PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chael Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kick Flip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Olson
vs
Flip

184 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chael Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kick Flip!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olson somewhat.

Flip decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flip controlling the action here.
Olson is trying to stand up here but Flip is controlling him well.
Flip looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Flip sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Flip has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kick Flip.
Flip blocks a head kick by Olson.
Olson tries to clinch up but Flip circles away and keeps his distance.
Olson is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Olson misses with a head kick.
Olson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olson connects with a high kick.
Olson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Flip decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Olson's guard.
Olson is breathing heavily.
Olson being controlled here, momentarily.
Flip's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kick Flip.

Flip closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Olson did well to prevent Flip getting side control.
Well, if Flip is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kick Flip.
Olson throws a hook but Flip blocks it.
Olson throws a sloppy head kick

and Flip counters with a nice double leg into side control. Olson won't be happy with that.
Flip controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kick Flip dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Flip shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Flip controlling the action here.
Olson is trying to stand back up but Flip is controlling him
Flip controlling the action here.
Flip stops Olson from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Flip trying to control the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kick Flip.
Olson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chael Olson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick by Olson misses

and Flip counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Olson!
Flip controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kick Flip has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kick Flip just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Flip scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flip is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flip shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Olson is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flip is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kick Flip.
Olson throws a head kick that misses

and Flip decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Olson's guard.
Flip is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kick Flip.

Flip changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Olson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flip controlling the position from side mount.
Olson pushes Flip away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Flip gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flip taking a breather here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kick Flip.

Flip looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kick Flip is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flip performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chael Olson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kick Flip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flip winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kick Flip!