PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crenflow Dolla (ranked 1099 p4p, 145 weight class) and Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 619 p4p, 90 weight class). Crenflow Dolla is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dolla
vs
Ericsson

186 cm
34
220 lbs
23 - 16 - 0

186 cm
36
212 lbs
30 - 20 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crenflow Dolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dolla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ericsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dolla.
Ericsson misses with a takedown attempt - Dolla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dolla lands the left hand.
Ericsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dolla is fending him off so far but Ericsson persists. Nope, Dolla circles away and we're back to standing.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Dolla throws a body shot but no joy.
Ericsson checks a leg kick.
Ericsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Dolla is wise to it.
Dolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Ericsson is just out of range.

Dolla tries to sprawl but Ericsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dolla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ericsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Dolla is staying active underneath Ericsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolla tries to kick Ericsson off but Ericsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dolla trying to control from the bottom.
Dolla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ericsson prevents Dolla from improving his position.
Dolla tries to kick Ericsson off but Ericsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ericsson stalling.
Ericsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dolla is trying to stand back up but Ericsson is controlling him
Ericsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ericsson thows a huge punch but Dolla dodges it nicely.
Ericsson thows a huge punch but Dolla dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson lands strikes from half guard.
Dolla is refusing to be controlled, as Ericsson sits in half guard.
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dolla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ericsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dolla moves into full guard.
Ericsson stops Dolla from standing up.
Ericsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ericsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ericsson lands some shots froms side control.
Dolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dolla taking a bit of punishment here - Ericsson scoring with strikes.
Dolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ericsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson wants to control but Dolla is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ericsson lands some shots froms side control.
Dolla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ericsson working the head and body with strikes.
Ericsson trying to control from half guard but Dolla is working away.

Dolla manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ericsson shoots for a takedown but Dolla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ericsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dolla sprawls well. He's pushed Ericsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ericsson defending well as Dolla loads up on a big left hand.
Ericsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dolla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ericsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ericsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dolla is fending him off so far but Ericsson persists. Nope, Dolla circles away and we're back to standing.
Dolla scores with a leg kick.

Ericsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dolla on his heels. He'll look to pass Dolla's guard now, I'm sure.

Dolla has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ericsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ericsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dolla.
Dolla looks to land a combination but Ericsson avoids it well.
A low kick from Dolla misses
and Ericsson counters with a leg kick.
Dolla tries to clinch up but Ericsson circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ericsson.
Ericsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ericsson ducks under a wild hook from Dolla.

Ericsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dolla is trying to defend but Ericsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Dolla kicks Ericsson off and gets back to his feet.
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 Crenflow Dolla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dolla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ericsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dolla looks to land a body kick but Ericsson moved away.
A big right from Dolla misses.
Ericsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dolla connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Dolla misses its intended target.
Dolla scores with a nice strike.
Dolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ericsson can do to turn this around?
Ericsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Ericsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dolla tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ericsson is in Dolla's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ericsson is standing up over Dolla. Dolla looks to escape but Ericsson dives into side control.
Ericsson is working Dolla over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dolla is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ericsson is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson is looking to take a break and control but Dolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dolla is trying to get back to his feet.
Dolla wants to control but Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson scores with a couple of short elbows.

Dolla explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dolla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Dolla takes the fight into the clinch.
Dolla has a couple of punches blocked by Ericsson.
Dolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Dolla to work.
Ericsson just leaning against Dolla, taking a breather.
Ericsson wants to break free but Dolla has control.
Dolla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolla blocking some punches.
Dolla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
Dolla swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dolla misses with a punch on the inside.

Dolla breaks the clinch.
Dolla throws a leg kick but Ericsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dolla lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ericsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ericsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ericsson slips under a jab.
Ericsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ericsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ericsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dolla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dolla misses with a body kick.
Dolla doesn't manage to clinch there - Ericsson circles away.
Dolla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ericsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dolla defends well and Ericsson ends up having to push Dolla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ericsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dolla throws a sloppy head kick and Ericsson moves out of range easily.
Dolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ericsson.
Ericsson shoots in but Dolla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ericsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dolla was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dolla.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ericsson.
Dolla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ericsson just manages to avoid it.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dolla sprawls well. Dolla wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ericsson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolla 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.
Ericsson avoids the head kick by Dolla.
Ericsson has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Dolla as Ericsson shoots in.
Dolla feints and then cracks Ericsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ericsson down.
Ericsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dolla keeps Ericsson at a distance using the push kick.
Ericsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crenflow Dolla dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dolla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ericsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ericsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ericsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dolla connects with a crisp jab.
Dolla feints and then cracks Ericsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ericsson down.
Dolla leaves Ericsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dolla throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Dolla catches Ericsson right on the button with a cross.
Ericsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ericsson.
Dolla chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolla throws a sloppy head kick
and Dolla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown but Dolla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Dolla clinches with his opponent.
Dolla can't find room to land a body shot as Ericsson controls the action.
Dolla throws a punch but it's blocked by Ericsson.
Dolla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dolla lands an elbow just above Ericsson 's eye.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dolla.
Ericsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dolla lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.

Ericsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crenflow Dolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dolla lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dolla lands a leg kick that knocks Ericsson off balance momentarily.
Ericsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Ludvig Ericsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolla is looking to slow Ericsson down with leg kicks.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown but Dolla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dolla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ericsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dolla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dolla throws a right and a left that Ericsson avoids nicely.

Ericsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ericsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Dolla explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Crenflow Dolla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ericsson dives in and grabs Dolla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dolla pushes down on Ericsson's head and hops out.
Dolla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dolla connects with a solid leg kick.
Dolla thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ericsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Dolla scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ericsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dolla can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolla lands a jab to the nose.
Ericsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Dolla counter with a right hand.
Dolla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ericsson's sensitive parts.
Ericsson fails with the takedown
and Dolla counters with a good low kick that Ericsson was not able to check.
Dolla lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ericsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dolla can pounce on him.
Dolla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ericsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dolla misses with a body kick.
Dolla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ericssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dolla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ericsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dolla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolla darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolla lands with a hook. Ericsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dolla gets caught napping as Ericsson dives in and scores a takedown. Dolla manages to retain guard.

Dolla pushes Ericsson off and gets back to his feet.
Ericsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dolla swinging wildly here.
Ericsson feints and then cracks Dolla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dolla down.
Crenflow Dolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Dolla lands a nice looking body kick.
Dolla tries to clinch there but Ericsson circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolla cracks the inside of Ericsson's front leg.

Dolla gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ericsson's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crenflow Dolla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dolla, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crenflow Dolla!
After the big win, Crenflow Dolla made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.