PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Ibanz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Ibanz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ibanz
vs
Larsson

188 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

205 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Ibanz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Larsson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Larsson misses.
Ibanz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ibanz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Larsson.

Ibanz darts in and clinches Larsson up against the cage.
Larsson is trying to break the clinch but Ibanz has him pressed against the cage.
Ibanz has Larsson pressed against the cage, preventing Larsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Ibanz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Larsson trying to move into half guard but instead Ibanz has managed to sweep!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibanz stops Larsson from standing up.
Ibanz is standing up over Larsson. Larsson looks to escape but Ibanz dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson wants to get back to his feet but Ibanz is dominant here and he's now got Larsson's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibanz trying to control.
Ibanz loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Larsson hold on?
Larsson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Larsson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Larsson fending off the submission attempt from Ibanz.
Larsson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Ibanz is persistently looking for the submission but Larsson is defending it well.

Ibanz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibanz has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Larsson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ibanz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Larsson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ibanz gets his way!

Ibanz is cranking Larsson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Larsson! He's tightened the choke and Larsson is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Ibanz!