PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Larsson
vs
SilvA

183 cm
25
180 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

180 cm
30
177 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce SilvA!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping SilvA under the eye.
SilvA throws a lazy uppercut
and Larsson counters with a nice kick to the body.
SilvA smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Larsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Larsson stuffs the takedown attempt from SilvA. SilvA gets slowly back to his feet.
Larsson tests SilvA's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. SilvA sees it coming and avoids it easily.
SilvA throws a head kick that misses.
Larsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsson throws out a leg kick but SilvA moves out of range and Larsson only half commits.
Larsson throws a lazy body kick
and SilvA counters with a nice low kick that buckles Larsson's knee momentarily.

Larsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with SilvA, pushing him back against the cage.
Larsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with SilvA's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as SilvA controls the action.
SilvA prevents a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson blocks a body shot from SilvA.
SilvA blocks a body shot from Larsson.
SilvA has Larsson pushed against the cage.

SilvA manages to break the clinch.
Larsson scores with a jab. SilvA acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
SilvA tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from SilvA.
SilvA tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larsson throws a body punch but SilvA moves out of range.
SilvA misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Larsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsson throws a right and a left that SilvA avoids nicely.
Larsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Larsson throws a series of strikes that have SilvA backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SilvA manages to avoid it.
SilvA misses with a body kick.
Larsson looks to score with a jab to the body but SilvA is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as SilvA blocks the low kick.
Sven Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SilvA throws a leg kick but Larsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Larsson misses with a wild combination.
SilvA throws a front kick that sends Larsson stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SilvA fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Larsson leaves SilvA with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sven Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce SilvA.
Larsson connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA blocks a jab.
Larsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
SilvA pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
SilvA uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larsson.

SilvA closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - SilvA lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
SilvA forces his way into half guard.
Larsson trying to control but SilvA postures up.
SilvA with the ground and pound but Larsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larsson is controlling SilvA's posture.
SilvA loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
SilvA preventing the sweep.
SilvA has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larsson is proving hard to escape from.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SilvA tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsson is retaining full guard.
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 Sven Larsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Larsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

SilvA tried to score with a low kick but Larsson checks it.
Nice cross by Larsson.
Larsson looks to land a body kick but SilvA moved away.
Larsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larsson, right into the meat.
SilvA throws a body kick that misses.
SilvA thows a body shot but no joy.
Larsson misses with a right hand
and SilvA counters with a nice uppercut.
Larsson looks to throw the jab but SilvA is out of range.
SilvA tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten SilvA somewhat.
Larsson misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by SilvA or perhaps it was just good defense by Larsson which made him look bad.
Larsson lands with a hook. SilvA tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
SilvA slips under a jab.
Larsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsson connects with a single shot there.
SilvA uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larsson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Larsson.
SilvA throws a quick inside leg kick.
SilvA scores with a kick to the body.
SilvA connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Larsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
SilvA looks to land a body kick but Larsson moved away.
SilvA takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SilvA throws a right hand that Larsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsson also avoids with ease.
Larsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sven Larsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larsson thuds a left hand into SilvA's body.
A big right from SilvA misses.
Larsson lands with a good body shot.
SilvA avoids a kick to the body.
Larsson checks a leg kick.
Larsson avoids the body shot from SilvA.
Larsson lands a jab.
SilvA is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Larsson misses with a low kick.
Larsson throws an off balance right hand
and SilvA counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Larsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from SilvA.
SilvA takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Larsson throws a jab when SilvA was well out of range.
Larsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping SilvA at a distance.
Larsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Larsson misses with a looping left.
SilvA does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Larsson tries to clinch up.
Larsson scores with a push kick.
SilvA throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
SilvA fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larsson can pounce on him.
A combination from Larsson does no damage.
SilvA keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsson.
Larsson lands with a kick to the temple. SilvA shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
SilvA avoids the head kick by Larsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SilvA swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
SilvA works over Larsson's head and body with a nice combination.
SilvA's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SilvA blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Larsson.
Larsson misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Larsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Larsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
SilvA takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
SilvA shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Larsson looks to throw the jab but SilvA is out of range.
SilvA thumps Larsson with a low kick.
SilvA is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Larsson misses with a hook. SilvA ducked under it nicely.
Larsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Larsson throws a leg kick but SilvA sees it coming and moves out of range.
Larsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
SilvA shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
SilvA checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
SilvA scores with a nice body kick.
Larsson lands with a good body shot.
Larsson checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Larsson misses.
Larsson misses with a looping left.
Larsson scores with a jab. SilvA acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
SilvA throws a head kick but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SilvA manages to avoid it.
Larsson loads up on a big right hand but SilvA slips the punch.
SilvA dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsson takes a swing at SilvA's ribcage but misses.
SilvA misses with an uppercut. Larsson saw that one coming.
Royce SilvA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson cracks the inside of SilvA's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larsson.
Larsson cracks the inside of SilvA's front leg.
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!
SilvA tries to land a leg kick but Larsson saw it coming and moves away.
Larsson avoids the body shot from SilvA.
SilvA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from SilvA misses.
A telegraphed right hand from SilvA misses the target.
Larsson misses with a straight right.
SilvA lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Larsson misses with a body shot.
Larsson doesn't manage to clinch there - SilvA circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
SilvA throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Larsson cracks SilvA with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Larsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larsson misses with a looping right.
Larsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larsson sizes up SilvA with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
SilvA blocks a low kick nicely.
Larsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck SilvA on the side of the head.
SilvA misses with a low kick.
SilvA walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Larsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of SilvA's head.
Larsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson looks to throw the jab but SilvA is out of range.
Larsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses SilvA's sensitive parts.
Sven Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
SilvA takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
SilvA looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
SilvA checks a low kick from Larsson.
Larsson misses with a head kick.
Larsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Larsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sven Larsson is winning the standup battle so far.
SilvA takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. SilvA eats them both and turns towards Larsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
SilvA swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from SilvA is predictable there
and Larsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles SilvA's knee momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Larsson!
Sven Larsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.