PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ANDERSON SILVA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think SILVA might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to GIRLS ON THE DANCE FLOOR. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

SILVA
vs
Larsson

187 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ANDERSON SILVA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pelle Larsson!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Larsson instigates a clinch.
SILVA stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Larsson breaks from the clinch.
SILVA blocks a head kick by Larsson.
Larsson scores with a spinning back kick!
SILVA slips a straight right by Larsson.
Larsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

SILVA clinches up with Larsson and pushes him back against the cage.

Larsson manages to break the clinch.

SILVA drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
SILVA wants to control for a moment but Larsson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
SILVA keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

SILVA actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SILVA is trying to get back to full guard.
Larsson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under SILVA.
SILVA trying to control here.
SILVA is trying to escape back to his feet but Larsson uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Larsson decides to stand back up.
Larsson tries to bum rush SILVA with a series of wild strikes but SILVA uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Larsson as SILVA shoots in.
SILVA is breathing heavily.
SILVA tries to clinch up
and Larsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SILVA fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
SILVA looks to clinch
and Larsson counters with a nice body kick.
Larsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
SILVA shoots and misses
and Larsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. SILVA really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ANDERSON SILVA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larsson.
Larsson looks to clinch

and SILVA holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Larsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from SILVA.
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!
Larsson stops a takedown attempt from SILVA.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as SILVA takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Larsson tries a knee to the head but SILVA blocks it.

Larsson breaks the clinch.
SILVA shoots for a double leg takedown but Larsson sprawls well. He's pushed SILVA's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVA shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larsson but Larsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
SILVA wants to clinch but Larsson slips to the side
and Larsson counters with a nice leg kick.
SILVA fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by SILVA misses
and Larsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Larsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
SILVA tries for a takedown but Larsson circles away easily
and Larsson counters with a good low kick that SILVA was not able to check.
SILVA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SILVA fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
SILVA fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it.
SILVA doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsson circles away.
SILVA moves out of range of the body kick from Larsson.
SILVA tries to clinch
and Larsson counters with a head kick. That will keep SILVA thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice takedown defense from Larsson. No joy for SILVA on that attempt.
SILVA avoids the head kick by Larsson.
Larsson tries to clinch but fails miserably

so SILVA counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SILVA trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
SILVA thows a big elbow that misses.
Larsson is looking to sweep but instead, SILVA has passed into half guard.
Larsson is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SILVA is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Larsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pelle Larsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Larsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
SILVA throws a series of punches but Larsson avoids them all with ease.

SILVA closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - SILVA lands in his opponent's guard.
SILVA throws a big right hand that misses.
SILVA 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.
Larsson managing to control the position.
Larsson wants to get back to his feet but SILVA is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Larsson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SILVA controls from within his opponent's guard.
Larsson is trying to keep SILVA in close.

SILVA stands up and waves to Larsson to follow him.
Horrible takedown by SILVA or perhaps it was just good defense by Larsson which made him look bad.
SILVA tries to clinch but Larsson moves away
and Larsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Larsson lands a head kick. SILVA smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
SILVA throws a sloppy head kick
and Larsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ANDERSON SILVA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SILVA shoots for a takedown but Larsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries a head kick but it misses.

SILVA closes the distance and clinches.

SILVA pulls guard.
Larsson won't allow SILVA to sweep him here.
SILVA is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
SILVA is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
SILVA stalling.
SILVA is pressing down on Larsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Larsson is holding on for now.

SILVA decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Larsson. No joy for SILVA on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ANDERSON SILVA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SILVA shoots in but no luck this time.
SILVA with a poor takedown
and Larsson counters with a good low kick that SILVA was not able to check.
Larsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pelle Larsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

SILVA shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Larsson's guard.
Larsson has a closed guard, preventing SILVA from standing up.
SILVA stopping the sweep attempt from Larsson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larsson is on top in guard.
Larsson 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larsson in particular looking to stall.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but SILVA keeps working.
Larsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Larsson not doing much here.
Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that ANDERSON SILVA will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pelle Larsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Larsson moves into the clinch successfully.

Larsson manages to break the clinch.
SILVA looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsson is fending him off so far but SILVA persists. Nope, Larsson circles away and we're back to standing.
SILVA misses with a head kick.
SILVA clinches but Larsson breaks the clinch
and Larsson counters with a left and a right that stings SILVA.
SILVA wants to clinch
and Larsson counters with a head kick.
SILVA fails to land the takedown.
A jab-cross combination lands for Larsson and sends SILVA crashing to the mat! Larsson follows him down to the mat - SILVA regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

SILVA is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Larsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
SILVA works his way to full guard. Good work.

SILVA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SILVA working a defensive guard here.
SILVA looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
SILVA is pulling down on Larsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Larsson, at least for the moment.

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.
Larsson is looking to advance position but SILVA has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
SILVA working Larsson over with strikes here.
SILVA working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Larsson working to try and regain half guard.
Larsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

SILVA is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
SILVA shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larsson but Larsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ANDERSON SILVA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larsson throws a series of punches but SILVA moves out of range.
SILVA with a poor takedown

and Larsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Larsson.
Larsson throws a knee to the head but misses.

SILVA breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Larsson stuffs the takedown attempt from SILVA. SILVA gets slowly back to his feet.
Larsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and SILVA counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Larsson.

SILVA feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing SILVA from controlling successfully.
SILVA passes easily into side control. Nice work.
SILVA is working Larsson over with some ground and pound from side control.
SILVA trying to control the action but Larsson is working from the bottom.
SILVA just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SILVA tries to advance to mount but can't.
SILVA is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Larsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
SILVA has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
SILVA is looking to take a break and control but Larsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SILVA lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pelle Larsson.
I think Larsson 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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