PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson comes to the cage accompanied by Foo Fighters - My Hero. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Larsson
vs
Vega

185 cm
21
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

213 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johan Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Vega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Vega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vega moves away from the strike by Larsson.
Vega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Larsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Vega is rocked!
Vega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Larsson circles away.
Johan Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsson is fending him off so far but Vega persists. Nope, Larsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Vega shoots in and drives through. Larsson sprawls well.
Johan Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Vega.
Vega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsson as he jumps to the side.
Vega looks gassed!
Vega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Larsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Larsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vega throws a nice looking combination but Larsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Larsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsson punishes Vega's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega tries for a takedown but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vega slips under a jab from Larsson.
Larsson throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsson as he jumps to the side.
Vega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larsson tries to avoid it but Vega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larsson to the ground. Larsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Vega.
Larsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsson as he jumps to the side.
Larsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Larsson throws a hook but Vega blocks it.
Larsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johan Larsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega shoots for a double leg takedown but Larsson sprawls well. He's pushed Vega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Larsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Larsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Larsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Larsson as Vega shoots in.
Vega takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larsson tries to avoid it but Vega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larsson to the ground. Larsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Larsson drops Vega with a left and a right! Oh, Vega is hurt - Larsson dives into side control looking to finish!
Vega is still in real trouble! Can Larsson finish him?
Larsson wants to control but Vega is keeping him busy.
Vega is looking for a sweep.
Vega is trying to control Larsson's posture but Larsson avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Larsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Larsson grinds an elbow into Vega's temple.

Larsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vega sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larsson connects with a nice short shot to Vega's temple.
Vega seems to have recovered his senses.
Vega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larsson.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega is trying to get back to full guard.
Vega is trying to maintain the position but Larsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Larsson with the ground and pound but Vega uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega looking to control.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larsson is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larsson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
Larsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Vega.
Larsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Larsson.
Vega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larsson tries to avoid it but Vega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larsson to the ground. Larsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vega tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Larsson.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Larsson lands a head shot.
Larsson throws a leg kick but Vega moved away.
Larsson stuffs the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Vega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vega shoots in and drives through. Larsson sprawls well.
Vega defending well as Larsson loads up on a big left hand.
Vega avoids the head kick by Larsson.
Larsson tests Vega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larsson as he avoids it easily.
Larsson scores with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Larsson misses.
Larsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsson misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega closes the distance and clinches up with Larsson, looking for a takedown. Vega pushes Larsson against the cage but Larsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larsson.
Larsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vega momentarily.
Larsson connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Vega tumbling to the canvas! Larsson pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Vega was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johan Larsson!