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Event:
Gladius New Era
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Olsen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zhao manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zhao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olsen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Zhao with the active half guard here but Olsen passes nicely into side control.#SUB#
Olsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olsen gets to mount! Zhao was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Zhao is looking to improve his position but Olsen isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Zhao is in real trouble.
#T1#
Olsen is working the ground and pound. Can Zhao escape?
Zhao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Zhao right now.
Olsen doesn't have the hooks in and Zhao manages to turn into his guard.
Zhao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zhao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olsen is aware though and is defending well.
Olsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Olsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhao is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Olsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zhao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olsen has managed to get both his arms back between Zhao's legs - danger averted.
Olsen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2##SUB2#
Zhao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olsen advances position into side control!
Zhao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Olsen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zhao is not content to let Olsen control the position.
Olsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zhao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Olsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zhao sneaks back into half guard.
Zhao tries to roll over but Olsen keeps him under control.
Zhao moves into full guard.
Olsen advances position into side control!#SUB#
Olsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Olsen is putting a hurting on Zhao here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Zhao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Olsen works to advance to full mount. Zhao defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Olsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zhao is looking to escape.
Zhao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhao is trying to reverse the position but instead Olsen has taken his back - oops!
Zhao tries to escape but Olsen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zhao is still trying to improve position.
Olsen wants to control but Zhao is keeping busy.
Olsen has the hooks in. Zhao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Zhao showing good submission defense here.
Zhao rolls, trying to escape but Olsen keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Olsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Olsen looking to score a takedown here. Zhao is defending well but Olsen drives through and ends up in Zhao's guard.
Zhao is trying to control the position but Olsen postures up.
Johan Olsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zhao wants to control the position but Olsen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Olsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhao's head.
Zhao gets full guard.
Olsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhao looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhao, not yet.
Zhao working a defensive guard but Olsen passes into half guard.
Olsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Olsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Zhao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zhao gets back to full guard.
Zhao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Zhao throws his legs up looking for a submission but Olsen uses it to pass to side control.
Zhao tries to improve position but can't.
Zhao tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Olsen easily slips into full mount!
Zhao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhao is squirming around, avoiding Olsen's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Olsen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zhao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Olsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?
Olsen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zhao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Zhao tries to hold on but Olsen postures up.#SUB#
Olsen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zhao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zhao shrugs it off.
Zhao can't escape the position.
Zhao gets back to half guard.
Zhao is trying to maintain the position but Olsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Zhao tries to roll over but Olsen keeps him under control.#T3#
Olsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zhao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zhao is pressing down on Olsen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Zhao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Olsen trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Zhao looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhao, not yet. #SUB2#
Zhao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Olsen passes into side control.
#T4#
Zhao tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Zhao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zhao is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zhao trying to control but Olsen postures up.
Olsen working the head and body with strikes.
Olsen throwing shots but Zhao is blocking nicely.
Olsen works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhao is looking for a sweep.
Zhao avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Olsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Olsen dominated that second round.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD#
Olsen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zhao is looking to sweep but instead, Olsen has passed into half guard.
Zhao tries to roll over but Olsen keeps him under control.
Olsen wants to control but Zhao is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Olsen is working for a kimura but Zhao is defending it quite comfortably.
Zhao is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Zhao manages to get to full guard.
Olsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Olsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zhao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Olsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zhao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olsen is one step ahead there.
Olsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Olsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Olsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zhao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Olsen passes into side control.
The strikes coming from Olsen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Olsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhao keeps working.
Zhao tries to bench press Olsen off him but Olsen keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Zhao is letting Olsen control him for a moment. #SUB#
Olsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zhao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Olsen's guard! Nice work there by Zhao!
Zhao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olsen is keeping the position for now.
Zhao passes Olsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zhao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Zhao prevents Olsen from improving his position.
Olsen is working hard here to advance position.
Olsen trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Zhao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Olsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zhao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zhao's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Olsen working for the choke.
Zhao is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Olsen clearly takes 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.#R4##TD#
Olsen feints and as Zhao raises his hands in defense, Olsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Olsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Zhao working for a triangle but Olsen defends it easily.
Olsen wants to pass the guard but Zhao is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen pushes down on Zhao's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Olsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zhao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Olsen trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Olsen won't allow Zhao to sweep him here.
Olsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zhao's guard.
Zhao is in trouble now - Olsen has advanced to mount!
Zhao gets back to half guard.
Olsen prevents Zhao from improving his position.
Zhao regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Olsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Zhao is looking for a triangle but Olsen pushes his legs off easily.
Zhao keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully.
Zhao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olsen wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving. #SUB2#
Zhao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Olsen wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.
Zhao looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Olsen is sitting in close to Zhao's body. Zhao has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Olsen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Olsen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zhao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Xain Zhao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olsen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olsen is defended easily by Flynn.
Flynn misses with an uppercut. Olsen saw that one coming.
Flynn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Olsen drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Olsen has gone for a leg lock! Flynn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Olsen's guard.#REVB#
Flynn wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn passes into half guard.
Olsen wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Olsen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Olsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flynn slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flynn tries to pass to full mount but Olsen defends it.
Olsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Olsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Olsen being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Olsen is pulling down on Flynn's head. It's preventing any offense from Flynn, at least for the moment.#T3#
Olsen is trying to keep Flynn in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Flynn throws out a counter right but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olsen tries to clinch up.
Flynn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Flynn misses its intended target.
Nice sprawl there from Flynn as Olsen shoots in.
Flynn throws out a loose jab but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Flynn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Olsen's guard.#T4#
Flynn trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Flynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Olsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flynn defends it easily.
Flynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Olsen's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Flynn seems to be working for a kimura but Olsen defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Flynn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Flynn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been informed that Flynn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Flynn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Olsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flynn advances position into side control!
Flynn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olsen gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Flynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Flynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olsen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Olsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flynn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flynn's back!#SUB#
Olsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Flynn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Flynn is still trying to improve position.
Flynn keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Olsen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2#
Flynn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Olsen's guard. Nice work there by Flynn.
Olsen keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass. #SUB#
Olsen looking for a guillotine here but Flynn defends easily.
Olsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flynn is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Flynn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Flynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Olsen's guard. #SUB2#
Flynn 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.
#T4#
Flynn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Olsen tries to control Flynn's body but Flynn pushes him off. Olsen squirms to his side and now Flynn has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Flynn 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!#R3##TD#
Flynn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Flynn working for submissions but it's allowed Olsen to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Olsen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Olsen is working for a kimura but Flynn is defending it quite comfortably.
Olsen trying to control the action but Flynn is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Olsen looks to land a strike but Flynn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Flynn trying to keep a closed guard but Olsen is proving a slippery customer.
Olsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a triangle but Olsen pushes his legs off easily.
Flynn wants to improve his position but instead Olsen has moved into half guard.
Shane Flynn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flynn moves into full guard.
#T3#
Flynn controls Olsen momentarily but Olsen frees himself.
Flynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Flynn, not yet.
Olsen pushing down on Flynn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flynn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flynn has Olsen pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flynn keeping full guard, as Olsen tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Flynn looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Flynn.
Olsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johan Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Flynn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flynn.
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 Johan Olsen.
Well Flynn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Shane Flynn!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Shane Flynn!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Shane Flynn!
Shane Flynn wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Gladius Island Endgame 2020
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Olsen tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Agripa enables Olsen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Agripa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Agripa has an active guard here but Olsen has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Olsen is working for a kimura but Agripa is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Olsen trying to pass the guard but Agripa defending well.
Agripa is trying to get back to full guard.
Olsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Agripa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Agripa actively working from the bottom here.
Olsen wants to take a breather but Agripa is having none of it. #SUB2#
Olsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Olsen is looking to take a break and control but Agripa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Olsen is trying to work for a kimura but Agripa is defending well.
Agripa is trying to control but Olsen passes into side control!
Agripa struggling a bit here.
Agripa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olsen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gladius Elite Facilities. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Agripa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Agripa tries to hold on but Olsen postures up.
Agripa has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
Agripa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Olsen's arms. #SUB2#
Olsen has the hooks in. Agripa is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Olsen passes his arm under Agripa's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Agripa taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johan Olsen!
Johan Olsen is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Johan Olsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
G | 43
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Tre.
Tre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olsen tries to counter with a clinch but Tre shakes him off and moves away.
Tre throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tre.
A slow jab from Tre misses its intended target.
Olsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tre.
Olsen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tre.
Tre misses with a wild body shot.
Tre misses with a wild body shot.
Tre misses the jab.
Tre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tre swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Olsen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Olsen.
Olsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Olsen postures up.
#T1#
Olsen advances to half guard.
Olsen not doing much here.
Tre looks like he's trying to stand up.
Olsen throwing shots but Tre is blocking nicely.
Tre wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Olsen controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Olsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tre connects with a body shot.
Tre takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Olsen slips under a jab from Tre.
Tre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tre throws an overhand right that lands on Olsen's shoulder, as Olsen tries to avoid the shot.
Tre throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Olsen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tre tries to kick Olsen off in order to stand up. Olsen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Olsen advances to mount.
Tre has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Olsen lands with some strikes.#T3#
Tre tries to lock up and control but Olsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsen controlling his opponent.
Tre looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Olsen has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Olsen has managed to slip his arm under Tre's chin. This could be all over... yep, Tre is tapping out! Submission win for Olsen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johan Olsen!
Johan Olsen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
G | 41
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt - Agripa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olsen moves in looking to clinch but Agripa pushes him off.
Agripa tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Olsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Agripa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Olsen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Agripa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Olsen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Agripa pulls down on the head and he's put Olsen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcos Agripa!
Marcos Agripa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
G | 38
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Krylov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krylov lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Olsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krylov defends well.
Krylov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Olsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krylov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Olsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krylov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krylov looking to sit in guard and control but Olsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Krylov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Olsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Krylov won't allow Olsen to sweep him here.
Krylov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olsen is keeping the position for now.
Olsen has control of Krylov's left arm, preventing Krylov from doing any damage.
Krylov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov works over Olsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Krylov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Olsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen pulls Krylov in close to prevent any damage.
Krylov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krylov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olsen is keeping the position for now.
Krylov throws a big elbow that misses.
Krylov trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Olsen is controlling Krylov's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Olsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Olsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krylov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krylov is not content to let Olsen control the position.
Olsen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Krylov tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Krylov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Olsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krylov, who protects the arm well.
Krylov is looking to regain half guard here but Olsen keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Olsen tries for a kimura but Krylov is defending well.
Krylov is not content to let Olsen control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krylov is trying to control Olsen's posture but Olsen avoids it. #SUB#
Olsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johan Olsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Krylov dives in and scores a takedown into Olsen's guard.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krylov working his ground and pound in the gym.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krylov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krylov is stalling in the full guard.
Olsen controls Krylov momentarily but Krylov frees himself.
Olsen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Krylov is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov works his way into side control.
Krylov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Olsen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Krylov slips a nice elbow through Olsen's hands, connecting with Olsen's forehead.
Olsen tries to roll over but Krylov keeps him under control.
Krylov working Olsen over with strikes.
Olsen is looking for a sweep. Krylov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krylov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Olsen with the active half guard here but Krylov passes nicely into side control.
Olsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krylov working the head and body with strikes.
Krylov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Krylov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Olsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krylov off and has taken his back!
Krylov is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Olsen is persistently looking for the submission but Krylov is defending it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov is trying to break free.
Krylov breaks Olsen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully.
Krylov is looking to advance position but Olsen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Krylov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Olsen looking to control but Krylov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krylov tries to reverse the position but Olsen maintains control.
Krylov keeps trying to improve his position.
Olsen trying to control but Krylov is having none of it.
Olsen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Krylov is looking to improve his position but Olsen isn't that keen on the idea.
Krylov is still trying to improve position.
Krylov taking shots to the head.
Krylov is looking to improve his position but Olsen isn't that keen on the idea.
Olsen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Krylov tries to improve his position but Olsen has taken his back! Olsen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Krylov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Olsen pushes Krylov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johan Olsen!
Johan Olsen retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Johan Olsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
G | 35
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.#TD2#
Olsen shoots in and bounces McGraugh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGraugh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Olsen passes McGraugh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen working the head and body with strikes.
McGraugh holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Olsen trying to pass the guard but McGraugh defending well. #T1#
Olsen thows a huge punch but McGraugh dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Olsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGraugh defends it well.
Olsen is looking to take a break and control but McGraugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGraugh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGraugh tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Olsen seems to be working for a kimura but McGraugh defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Olsen is working for a kimura but McGraugh is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB2#
Olsen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McGraugh is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johan Olsen!
Johan Olsen is the new welterweight champion!
Johan Olsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
G | 30
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olsen's waist but Olsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krylov off to one side.
Olsen tries to clinch but Krylov moves out of range. #TD2#
Krylov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krylov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Krylov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olsen trying to control the position.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krylov stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov 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.
Krylov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krylov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Krylov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krylov postures up.
Krylov preventing the sweep.
Olsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olsen controls Krylov momentarily but Krylov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olsen wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Krylov drives through with a takedown into Olsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Krylov is pushing down on Olsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Olsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Krylov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Olsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krylov is working away from the top position though.
Krylov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krylov.
Olsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krylov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krylov looking to sit in guard and control but Olsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Olsen won't allow Krylov to sweep him here.
Krylov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Krylov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Krylov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Olsen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Olsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krylov looking to sit in guard and control but Olsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Krylov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krylov wants to hit a sweep here but Olsen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krylov there!
Krylov wants to control but Olsen is having none of it.
Olsen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Krylov is trying to escape the mount.
Olsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krylov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krylov gets back to half guard.
Krylov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krylov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krylov, not yet.
Krylov is looking to sweep but instead, Olsen has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov tries to roll over but Olsen keeps him under control.
Krylov wants to control but Olsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Krylov 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.#R2##CL#
Olsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Krylov lands a takedown into guard.
Olsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krylov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Olsen preventing the sweep.
Olsen trying to control but Krylov is working from the bottom.
Olsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Olsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krylov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Olsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krylov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov is looking to regain half guard here but Olsen keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Olsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krylov keeps working. #SUB#
Olsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krylov is trying to get back to half guard.
Krylov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Krylov is looking for a sweep.
Krylov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Olsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krylov wants to improve his position but Olsen is controlling well.
Olsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krylov keeps working.
Krylov tries to get to full guard but Olsen has control of the leg.
Krylov wants to control but Olsen passes into side.
Krylov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Olsen is trying to work for a kimura but Krylov is defending well.
#T3#
Krylov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krylov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Olsen controlling him for the moment.
Krylov is trying to keep Olsen in close.
Krylov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivan Krylov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krylov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Krylov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Olsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krylov. #SUB#
Olsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krylov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krylov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krylov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krylov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krylov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krylov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olsen is pulling down on Krylov's head. It's preventing any offense from Krylov, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krylov throwing strikes from guard but Olsen blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Krylov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Krylov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olsen swivels and escapes.
Olsen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Olsen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Olsen takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krylov or perhaps it was just good defense by Olsen, which made it look bad.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Olsen is looking to clinch.
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.
Olsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krylov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johan Olsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Krylov.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Olsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krylov on his heels. He'll look to pass Krylov's guard now, I'm sure.
Krylov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krylov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olsen is one step ahead there.
Olsen looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Olsen scoring with some ground and pound.
Olsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Krylov has wrist control.
Krylov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olsen's guard. #REVB#
Olsen wants to sweep here but Krylov controlling him for the moment.
Krylov is looking to work some ground and pound but Olsen has wrist control.
Krylov content to stall in guard here.
Krylov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Krylov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Olsen's head.
Krylov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krylov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Olsen pulls Krylov in close to his closed guard and prevents Krylov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Krylov stays in close to Olsen's body and controls the position.
Krylov tries to free his leg and advance position but Olsen is retaining full guard.
Krylov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krylov trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Olsen pulls Krylov in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krylov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olsen pinned against the cage. Olsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krylov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krylov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Olsen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Olsen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Olsen keeping full guard, as Krylov tries to pass. #SUB#
Olsen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Krylov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Olsen's body to avoid the submission. Olsen has instead reached around Krylov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Olsen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johan Olsen!
After winning the bout, Johan Olsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SOTF : 8th Final
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Olsen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Olsen is working away from the top position though.
Olsen trying to control from half guard but Jay is working away. #SUB#
Olsen is working for a kimura but Jay is defending it quite comfortably.
Olsen tries to pass to full mount but Jay defends it.
Jay wants to control but Olsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jay trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen fails to move to back control.
Jay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olsen controlling from mount. #T1#
Jay is desperately trying to improve his position but Olsen has a good base and remains in mount.
Jay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Olsen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jay to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jay shrugs it off.
Jay is working to get back to half guard.
Jay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jay tries to reverse the position but Olsen maintains control.
Olsen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Olsen avoids the attempt from Jay to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jay is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Olsen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2##SUB#
Olsen is working for a guillotine from mount but Jay frees his head quite easily.
Jay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jay tries to hold on but Olsen postures up.#SUB#
Olsen has control of Jay's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jay regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Olsen is looking to work his way around to Jay's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Olsen trying to control but Jay is having none of it.
Jay tries to reverse the position but Olsen maintains control.#T3#
Jay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Olsen landing strikes from the mount.
Olsen trying to control but Jay is having none of it.
Olsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jay is trying desperately to improve position.
Olsen controlling his opponent.
Jay manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Olsen prevents Jay from improving his position.#SUB#
Olsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jay is trying to get back to full guard.
Jay desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Olsen is taking a breather. Jay says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olsen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Olsen manages to pass to mount!
Olsen prevents Jay from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Olsen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Olsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jay as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Jay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Jay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jay wants to sweep but no luck.
Jay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?
Olsen stays in close to Jay's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jay trying to keep a closed guard but Olsen is proving a slippery customer.
Jay is trying to hold Olsen in close to prevent damage but Olsen has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Olsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Olsen works his way into full mount!
Olsen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jay wants to control but Olsen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay can't escape the position.
Olsen looking to finish Jay with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jay!
Jay is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Jay has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Olsen looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Olsen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Johan Olsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Jay right now.
Jay just trying to survive but Olsen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Olsen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jay knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jay for a finish. #SUB#
Olsen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen is hanging on to Jay's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Jay trying to control but not successfully.
Olsen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jay doesn't escape.
Jay trying to control the action but Olsen just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Jay is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Jay showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Olsen has the hooks in. Jay is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Olsen passes his arm under Jay's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Jay taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johan Olsen!
After winning the bout, Johan Olsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
G | 25: TBA
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean tries to clinch up.
Olsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Olsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mckean defends it nicely.#CL#
Mckean instigates a clinch.
Olsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Olsen is looking to control Mckean's arms but Mckean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Olsen has his back to the cage.
Olsen's coach down at Gladius Elite Facilities was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Olsen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mckean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olsen has him pressed against the cage.
Olsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean tries to circle away but Olsen has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Mckean breaks from the clinch.
Mckean moves away from the strike by Olsen.
Mckean is looking to clinch but Olsen is avoiding it.
Mckean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Mckean rushes Olsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mckean is looking to break free of the clinch but Olsen has double underhooks. #T1##BC#
Mckean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mckean closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mckean breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mckean pushes Olsen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Olsen decides to pull guard.
Mckean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Olsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mckean is one step ahead there.
Olsen is still trying to improve position.
Olsen has a closed guard, preventing Mckean from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olsen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Olsen advances to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Olsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Mckean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Olsen controlling the pace.
Mckean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mckean tries to get out of the position.
Mckean is trying to stand back up but Olsen is controlling him
Olsen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Olsen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Olsen extends the arm and Mckean is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johan Olsen!
A very excited looking Johan Olsen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
G | 21: Camara x Torres
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock tries to clinch up#TD#
and Olsen counters with a shoot takedown. Shamrock fights it but they end up in guard.
Olsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shamrock controls Olsen momentarily but Olsen frees himself.
Shamrock pulls Olsen in close to prevent any damage.
Shamrock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Olsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamrock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shamrock tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olsen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD#
Olsen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shamrock sprawls well initially but Olsen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Olsen controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock is trying to control but Olsen manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
Shamrock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Olsen tries to control but Shamrock wriggling away.
Olsen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Olsen trying to control but Shamrock is having none of it. #T3#
Shamrock stops Olsen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shamrock tries to lock up and control but Olsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Olsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Olsen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shamrock manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Olsen trying to control the position but Shamrock is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shamrock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Olsen lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olsen controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Olsen dominated that round.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Olsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Olsen.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
A short left from Shamrock.
Olsen tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Olsen trying to stall but Shamrock improves his position.
Olsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Olsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Olsen jumps guard but Shamrock stands there with Olsen around his waist. Olsen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Olsen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamrock down to the mat. Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##CL2#
Shamrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Olsen is trying to pull guard but Shamrock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Olsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Shamrock.
Olsen is working for takedown but Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Olsen looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock pushes Olsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Olsen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamrock down to the mat. Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock is working Olsen over against the cage.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olsens head. #T2#
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stan Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Olsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsen's gas tank.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Olsen is rocked!
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Oh Olsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock cracks Olsen with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Olsen to his knees! Shamrock keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Shamrock!
Stan Shamrock is the new middleweight champion!
Stan Shamrock thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
G | 17: Camara x SanKing
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuiva scores with a nice strike.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Kuiva moved out of range nicely.
Olsen tries to clinch
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuiva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Olsen shoots in but Kuiva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuiva lands a really nice looking cross but Olsen seems unphased.
Olsen has been working on his balance at Armored Fitness & Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kuiva.
Kuiva lands a body shot.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Olsen tries to move into range but Kuiva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuiva lands a body shot.
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!
Kuiva leaves Olsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuiva connects with a looping right hand.
Olsen slips a straight right by Kuiva.
Kuiva lands with a cross.
Kuiva connects with a nice looking jab.
Olsen moves forwards but Kuiva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuiva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##CL#
Olsen moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Kuiva breaks from the clinch.
Olsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuiva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olsen dodges the punch combination from Kuiva.
Olsen slips under a jab from Kuiva.
Olsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuiva.
Olsen is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Kuiva coming out on top.
Kuiva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Olsen gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen controlling the position.
Olsen is looking to take a break and control but Kuiva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Olsen works to advance to full mount. Kuiva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Olsen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kuiva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Olsen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Kuiva is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Olsen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kuiva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johan Olsen!
Johan Olsen retains his middleweight title!
Johan Olsen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
G | 12: Camara x Burns
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen connects with a right hand. Prince shakes it off.#TD2#
Prince gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Prince is looking to sweep but instead, Olsen has passed into half guard.
Olsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prince defending well though.
Prince is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prince trying to get back to full guard but Olsen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Prince is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Olsen looking to control but Prince is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Prince is desperately trying to improve his position but Olsen has a good base and remains in mount.
Olsen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Olsen misses with a head shot.
Olsen unloads with some shots from mount but Prince bucks and avoids them well.
Prince wants to control but Olsen is having none of it.
Olsen thowing shots but they're missing.
Prince is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Prince'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.#T2#
Olsen unloads with some shots from mount but Prince bucks and avoids them well.
Prince tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Prince tries to control the position but Olsen now has his back.
Olsen controls the action.#SUB2#
Prince is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Olsen gets his way!
#SUB2#
Olsen looking to break Prince's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Prince remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Olsen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Olsen controlling well, preventing Prince from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Prince defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Olsen has the hooks in. Prince is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Olsen passes his arm under Prince's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Prince taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johan Olsen!
Johan Olsen is the new middleweight champion!
Johan Olsen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Gladius Fight Night 5
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Mckean misses.
Mckean lands a lovely overhand right.
Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mckean.
Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen.
Olsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Olsen tries to clinch there but Mckean circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Mckean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mckean throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot by Mckean.
A big right from Mckean misses.
Olsen throws out a counter right but Mckean avoids it with no problem.
Mckean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mckean misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Olsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Olsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mckean controls Olsen momentarily but Olsen frees himself.
Mckean wants to control the position but Olsen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Mckean trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen stalling.
Mckean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Olsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mckean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mckean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olsen on the ground.#SUB2#
Olsen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mckean is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johan Olsen!
In his post fight interview, Johan Olsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Gladius | 6: McGraugh x TMaker
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Kuiva leaves Olsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuiva was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
Olsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuiva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olsen at a distance.
Kuiva throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuiva as he avoids it easily.
Kuiva lands with a good body shot.
Kuiva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Olsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Olsen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kuiva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johan Olsen!
After the fight, Johan Olsen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Gladius | 3: Opress vs Still
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Olsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Gek sprawls well. He's pushed Olsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gek slips under a jab.
Gek throws a body punch but Olsen moves out of range.
Gek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Olsen. Olsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Olsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gek moves away.#TD2#
Olsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gek is wriggling around but Olsen manages to pass to half guard.
Gek wants to get back to his feet.
Gek is trying to escape back to his feet but Olsen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gek bucks up and tries to throw Olsen off but instead Olsen has got his back!#T1#
Gek trying to get back to his feet but Olsen is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Olsen has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gek is defending well but eventually Olsen manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gek has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johan Olsen!
Johan Olsen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Gladius | 2: Azzi x Krueger
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Maguire goes for a double leg but Olsen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Olsen continues to drive forward.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Maguire misses the target.
Olsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Olsen looks to move away, Maguire throws a big counter combo but Olsen just gets out of the way.
Maguire stuffs the takedown.
Maguire stuffs the takedown attempt from Olsen. Olsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Olsen.
Olsen looks to clinch
and Maguire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olsen tries to clinch there but Maguire circles away.
Maguire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maguire scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Maguire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olsen closes the distance but Maguire moves to the side
and Maguire counters with a stiff right hand.
Maguire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olsen. #T1#
Maguire lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Olsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maguire's guard.
Maguire keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully.
Olsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Olsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Olsen slows the pace down.
Maguire is not content to let Olsen control the position.
You can see the frustration on Maguire's face as Olsen controls the position. #SUB2#
Olsen has hold of Maguire's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Maguire tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Olsen cranks the arm and Maguire screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Maguire, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johan Olsen!
Johan Olsen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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