PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Larsson
vs
Stahlhandske

189 cm
28
255 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

188 cm
37
222 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Lennart Stahlhandske!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Larsson feints and as Stahlhandske raises his hands in defense, Larsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson trying to control but Stahlhandske is working from the bottom.
Stahlhandske keeping full guard, as Larsson tries to pass.
Larsson pushing down on Stahlhandske's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Larsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Larsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Stahlhandske takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson looking to pass the guard.
Larsson stands and throws Stahlhandske's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Larsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Stahlhandske is defending well.

Larsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Larsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stahlhandske rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Larsson's guard! Nice work there by Stahlhandske!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larsson is proving hard to escape from.

Larsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Larsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahlhandske defends it easily.

Larsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahlhandske defends it easily.
Stahlhandske is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stahlhandske has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larsson is proving hard to escape from.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Stahlhandske from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson trying to control the position.
Larsson has a closed guard, preventing Stahlhandske from standing up.

Larsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahlhandske defends it easily.
Larsson has a closed guard, preventing Stahlhandske from standing up.
Stahlhandske wants to pass the guard but Larsson is keeping the position.

That's four 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.

Larsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stahlhandske passes into half guard.
Larsson trying to get back to full guard but Stahlhandske takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Stahlhandske stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Stahlhandske misses with a looping left.
Stahlhandske stuffs the takedown attempt from Larsson. Larsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stahlhandske's waist but Stahlhandske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larsson off to one side.

Larsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stahlhandske's half guard.
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Stahlhandske is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Larsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Larsson misses with a takedown
and Stahlhandske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stahlhandske misses the jab.
Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jack Larsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stahlhandske tries to sprawl out of it but Larsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stahlhandske manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stahlhandske throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Larsson tries for a takedown but Stahlhandske sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stahlhandske waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsson.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stahlhandske as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Larsson with that takedown attempt.
Larsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stahlhandske defends well and Larsson ends up having to push Stahlhandske into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stahlhandske connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jack Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske with a jab.
Larsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stahlhandske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stahlhandske counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larsson has his takedown stuffed
and Stahlhandske counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larsson thinking.
Larsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Stahlhandske sprawls well. He's pushed Larsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Larsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Stahlhandske counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Jack Larsson has been cut.
Larsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stahlhandske misses with a wild combination.
Larsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stahlhandske pinned against the cage. Stahlhandske gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larsson takes one to the chin there.
Stahlhandske might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stahlhandske throws a series of punches but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stahlhandske sprawls well. Stahlhandske wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larsson gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larsson is defended easily by Stahlhandske.
Larsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stahlhandske circles away.

Larsson scores with a takedown into Stahlhandske's guard.

Stahlhandske has his feet on Larsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stahlhandske scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lennart Stahlhandske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larsson walks into a left hand.
Stahlhandske scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stahlhandske stuffs the takedown attempt from Larsson. Larsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stahlhandske misses with a straight left.
Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Larsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stahlhandske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larsson has a takedown stuffed.
Larsson staying out of range there.
Stahlhandske lands a right hook to the body.
Stahlhandske throws a shot from downtown. Larsson moves away and avoids it.
Larsson shoots in and drives through. Stahlhandske sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to move into range but Stahlhandske moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stahlhandske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stahlhandske tries to sprawl but Larsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Stahlhandske kicks Larsson off and gets back to his feet.
Larsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Larsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Stahlhandske drops Larsson with a beautiful combination! Larsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stahlhandske is looking for the KO!

Larsson is rocked!
Larsson tries for a takedown but Stahlhandske circles away easily
and Stahlhandske counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Larsson badly! He tries to strike back but Stahlhandske puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Larsson out cold! Oh man, Larsson will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lennart Stahlhandske!