PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krav Mcgraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgraw's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Limp Bizkit--Break Stuff. Krav Mcgraw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcgraw
vs
Larsson

180 cm
20
154 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

170 cm
23
147 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krav Mcgraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgraw.
Larsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Mcgraw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgraw lands in his opponent's guard.

Mcgraw drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larsson!
Mcgraw throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Mcgraw is trying to control Larsson's posture but Larsson avoids it.
Mcgraw is looking for a sweep.
Larsson wants to stand but Mcgraw has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgraw is not content to let Larsson control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Larsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcgraw, who protects the arm well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcgraw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgraw shoots in but Larsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcgraw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krav Mcgraw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgraw takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mcgraw is breathing heavily.
Larsson lands a jab to the nose.
Larsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcgraw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgraw is defended easily by Larsson.
Good standup being displayed there by Larsson as he connects with a hook.
Larsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands with a right hand.

Mcgraw is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Mcgraw with that takedown attempt.
Oh Mcgraw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larsson thumps Mcgraw with a low kick.
Mcgraw seems to have got his legs back now.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses.

Larsson clinches.
Larsson is leaning against Mcgraw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Larsson on the inside.
Larsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Larsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgraw walks forward, straight into a front kick from Larsson.
Mcgraw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Larsson forces Mcgraw back against the cage and clinches.

Larsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from Larsson.
Larsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgraw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgraw circles away quickly and effectively.
Larsson is looking to slow Mcgraw down with leg kicks.
Mcgraw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgraw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgraw is just out of range.
Larsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsson.
Larsson misses the shot to the body.
Mcgraw shoots in but Larsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larsson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Larsson duly obliges.
Mcgraw fails to land the takedown.
Larsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krav Mcgraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Larsson.
Mcgraw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Larsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab from Larsson.
Larsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcgraw avoids it really well and circles away.

Mcgraw shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Larsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcgraw throwing strikes but missing.

Larsson working for a triangle but Mcgraw defends it easily.
Larsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgraw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgraw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgraw passes Larsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcgraw has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Larsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mcgraw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Larsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Mcgraw is looking for a triangle but Larsson pushes his legs off easily.

Mcgraw working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Larsson has passed into half guard!

Mcgraw actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgraw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgraw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larsson.

Mcgraw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mcgraw actively working from the bottom here.
Larsson wants to take a breather but Mcgraw is having none of it.

Mcgraw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Larsson does no damage.

Mcgraw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgraw tries for a kimura but Larsson is defending well.
Mcgraw working away.

Mcgraw swings around for an armbar but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mcgraw's guard.
Larsson stands and throws Mcgraw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Larsson blocks the strikes from Mcgraw.
Mcgraw is trying to improve his position.

Larsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgraw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgraw manages to work his way to half guard, despite Larsson's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw gets back to full guard.

Mcgraw has his foot on Larsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larsson works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Larsson gets to his feet. Mcgraw looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mcgraw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krav Mcgraw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw with a poor takedown
and Larsson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krav Mcgraw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgraw shoots in for a double leg but Larsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larsson tests Mcgraw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mcgraw misses with a takedown
and Mcgraw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larsson throws a series of punches but Mcgraw moves out of range.
Mcgraw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgraw misses with a takedown
and Larsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Larsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Larsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgraw has his takedown stuffed

and Larsson counters by moving into the clinch.

Mcgraw pulls guard successfully.

Mcgraw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Mcgraw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Larsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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.

Mcgraw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcgraw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsson is fending him off so far but Mcgraw persists. Nope, Larsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Henrik Larsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Larsson lands a left and a right that send Mcgraw crashing to the mat, dazed. Larsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mcgraw throws a hook but Larsson blocks it.
Mcgraw closes the distance and clinches up with Larsson, looking for a takedown. Mcgraw pushes Larsson against the cage but Larsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krav Mcgraw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mcgraw's calf.
Larsson throws a combination. Mcgraw tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Larsson scores with a punch to the head.

Larsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson passes to side control.

Larsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Larsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgraw gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgraw is trying to get back to full guard.

Mcgraw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Mcgraw tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Larsson prevents Mcgraw from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Mcgraw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgraw wants to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Larsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Larsson prevents Mcgraw from improving his position.

Mcgraw looking for subs from the bottom but Larsson mounts him!
Krav Mcgraw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larsson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Mcgraw gets the takedown into side control.
Mcgraw is trying to ground and pound but Larsson uses the momentary lack of control by Mcgraw to regain half guard.
Mcgraw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mcgraw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Larsson is trying to control but can't.

Mcgraw 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.
Mcgraw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgraw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larsson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Mcgraw looking for a submission but Larsson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Henrik Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcgraw postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Larsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larsson 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Larsson!