PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven OlyLarsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven OlyLarsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Michael
vs
OlyLarsen

190 cm
28
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Michael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven OlyLarsen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OlyLarsen with a poor takedown
and Michael counters with a left to the body.

Michael moves into range and clinches up with OlyLarsen.

OlyLarsen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Michael is trying to keep an underhook but OlyLarsen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OlyLarsen is working for a submission of some sort.
OlyLarsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michael. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michael is looking for a sweep. OlyLarsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OlyLarsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Michael tries to get to full guard but OlyLarsen has control of the leg.
Michael manages to get to full guard.
Michael tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michael will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Michael tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OlyLarsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Michael is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Michael has escaped and now he's on top!
OlyLarsen seems keen to control Michael's posture.
OlyLarsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michael controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OlyLarsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michael really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OlyLarsen seems keen to control Michael's posture.
Michael has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of OlyLarsen is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Michael wasn't doing enough on the ground.
OlyLarsen shoots in for a takedown but Michael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OlyLarsen.
Jason Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven OlyLarsen.
Michael misses with a low kick.
Michael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michael works the jab nicely.
OlyLarsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
OlyLarsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michael is fending him off so far but OlyLarsen persists. Nope, Michael circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Michael.

Michael looking to score a takedown here. OlyLarsen is defending well but Michael drives through and ends up in OlyLarsen's guard.
Michael won't allow OlyLarsen to sweep him here.
OlyLarsen looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OlyLarsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Michael stays in close to OlyLarsen's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OlyLarsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michael wanted to stand there but OlyLarsen had control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Michael just wasn't active enough.

OlyLarsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Michael was covering up waiting for the punch and OlyLarsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Michael is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OlyLarsen defends well.

Michael looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael controls OlyLarsen momentarily but OlyLarsen frees himself.
OlyLarsen trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
OlyLarsen with a nice head shot there.
OlyLarsen wants to pass the guard but Michael is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michael looking to control.
Michael is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OlyLarsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Michael tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Michael dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

OlyLarsen with a poor takedown

and Michael holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

OlyLarsen jumps into guard, dragging Michael to the mat.
OlyLarsen is trying to keep Michael in close.
Michael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OlyLarsen controlling Michael's posture.
Michael wants to control from the top but OlyLarsen keeps moving.

Michael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michael trying to control but OlyLarsen is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Michael wasn't doing enough on the ground.
OlyLarsen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Michael counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Michael.
OlyLarsen is trying to pull guard but Michael has him pressed against the cage.
Jason Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven OlyLarsen.
OlyLarsen stops a takedown attempt from Michael.

Michael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OlyLarsen throws a head kick but Michael moves out of range.
OlyLarsen has his takedown stuffed

and Michael holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
OlyLarsen is breathing heavily.

OlyLarsen jumps guard and drags Michael to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Michael working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Michael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but OlyLarsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael is really struggling to control OlyLarsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Michael just wasn't active enough.
OlyLarsen drops his hands momentarily and Michael takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Michael darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OlyLarsen trying to hold on to Michael's head to control him but Michael postures up.
OlyLarsen is in trouble now - Michael has advanced to mount!
Michael thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
OlyLarsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Michael has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
OlyLarsen wants to hold on but Michael pushes him away.
OlyLarsen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Michael is staying active.
Michael can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OlyLarsen is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michael looking to control but OlyLarsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael manages to capitalize on a mistake by OlyLarsen to take his back!
Michael avoiding OlyLarsen 's attempts to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Michael avoiding OlyLarsen 's attempts to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michael missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Michael dominated that second round.
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!

Michael tries to land a front kick but OlyLarsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sven OlyLarsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

OlyLarsen gets tackled into the cage by Michael. Michael maintains the clinch.

Michael works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Michael is looking to stand up but OlyLarsen won't let him.
Michael is looking to pass into half guard but OlyLarsen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now OlyLarsen is in guard.
OlyLarsen is stalling in the full guard.
Michael looking to control.
OlyLarsen trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sven OlyLarsen.
OlyLarsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OlyLarsen stuffs the takedown.

OlyLarsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Michael manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Michael keeping full guard, as OlyLarsen tries to pass.
OlyLarsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OlyLarsen trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Michael wants to sweep but no luck.
Michael is trying to keep OlyLarsen in close.
OlyLarsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Michael's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael looking to control but OlyLarsen passes into half guard.

OlyLarsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Michael has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for OlyLarsen. Oh but Michael has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! OlyLarsen goes limp - he's gone! Michael jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Michael!