PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between bubba sparx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pettersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettersson has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. Tim Pettersson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with bubba sparx's chin.

sparx
vs
Pettersson

180 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bubba sparx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pettersson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
sparx avoids the head kick by Pettersson.
Pettersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pettersson.
sparx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
sparx fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettersson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
sparx shoots in for a takedown but Pettersson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bubba sparx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
sparx takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pettersson lands with a kick to the temple. sparx shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pettersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
sparx shoots for a double leg takedown but Pettersson sprawls well. He's pushed sparx's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Pettersson.
sparx blocks a head kick by Pettersson.
Pettersson looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson scores with a nice body kick.
sparx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pettersson swivels and escapes.
Pettersson cracks the inside of sparx's front leg.
Pettersson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
sparx tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pettersson throws a hook but sparx blocks it.
Tim Pettersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
sparx looks to land a combination. Pettersson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
sparx dives in and grabs Pettersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettersson pushes down on sparx's head and hops out.
Pettersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by sparx.
sparx shoots in but Pettersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pettersson throws a right and a left that sparx avoids nicely.
sparx shoots in for a double leg but Pettersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pettersson lands with a kick to the temple. sparx shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
sparx doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettersson circles away.
A head kick misses from Pettersson.
A head kick by sparx misses
and Pettersson counters with a head kick.
Tim Pettersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettersson keeps the fight on the outside.
sparx tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pettersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pettersson misses with a two punch combination.
sparx throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pettersson.
sparx throws a leg kick but Pettersson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
sparx fails with the takedown.
Pettersson scoring well with a low kick there.
sparx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pettersson as he jumps to the side.
sparx has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson stuffs the takedown.
A head kick from Pettersson lands but sparx takes it in his stride.
Pettersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pettersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
sparx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pettersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick from Pettersson lands but sparx takes it in his stride.
sparx wants to clinch.
Pettersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
sparx closes the distance and clinches up with Pettersson, looking for a takedown. sparx pushes Pettersson against the cage but Pettersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pettersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
sparx takes a head kick and keeps coming.
sparx throws a combination. Pettersson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from sparx.
sparx takes a head kick and keeps coming.
sparx blocks a head kick by Pettersson.
Pettersson stuffs the takedown.
sparx on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pettersson. Pettersson obviously looking to wear him down.
sparx shoots in for a double leg but Pettersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pettersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pettersson misses with the combination.
sparx tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
sparx shoots in looking for a takedown. Pettersson tries to sprawl out of it but sparx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pettersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pettersson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Pettersson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

sparx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pettersson tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - sparx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pettersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
sparx blocks a head kick by Pettersson.
sparx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
sparx fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bubba sparx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from sparx is defended easily by Pettersson.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for sparx. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses sparx's sensitive parts.
sparx tries to land a front kick but Pettersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Pettersson. No joy for sparx on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pettersson throws a combination that misses
and sparx counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
sparx looks to land a body kick but Pettersson moved away.
Horrible takedown by sparx or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettersson which made him look bad.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettersson swats away the attempt to clinch by sparx.
A punch combination from Pettersson misses.
Pettersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
sparx lands a nice hook to Pettersson's body. Pettersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
sparx lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - sparx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
sparx throws a wild body kick that Pettersson sees coming a mile off.
sparx tries for a takedown but Pettersson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pettersson feints and then cracks sparx's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow sparx down.
Tim Pettersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
sparx avoids the head kick by Pettersson.
sparx wants to clinch up but Pettersson keeps it at a distance.
Pettersson misses with a low kick.
sparx misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pettersson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettersson wants it to stay on the feet.
sparx takes a body punch but keeps moving.
sparx wants to land a leg kick but Pettersson is out of range.
Pettersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pettersson throws a wild body kick that sparx sees coming a mile off.

sparx closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pettersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
sparx will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pettersson leaves sparx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pettersson misses with a hook. sparx ducked under it nicely.
sparx tries to clinch but Pettersson moves away
and Pettersson counters with a leg kick.
sparx cracks a nice hook into Pettersson's ribs.
sparx shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pettersson but Pettersson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from sparx misses.
Pettersson scores with a push kick.
sparx shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pettersson but Pettersson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pettersson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pettersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettersson throws a head kick but sparx moves out of range.
Pettersson throws a right hand that sparx ducks under and follows up with a left that sparx also avoids with ease.
Pettersson leaves sparx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pettersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
sparx dives in and grabs Pettersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettersson pushes down on sparx's head and hops out.
Pettersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
sparx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pettersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
sparx fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettersson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
sparx throws a lazy head kick
and Pettersson counters with a nice body kick.
Pettersson keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Pettersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

sparx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
sparx takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
bubba sparx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
sparx closes the distance and clinches up with Pettersson, looking for a takedown. sparx pushes Pettersson against the cage but Pettersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pettersson lands a nice looking kick to the body. sparx takes a step back to recover.
Pettersson swats away the attempt to clinch by sparx.
A head kick from Pettersson lands but sparx takes it in his stride.
sparx lands with a nice combination. Pettersson backs away looking to recover.
Nice sprawl there from Pettersson as sparx shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bubba sparx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sparx closes the distance and lands a one-two.
sparx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pettersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
sparx will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Pettersson.
Pettersson scores with a push kick.
sparx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pettersson swivels and escapes.
sparx tries to clinch but Pettersson moves out of range.
Pettersson connects with a high kick.
sparx keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettersson.
Pettersson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettersson wants it to stay on the feet.
sparx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pettersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pettersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
sparx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pettersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pettersson throws the left hand but sparx avoids the punch easily.
Pettersson throws a head kick but sparx moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pettersson.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
sparx wants to clinch up but Pettersson keeps it at a distance.
Pettersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from sparx.
sparx takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettersson tries a head kick but it misses.
sparx is looking to clinch but Pettersson is avoiding it.
Pettersson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettersson wants it to stay on the feet.
Pettersson throws a front kick that sends sparx stumbling back into the cage.
sparx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pettersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sparx shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pettersson sprawls well. Pettersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. sparx gets slowly back to his feet.
sparx takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pettersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

sparx moves into the clinch.
sparx is trying to break free.
sparx misses with an elbow over the top.
Pettersson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Pettersson manages to break the clinch.
sparx tries for a takedown but Pettersson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
sparx scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pettersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from sparx.
Pettersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
sparx avoids the head kick by Pettersson.
sparx tries to clinch there but Pettersson circles away.
sparx tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pettersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
sparx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pettersson circles away.
Pettersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by sparx.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
sparx throws a head kick but Pettersson moves out of range.
Tim Pettersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
sparx needs to keep his hands up - Pettersson had a free shot at his head there.
bubba sparx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pettersson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Pettersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pettersson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Pettersson!