PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svend Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles has chosen Good Times as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Karlsson
vs
Styles

195 cm
25
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

197 cm
24
275 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Svend Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Styles!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Styles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karlsson effectively controlling the action here.
Styles is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
Karlsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Styles working hard to break the clinch.
Karlsson lands a nice elbow.

It looks like David Styles has been cut.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Styles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Styles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karlsson has Styles pushed against the cage.
Styles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson has Styles pressed against the cage, preventing Styles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karlsson stalling against the cage.
Styles takes an elbow to the temple.
Karlsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Styles looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karlsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Styles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Styles is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Karlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Styles is just riding it out for now. Karlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Styles trying to control but Karlsson postures up.
Styles is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson winds up and cracks Styles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karlsson is looking for a kimura but Styles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karlsson to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Styles keeping control of the position.
Karlsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Styles defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson wants to take a breather but Styles is having none of it.
Styles wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy.
Styles is staying active underneath Karlsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karlsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Styles is looking to improve his position.
Karlsson stops Styles from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles desperately trying to maintain half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Karlsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Styles circles away.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Svend Karlsson has been cut.
Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles.
Styles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karlsson works Styles's body with a nice hook.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Styles's head backwards.
Karlsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Karlsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Styles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karlsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karlsson passes Styles's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson prevents Styles from improving his position.
Karlsson working Styles over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Karlsson.
Styles wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.

Karlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Styles is just riding it out for now. Karlsson eventually gives up the hold.

Karlsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Styles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles is not content to let Karlsson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Karlsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Styles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Karlsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Styles's half guard.
Karlsson is trying to control. Styles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karlsson is thwarting Styles's attempts to control the position.
Styles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Styles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karlsson trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Styles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Styles is looking to stand up but Karlsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson is in close to Styles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Styles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Styles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karlsson is controlling him.
Karlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Styles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Styles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karlsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Karlsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Styles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Styles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karlsson is controlling him.
Karlsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Styles's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles is trying to get back to full guard.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Karlsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Styles tries to get to full guard but Karlsson has control of the leg.
Karlsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Styles is looking to improve his position.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Styles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karlsson trying to control from half guard but Styles is working away.

Karlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Styles is just riding it out for now. Karlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Karlsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Karlsson is working for a kimura but Styles is defending it quite comfortably.
Styles keeping hold of Karlsson's head, controlling as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
Karlsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karlsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Styles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karlsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Styles defending well though.
Karlsson is thwarting Styles's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles tries to get to full guard but Karlsson has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles is trying to control but can't.
Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Styles keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Karlsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Styles throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Styles misses with a low kick.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the body.
Styles avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Styles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Styles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Styles closes the distance and clinches.
Styles is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Styles won't want to take too many of those.
Styles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karlsson landing knees to the body.
Karlsson is struggling to control the position.
Karlsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson presses Styles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karlsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Styles takes an elbow to the temple.
Karlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Karlsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Styles's defenses.
Styles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Karlsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Styles's defenses.
Styles letting Karlsson take a breather here.
Karlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Svend Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karlsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Karlsson lands an elbow that stopped Styles in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to control the position but instead, Karlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Styles into the cage.
Styles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Styles misses with some punches.

Karlsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Karlsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Styles!
Karlsson looking to control but Styles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Styles wants to control but Karlsson is having none of it.
Styles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Styles keeps working.
Styles moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson throwing strikes from guard but Styles blocks nicely.
Styles is trying to keep Karlsson in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svend Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles wants to stand and escape but Karlsson is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Styles missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Karlsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
Nice elbow from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Styles won't want to take too many of those.
Styles misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Styles fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlsson lands an elbow that stopped Styles in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson has Styles pushed against the cage.
David Styles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Styles wants to get back to striking at distance but Karlsson won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Svend Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Karlsson!
A relieved looking Svend Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.