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 has chosen Gimn Sovetskogo Sojuza as his entrance music. Anatoli Valutchko has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Olofson
vs
Valutchko

225 cm
28
300 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

204 cm
32
295 lbs
21 - 11 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Olofson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoli Valutchko!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olofson with a jab.
Valutchko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Olofson throws a head kick but Valutchko moves out of range.
Olofson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valutchko.
Nice shot by Olofson.
Olofson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valutchko.
A decent looking cross lands there for Olofson.
Olofson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valutchko.
Olofson cracks Valutchko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Olofson misses with an uppercut. Valutchko saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Olofson.
Olofson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Olofson staying out of range there.
Olofson jabs Valutchko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 slips a jab from Valutchko.
A slow jab from Olofson misses its intended target.
Olofson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valutchko.
Valutchko misses with a combination
letting Olofson counter with a right hand.
Olofson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Olofson ducks under a wild hook from Valutchko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Olofson misses with an uppercut.
Olofson thows a body shot but no joy.
Arni Olofson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olofson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valutchko was well out of range. Poor timing from Olofson.
Olofson ducks under a wild hook from Valutchko.
Valutchko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Valutchko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valutchko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valutchko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Valutchko thows a huge punch but Olofson dodges it nicely.
Olofson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valutchko on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Valutchko there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valutchko wants to free his trapped foot but Olofson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Valutchko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olofson is not content to let Valutchko control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Anatoli Valutchko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Olofson just misses with a punch to the body.
Valutchko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olofson.
Valutchko misses with a jab to the body
and Olofson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olofson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valutchko is just out of range.
Arni Olofson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olofson lands a glancing blow to the side of Valutchko's head.
Olofson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Olofson misses with a hook. Valutchko ducked under it nicely.
Olofson throws a looping overhand right but Valutchko ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofson misses with a looping left.
Olofson misses with an uppercut. Valutchko saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Olofson.
Valutchko slips under a jab from Olofson.
Olofson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Valutchko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valutchko throws a strike but Olofson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valutchko advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olofson tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valutchko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
An elbow from Valutchko crashes against the mat.
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.
That's time! Olofson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Valutchko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olofson takes one to the chin there.
Olofson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Valutchko counter with a right hand.

It looks like Arni Olofson has been cut.
Valutchko ducks under a wild hook from Olofson.
Arni Olofson is winning the standup battle so far.
Olofson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Olofson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valutchko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valutchko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valutchko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olofson.
Good shot there by Olofson.
A clash of legs there as Valutchko blocks the low kick.
Olofson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olofson leaves Valutchko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olofson slips under a jab from Valutchko.
Olofson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Valutchko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olofson throws out the jab.
Olofson on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olofson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olofson throws a body punch but Valutchko moves out of range.
Valutchko takes one on the button.
Valutchko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valutchko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olofson.
A combination from Valutchko does no damage.
Olofson wants to slow Valutchko down by chopping away at his legs.
Olofson motions for Valutchko to come forward. Olofson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olofson moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Valutchko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olofson just misses with a punch to the body.
Olofson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valutchko.
Olofson misses with a hook
and Valutchko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olofson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Valutchko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko throws a looping overhand right but Olofson ducks down to avoid it.
Valutchko walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valutchko throws a jab but it's blocked by Olofson.
Olofson misses with a looping right.
Valutchko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olofson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valutchko somewhat.
A slow jab from Valutchko misses its intended target.
Valutchko just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Olofson.
Valutchko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valutchko misses with a hook. Olofson ducked under it nicely.
Olofson lands a nice looking body shot.
Valutchko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Olofson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olofson there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Olofson does no damage.
Olofson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valutchko moves away.
Valutchko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valutchko throws a big shot that misses.
Valutchko throws an overhand right that lands on Olofson's shoulder, as Olofson tries to avoid the shot.
Olofson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valutchko blocks a jab.
Valutchko avoids the body shot from Olofson.
Olofson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valutchko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olofson.
Olofson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Valutchko to counter with a crisp jab.
Olofson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olofson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valutchko.
Olofson swings for the body but Valutchko moves out of range.
Olofson lands a jab to Valutchko's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olofson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Olofson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Olofson.
Olofson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Olofson connects with a right hand. Valutchko shakes it off.
Olofson loads up on a big right hand but Valutchko slips the punch.
Olofson misses with a jab to the body
letting Valutchko counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Olofson. No joy for Valutchko on that attempt.
Arni Olofson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Valutchko.
Valutchko misses with a hook.
Olofson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valutchko.
Olofson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valutchko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olofson thinking.
Valutchko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Olofson misses its intended target.
Valutchko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valutchko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valutchko throws a series of punches but Olofson avoids them all with ease.
Valutchko avoids the body shot from Olofson.
Valutchko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arni Olofson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arni Olofson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A big right from Olofson misses.
Valutchko looks to land a right hand but Olofson moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Valutchko.
Valutchko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valutchko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olofson.
Valutchko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olofson manages to avoid it.
Olofson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valutchko.
Valutchko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valutchko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Olofson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valutchko was well out of range. Poor timing from Olofson.
Valutchko throws a series of punches but Olofson moves out of range.
Olofson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olofson scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Olofson as he connects with a hook.
Olofson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valutchko shoots in looking for a takedown but Olofson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valutchko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Valutchko. Those never looked like landing.
Valutchko blocks a jab.
Valutchko misses with a looping right.
Valutchko avoids the body shot from Olofson.
Valutchko throws a shot from downtown. Olofson moves away and avoids it.
Valutchko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olofson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olofson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olofson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Olofson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olofson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valutchko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olofson.
Olofson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valutchko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olofson scrambles back to his feet.
Olofson slips a straight right by Valutchko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Olofson catches Valutchko right on the button with a cross.
Valutchko throws a shot from downtown. Olofson moves away and avoids it.
Valutchko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olofson as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Olofson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valutchko doesn't seem phased though.
Valutchko misses with a wild combination.
Olofson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valutchko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olofson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olofson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Olofson moves out of range as Valutchko strikes.
Olofson throws a body punch but Valutchko moves out of range.
Valutchko throws a big shot that misses.
Olofson misses with a hook. Valutchko ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko throws the left hand but Olofson avoids the punch easily.
Olofson throws a right hand that Valutchko ducks under and follows up with a left that Valutchko also avoids with ease.
Olofson looks to land a right hand but Valutchko moved out of range.
Olofson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valutchko moves away from the strike by Olofson.
Olofson throws a predictable looking body shot

and Valutchko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Olofson's guard now.
Valutchko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Valutchko trying to control but Olofson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko looking to sit in guard and control but Olofson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Olofson won't allow Valutchko to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anatoli Valutchko.
I think Valutchko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!