PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Rickenhausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Svensson
vs
Rickenhausen

190 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Von Rickenhausen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickenhausen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svensson is fending him off so far but Rickenhausen persists. Nope, Svensson circles away and we're back to standing.
Rickenhausen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensson defends it nicely.
Rickenhausen looks gassed!

Svensson moves into the clinch successfully.
Svensson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rickenhausen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rickenhausen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Svensson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sven Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Von Rickenhausen.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Svensson decides to pull guard.
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Rickenhausen is proving a slippery customer.
Svensson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rickenhausen is not content to let Svensson control the position.
Svensson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Svensson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Svensson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rickenhausen defending well though.
Svensson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Svensson tries to pass to full mount but Rickenhausen defends it.
Svensson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Svensson is trying to control. Rickenhausen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rickenhausen dodges an elbow strike from Svensson.
Svensson pushes off an throws an elbow but Rickenhausen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Svensson wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rickenhausen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rickenhausen dodges an elbow strike from Svensson.

Svensson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Svensson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rickenhausen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rickenhausen trying to control but Svensson postures up.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rickenhausen keeps working.
Svensson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rickenhausen defending well though.
Rickenhausen is trying to maintain the position but Svensson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Svensson drops an elbow to the side of Rickenhausen's head.
Rickenhausen is refusing to be controlled, as Svensson sits in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Svensson instigates a clinch.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Rickenhausen holds him up against the cage and eventually Svensson drops back down to his feet.
Svensson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson looking for a takedown.
Svensson misses with an elbow over the top.

Rickenhausen lands a takedown into guard.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Svensson throws a couple of heel strikes.
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Rickenhausen is proving a slippery customer.
Rickenhausen wants to pass the guard but Svensson is keeping the position.
Rickenhausen stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Svensson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rickenhausen has a takedown stuffed.

Svensson closes the distance and pushes Rickenhausen back into the cage.
Rickenhausen takes an elbow to the forehead.

Svensson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Svensson looking to control.
Rickenhausen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Svensson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Svensson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Svensson misses with a head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson lands a big shot there that rocks Rickenhausen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Svensson throwing strikes here but Rickenhausen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Svensson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rickenhausen because Svensson loaded up on that one.
Svensson misses with a head shot.
Svensson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rickenhausen?
Svensson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Svensson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rickenhausen holds on for dear life, controlling Svensson's posture momentarily.

That's two 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.
Rickenhausen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Svensson.
Svensson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rickenhausen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Svensson.
Svensson working the ground and pound effectively.
Svensson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Svensson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rickenhausen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rickenhausen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Svensson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rickenhausen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Svensson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Svensson throws some wild stikes that Rickenhausen manages to avoid easily.
Svensson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rickenhausen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Svensson working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four 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.
Rickenhausen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rickenhausen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Svensson trying to strike off his back.

Svensson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rickenhausen has picked Svensson up and slammed him! Svensson can't keep hold of the triangle and Rickenhausen manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rickenhausen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Svensson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Svensson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rickenhausen fails with a takedown attempt.

Svensson clinches up against the cage.
Svensson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svensson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rickenhausen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Svensson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rickenhausen.

Svensson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rickenhausen, pushing him back against the cage.
Svensson throws an elbow that misses.

Svensson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rickenhausen regains guard immediately.
Svensson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throwing strikes from guard but Rickenhausen blocks nicely.
Rickenhausen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Svensson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rickenhausen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rickenhausen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Svensson.
Rickenhausen pulls Svensson in close to prevent any damage.
Svensson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rickenhausen has wrist control.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rickenhausen shoots in and drives through. Svensson sprawls well.
Svensson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rickenhausen. Rickenhausen gets slowly back to his feet.
Sven Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Von Rickenhausen.

Svensson rushes Rickenhausen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson lands an elbow that stopped Rickenhausen in his tracks for a moment.
Svensson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Svensson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Svensson throws an elbow that misses.
Svensson gets underhooks to prevent Rickenhausen's takedown attempt.
Svensson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Svensson pushes off an throws an elbow but Rickenhausen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson lands an elbow inside.
Svensson pushes off an throws an elbow but Rickenhausen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rickenhausen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Svensson.
Svensson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Svensson lands a damaging elbow.
Rickenhausen goes for a takedown attempt but Svensson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Svensson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rickenhausen.

Rickenhausen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rickenhausen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to sweep but no luck.
Rickenhausen tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard.
Rickenhausen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Svensson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rickenhausen uses it to pass to side control.
Svensson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Svensson tries to improve position but can't.
Svensson is working hard here to advance position.
Rickenhausen cracks Svensson with a big right hand but Svensson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Svensson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rickenhausen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Von Rickenhausen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sven Svensson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sven Svensson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Svensson wants to improve his position but Rickenhausen is controlling well.

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 Sven Svensson.
Well Svensson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Svensson!