PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Republican -- Nas. This should be fireworks!

Lynch
vs
Larsson

190 cm
24
193 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
196 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson throws a jab when Lynch was well out of range.
Lynch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lynch.
Larsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynch.
Larsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larsson staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lynch.
Larsson with a hook.
Lynch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larsson looks to land a left hand but Lynch moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lynch slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Larsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Larsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lynch.

It looks like Peter Lynch has been cut.
Larsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lynch counters with a good low kick that Larsson was not able to check.

Larsson gets tackled into the cage by Lynch. Lynch maintains the clinch.
Larsson tries a body shot but Lynch blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Larsson has had enough of the clinch but Lynch keeps him there for the moment.
Larsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larsson tries a knee to the head but Lynch blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Lynch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Larsson controls the action.
Lynch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lynch is looking to break free of the clinch but Larsson has double underhooks.
Larsson misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson is trying to push Lynch away but Lynch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Lynch fails to land.
Larsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Lynch as the two fighters clinch.
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Larsson manages to break the clinch.
Larsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Lynch misses
and Larsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lynch's knee momentarily.
Larsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch missing with a left hand there. Larsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lynch throws a leg kick that misses.

Lynch takes the fight into the clinch.
Lynch pushes Larsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynch tries to stall but Larsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson letting Lynch take a breather here.
Lynch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynch swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Lynch avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Lynch avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Larsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lynch won't allow it.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsson blocks a body shot from Lynch.
Lynch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Larsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch.
Lynch misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lynch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynch just leaning against Larsson, taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Larsson lands a left hand.
Larsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Lynch to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henrik Larsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Lynch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Larsson tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lynch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Larsson misses with a right hand
and Lynch counters with an inside leg kick.
Larsson swings for the body but Lynch moves out of range.
Larsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynch.
Lynch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lynch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Larsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsson circles away.
Lynch closes the distance and clinches up with Larsson, looking for a takedown. Lynch pushes Larsson against the cage but Larsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lynch.
Larsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Larsson checks a leg kick.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Larsson pushes him off.
Lynch throws a solid leg kick but Larsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lynch.
Larsson throws an overhand right that lands on Lynch's shoulder, as Lynch tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
Larsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lynch counters with a nice body kick.
Larsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lynch.
Lynch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Larsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynch tries to clinch up but Larsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Larsson throws a front kick that sends Lynch stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throws a looping overhand right but Lynch ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lynch!
Larsson misses with an uppercut.
Larsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lynch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lynch is defended easily by Larsson.
Lynch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson cracks a nice hook into Lynch's ribs.
Larsson moves away from the strike by Lynch.
Larsson clobbers Lynch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Lynch with a poor takedown
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch throws a leg kick
and Larsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lynch counters with a left and a right that stings Larsson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson throws a body kick that misses.
Lynch staying out of range there.
Larsson needs to keep his hands up - Lynch had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Larsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Lynch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A low kick from Lynch misses
and Lynch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Lynch.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses.
Larsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynch throws out the jab.
Larsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lynch takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Larsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch moves out of range of the leg kick from Larsson.
Lynch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsson needs to keep his hands up - Lynch had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Larsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lynch doesn't seem phased though.

Peter Lynch's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
Lynch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Larsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch avoids a kick to the body.
Lynch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larsson backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lynch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Larsson lands a really nice looking cross but Lynch seems unphased.
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!
Larsson misses the jab.
Larsson connects with a jab.
Larsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Larsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lynch's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Larsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Lynch is looking to work some ground and pound but Larsson has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to stand but Lynch is controlling the position.
Lynch trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch postures up in Larsson's guard and throws a big left but Larsson blocks it.
Lynch working some strikes from top position.
Lynch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsson, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larsson looking to control.
Lynch lands a couple of elbows.
Larsson is trying to hold Lynch in close to prevent damage but Lynch has managed to pass into half guard.
Lynch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Larsson is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lynch wants to control but Larsson is keeping him busy.

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 Peter Lynch.
I think Larsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Henrik Larsson!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Henrik Larsson!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Henrik Larsson!

Henrik Larsson wins by unanimous decision!