PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geno Thurman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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?

Thurman
vs
Larson

200 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Geno Thurman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Larson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson throws a series of punches but Thurman avoids them all with ease.
Thurman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Larson scores with a one two! Thurman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thurman avoids the head kick by Larson.
Larson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thurman.

Thurman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thurman throws a strike but Larson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Larson stands and steps away. Thurman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Larson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thurman.
Thurman throws a nice looking combination but Larson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larson misses with a head kick.
Larson tries to bum rush Thurman with a series of wild strikes but Thurman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larson misses with a double jab

and Thurman counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thurman has double underhooks.
Larson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thurman has double underhooks.
Thurman wants a takedown but no success here.
Thurman has had enough of the clinch but Larson keeps him there for the moment.
Larson can't break the clinch.
Thurman tries to land knees in the clinch but Larson avoids the damage to the body.
Thurman is trying to drag Larson to the mat but Larson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thurman tries to score a body lock takedown but Larson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geno Thurman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Larson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thurman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Larson finds it's way through Thurman's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson tries to bum rush Thurman with a series of wild strikes but Thurman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dan Larson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Larson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Larson does it's job there.
Larson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thurman is breathing heavily.
Thurman misses with a takedown
and Larson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thurman swinging wilding here.
Larson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thurman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Larson.
Larson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thurman's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Larson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson scores with a leg kick.
Larson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Larson - just one landing.
Larson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Larson connects with a jab.
Larson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dan Larson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Larson.
Larson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larson throws a series of strikes that have Thurman backpedaling.
Larson cracks Thurman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Larson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Larson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Larson both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson misses with a two punch combination.
Larson looks to land a combination but Thurman avoids it well.
Larson throws a series of strikes that have Thurman backpedaling.
Larson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thurman. Thurman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Larson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Larson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Larson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thurman avoids the head kick by Larson.
Thurman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Larson misses with a double jab.
Larson is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Larson!
Thurman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Larson duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Larson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thurman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thurman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larson misses with a two punch combination.
Larson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thurman misses with a takedown
and Larson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larson lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Larson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larson lands with a nice body punch.
Larson lands a head kick!
The crowd cheers as Larson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thurman doesn't seem phased though.
Larson connects with a single shot there.
Larson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Larson does no damage.
Thurman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Larson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thurman's sensitive parts.
Larson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Larson cracks a nice hook into Thurman's ribs.
Dan Larson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larson lands with a nice body punch.
Larson throws a sloppy head kick and Thurman moves out of range easily.
Larson scores with a nice right hand.
Thurman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Larson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larson thuds a left hand into Thurman's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Larson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larson misses with a two punch combination.
Larson lands a jab to Thurman's midsection.
Larson throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson misses with a series of wild punches.
Larson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thurman circles away quickly and effectively.
Larson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left and a right from Larson both land. Nice combination.
Thurman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Larson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larson throws a right and a left that Thurman avoids nicely.
Larson lands with a nice combination. Thurman backs away looking to recover.
Larson looks to land a combination but Thurman avoids it well.
Thurman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Larson.
Geno Thurman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larson lands a nice shot that snaps Thurman's head back.
Thurman tries for a takedown but Larson circles away easily
letting Larson counter with a right hand.
Thurman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Larson tries to bum rush Thurman with a series of wild strikes but Thurman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thurman wants to clinch but Larson slips to the side
and Larson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Larson connects with a jab.
Larson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Larson lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson misses with the combination.
Larson throws a head kick that misses.
Thurman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Larson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Thurman clinches up against the cage.
Larson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Larson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thurman shoots and misses
and Larson counters with a left and a right that stings Thurman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geno Thurman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thurman tries to clinch
and Larson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larson stalks Thurman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thurman's face. Thurman staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Larson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Larson lands a head kick. Thurman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thurman misses with a takedown
and Larson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larson misses with a head kick.
Larson swinging wilding here.
Larson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Larson throws a series of punches but Thurman avoids them all with ease.
Thurman with a poor takedown
and Larson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thurman misses with a takedown attempt
and Larson counters with a three punch combo that has Thurman backing up. Thurman nods at Larson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geno Thurman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Larson misses.
Larson misses with a combination

so Thurman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurman postures up in Larson's guard and throws a big left but Larson blocks it.

Larson wriggles free and stands up.
Thurman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Larson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thurman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thurman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thurman has his takedown stuffed
and Larson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larson misses with a few strikes there.
Thurman fails with the takedown.
A jab from Larson does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larson misses with a double jab.
Larson throws a nice looking combination but Thurman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Thurman shoots in and bounces Larson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thurman landing with the ground and pound.

Thurman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thurman has Larson in his guard.
Thurman is striking but Larson is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson blocks the strikes from Thurman.

Larson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thurman to stand up.
Larson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Larson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thurman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thurman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Larson throws a sloppy head kick

and Thurman counters with a shoot takedown. Larson fights it but they end up in guard.
Thurman throws a strike but Larson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thurman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Thurman looking for subs off his back but Larson has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Thurman tries to get to full guard but Larson has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Geno Thurman.
I think Larson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Larson!