PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson comes to the cage accompanied by Now I Lay Thee Down. 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
Monday

180 cm
28
196 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
199 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Conviction

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 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Monday!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson digs a good hook to Monday's body.
Monday fails to land the takedown.
Larsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monday blocks a head kick by Larsson.
Monday blocks the body kick.
Larsson slips under a jab from Monday.
Larsson misses with a body kick.
Monday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larsson can pounce on him.
Larsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monday.
Henrik Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Monday.
Larsson misses with a head kick.
Larsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Monday looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsson.
Monday connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson scores with a leg kick.
Larsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Monday just misses with a punch to the body.
Monday moves out of range as Larsson throws a body kick.
Monday misses with a looping left.
Larsson throws a solid leg kick but Monday takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larsson.
Monday on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsson. Larsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Henrik Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses.
Larsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monday is trying desperately to land a takedown but Larsson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Monday.
Larsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monday. Monday circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monday clobbers Larsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Larsson tries to land a front kick but Monday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Henrik Larsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larsson's waist but Larsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monday off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses
and Monday counters with a series of strikes. Larsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Larsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monday takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Larsson lands with a shot to the body.
Monday ducks under a wild hook from Larsson.
Monday shoots in looking for a takedown. Larsson tries to sprawl out of it but Monday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larsson lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick from Larsson lands but Monday takes it in his stride.

It looks like Kenny Monday has been cut.

Larsson cracks Monday with a big right hand and Monday goes down!

Monday is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monday's guard.
Monday is still in real trouble! Can Larsson finish him?

Monday looking for submissions off his back.
Monday seems to have recovered his senses.
Larsson wants to take a breather but Monday is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Larsson is looking to advance position but Monday won't allow it.
Larsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Larsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monday is refusing to be controlled, as Larsson sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larsson in particular looking to stall.
Monday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Larsson trying to control the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monday tries to get to full guard but Larsson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Larsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Monday's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Monday throws a wild body kick that Larsson sees coming a mile off.
Monday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monday connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larsson throws a push kick but Monday slaps the foot to one side.
Monday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monday misses with a takedown attempt - Larsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monday circles away quickly and effectively.
Larsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Monday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Larsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monday is in Larsson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Monday preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monday is looking to work some ground and pound but Larsson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monday trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Larsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Monday wants to sweep but no luck.
Monday trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Larsson wants to control from the top but Monday keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson content to stall in guard here.
Monday is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Monday is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Larsson misses with a kick to the body.
Larsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Larsson misses with a right hand
and Monday counters with a straight right hand.
Larsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monday counters with a right hand to the body.
Henrik Larsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Monday fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throws a body punch but Monday moves out of range.
Monday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larsson as he avoids it easily.
Henrik Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Monday.
Larsson throws a low kick but Monday moves out of range easily.
Monday takes a jab right on the kisser.
Larsson throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsson swings for the body but Monday moves out of range.
Monday ducks under a wild hook from Larsson.
Larsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Monday.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Monday. Monday gets slowly back to his feet.
Monday is breathing heavily.
Monday misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Monday misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Larsson enables Monday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Larsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Larsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monday is looking to work some ground and pound but Larsson has wrist control.
Monday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larsson is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Larsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Monday'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. This is the final round!

Larsson throws a lazy head kick
and Monday counters with a right hand to the body.
Larsson lands with a slapping head kick.
A punch combination from Larsson misses.
Monday throws a lazy right hand but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsson misses the target.
Larsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monday is out of range and Larsson settles back down.
Monday lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson moves out of range as Monday strikes.
Larsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monday shoots in for a takedown but Larsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Larsson cracks a nice hook into Monday's ribs.
Monday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson throws a leg kick
and Monday counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Larsson tries to land a leg kick but Monday saw it coming and moves away.
Monday looks to land a left hand but Larsson moved out of range nicely.
Larsson lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Monday misses
and Larsson counters with a straight right hand.
Larsson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Monday drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Larsson follows Monday to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Larsson!
Henrik Larsson gave a mention to TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).