PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 3680 p4p, 2504 weight class) and Bjorn Olafsson (ranked 429 p4p, 304 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ship
vs
Olafsson

195 cm
22
283
4 - 4 - 0

205 cm
22
265
7 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Olafsson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olafsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ship.
Olafsson lands the left hand.
Olafsson lands with a cross.

Ship darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Ship is looking for a kimura but Olafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ship to get the leverage.

Ship is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ship.
Olafsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hectors Hitters. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Olafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ship is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Ship seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ship is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ship.
Olafsson tries to roll over but Ship keeps him under control.

Olafsson looking for submissions off his back.

Ship is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Ship is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Olafsson sees it coming and defends easily.

Ship 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.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ship 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson manages to get to full guard.

Ship thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Olafsson is looking for a triangle but Ship pushes his legs off easily.
Ship looking to pass the guard.

Ship is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ship got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ship has managed to get both his arms back between Olafsson's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Olafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ship defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ship drops back looking for a leg! Olafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olafsson manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Olafsson's guard.
Ship tries to free his leg and advance position but Olafsson is retaining full guard.

Ship thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Olafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ship avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Olafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ship is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship stands and throws Olafsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Olafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Ship keeps moving and retains side control.

Ship looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olafsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ship's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Ship is looking for a kimura but Olafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ship to get the leverage.

Ship is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olafsson is just riding it out for now. Ship eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ship is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Ship dominated that round.
That's time! Ship's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ship misses the shot to the body.
Ship throws a right hand that misses
and Olafsson counters with a left to the body.
Olafsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ship misses with a body shot.
Ship is looking to clinch but Olafsson is avoiding it.
Olafsson lands with a nice combination. Ship backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Ship will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ship has his takedown stuffed
and Olafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olafsson dips to his left and cracks Ship with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Ship misses its intended target.
Olafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ship misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ship shoots in looking for a takedown but Olafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ship's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Ship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ship misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ship tries to clinch up but Olafsson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson lands the left hand.
Olafsson lands with a good body shot.
Olafsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ship drops down looking for a counter takedown but Olafsson sprawls and moves away.
Olafsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ship shoots in for a double leg but Olafsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olafsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olafsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ship.
Despite the aggression on Olafsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ship fails with the takedown
and Olafsson counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ship is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Olafsson's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Olafsson looking for submissions off his back.

Ship seems to be looking for submissions.

Ship is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Olafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Olafsson working for a triangle but Ship defends it easily.

Olafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Ship's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Roman Ship overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ship is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ship thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olafsson is on top in guard.

Ship has a closed guard, preventing Olafsson from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ship working for a triangle but Olafsson defends it easily.

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

Olafsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ship shoots in for a double leg but Olafsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ship shoots in looking for a takedown. Olafsson tries to sprawl out of it but Ship keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olafsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Olafsson connects with a crisp jab.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Roman Ship's cut is getting worse.
Ship shoots for a double leg takedown but Olafsson sprawls well. He's pushed Ship's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olafsson!
Ship closes the distance but Olafsson moves to the side
and Olafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olafsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ship.
Ship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ship takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olafsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ship moves in looking to clinch but Olafsson pushes him off.
Olafsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ship, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Olafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Olafsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ship wants to clinch
and Olafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ship.
Ship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olafsson.
Olafsson swinging wildly here.

Olafsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship fails to pull guard.
Olafsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olafsson lands a hook to the side of the head.

Ship is rocked!

Roman Ship's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Olafsson lands a big right hand that drops Ship! The killer instinct kicks in and Olafsson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Olafsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Olafsson!