PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leif Olofson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Olofson
vs
Garcia

178 cm
20
161 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
169 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Sun-Tzu
GREEN!160

Arcticus University: London
Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leif Olofson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Garcia!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a body punch but Olofson moves out of range.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Olofson sprawls well.
Garcia works Olofson's body with a nice hook.
Olofson keeps Garcia at a distance using the push kick.
Olofson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Olofson tries to score with a low kick but Garcia moves his leg out of the way.
Garcia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olofson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Olofson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia shoots in and drives through. Olofson sprawls well.
Olofson swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia drives through with a takedown into 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.
Garcia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Olofson is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Olofson managing to control the position.
Olofson is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Olofson keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia distracts Olofson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Olofson has wrist control.
Garcia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olofson looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Garcia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Olofson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Olofson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Olofson has wrist control.
Olofson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia postures up in Olofson's guard and throws a big left but Olofson blocks it.
Garcia stands up over Olofson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garcia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Olofson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garcia trying to control but Olofson is working from the bottom.
Garcia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Olofson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Garcia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Olofson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Garcia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Garcia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olofson defends it nicely.
Olofson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Olofson lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Olofson.

Garcia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olofson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olofson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garcia scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olofson keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olofson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Olofson cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olofson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olofson circles away.
We've been told by Olofson's head coaches at LOD: Ground Zero that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leif Olofson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Garcia.
Olofson misses with a head kick.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olofson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leif Olofson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olofson throws a low kick, looking for Garcia's leg but Garcia calmly moves out of range.

Garcia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Olofson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcia.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olofson defending well though.
Olofson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olofson's head.
Garcia thows a huge punch but Olofson dodges it nicely.
Olofson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcia.
Garcia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Olofson is having none of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Olofson looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Olofson defends it well.
Olofson throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Olofson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Olofson, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Olofson against the cage but Olofson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Olofson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Olofson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Olofson connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olofson but Olofson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Olofson tries a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia wants to counter with a clinch but Olofson pushes him away.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olofson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garcia is defended easily by Olofson.
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 Leif Olofson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Olofson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Garcia tries to clinch but Olofson moves out of range.
Olofson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Olofson.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Olofson.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Olofson.
Olofson throws a front kick that sends Garcia stumbling back into the cage.
Olofson misses with a combination

and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Olofson won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is chipping away with strikes.
Roberto Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia working away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson defending against the ground and pound.
Garcia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Olofson tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia looks up at the clock and then as Olofson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garcia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Olofson trying to control but Garcia flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Olofson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Garcia lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a hammerfist to the side of Olofson's head.

Olofson is having to fend off submission attempts from Garcia, who is looking to sink in the choke. Garcia doesn't have the hooks in though and Olofson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Olofson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olofson is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia working for a triangle but Olofson defends it easily.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Olofson tries to pass.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Olofson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olofson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Olofson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia pulls Olofson in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Olofson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Garcia really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Garcia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcia lands in his opponent's guard.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Olofson has wrist control.
Olofson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olofson working a defensive guard here.
Garcia cracks Olofson with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olofson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olofson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Olofson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olofson connects with a leg kick. Garcia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Olofson blocks a jab.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Olofson.
Garcia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Garcia looks to move away, Olofson throws a big counter combo bu Garcia just gets out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olofson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Olofson.
Garcia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Olofson.
Olofson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Olofson looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Olofson misses with a low kick.
Olofson wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs.
Garcia throws a body punch but Olofson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Olofson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olofson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garcia if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson lands a lovely overhand right.
Leif Olofson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olofson throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia swings for the body but Olofson moves out of range.

Garcia moves into the clinch.

Garcia turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Olofson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Olofson controlling the position well.
Olofson is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Olofson reverses the position - he's now on top in Garcia's guard.
Olofson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Garcia working for a triangle but Olofson defends it easily.
Olofson tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia wants to improve his position but instead Olofson has moved into half 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 Leif Olofson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Olofson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcia wants to counter with a clinch but Olofson pushes him away.
Olofson misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Olofson misses.
A low kick from Olofson is predictable there

and Garcia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Olofson's guard.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Olofson is keeping the position.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olofson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olofson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Olofson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Olofson looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.

Garcia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia thows a huge punch but Olofson dodges it nicely.
Garcia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Olofson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Garcia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garcia throwing shots but Olofson is blocking nicely.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Olofson is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garcia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garcia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olofson defends well and Garcia ends up having to push Olofson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garcia.
Olofson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olofson is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Olofson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garcia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Olofson gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Olofson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garcia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Olofson looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple.
Garcia avoiding damage as Olofson throws knees to the body.
Olofson stalling the fight.
Olofson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olofson blocking some punches.
Olofson blocking some punches.
Olofson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to work over Olofson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Olofson avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Olofson misses with the head strike.
Olofson blocking some punches.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Olofson throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olofson is defending well for now.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olofson lands a good knee to the midsection. Garcia won't want to take too many of those.
Olofson lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Roberto Garcia has been cut.
Olofson trying to control the position but instead, Garcia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olofson into the cage.
Olofson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olofson has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.

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 Leif Olofson.
I think Olofson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leif Olofson!
Leif Olofson is the new lightweight champion!
Leif Olofson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.