PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olafur Finnbogason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gylfi Hallgrimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olafur Finnbogason has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Finnbogason
vs
Hallgrimsson

179 cm
25
154 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olafur Finnbogason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gylfi Hallgrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallgrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson throws a counter combo.
Finnbogason misses with a hook. Hallgrimsson ducked under it nicely.
Finnbogason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olafur Finnbogason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnbogason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hallgrimsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finnbogason throws out the jab.
Finnbogason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finnbogason throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallgrimsson blocks a jab.
Hallgrimsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Finnbogason misses with an uppercut

and Hallgrimsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hallgrimsson looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnbogason tries to break the clinch but Hallgrimsson is controlling the position.
Finnbogason wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hallgrimsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finnbogason.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hallgrimsson pulls Finnbogason into guard.
Finnbogason slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finnbogason slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson tries to get to full guard but Finnbogason has control of the leg.
Finnbogason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hallgrimsson gets full guard.
Hallgrimsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finnbogason has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hallgrimsson is proving hard to escape from.
Hallgrimsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finnbogason is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hallgrimsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hallgrimsson holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Finnbogason misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Hallgrimsson misses.
Hallgrimsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallgrimsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Finnbogason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Finnbogason tries to bum rush Hallgrimsson with a series of wild strikes but Hallgrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finnbogason takes a swing at Hallgrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Finnbogason fails to land with a series of punches.
Finnbogason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finnbogason throws the left hand but Hallgrimsson avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Finnbogason misses.
Finnbogason misses with a combination
and Hallgrimsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Finnbogason loads up on a big right hand but Hallgrimsson slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnbogason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Hallgrimsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Finnbogason misses with a body shot
and Hallgrimsson counters with a three punch combo that has Finnbogason backing up. Finnbogason nods at Hallgrimsson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallgrimsson closes the distance and clinches up with Finnbogason, looking for a takedown. Hallgrimsson pushes Finnbogason against the cage but Finnbogason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olafur Finnbogason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gylfi Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson staying out of range there.
Finnbogason throws a looping overhand right but Hallgrimsson ducks down to avoid it.
Hallgrimsson throws a counter combo.
Finnbogason avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finnbogason lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Hallgrimsson.
Finnbogason misses with a double jab.
Hallgrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Finnbogason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hallgrimsson slips a jab and a cross from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson wants to counter with a clinch but Finnbogason pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olafur Finnbogason dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A punch combination from Hallgrimsson misses.
Finnbogason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallgrimsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Finnbogason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnbogason loads up on a big right hand but Hallgrimsson slips the punch.
Hallgrimsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Finnbogason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finnbogason loads up on a big right hand but Hallgrimsson slips the punch.
A combination from Finnbogason does no damage.
Finnbogason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallgrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson tries to counter with a clinch but Finnbogason shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallgrimsson staying out of range there.
Hallgrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Finnbogason backs off Hallgrimsson throws a huge counter combo but Finnbogason manages to avoid it all.
Finnbogason fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallgrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason throws a jab when Hallgrimsson was well out of range.
Finnbogason throws a body shot but no joy.
Finnbogason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olafur Finnbogason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Hallgrimsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Finnbogason pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hallgrimsson scores with a head kick. Finnbogason tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circling - Finnbogason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Finnbogason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallgrimsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hallgrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finnbogason misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Hallgrimsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hallgrimsson defending well as Finnbogason loads up on a big left hand.
Hallgrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnbogason.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Finnbogason misses.
Finnbogason looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallgrimsson is just out of range.
Finnbogason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hallgrimsson can do to turn this around?
A big left from Finnbogason misses.
Hallgrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Hallgrimsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finnbogason lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Finnbogason throws a series of punches but Hallgrimsson avoids them all with ease.
Finnbogason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson misses with a two punch combination.
Hallgrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson avoids the body shot from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason throws a right and a left that Hallgrimsson avoids nicely.
Finnbogason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hallgrimsson staying out of range there.
Hallgrimsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finnbogason lands the left hand.
Finnbogason throws a body punch but Hallgrimsson moves out of range.
Hallgrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Finnbogason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Finnbogason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallgrimsson manages to avoid it.
Finnbogason throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hallgrimsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hallgrimsson trying to stall but Finnbogason improves his position.
Hallgrimsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Olafur Finnbogason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gylfi Hallgrimsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason tries to break free but Hallgrimsson pushes him back against the cage.

Hallgrimsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finnbogason throws a right and a left that Hallgrimsson avoids nicely.
Finnbogason's corner calls for a 1-2. Finnbogason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finnbogason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hallgrimsson moves away from the strike by Finnbogason.
A jab lands there for Finnbogason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnbogason takes a swing at Hallgrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallgrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Finnbogason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hallgrimsson tries to bum rush Finnbogason with a series of wild strikes but Finnbogason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finnbogason swinging wildly here.
Hallgrimsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Finnbogason circles away.
Hallgrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnbogason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olafur Finnbogason dominated that second round.
That's time! Finnbogason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hallgrimsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finnbogason with a jab.
Finnbogason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallgrimsson.
Finnbogason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnbogason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason looks to throw the jab but Hallgrimsson is out of range.
Hallgrimsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finnbogason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnbogason misses with an uppercut.
Finnbogason misses with an uppercut.
Hallgrimsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finnbogason throws a lazy right hand but Hallgrimsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallgrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Finnbogason.
No joy there for Hallgrimsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallgrimsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Finnbogason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Finnbogason fails to land with a series of punches.
Hallgrimsson throws a right hand that Finnbogason ducks under and follows up with a left that Finnbogason also avoids with ease.
Finnbogason throws a body punch but Hallgrimsson moves out of range.
Finnbogason throws a lazy right hand but Hallgrimsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallgrimsson throws a counter combo.
A punch combination from Finnbogason misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finnbogason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallgrimsson manages to avoid it.
Finnbogason throws a looping overhand right but Hallgrimsson ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Hallgrimsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gylfi Hallgrimsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olafur Finnbogason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallgrimsson misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Finnbogason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallgrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Hallgrimsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finnbogason closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnbogason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hallgrimsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finnbogason looks to land a combination but Hallgrimsson avoids it well.
Finnbogason digs a good hook to Hallgrimsson's body.
Finnbogason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallgrimsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnbogason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finnbogason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallgrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Finnbogason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finnbogason looks to land a right hand but Hallgrimsson moved out of range.
Finnbogason lands a nice looking body shot.
Finnbogason looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallgrimsson is just out of range.
Olafur Finnbogason is winning the standup battle so far.
Finnbogason looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallgrimsson is just out of range.
Hallgrimsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finnbogason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finnbogason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallgrimsson fails to land the takedown.
Hallgrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnbogason.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallgrimsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallgrimsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finnbogason lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finnbogason misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Hallgrimsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Finnbogason lands with an uppercut that bounces Hallgrimsson off the cage and back into range.
Finnbogason throws a big shot that misses.
Finnbogason throws a series of punches but Hallgrimsson avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallgrimsson avoids the body shot from Finnbogason.
Despite the aggression on Hallgrimsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Finnbogason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olafur Finnbogason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finnbogason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olafur Finnbogason!
After winning the bout, Olafur Finnbogason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Gylfi Hallgrimsson had this to say: 'It was the weather'.