PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Mainwaring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Larsonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulf Larsonn has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mainwaring
vs
Larsonn

199 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Mainwaring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulf Larsonn!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mainwaring tries to move into range but Larsonn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larsonn cracks the inside of Mainwaring's front leg.
Mainwaring misses with a takedown attempt - Larsonn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mainwaring fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mainwaring steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsonn.
Mainwaring fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larsonn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mainwaring swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mainwaring fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Mainwaring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larsonn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Larsonn clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mainwaring.
Mainwaring blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mainwaring.
Larsonn scores with a nice hook to the head.

Larsonn breaks the clinch.
Larsonn doesn't manage to clinch there - Mainwaring circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsonn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Larsonn misses.
Mainwaring ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsonn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larsonn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Larsonn.

Larsonn clinches up against the cage.
Larsonn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mainwaring's defenses.
Mainwaring takes an elbow to the temple.
Larsonn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Larsonn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mainwaring.
Mainwaring blocks an uppercut.
Larsonn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Larsonn lands an elbow just above Mainwaring 's eye.
Larsonn prevents Mainwaring from breaking the clinch.
Larsonn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mainwaring backwards.
Mainwaring tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Larsonn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mainwaring misses with a wild body shot.
Ulf Larsonn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Larsonn moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mainwaring has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Larsonn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mainwaring blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsonn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mainwaring up against the cage.

Larsonn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsonn doesn't manage to clinch there - Mainwaring circles away.
Larsonn 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.
Ulf Larsonn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsonn tries to clinch but Mainwaring is having none of it.
Larsonn blocks a head kick by Mainwaring.
Larsonn scores with a sloppy right hand. Mainwaring should have avoided that one.
Larsonn works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larsonn forces Mainwaring back against the cage and clinches.
Larsonn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larsonn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mainwaring up against the cage.
Larsonn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Larsonn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mainwaring.
Mainwaring blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mainwaring is trying to break free.
Mainwaring has Larsonn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Larsonn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Larsonn lands with a light punch inside.
Larsonn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mainwarings head.
A frustrated look appears on Mainwaring's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Larsonn lands a damaging elbow.
Larsonn lands with a left to the head.
Larsonn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mainwaring backwards.
Larsonn lands an elbow inside that Mainwaring shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsonn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mainwaring's defenses.
Larsonn keeps control of Mainwaring as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mainwaring misses with a knee to the head.
Larsonn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mainwaring tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Larsonn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsonn scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Larsonn closes the distance and clinches.
Larsonn is trying to maintain a safe position but Mainwaring gets an underhook and turns Larsonn into the cage.
A short right from Larsonn on the inside.

Mainwaring pulls guard effortlessly.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mainwaring can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larsonn controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsonn preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulf Larsonn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Larsonn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Larsonn lands a jab to Mainwaring's midsection.
Mainwaring looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsonn is fending him off so far but Mainwaring persists. Nope, Larsonn circles away and we're back to standing.
Mainwaring fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larsonn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mainwaring takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Larsonn. Beautiful body shot.
Larsonn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mainwaring.
Larsonn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mainwaring on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Larsonn tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mainwaring counters by clinching up.
Larsonn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mainwaring backwards.

Larsonn breaks the clinch.
Mainwaring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Larsonn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mainwaring, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsonn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Larsonn.
Ulf Larsonn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mainwaring being controlled against the cage.
Larsonn throws a head punch that misses.
Mainwaring is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Mainwaring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mainwaring has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Larsonn after a bit of a struggle.
Larsonn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mainwaring's defenses.
Larsonn throws a head punch that misses.
Larsonn lands an elbow inside.
Mainwaring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mainwaring blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsonn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Larsonn.

Larsonn manages to break the clinch.
Mainwaring shoots for a double leg takedown but Larsonn sprawls well. He's pushed Mainwaring's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Larsonn moves in looking to clinch but Mainwaring pushes him off.
Larsonn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mainwaring's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Larsonn misses.
Larsonn is looking to slow Mainwaring down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsonn connects with a looping right hand.
Mainwaring's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larsonn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mainwaring scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Larsonn as Mainwaring shoots in.
Larsonn thumps Mainwaring with a low kick.
Larsonn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larsonn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larsonn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Larsonn.
Mainwaring takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mainwaring's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larsonn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mainwaring scrambles back to his feet.
Mainwaring has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larsonn finds it's way round the side to connect with Mainwaring's head.
Liam Mainwaring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Larsonn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larsonn lands an elbow just above Mainwaring 's eye.

It looks like Liam Mainwaring has been cut.
Larsonn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larsonn stalling.
Larsonn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Larsonn.
Larsonn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mainwaring wants a takedown but no success here.
Larsonn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Larsonn.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Mainwaring fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsonn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larsonn.

Larsonn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larsonn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larsonn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsonn cracks Mainwaring with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mainwaring tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larsonn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ulf Larsonn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Larsonn. That snapped Mainwaring's head back.
Larsonn avoids the head kick by Mainwaring.
Larsonn cracks the inside of Mainwaring's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulf Larsonn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Mainwaring's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Larsonn lands a body shot.
Mainwaring takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larsonn throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Larsonn.
Mainwaring shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larsonn as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Larsonn. No joy for Mainwaring on that attempt.
Donk. Larsonn catches Mainwaring right on the button with a cross.
Larsonn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Larsonn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsonn feints a jab promting Mainwaring to slip. Larsonn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mainwaring slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Larsonn forces Mainwaring back against the cage and clinches.
Mainwaring looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larsonn.
Mainwaring takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Larsonn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mainwaring fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Mainwaring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mainwaring has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Larsonn uses from the top position.
Larsonn trying to control but Mainwaring is working from the bottom.

Larsonn gets to his feet - Mainwaring follows without any prompting.

Larsonn rushes Mainwaring and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larsonn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Larsonn.
Larsonn has Mainwaring pushed against the cage.
Larsonn stops a takedown attempt from Mainwaring.
Larsonn scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mainwaring takes an elbow to the temple.
Larsonn is looking to control Mainwaring's arms but Mainwaring gets an underhook and turns him. Now Larsonn has his back to the cage.
Mainwaring tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larsonn just stands there and leans against the cage.

Larsonn manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Larsonn.
Mainwaring keeps the fight on the outside.
Mainwaring shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larsonn but Larsonn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Larsonn finds it's way through Mainwaring's defenses.
Larsonn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Larsonn 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.
Larsonn lands with a hook. Mainwaring tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mainwaring closes the distance and clinches up with Larsonn, looking for a takedown. Mainwaring pushes Larsonn against the cage but Larsonn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Larsonn moves into range and clinches up with Mainwaring.

Larsonn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Larsonn both land. Nice combination.
Mainwaring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larsonn.
Larsonn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mainwaring moves forwards but Larsonn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larsonn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larsonn cracks Mainwaring with a right hand to the side of the head.

Larsonn closes the distance and clinches.

Larsonn breaks from the clinch.
Larsonn throws a leg kick which misses Mainwaring's front leg but catches the back leg as Mainwaring tries to avoid it.
Mainwaring takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larsonn lands with a good body shot.

Larsonn has Mainwaring up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Larsonn gets through Mainwaring's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsonn lands a nice elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mainwaring is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larsonn.
Larsonn lands an elbow inside that Mainwaring shrugs off.
Larsonn with a knee to the head.
Larsonn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mainwaring is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Larsonn is defending well.
Larsonn leaning against his opponent.
Larsonn scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsonn leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Larsonn on the inside.
Liam Mainwaring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larsonn lands an elbow that stopped Mainwaring in his tracks for a moment.

Larsonn manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ulf Larsonn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larsonn 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulf Larsonn!