PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atilla Hun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Liljedahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hun might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad to the Bone. Liljedahl is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Imperiet - Märk hur vår skugga. Atilla Hun could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sven Liljedahl's chin.

Hun
vs
Liljedahl

195 cm
21
272 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

197 cm
25
230 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Balco Boys - Hilo
Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atilla Hun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Liljedahl!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hun misses with a wild combination.
Hun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liljedahl checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Hun scores a takedown into full mount!
Hun tries to control but Liljedahl wriggling away.
Liljedahl tries to reverse the position but Hun maintains control.
Liljedahl is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Hun goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Liljedahl turns into him and now he's in Hun's guard.
Liljedahl sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hun wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Hun has control of Liljedahl's left arm, preventing Liljedahl from doing any damage.
Hun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Liljedahl must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Liljedahl postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Hun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hun is trying to control the position but Liljedahl postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liljedahl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A shot to the liver by Liljedahl. Beautiful body shot.
Liljedahl thows a body shot but no joy.
Liljedahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hun avoids the head kick by Liljedahl.
Liljedahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liljedahl lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sven Liljedahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liljedahl keeps Hun at a distance using the push kick.
Hun is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hun moves out of range of the leg kick from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl lands with a kick to the temple. Hun shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hun avoids a kick to the body.
Liljedahl scores with a jab. Hun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Liljedahl there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liljedahl turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Liljedahl.

Liljedahl lands a big head kick that sends Hun tumbling to the mat! Liljedahl takes a step backwards and waves Hun back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Hun is rocked!
Liljedahl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Liljedahl dominated that round.
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.

Liljedahl leaves Hun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liljedahl throws a push kick but Hun slaps the foot to one side.
Hun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hun gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liljedahl counters with a nice body shot.
Liljedahl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liljedahl lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Liljedahl.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Liljedahl. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liljedahl jabs Hun to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Liljedahl has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Liljedahl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liljedahl lands an elbow that stopped Hun in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Atilla Hun has been cut.
Hun has had enough of the clinch but Liljedahl keeps him there for the moment.
Liljedahl has Hun pressed against the cage, preventing Hun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liljedahl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Liljedahl.

Liljedahl breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liljedahl. That's going to slow Hun down.

Liljedahl lands a left and a right that send Hun crashing to the mat, dazed. Liljedahl thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Hun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Liljedahl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hun seems to have got his legs back now.

Liljedahl clinches up with Hun and pushes him back against the cage.
Liljedahl dodges an elbow strike from Hun.
Liljedahl lands a nice uppercut.
Liljedahl presses Hun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liljedahl avoids it.
Liljedahl lands a shot to the body.
Liljedahl landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Liljedahl lands with a left to the head.
Liljedahl tries a knee to the head but Hun blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl lands with a right to the head.
Hun is trying to break free.
Liljedahl connects with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Liljedahl.
Liljedahl lands a nice uppercut.
Liljedahl with a knee to the head.
Liljedahl lands a shoulder strike.
Liljedahl lands with a left to the head.
Liljedahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
Liljedahl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Liljedahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liljedahl pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liljedahl scores with a nice head shot.
Liljedahl cracks a nice hook into Hun's ribs.
Liljedahl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liljedahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liljedahl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hun avoids the head kick by Liljedahl.
Liljedahl throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liljedahl. Liljedahl obviously looking to wear him down.
Liljedahl lands a head kick!
Liljedahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liljedahl thumps Hun with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liljedahl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liljedahl can pounce on him.
Liljedahl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hun takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liljedahl feints and then cracks Hun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hun down.
Hun avoids the head kick by Liljedahl.
Liljedahl jabs Hun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liljedahl throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atilla Hun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liljedahl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liljedahl throws a head kick that misses.
Liljedahl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liljedahl connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Liljedahl tenderised Hun's leg. Hun is trying to keep his angry face on.

Liljedahl moves into the clinch successfully.
Liljedahl tries to land a knee to the head but Hun blocks with his arms.
Liljedahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Liljedahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atilla Hun's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A shot to the liver by Liljedahl. Beautiful body shot.
Sven Liljedahl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liljedahl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hun throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Liljedahl.
Liljedahl lands with a nice body kick.
Hun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hun takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liljedahl is looking to chop away at Hun's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liljedahl.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Liljedahl.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liljedahl.

Hun gets tackled into the cage by Liljedahl. Liljedahl maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Liljedahl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liljedahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Hun backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liljedahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
Liljedahl works on Hun's body with a couple of short punches.
Liljedahl lands an elbow just above Hun 's eye.
Knees to the body from Liljedahl.

Liljedahl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Liljedahl lands with a slapping head kick.
Liljedahl dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hun. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liljedahl misses with a leg kick
and Hun counters with a straight right hand.
Liljedahl with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liljedahl digs a good hook to Hun's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liljedahl, right into the meat.
Liljedahl throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liljedahl tries to clinch there but Hun circles away.
Liljedahl lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liljedahl thuds his shin into the meat of Hun's side.
Liljedahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liljedahl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liljedahl lands a nice hook to Hun's body. Hun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Liljedahl lands a big head kick that sends Hun tumbling to the mat! Liljedahl takes a step backwards and waves Hun back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Liljedahl scores with a leg kick.
Hun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liljedahl can pounce on him.
Liljedahl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liljedahl connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liljedahl lands a slapping body shot.
Liljedahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liljedahl is looking to chop away at Hun's legs.
Liljedahl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hun at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liljedahl.
Liljedahl wants to clinch up but Hun keeps it at a distance.
Liljedahl feints and then cracks Hun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hun down.
Liljedahl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liljedahl tries to clinch but Hun moves out of range.
Liljedahl fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Liljedahl as he connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liljedahl. That's going to slow Hun down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Liljedahl slams his shin into Hun's torso.
Liljedahl plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Liljedahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liljedahl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liljedahl throws a right and a left that Hun avoids nicely.

Liljedahl has Hun up against the cage in a clinch.
Hun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liljedahl avoids it.
Liljedahl lands a body shot.

Liljedahl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liljedahl works the jab nicely.
Liljedahl throws a head kick but Hun moves out of range.
Hun is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Liljedahl clobbers Hun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Liljedahl really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atilla Hun's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A decent looking body kick lands there for Liljedahl.
Liljedahl is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hun rather than just go for the knockout.
Hun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Liljedahl connects with a leg kick. Hun looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Liljedahl throws a sloppy head kick and Hun moves out of range easily.
Liljedahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liljedahl punishes Hun's body with a nice straight punch.
Liljedahl stuns Hun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body kick from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Huns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Liljedahl rushes Hun and presses him up against the cage.
Liljedahl cracks Hun with a nice body shot.
Liljedahl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hun avoiding damage as Liljedahl throws knees to the body.

Liljedahl breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Liljedahl is predictable there
and Hun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hun keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Liljedahl there.
Sven Liljedahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liljedahl throws a push kick but Hun slaps the foot to one side.
Liljedahl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hun.

Liljedahl clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Liljedahl.
Liljedahl with a knee to the head.
Liljedahl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liljedahl cracks Hun with a nice body shot.
Liljedahl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Liljedahl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Liljedahl lands an elbow inside.
Liljedahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liljedahl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liljedahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liljedahl digs a right hand into Hun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hun's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Liljedahl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hun avoids it.

Liljedahl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liljedahl blocks a head kick by Hun.
Hun will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Liljedahl lands a nice shot to the body.
Hun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liljedahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Hun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liljedahl feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hun's calf.
Hun fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liljedahl.
Liljedahl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Liljedahl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl lands a slapping body shot.
Liljedahl connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Liljedahl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liljedahl scores with a body shot.
Liljedahl scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liljedahl lands a slapping body shot.
Liljedahl throws a head kick that half lands.
Liljedahl dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hun. That did some damage!
Liljedahl lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Liljedahl.

Liljedahl lands a big head kick that sends Hun tumbling to the mat! Liljedahl takes a step backwards and waves Hun back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hun gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Liljedahl gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hun is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Liljedahl!
Sven Liljedahl is the new heavyweight champion!