PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Multikle Sklorosis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Lythjohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lythjohan has chosen The Worm by Audioslave as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sklorosis
vs
Lythjohan

180 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Multikle Sklorosis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jurgen Lythjohan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Lythjohan misses.

Sklorosis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lythjohan's guard.
Sklorosis passes Lythjohan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lythjohan is refusing to be controlled, as Sklorosis sits in half guard.
Lythjohan trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sklorosis connects with a nice short shot to Lythjohan's temple.

Lythjohan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sklorosis pulls his head out easily.
Lythjohan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sklorosis manages to pass to mount!
Lythjohan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sklorosis controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lythjohan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sklorosis controlling the pace for now.
Lythjohan tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Sklorosis has hold of Lythjohan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lythjohan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sklorosis is breathing heavily.
Lythjohan wants to hold on but Sklorosis pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lythjohan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lythjohan trying to control here.
Lythjohan is looking to escape.
Sklorosis controlling the action here.
Lythjohan wants to improve his position but Sklorosis is controlling well.
Sklorosis wants to pass the guard but Lythjohan is defending well.
Sklorosis is thwarting Lythjohan's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lythjohan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sklorosis counters by moving into the clinch.
Lythjohan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sklorosis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Sklorosis successfully pulls guard.
Lythjohan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sklorosis is keeping the position for now.

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

Lythjohan stands up and waves to Sklorosis to follow him.

Sklorosis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sklorosis showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklorosis trying to control the action but Lythjohan is working from the bottom.
Lythjohan tries to roll over but Sklorosis keeps him under control.
Lythjohan trying to control here.
Lythjohan wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Sklorosis seems content to control.
Lythjohan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sklorosis jumps into side control!
Sklorosis controls the position.
Sklorosis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lythjohan keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Multikle Sklorosis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lythjohan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Lythjohan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sklorosis, pushing him back against the cage.
Sklorosis trying to stall but Lythjohan improves his position.
Lythjohan tries to stall but Sklorosis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lythjohan goes for a takedown attempt but Sklorosis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sklorosis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lythjohan manages to avoid it.
Sklorosis with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lythjohan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sklorosis!
Lythjohan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sklorosis is looking to escape.
Lythjohan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sklorosis kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lythjohan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklorosis tries to lock up and control but Lythjohan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lythjohan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sklorosis is holding on tight.
Lythjohan trying to control but Sklorosis is having none of it.
Sklorosis taking shots to the head.
Lythjohan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lythjohan unloading with bombs!

Lythjohan goes for an armbar but Sklorosis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sklorosis.
Sklorosis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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

Lythjohan has his foot on Sklorosis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sklorosis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lythjohan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lythjohan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lythjohan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sklorosis is controlling him.

Lythjohan is looking for a triangle but Sklorosis pushes his legs off easily.

Lythjohan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sklorosis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lythjohan fails with the takedown

and Sklorosis counters with a takedown into side control.
Sklorosis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lythjohan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Multikle Sklorosis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklorosis looking to control but Lythjohan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lythjohan working to try and regain half guard.
Sklorosis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lythjohan is desperately trying to improve his position but Sklorosis has a good base and remains in mount.
Lythjohan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sklorosis wants to control but Lythjohan is keeping him busy.
Lythjohan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Lythjohan looking for a guillotine here but Sklorosis defends easily.
Sklorosis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lythjohan keeping full guard, as Sklorosis tries to pass.

Lythjohan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sklorosis has passed into half guard!
Still in half guard, Sklorosis seems content to control.
Lythjohan wants to control but Sklorosis is keeping busy.

Sklorosis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lythjohan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sklorosis.
Lythjohan trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jurgen Lythjohan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lythjohan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sklorosis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lythjohan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sklorosis keeps working.
Lythjohan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sklorosis is not content to let Lythjohan control the position.

Lythjohan wants to work for an arm triangle but Sklorosis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sklorosis won't allow Lythjohan to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sklorosis is looking to control Lythjohan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sklorosis avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lythjohan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sklorosis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sklorosis tries to roll over but Lythjohan keeps him under control.
Lythjohan not doing much here.
Sklorosis wants to improve his position but Lythjohan is controlling well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Lythjohan has closed the distance and engaged Sklorosis in a clinch.
Lythjohan stalling the fight.
Sklorosis wants to get back to striking at distance but Lythjohan won't allow it.
Lythjohan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sklorosis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sklorosis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lythjohan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lythjohan trying to stall but Sklorosis improves his position.
Sklorosis scores with a shot to the side of Lythjohan's head.

Sklorosis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sklorosis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sklorosis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lythjohan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sklorosis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lythjohan's guard.
Sklorosis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Lythjohan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sklorosis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lythjohan is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lythjohan is on top in guard.
Lythjohan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sklorosis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sklorosis trying to control the position.
Sklorosis keeping moving, preventing Lythjohan from controlling successfully.
Sklorosis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sklorosis trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lythjohan won't allow Sklorosis to sweep him here.
Lythjohan looking to pass the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lythjohan checks a leg kick nicely.
Sklorosis throws a series of punches but Lythjohan moves out of range.
Sklorosis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lythjohan moves into the clinch.

Sklorosis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lythjohan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sklorosis to the mat. Sklorosis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sklorosis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sklorosis has control of Lythjohan's left arm, preventing Lythjohan from doing any damage.
Lythjohan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sklorosis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sklorosis looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jurgen Lythjohan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lythjohan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jurgen Lythjohan!