PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peta Stijakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peta Stijakovic has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Olson
vs
Stijakovic

221 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

210 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Luigi Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peta Stijakovic!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olson tries to clinch but Stijakovic is having none of it.

Stijakovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Olson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Olson wants to control but Stijakovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Olson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stijakovic.
Stijakovic working Olson over with strikes.
Olson trying to control but Stijakovic postures up.
Stijakovic slips a nice elbow through Olson's hands, connecting with Olson's forehead.
Olson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stijakovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olson is trying to maintain the position but Stijakovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Olson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stijakovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stijakovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stijakovic.
Olson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stijakovic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Olson is looking to control Stijakovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olson avoid being mounted?
Stijakovic wants to free his trapped foot but Olson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Olson is looking to control Stijakovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olson avoid being mounted?
Stijakovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stijakovic lands strikes from half guard.
Olson gets full guard.
Stijakovic lands a couple of digs.
Stijakovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Olson has wrist control.
Olson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olson controlling Stijakovic's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson trying to control the position.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stijakovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stijakovic postures up.

Luigi Olson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Stijakovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stijakovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olson is pulling down on Stijakovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Stijakovic, at least for the moment.
Stijakovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olson controlling Stijakovic's posture.
Olson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stijakovic throwing strikes from guard but Olson blocks nicely.
Olson managing to control the position.

Luigi Olson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Stijakovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Olson keeping control of the position.
Nice strikes from Stijakovic there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson is trying to control but can't.
Stijakovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stijakovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olson is trying to maintain the position but Stijakovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Stijakovic throwing shots but Olson is blocking nicely.
Olson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stijakovic.
Stijakovic working Olson over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olson is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stijakovic is working away from the top position though.
Olson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peta Stijakovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stijakovic gets a double leg takedown into Olson's guard.
Olson looking to control.
Stijakovic cracks Olson with a solid left hand.
Olson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Olson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stijakovic scoring with some ground and pound.

Olson is rocked!
Stijakovic is in close to Olson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Olson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stijakovic loads up on a big left hand. Olson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Stijakovic looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Olson can't hide his disappointment, as Stijakovic celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peta Stijakovic!