PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menace Defoe (ranked 14 p4p, 3 weight class) and Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 131 p4p, 17 weight class). Defoe comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Ludvig Ericsson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Defoe
vs
Ericsson

188 cm
30
213 lbs
21 - 4 - 0

186 cm
29
212 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)

Red Light Coffeeshop
KAISER Nutrition - Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Menace Defoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericsson misses the jab.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ericsson avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Ericsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Defoe.

Defoe darts in and clinches Ericsson up against the cage.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
Ericsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson lands with a left to the head.
Ericsson lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ericsson lands a shoulder strike.
Ericsson blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ericsson misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Ericsson has Defoe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Defoe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ericsson lands a shoulder strike.
Ericsson has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Ericsson blocks a body shot from Defoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
Ericsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Defoe.
Ericsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Defoe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ericsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ericsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe presses Ericsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ericsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe lands a body shot.

Ericsson manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ericsson misses with a looping left.
Ericsson avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Ericsson with the counter takedown but Defoe avoids it easily.

Defoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Ericsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ericsson tries for a takedown but Defoe manages to get underhooks.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
Defoe lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Ericsson.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Ericsson tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ericsson misses with a body punch.
Ericsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ericsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
Defoe tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Defoe lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson lands with a right to the head.
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!
Ericsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ericsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Defoe as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
Ericsson wants to break free but Defoe has control.
Defoe tries to work over Ericsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Defoe stops a takedown attempt from Ericsson.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
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.

Ericsson throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe connects with a crisp jab.
Defoe with a nice cross.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ericsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ericsson dodges the punch combination from Defoe.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ericsson needs to keep his hands up - Defoe had a free shot at his head there.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Ericsson's side.
Ericsson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ericsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ericsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ericsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe cracks the inside of Ericsson's front leg.
Defoe tests Ericsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ericsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ericsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Defoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Ericsson's head.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ericsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Ericsson circles away.
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!
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Ericsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ericsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Defoe can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ericsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ericsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ericsson lands with an overhand left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!

Defoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ericsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ericsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Defoe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ericsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ericsson taking a breather.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Ericsson as the two fighters clinch.
Ericsson prevents a body shot from Defoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.
Defoe misses with a body punch.

Ericsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Defoe lands a nice hook to Ericsson's body. Ericsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ericsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ericsson misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Defoe there.
Ericsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ericsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ericsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
And Defoe counters with a quick kick to the body but Ericsson blocks it.
Ericsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Defoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ericsson scrambles back to his feet.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ericsson momentarily.

Ericsson is rocked!
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Ericsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Ericsson misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Ericsson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Defoe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Menace Defoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.