PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Svenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svenn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We Taking Over. Experiment II has chosen Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Svenn
vs
Experiment II

185 cm
27
177 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

185 cm
29
186 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Svenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenn cracks Experiment II with a good jab.
Experiment II throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svenn misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment II cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svenn misses with a right hand
and Experiment II counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Experiment II misses.
Svenn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Experiment II blocks a jab.
Svenn lands an overhand right.
Svenn throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment II counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tom Svenn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment II keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Svenn throws a lazy uppercut
letting Experiment II counter with a right hand.
Svenn swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Experiment II to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Experiment II circles away.
Svenn tries for a takedown but Experiment II sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Svenn misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment II counters with a three punch combo that has Svenn backing up. Svenn nods at Experiment II to acknowledge the strikes.
Svenn misses with a right hand
and Experiment II counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svenn throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment II counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Tom Svenn has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment II takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Experiment II throws a hook but Svenn blocks it.
Svenn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment II counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Experiment II throws a right and a left that Svenn avoids nicely.
Experiment II ducks right into an uppercut from Svenn.
Experiment II comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenn misses with a double jab
and Svenn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment II keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Svenn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svenn misses with an uppercut
and Experiment II counters with a stiff right hand.
Svenn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russian Experiment II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Experiment II.
Svenn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment II counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svenn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment II cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svenn misses with a takedown
and Experiment II counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Svenn. That snapped Experiment II's head back.
Experiment II lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Svenn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment II counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment II with a nice cross.
Experiment II stuns Svenn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svenn throws a combination that misses
and Experiment II cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svenn is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svenn shoots and misses
and Experiment II counters with a nice body shot.
Experiment II lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II misses with a series of wild punches.
Svenn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svenn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Svenn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment II counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment II misses with a jab to the body
and Svenn counters with a low kick, right behind Experiment II 's knee.
Svenn throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment II connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svenn throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment II counters with a left and a right that stings Svenn.
Svenn scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment II dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Svenn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Svenn misses with a right hand
and Experiment II counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Svenn misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Experiment II to counter with a crisp jab.
Experiment II misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Svenn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Experiment II thinking.
Experiment II walks into a stiff left hand from Svenn.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Svenn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Svenn throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment II counters with a three punch combo that has Svenn backing up. Svenn nods at Experiment II to acknowledge the strikes.
Svenn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Experiment II counters with a one-two to the body.
Svenn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Experiment II counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svenn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment II.
Russian Experiment II seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svenn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment II counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svenn thinking.
Svenn looks for a takedown but Experiment II sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenn throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Experiment II to counter with a crisp jab.
Svenn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Svenn misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment II counters with a stiff right hand.
Svenn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment II.
Svenn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Experiment II circles away from the clinch attempt
and Experiment II counters with a left to the body.
Svenn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Experiment II counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Svenn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Experiment II falls off balance throwing a combination
and Svenn counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Experiment II, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Svenn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Experiment II to score with a decent uppercut.
Svenn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Experiment II swivels and escapes.
Experiment II throws a series of punches but Svenn moves out of range.
Experiment II has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svenn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment II counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Svenn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment II doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Experiment II swings for the body but Svenn moves out of range.
Svenn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Experiment II checks a leg kick.
Svenn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Experiment II counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Experiment II throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svenn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Svenn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Experiment II has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Svenn throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment II counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Svenn throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment II counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Experiment II drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Experiment II throws a series of punches but Svenn avoids them all with ease.
Svenn misses with a body shot
and Experiment II counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Svenn thuds a left hand into Experiment II's body.
Svenn has a takedown stuffed.
Svenn misses with a hook to the body
and Experiment II counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svenn thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svenn misses with a right hand
and Experiment II cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment II scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svenn doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment II showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Svenn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Svenn throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment II counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svenn misses the body punch
and Experiment II counters with a left and a right that stings Svenn.
Experiment II stuffs the takedown attempt from Svenn. Svenn gets slowly back to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Svenn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Svenn misses with a right hand
and Experiment II makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Svenn avoids the body shot from Experiment II.
A shot to the body from Svenn misses
and Experiment II counters with a nice body shot.
Svenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment II swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svenn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Experiment II counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svenn misses with a left hand
and Experiment II counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Experiment II.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenn misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment II counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Experiment II.
Experiment II throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svenn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Svenn misses the body punch
and Experiment II counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Svenn fails to land the takedown.
Svenn shoots in and drives through. Experiment II sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Svenn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svenn throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment II counters with a one-two to the body.
Experiment II misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenn ducks under a wild hook from Experiment II.
Svenn swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment II counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svenn thinking.
Svenn misses with a low kick.
Experiment II doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Svenn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Experiment II looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment II is looking to reverse the position.
Experiment II wants to get back to his feet but Svenn drags him back down.
Svenn just content to control the position.

Svenn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II parries the strikes from Svenn easily there. Svenn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Experiment II to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svenn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Experiment II is not content to let Svenn control the position.

Svenn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russian Experiment II is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Svenn working away.
Tom Svenn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Svenn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Experiment II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Svenn happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment II defending against the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Experiment II comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Experiment II winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment II!