PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mentor Guruland (ranked 641 p4p, 103 weight class) and Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 644 p4p, 104 weight class). 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?

Guruland
vs
Ericsson

188 cm
37
205 lbs
23 - 7 - 0

186 cm
34
212 lbs
26 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mentor Guruland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guruland misses with a right hand
letting Ericsson counter with a right hand.
Ericsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guruland drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ericsson sprawls and moves away.
Guruland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guruland.
Ericsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ericsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Ericsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ericsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guruland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ericsson throwing shots but Guruland is blocking nicely.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruland trying to control here.
Guruland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ericsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guruland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ericsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guruland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ericsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Guruland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guruland.
Ericsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ericsson throwing strikes from guard but Guruland blocks nicely.
Ericsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson 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.
Ericsson looking to sit in guard and control but Guruland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ericsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guruland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Guruland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ericsson is on top in guard.

Ericsson postures up and lands a big shot to Guruland's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guruland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guruland is trying to keep Ericsson in close.
Ericsson wants to pass the guard but Guruland is keeping the position.
Guruland trying to control the position.

Guruland looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ericsson has picked Guruland up and slammed him! Guruland can't keep hold of the triangle and Ericsson manages to pass to side control!
Ericsson grinds an elbow into Guruland's temple.
Guruland can't do much from the bottom here.
Ericsson is working Guruland over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ericsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guruland keeps working.
Guruland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ericsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guruland pinned against the cage. Guruland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ericsson fails with the takedown
letting Guruland counter with a right hand.
Guruland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guruland wants it to stay on the feet.
Mentor Guruland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Ericsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guruland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ericsson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson shoots in for a double leg but Guruland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guruland drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ericsson sprawls and moves away.
Guruland throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Ericsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ericsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guruland's waist but Guruland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ericsson off to one side.
Ericsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Guruland throwing a counter right hand but Ericsson manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Guruland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ericsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guruland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guruland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ericsson dives in and scores a takedown into Guruland's guard.
Guruland is trying to control the position but Ericsson postures up.
Guruland keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
Ericsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Guruland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ericsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ericsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Guruland keeps moving.

Guruland looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ericsson has picked Guruland up and slammed him! Guruland can't keep hold of the triangle and Ericsson manages to pass to side control!
Ericsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Guruland's head but Guruland avoids it well.
Guruland sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ericsson connects with a nice short shot to Guruland's temple.
Guruland taking some punishment here, with Ericsson in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ericsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guruland trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ericsson manages to pass to mount!
Ericsson scoring with strikes but Guruland is staying in there.
Ericsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Guruland sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Guruland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ericsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ericsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guruland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ericsson.
Ericsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ericsson is looking to take a break and control but Guruland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ericsson working over Guruland with some ground and pound. Guruland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Guruland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guruland won't allow Ericsson to pass to mount.
Ericsson trying to control the action but Guruland is working from the bottom.
Ericsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guruland trying to control from the bottom.
Ericsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Guruland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ericsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guruland pinned against the cage. Guruland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Guruland misses the target.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guruland as he jumps to the side.

Ericsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guruland on his heels. He'll look to pass Guruland's guard now, I'm sure.
Guruland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Guruland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ericsson being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson pushes down on Guruland's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ludvig Ericsson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Guruland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ericsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Guruland wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ericsson lands a nice short elbow.
Ericsson winds up and cracks Guruland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson trying to control the pace.
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guruland is staying active underneath Ericsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guruland tries to roll over but Ericsson keeps him under control.
Guruland is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ericsson jumps into side control!
Guruland can't do much from the bottom here.
Guruland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ericsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruland is trying to improve his position.
Ericsson laying and praying for a moment but Guruland takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ericsson is looking to take a break and control but Guruland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ericsson.
Ericsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ericsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guruland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson controlling the pace.
Guruland tries to get to full guard but Ericsson has control of the leg.
Ericsson is taking a breather. Guruland says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Guruland wants to get back to full guard.
Guruland is staying active underneath Ericsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ericsson trying to mount his opponent but Guruland defends it.
Ericsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Guruland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ericsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Guruland.
No luck for Ericsson with that takedown attempt.

Ericsson looking to score a takedown here. Guruland is defending well but Ericsson drives through and ends up in Guruland's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Guruland is looking for a triangle but Ericsson pushes his legs off easily.
Ericsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guruland is keeping the position for now.
Guruland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ericsson controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson being controlled here momentarily.
Guruland wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ericsson is now in half guard.
Ericsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guruland wants to control but Ericsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ericsson drops an elbow to the side of Guruland's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ground and pound from Ericsson.
Ericsson working over Guruland with some ground and pound. Guruland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ericsson working Guruland over with strikes.
Ericsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ericsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ericsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ericsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ericsson trying to mount his opponent but Guruland defends it.
Ericsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson throwing shots but Guruland is blocking nicely.
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ericsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guruland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ericsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guruland keeps working.
Ericsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ericsson working over Guruland with some ground and pound. Guruland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ericsson is trying to control. Guruland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ericsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson throwing shots but Guruland is blocking nicely.
Ericsson wants to take a breather but Guruland is having none of it.
Ericsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Guruland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ericsson.
Ericsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guruland defending well though.
Ericsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ericsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ericsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Guruland is rocked!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ericsson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Guruland! More shots from Ericsson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludvig Ericsson!
Ludvig Ericsson is the new light heavyweight champion!