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valutchko ducks under a wild hook from Olofson.
Olofson throws a lazy right hand but Valutchko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olofson slips a straight right by Valutchko.
Olofson digs a good body shot into Valutchko's ribs.
Olofson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valutchko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valutchko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Olofson.
Valutchko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olofson throws a lazy right hand but Valutchko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valutchko misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valutchko under the eye.
Valutchko fails with a takedown attempt.
Olofson lands a jab to Valutchko's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olofson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olofson misses with a looping right.
Valutchko takes one to the chin there.
Valutchko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Olofson misses with a hook to the body
and Valutchko counters with a straight right hand.
Valutchko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valutchko loads up on a big right hand but Olofson slips the punch.
Olofson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Valutchko misses.
Olofson scores with a nice head shot.
Olofson throws a shot from downtown. Valutchko moves away and avoids it.
Olofson looks to throw the jab but Valutchko is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anatoli Valutchko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arni Olofson's cut.
That's time! Olofson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Valutchko with a hook.
Olofson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Olofson lands a slapping body shot.
Valutchko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valutchko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Olofson scores with a jab to the head.
Olofson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Valutchko works Olofson's body with a nice hook.
Olofson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valutchko is defended easily by Olofson.
Valutchko staying out of range there.
Valutchko misses with a wild combination.
Olofson keeps Valutchko at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olofson throws a jab when Valutchko was well out of range.
Valutchko avoids the body shot from Olofson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Valutchko.
Olofson misses with a shot to the body
and Valutchko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olofson misses with a wild body shot.
Valutchko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valutchko dodges the punch combination from Olofson.
Valutchko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valutchko checks a leg kick.
Valutchko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valutchko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Olofson's head backwards.
Olofson misses with a straight right.
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 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valutchko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olofson dips to his left and cracks Valutchko with an uppercut!
Valutchko shoots in for a double leg but Olofson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Olofson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Olofson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Olofson lunges at Valutchko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valutchko's hand.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Olofson enables Valutchko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Olofson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Olofson controls Valutchko momentarily but Valutchko frees himself.
Valutchko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valutchko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valutchko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Valutchko throws a strike but Olofson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson stopping the sweep attempt from Valutchko.

We're going to have a standup here because Arni Olofson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Olofson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valutchko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valutchko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olofson throws out the jab.
Valutchko cracks Olofson with an open hand slap.

Arni Olofson's cut is getting worse.
Valutchko throws a looping overhand right but Olofson ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valutchko finds it's way round the side to connect with Olofson's head.
Olofson throws a combination that misses
and Valutchko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valutchko.
Arni Olofson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Valutchko.
Olofson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Olofson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anatoli Valutchko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olofson misses with a body shot.
Olofson throws a hook to the side of Valutchko's head but Valutchko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olofson scores with a push kick.
Valutchko throws a hook but Olofson blocks it.
Valutchko throws an overhand right that lands on Olofson's shoulder, as Olofson tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olofson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Olofson misses with a left hand
and Valutchko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valutchko shoots for a double leg takedown but Olofson sprawls well. He's pushed Valutchko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valutchko connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anatoli Valutchko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arni Olofson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Valutchko slips a jab and a cross from Olofson.
Valutchko drops his hands momentarily and Olofson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Olofson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Olofson ducks under a wild hook from Valutchko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olofson. Valutchko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olofson ducks under a wild hook from Valutchko.
Olofson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Olofson lands.
Olofson throws a big shot that misses.
Valutchko throws the left hand but Olofson avoids the punch easily.
Olofson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valutchko.
Donk. Olofson catches Valutchko right on the button with a cross.
Valutchko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olofson lands an overhand right.
Olofson works Valutchko's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olofson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valutchko throws out the jab.
Valutchko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Valutchko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olofson.
Olofson throws a hook but Valutchko avoids it easily.
Olofson connects with a body shot that sends Valutchko's belly button to the back.
Olofson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Olofson misses with a body punch
letting Valutchko counter with a right hand.
Olofson misses with a body shot.
Olofson misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Olofson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valutchko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valutchko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Olofson connects with a body shot that sends Valutchko's belly button to the back.
Olofson throws a hook to the side of Valutchko's head but Valutchko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valutchko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olofson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofson staying out of range there.
Olofson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Valutchko.
Valutchko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olofson.
Olofson throws a combination. Valutchko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olofson takes a swing at Valutchko's ribcage but misses.
Valutchko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olofson.
Valutchko ducks under a wild hook from Olofson.
Olofson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valutchko checks a leg kick nicely.
Olofson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valutchko with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Valutchko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olofson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valutchko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olofson thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valutchko jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valutchko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valutchko checks a leg kick.
Olofson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valutchko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valutchko misses with a straight right.
Olofson avoids the body shot from Valutchko.
Olofson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Olofson misses with a wild body shot.
Olofson takes a swing at Valutchko's ribcage but misses.
Valutchko ducks under a wild hook from Olofson.
Olofson throws a leg kick but Valutchko checks it.
Olofson misses with an uppercut. Valutchko saw that one coming.
Valutchko throws a hook but Olofson avoids it easily.
That kick from Olofson tenderised Valutchko's leg. Valutchko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valutchko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olofson lunges at Valutchko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valutchko's hand.
Olofson lands a jab to Valutchko's midsection.
A big left from Olofson misses.
Olofson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Olofson throws a big shot that misses.
Olofson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valutchko manages to avoid it.
Olofson misses with an uppercut. Valutchko saw that one coming.

Valutchko shoots in and bounces Olofson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valutchko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anatoli Valutchko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arni Olofson.
Well Valutchko 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatoli Valutchko!