PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isak Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amanda Skott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Larsson
vs
Skott

191 cm
22
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
216 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Isak Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amanda Skott!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skott misses with a head kick.
Larsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skott.
Larsson defending well as Skott loads up on a big left hand.
Larsson blocks a head kick by Skott.
Amanda Skott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson blocks a head kick by Skott.
Skott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skott.
Skott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larsson avoids the head kick by Skott.
Skott looks gassed!
Skott tries to clinch but Larsson moves out of range.
Skott misses with the combination.
Skott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsson at a distance.

Larsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skott wants to get back to his feet but Larsson passes into half guard.
Skott is trying to stand.
Skott tries to roll over but Larsson keeps him under control.
Larsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson trying to pass the guard but Skott defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four 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.
Skott has his hands clasped together around Larsson's back. He's all about the action.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skott keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Isak Larsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Skott misses with a straight right.
Skott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Larsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Skott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skott is refusing to be controlled, as Larsson sits in half guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Isak Larsson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Skott misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skott just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skott throws a body kick that misses.
Larsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Amanda Skott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larsson slips a jab and a cross from Skott.
Skott tries to clinch up.
Skott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larsson moves out of range of the body kick from Skott.
Skott throws a sloppy head kick and Larsson moves out of range easily.
Skott tries to bum rush Larsson with a series of wild strikes but Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skott tries to bum rush Larsson with a series of wild strikes but Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skott misses with a head kick.
Skott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skott motions for Larsson to come forward. Skott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larsson blocks a head kick by Skott.

Larsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Larsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Larsson trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to take a breather but Skott is having none of it.
Skott wants to control but Larsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Larsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Skott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Larsson is looking to stall here but Skott recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skott keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skott scores with a head kick.
Skott misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Larsson clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Amanda Skott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Skott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Larsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Skott!
Skott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Larsson has hold of Skott's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Skott manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Skott bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skott trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Skott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Skott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skott won't allow Larsson to sweep him here.
Skott trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Larsson is trying to keep Skott in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skott working some strikes from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skott throws a sloppy head kick and Larsson moves out of range easily.
Skott misses with a wild body shot.
Skott throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larsson.
A head kick misses from Skott.
A clash of legs there as Larsson blocks the low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skott throws a sloppy head kick and Larsson moves out of range easily.
Skott throws the kick towards the body but Larsson avoids it.
Skott misses with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Skott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skott throws a leg kick but Larsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skott misses with a head kick.
Skott throws the kick towards the body but Larsson avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skott tries to avoid it but Larsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skott to the ground. Skott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skott misses with a double jab.
Amanda Skott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Larsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skott is looking to stand up but Larsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Skott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larsson controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skott can't keep his opponent in guard - Larsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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 Isak Larsson.
I think Larsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isak Larsson!