PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Olson (ranked 24836 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Longson (ranked 6540 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Longson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darnell Olson's chin.

Olson
vs
Longson

218 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

189 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Darnell Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Longson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Olson clinches with his opponent.

Olson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Longson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Olson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Longson misses the jab.
Olson shoots in looking for a takedown. Longson tries to sprawl out of it but Olson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Longson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Longson misses with a double jab.
Longson blocks a head kick by Olson.
Olson sets himself, and Longson steps forward looking for the clinch! Olson avoids it this time.
Longson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Longson slips a jab and a cross from Olson.
Olson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Longson counters with a three punch combo that has Olson backing up. Olson nods at Longson to acknowledge the strikes.
Longson throws a head kick that misses.
Longson jabs Olson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Longson looks winded!
Longson misses with a series of wild punches.
Olson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Longson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longson shoots in for a double leg but Olson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Olson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Olson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longson scores with a head kick. Olson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Olson throws a head kick that misses.
As Olson backs off Longson throws a huge counter combo but Olson manages to avoid it all.
Longson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Longson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olson, pushing him back against the cage.
Olson tries to pull guard but Longson holds him up against the cage and eventually Olson drops back down to his feet.
Olson fails to pull guard.
Longson tries to stall but Olson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Olson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Longson uses from the top position.
Olson pulls Longson in close to prevent any damage.
Olson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Olson.
Longson wants to stand but Olson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Olson wants to sweep here but Longson controlling him for the moment.

Olson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Longson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Olson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Olson has managed to clinch.

Olson breaks the clinch.
Olson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Longson defends well and Olson ends up having to push Longson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Longson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Longson leaves Olson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Olson closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brandon Longson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Longson stuffs the takedown attempt from Olson. Olson gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Longson.
Olson shoots in for a takedown but Longson shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Longson.
Longson fails to land with a series of punches.
Longson tries to bum rush Olson with a series of wild strikes but Olson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Olson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Olson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olson dives in for a single leg takedown but Longson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Longson is breathing heavily.
Olson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Olson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Longson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Olson is in Longson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson lands a couple of elbows.
Longson wants to get back to his feet but Olson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Olson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Olson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Olson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Olson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Longson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olson connects with a couple of short punches.

Olson stands and steps away. Longson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Olson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longson was well out of range. Poor timing from Olson.
Brandon Longson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Longson's waist but Longson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olson off to one side.
Olson tries for a takedown but Longson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Longson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Olson is able to avoid easily.
Olson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longson was well out of range. Poor timing from Olson.
Olson throws a sloppy head kick and Longson moves out of range easily.

Olson closes the distance and clinches.
Longson tries to break the clinch but Olson is controlling the position.
Longson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Olson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Longson uses from the top position.
Longson wants to stand but Olson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Olson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longson tries to stand but Olson is controlling from the bottom.

Longson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Longson shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Longson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Olson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longson.

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.
A combination from Longson does no damage.
Olson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Olson misses with a takedown attempt - Longson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Longson avoids the body shot from Olson.
Longson ducks under a wild hook from Olson.
Longson misses with a takedown attempt
and Olson counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Olson or perhaps it was just good defense by Longson, which made it look bad.
Longson unleashes a big counter combination but Olson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Olson fails to land the takedown.
Longson unleashes a big counter combination but Olson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longson throws a sloppy head kick and Olson moves out of range easily.
Longson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olson.
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 Darnell Olson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Olson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Longson to the mat! Longson manages to get full guard.
Longson wants to get back to his feet but Olson passes into half guard.

Olson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Longson taking some punishment here, with Olson in his half guard.
Olson not doing much here.
Olson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olson working the head and body with strikes.

Olson is working for a kimura but Longson is defending it quite comfortably.
Olson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Darnell Olson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson winds up and cracks Longson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Olson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Longson to stand up.
Olson shoots in for a double leg but Longson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olson fails to land the takedown.

Olson instigates a clinch.
Olson has Longson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Longson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Olson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Olson pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Olson is working an open guard so Longson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Olson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Longson!

Longson sneaks out the side door and pushes Olson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olson.
Olson feinted with a counter takedown.
Longson misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandon Longson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Longson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olson somewhat.

Longson has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Olson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Longson prevents it.

Longson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Olson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Longson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Olson smiles and moves away.

Olson moves into range and clinches up with Longson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Longson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Olson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Olson scores with a takedown into Longson's guard.
Olson won't allow Longson to get back to his feet.

Olson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Olson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Longson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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 Darnell Olson.
I think Olson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Olson!