PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack the Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braydon Olbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

the Ripper
vs
Olbo

190 cm
21
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
172 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack the Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braydon Olbo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

the Ripper takes the fight into the clinch.
Olbo is trying to break the clinch but the Ripper has him pressed against the cage.
the Ripper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olbo.
Olbo tries for a takedown. No joy.

the Ripper successfully pulls guard.
the Ripper wants to stand and escape but Olbo is having none of it.

Olbo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and the Ripper dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the Ripper trying to control but Olbo is working from the bottom.
Olbo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
the Ripper tries to free his leg and advance position but Olbo is retaining full guard.
Olbo keeping moving, preventing the Ripper from controlling successfully.
Olbo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Ripper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

the Ripper gets to his feet. Olbo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Olbo looks gassed!
the Ripper lands with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Olbo. No joy for the Ripper on that attempt.

the Ripper shoots in and bounces Olbo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
the Ripper working some strikes from top position.
the Ripper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
the Ripper takes a little break here. Olbo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
the Ripper wants to control but Olbo is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

the Ripper tries for a kimura but Olbo is defending well.
the Ripper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
the Ripper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Olbo is working to avoid the ground and pound but the Ripper connects with a decent elbow.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Olbo tries to escape but the Ripper is in control.
the Ripper just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Ripper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
the Ripper scoring with punches and elbows.
Olbo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

the Ripper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
the Ripper trying to control the action but Olbo is working from the bottom.
the Ripper scoring with punches from side control.

the Ripper decides to stand back up. the Ripper steps back and let's Olbo get back to his feet.

the Ripper closes the distance and pushes Olbo back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Ripper slows down the pace here.

the Ripper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olbo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from the Ripper.

Olbo tries to keep at a distance but the Ripper has taken the fight into the clinch.

the Ripper breaks the clinch.
Olbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Olbo is rocked!
Jack the Ripper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!

the Ripper shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Olbo is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jack the Ripper!