PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horse Mania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mania comes to the cage accompanied by Congo Natty Ft TopCat - Police In Helicopter . Larson has chosen Sweet Child of Mine as his entrance music. Dan Larson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Horse Mania's chin.

Mania
vs
Larson

191 cm
31
220 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

185 cm
29
219 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Katukauppa.com

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Horse Mania!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Larson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Larson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Larson lands in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Larson controlling from the top position.
Mania looking to control.
Mania on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mania tries to get out of the position.
Larson wants to pass the guard but Mania is keeping the position.

Larson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mania is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Larson, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mania working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mania postures up in Larson's guard and throws a big left but Larson blocks it.
Mania knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larson on the ground.
Larson keeping moving, preventing Mania from controlling successfully.
Mania throws a strike but Larson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Larson looking to sit in guard and control but Mania gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Larson pushes Mania off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mania stuffs the takedown.
Larson walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mania throws a shot to the body.
Mania works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mania dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mania tries a head kick but it misses.
Mania stuffs the takedown.
Larson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mania lands a nice looking body shot.
Larson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mania throws out a loose jab but Larson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mania throws a combination that misses
and Larson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mania misses with a double jab.
Mania displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larson.
Horse Mania has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Larson.
Larson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mania.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mania throws a hook but Larson blocks it.
Mania lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larson at a distance.
Mania throws a head kick that misses.
Larson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mania.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mania lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Larson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Larson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mania looks for the body kick but Larson saw that one coming.
Mania misses with a low kick as Larson jumps back.
Larson slips under a jab from Mania.
Mania throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larson dives in and grabs Mania's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mania pushes down on Larson's head and hops out.
Mania stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mania wants it to stay on the feet.
Mania uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Mania.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mania, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mania connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Mania.
Larson looks gassed!
Mania lands with an uppercut that bounces Larson off the cage and back into range.
Good shot there by Mania.
Mania throws a head kick that misses.
Mania fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larson.
Mania turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mania displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larson throws out the jab.
Mania takes a swing at Larson's ribcage but misses.
Mania lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horse Mania dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Larson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mania slips a jab from Larson.
Mania scores with a jab.
Horse Mania seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mania swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mania - that will leave a mark!
Mania takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mania cracks Larson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mania digs a good body shot into Larson's ribs.
Larson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larson looks for the body kick but Mania saw that one coming.
Larson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Larson is breathing heavily.
Mania jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Larson misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mania with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mania connects with a solid leg kick.
Mania is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larson can do to turn this around?
Mania cracks a nice hook into Larson's ribs.
Larson walks into a left hand.
Mania dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larson. That did some damage!
Mania with a nice cross.
Horse Mania is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Mania.
Mania paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Larson ducks right into an uppercut from Mania.
Mania moves out of range as Larson strikes.
Mania scores with a jab to the head.
Larson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mania.
Mania thuds his right hand into Larson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mania.
Larson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good exchange - Mania coming out on top.
Mania scores with a shot to the body.
Mania connects with a body shot.
A jab from Mania finds it's way through Larson's defenses.
Larson ducks right into an uppercut from Mania.
Larson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mania.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Larson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mania - the referee stops the clock and Larson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mania. Larson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mania dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larson. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mania.
Larson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mania scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mania closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Mania does it's job there.
Mania catches Larson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mania lands a jab.

Larson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mania feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Larsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Larson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mania finish him?
Mania lands a glancing blow to the side of Larson's head.
Mania throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut there from Mania.
Mania scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mania scores with a hook to the body. Larson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Oooooh!!! Mania has knocked Larson down with a huge combo! Mania steps away and waves a wobbly Larson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mania feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Larson's calf.
Larson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mania as he avoids it easily.
Mania lands a nice shot to the body.
Larson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A cross from Mania lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Mania.
Mania works Larson's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mania scores with a shot to the body.
Horse Mania is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mania lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mania.
Mania thuds a left hand into Larson's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horse Mania dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Larson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Larson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mania connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Larson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Larson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mania.
A punch lands to the side of Larson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mania.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mania will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mania.
Mania lands a two punch combo.
Mania scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mania throws a head kick that misses.
Larson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mania.
Larson stuffs the takedown.
Mania closes the distance and clinches up with Larson, looking for a takedown. Mania pushes Larson against the cage but Larson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mania getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mania counters with a three punch combo that has Larson backing up. Larson nods at Mania to acknowledge the strikes.
Larson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mania ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larson throws the left hand but Mania avoids the punch easily.
Mania swinging wildly here.
Larson fails with the takedown.
Mania with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson misses with an uppercut
and Larson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mania defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Larson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mania takes a swing at Larson's ribcage but misses.
Larson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mania lands with a straight right. Larson didn't see that one coming.
Mania throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horse Mania has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Larson.
Mania smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson takes one to the side of the head.
Mania connects with an inside leg kick.
Mania feints and then cracks Larson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larson down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mania.
Mania scores with a head kick. Larson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mania scores with a leg kick.
Mania swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larson counters with a straight right hand.
Larson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horse Mania is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mania fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mania manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mania connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larson. Larson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mania scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Larson leaves Mania with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mania throws a body kick that misses.
Larson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mania.
Mania ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larson moves away.
Dan Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mania throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mania listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mania lands a nice shot that snaps Larson's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horse Mania showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mania, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horse Mania!
Horse Mania very nearly forgot to thank Katukauppa.com amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.