PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wacko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Warner
vs
Olsen

225 cm
28
144 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

165 cm
28
142 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacko Warner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Olsen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Olsen.
Warner looks to land a right hand but Olsen moved out of range.
Warner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Warner avoids the head kick by Olsen.

Warner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Warner wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Warner looking to pass the guard.
Olsen controlling the position.
Warner passes Olsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Warner prevents Olsen from improving his position.
Olsen is refusing to be controlled, as Warner sits in half guard.
Olsen tries to roll over but Warner keeps him under control.
Olsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warner is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen is concentrating on defense, preventing Warner from advancing position.
Olsen won't allow Warner to pass to mount.
Olsen wants to improve his position but Warner is controlling well.
Warner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Warner seems to be looking for submissions.
Warner tries to pass to full mount but Olsen defends it.

Warner wants to work for an arm triangle but Olsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Olsen tries to get to full guard but Warner has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is trying to control but can't.
Olsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Warner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Olsen working a defensive guard here.
Warner passes Olsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warner trying to advance position but Olsen counters by regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warner stands and throws Olsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Warner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Warner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Warner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olsen, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olsen, who protects the arm well.

Warner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Olsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Warner is looking to take a break and control but Olsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Warner is trying to get an arm triangle but Olsen is defending well.
Olsen can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wacko Warner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Warner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Olsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warner slips under a jab.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Warner moved out of range.
Warner misses with a looping right.
Warner ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
A left lands for Warner.
Olsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Olsen misses the target.
Olsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Olsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Olsen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Olsen slips under a jab.
Olsen swings for the body but Warner moves out of range.
Olsen looks to land a combination but Warner avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Warner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warner wants to sweep but no luck.

Warner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olsen is aware though and is defending well.
Warner wants to control but Olsen passes easily into half guard.
Warner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warner.

Olsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Olsen advances position into side control!
Warner is letting Olsen control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warner is looking for a sweep.
Olsen is looking to take a break and control but Warner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warner tries to buck Olsen off but Olsen is having none of it.
Olsen trying to control the position but Warner is working away.
Olsen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Olsen wants to control but Warner is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Warner tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Warner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Olsen trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Olsen preventing the sweep.

Warner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warner is trying to keep Olsen in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olsen preventing the sweep.
Olsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Victor Olsen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Olsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warner.
Olsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warner.
Warner throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warner lands a jab to Olsen's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Warner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Warner ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
Warner cracks Olsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Victor Olsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Olsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warner throws an overhand right that lands on Olsen's shoulder, as Olsen tries to avoid the shot.
Olsen throws a looping overhand right but Warner ducks down to avoid it.
Warner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Olsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warner sprawls well. Warner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olsen gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Warner misses its intended target.
Olsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warner.
Good shot there by Warner.
Warner misses with an uppercut. Olsen saw that one coming.
Warner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Olsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Olsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
Wacko Warner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Warner moves out of range as Olsen strikes.
Warner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warner lands the left hand.
Olsen loads up on a big right hand but Warner slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Warner.
Olsen misses with an uppercut. Warner saw that one coming.
Warner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olsen manages to avoid it.
Warner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Olsen connects with a looping right hand.
Warner misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Olsen.
Warner loads up on a big right hand but Olsen slips the punch.
Olsen misses with a double jab.
A jab from Warner misses.
Warner jabs Olsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warner.
Olsen shoots in and drives through. Warner sprawls well.
Warner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Olsen throws a low kick but Warner moves out of range easily.
Warner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olsen's hands.
Warner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
Warner misses with a straight right.
Olsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olsen misses with a head kick.
Olsen misses with a combination
and Warner counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warner misses the shot to the body.
Olsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Olsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Warner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Olsen throws the left hand but Warner avoids the punch easily.
Warner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Olsen.
Olsen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Warner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Olsen is looking to control Warner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olsen avoid being mounted?
Olsen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Warner is staying active.

Olsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Warner.

Olsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Warner.
Warner is taking a breather. Olsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen trying to control but Warner postures up.
Olsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Warner passes to side control.

Warner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Warner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Olsen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Warner's guard! Nice work there by Olsen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Wacko Warner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Warner throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen.
Olsen looks to throw the jab but Warner is out of range.
The fighters circling - Warner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warner connects with a right hand. Olsen shakes it off.
Warner blocks a low kick nicely.
Warner lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Warner misses the target.
Good exchange - Warner coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Olsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Warner.
A big right from Olsen misses.
Olsen throws a body punch but Warner moves out of range.
Olsen misses with a body kick.
Olsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner scores with a punch to the head.
Olsen throws a series of punches but Warner moves out of range.
Warner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Olsen takes one on the button.
Warner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Olsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Warner misses with a body shot.
Warner misses with a hook.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Warner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olsen misses with a looping right.
Olsen misses with a wild combination.
Warner moves out of range as Olsen strikes.
Olsen misses with a leg kick
and Warner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen misses with a head kick.
Warner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Olsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Olsen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Warner just misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Warner as he connects with a hook.
Warner lands a really nice looking cross but Olsen seems unphased.
Olsen thows a body kick. Warner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Olsen moves away from the strike by Warner.
Warner moves out of range as Olsen strikes.
Some wild striking there from Olsen.
The fighters circling - Warner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warner misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olsen has time to react.
Warner throws a big shot that misses.
Warner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Olsen on the side of the head.
Olsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Warner connects with the punch.
Olsen misses with a hook. Warner ducked under it nicely.
Olsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Warner takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Olsen connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Warner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warner.
Olsen misses with a body shot.
Olsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Warner throws a big shot that misses.
Warner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Warner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen looks to land a combination but Warner avoids it well.
Olsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warner. That did some damage!
Warner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Olsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Warner avoids the body shot from Olsen.
Warner just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Warner.
A combination from Olsen does no damage.
Warner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Olsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Warner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Olsen wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wacko Warner will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Warner throws out a loose jab but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warner throws a hook but Olsen blocks it.
Warner misses with an uppercut.
Warner tries for a takedown but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warner throws a hook but Olsen avoids it easily.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Warner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Warner.
A combination from Olsen does no damage.
No luck for Olsen with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Olsen misses the target.
Warner throws out a loose jab but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warner throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen.
Warner misses with an uppercut.
Warner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olsen has time to react.
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warner was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.
Olsen slips under a jab.
Wacko Warner is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Olsen.
Olsen shoots in but Warner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olsen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Olsen wants to slow Warner down by chopping away at his legs.
Warner scores with a decent looking hook.
Olsen throws a looping overhand right but Warner ducks down to avoid it.
Warner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Warner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olsen manages to avoid it.
Warner misses with a looping right.
Olsen moves away from the strike by Warner.
Wacko Warner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warner is fending him off so far but Olsen persists. Nope, Warner circles away and we're back to standing.
Wacko Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Olsen.
Nice shot by Warner.
The fighters circling - Warner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olsen has a takedown stuffed.
Olsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Warner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warner moves away.
Victor Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warner missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olsen throws a hook to the side of Warner's head but Warner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warner.
Warner digs a good hook to Olsen's body.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.

Warner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Warner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Olsen is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Olsen wants to hold on but Warner pushes him away.
Warner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Olsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Olsen tries to lock up and control but Warner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Olsen is looking to escape.
Warner controlling the pace for now.
Olsen tries to hold on but Warner pushes him away.
Warner takes Olsen's back.

Warner working for a choke but Olsen is defending well.
Warner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wacko Warner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wacko Warner!
Wacko Warner retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wacko Warner thanked Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).