PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Ulster (ranked 4772 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Larsson (ranked 4615 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ulster
vs
Larsson

182 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dixon Ulster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunner Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulster works Larsson's body with a nice hook.
Ulster digs a good hook to Larsson's body.

Larsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ulster quickly recovers to half guard.
Larsson trying to mount his opponent but Ulster defends it.
Larsson is trying to control. Ulster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Larsson thows a huge punch but Ulster dodges it nicely.

Larsson seems to be working for a kimura but Ulster defends the submission attempt.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulster keeps working.
Ulster wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulster wants to get back to full guard.
Larsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulster is trying to stand.
Ulster is looking to improve his position.
Larsson slips a nice elbow through Ulster's hands, connecting with Ulster's forehead.
Ulster taking some punishment here, with Larsson in his half guard.
Larsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ulster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larsson.
Larsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ulster taking some punishment here, with Larsson in his half guard.
Larsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Larsson trying to pass the guard but Ulster defending well.
Larsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Larsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Larsson wants to pass to mount but Ulster is defending the position.
Larsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ulster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larsson on the ground.
Larsson with shots to the head and body - Ulster looks very uncomfortable down there.
Larsson landing shots from mount.
Larsson avoids the attempt from Ulster to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Larsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larsson lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Ulster is rocked!

Larsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Ulster defends it well.
Oh Ulster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Larsson working for a submission but Ulster is keeping him at bay.
Ulster seems to have got his legs back now.
Larsson looking to finish Ulster with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ulster!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson landing strikes, looking to finish!

Larsson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ulster is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ulster and Larsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ulster takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Larsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to control but Ulster is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Larsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Larsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ulster rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Larsson's guard! Nice work there by Ulster!
Larsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Ulster from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Larsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ulster enables Larsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ulster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gunner Larsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larsson cracks Ulster with a solid left hand.
Larsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Larsson distracts Ulster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Larsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Larsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Larsson looking to pass the guard.
Ulster seems keen to control Larsson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Larsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ulster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Larsson has Ulster in his guard.

Larsson managing to control the position.
Larsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Ulster from controlling successfully.
Larsson looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larsson is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulster is retaining full guard.
Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larsson trying to control but Ulster is working from the bottom.
Larsson working some strikes from top position.
Larsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulster's head.
Larsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ulster's head.
Ulster has momentary wrist control but Larsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Larsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Larsson throwing strikes but missing.
Ulster keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ulster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larsson working some strikes from top position.
Larsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Larsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ulster has wrist control.
Larsson is working Ulster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulster's head.
Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larsson stands up over Ulster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Larsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Larsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson stands up over Ulster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ulster's guard.
Ulster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Larsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Larsson lands strikes from half guard.
Larsson working Ulster over with strikes.
Larsson slips a nice elbow through Ulster's hands, connecting with Ulster's forehead.

Larsson seems to be looking for submissions.
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. Larsson connects with a nice short shot to Ulster's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Larsson is looking for a kimura here.
Larsson slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Larsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ulster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Larsson misses with a jab to the body
and Ulster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Larsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ulster.

Larsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ulster's half guard.
Ulster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larsson.
Larsson wants to take a breather but Ulster is having none of it.
Ulster is doing well to control the position and prevent Larsson from advancing to side control.
Ulster is trying to maintain the position but Larsson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Larsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulster sees it coming and defends easily.
Larsson lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Larsson 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ulster is refusing to be controlled, as Larsson sits in half guard.
Larsson thows a huge punch but Ulster dodges it nicely.

Larsson is working for a kimura but Ulster is defending it quite comfortably.
Ulster has hold of Larsson's hands but Larsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

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.
Ulster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larsson.
Larsson winds up and cracks Ulster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Larsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Larsson lands a heavy elbow.
Larsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Larsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Larsson.
Larsson connects with a bit shot that sees Ulster covering up! More strikes from Larsson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Larsson is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Larsson!