PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles Milk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Milk
vs
Larsen

160 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Milk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anders Larsen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Milk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Larsen is trying to defend but Milk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Larsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Larsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Milk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Milk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Milk lands a nice shot to the head.
Larsen tries to hold on but Milk postures up.
Milk landing punches.
Larsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Milk content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Milk gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Larsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Milk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Milk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larsen.
Larsen tries to circle away but Milk has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Milk pulls guard successfully.
Milk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Milk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larsen stops Milk from standing up.
Milk wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Milk has his foot on Larsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Larsen is working Milk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Milk keeping moving, preventing Larsen from controlling successfully.

Larsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Milk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Milk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Milk!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Milk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Milk is staying tight to Larsen's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Milk stands up and beckons Larsen to his feet.
Larsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milk throws a head kick that misses.
Milk throws a head kick that misses.
Milk shoots in for a takedown but Larsen shows good takedown defense.
Milk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Milk is breathing heavily.
Milk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles Milk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larsen tries to clinch but Milk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Milk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Milk slaps away a takedown attempt from Larsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Larsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Milk shoots in but Larsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Milk dives in and grabs Larsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Larsen pushes down on Milk's head and hops out.
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milk tries to close the distance and clinch but Larsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Larsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Milk rushes Larsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larsen being controlled against the cage.
Milk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milk is trying to force a seperation but Larsen has the dominant position.

Milk breaks from the clinch.
Larsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Milk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Milk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Milk wants to get back to striking at distance but Larsen won't allow it.

Milk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Milk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Milk is trying to hold Larsen in close to prevent damage but Larsen has managed to pass into half guard.
Milk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen wants to control but Milk is keeping him busy.
Milk wants to control but Larsen is keeping busy.

Milk is defending against the submission attempts here by Larsen.
Larsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Milk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larsen's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Milk is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Larsen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Larsen for a finish.
Milk is trying to control but Larsen is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Milk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Larsen is looking to escape.

Milk swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Larsen is now in Milk's guard. A big mistake from Milk there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Milk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larsen is looking to stand up but Milk won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Milk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Larsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Milk counters with a two punch combo.
Milk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Milk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Larsen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Milk tries to roll over but Larsen keeps him under control.
Milk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Milk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Milk is working an open guard so Larsen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Larsen feints and as Milk raises his hands in defense, Larsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Milk wants to sweep here but Larsen controlling him for the moment.

Milk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Milk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen wanted to stand there but Milk had control of the position.
Milk wants to sweep here but Larsen controlling him for the moment.
Milk wants to stand but Larsen is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anders Larsen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.

Milk gets caught napping as Larsen dives in and scores a takedown. Milk manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen won't allow Milk to sweep him here.

Milk is working an open guard so Larsen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Milk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Milk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larsen looking to control.
Milk trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Larsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Milk is aware though and is defending well.
Larsen is trying to keep Milk in close.
Milk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Milk content to stall in guard here.

Milk stands and steps away. Larsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Larsen gets caught napping as Milk dives in and scores a takedown. Larsen manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milk trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Anders Larsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miles Milk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Larsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anders Larsen.
I think Milk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Milk!