PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rik Spahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Laskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spahn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slap my elbow. Rik Spahn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jerry Laskey's chin.

Spahn
vs
Laskey

168 cm
25
219 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

195 cm
27
210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

$10

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rik Spahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Laskey!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laskey clinches up against the cage.
Spahn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laskey walks away with a smile on his face. Spahn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spahn shoots in looking for a takedown. Laskey tries to sprawl out of it but Spahn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laskey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Spahn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spahn working the head and body with strikes.
Spahn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laskey wants to control but Spahn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spahn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laskey defending well though.
Spahn prevents Laskey from improving his position.
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!
Spahn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laskey wants to get back to his feet.
Spahn working Laskey over with strikes.
Laskey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spahn working over Laskey with some ground and pound. Laskey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laskey is trying to get back to full guard.
Spahn thows a huge punch but Laskey dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spahn connects with a nice short shot to Laskey's temple.
Laskey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spahn prevents Laskey from improving his position.
Laskey is not content to let Spahn control the position.
Spahn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laskey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spahn.
Laskey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spahn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spahn lands strikes from half guard.
Spahn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laskey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spahn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spahn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laskey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spahn stops Laskey from getting back to his feet.
Spahn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spahn looks to land a strike but Laskey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Spahn landing with the ground and pound.
Laskey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spahn.
Spahn works over Laskey with some ground and pound from guard.

Laskey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spahn defends well.
Laskey looking for a sweep. Not yet Laskey, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laskey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spahn is aware though and is defending well.
Spahn cracks Laskey with a solid left hand.
Spahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Laskey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laskey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spahn stops Laskey from standing up.
Spahn throws a big elbow that misses.
Laskey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laskey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spahn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laskey is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spahn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spahn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spahn throws a big right hand that misses.
Spahn wants to control from the top but Laskey keeps moving.
Spahn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laskey keeping moving, preventing Spahn from controlling successfully.
Spahn throwing strikes from guard but Laskey blocks nicely.
Spahn is looking to work some ground and pound but Laskey has wrist control.
Spahn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Laskey is looking for a triangle but Spahn pushes his legs off easily.
Laskey trying to keep a closed guard but Spahn is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laskey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spahn.
Spahn postures up and lands a big shot to Laskey's brow.
Laskey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Laskey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spahn's half guard.
Laskey tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Spahn is looking for a sweep. Laskey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laskey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spahn keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spahn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laskey controlling from the top position.
Spahn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laskey is now in half guard.
Spahn trying to get back to full guard but Laskey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spahn is looking to get to half guard.
Spahn regains half guard.
Spahn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Spahn has a hand on Laskey's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Laskey takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Spahn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Spahn trying to control from the bottom.
Spahn has his hands clasped together around Laskey's back. He's all about the action.
Spahn wants to improve his position but Laskey is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rik Spahn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spahn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laskey controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spahn is striking off his back. Laskey thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Spahn missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laskey moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Spahn.
Spahn gets back to half guard.
Spahn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laskey trying to mount his opponent but Spahn defends it.
Spahn has his hands clasped together around Laskey's back. He's all about the action.
Spahn regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spahn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laskey is one step ahead there.

Laskey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Laskey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spahn throws a body kick that misses.
Spahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Laskey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spahn missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spahn is looking to control Laskey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spahn avoid being mounted?

Laskey gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rik Spahn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Laskey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laskey leaves Spahn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laskey is looking to clinch.
Spahn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laskey wants to clinch.
Laskey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laskey wants it to stay on the feet.
Spahn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laskey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rik Spahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spahn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laskey sprawls well. Laskey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spahn gets slowly back to his feet.
Spahn keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Spahn or perhaps it was just good defense by Laskey which made him look bad.
Spahn misses with a takedown attempt - Laskey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laskey gets a clinch.
Laskey effectively controlling the action here.
Laskey has had enough of the clinch but Spahn keeps him there for the moment.

Laskey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Spahn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Laskey jumps into side control!
Spahn is looking to regain half guard here but Laskey keeps moving and retains side control.
Laskey trying to control the action but Spahn is working from the bottom.

Laskey stands up and beckons Spahn to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laskey avoids it really well and circles away.
Laskey lands a nice hook to Spahn's body. Spahn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spahn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laskey but Laskey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laskey scores with a shot to the body.
Laskey throws a shot to the body.
Laskey connects with a body shot that sends Spahn's belly button to the back.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laskey has Spahn pushed against the cage.
Spahn is trying to pull guard but Laskey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spahn jumps guard but Laskey stands there with Spahn around his waist. Spahn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laskey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spahn backwards.
Jerry Laskey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Laskey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laskey wants to clinch up but Spahn keeps it at a distance.
Laskey tries to clinch up but Spahn circles away and keeps his distance.
Laskey slaps away a takedown attempt from Spahn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Laskey.

It looks like Rik Spahn has been cut.
Laskey is looking to clinch.

Laskey moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spahn tries to pull guard but Laskey holds him up against the cage and eventually Spahn drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laskey looking to slow down the pace here.
Laskey misses with an elbow strike.

Laskey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spahn tries for a takedown but Laskey circles away easily
and Laskey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laskey!
Laskey lands the left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spahn with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Laskey counter with a right hand.
Laskey digs a good body shot into Spahn's ribs.
Spahn shoots and misses

and Laskey counters with a nice right hand that sends Spahn toppling to the canvas! Spahn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Laskey finish him?!

Spahn is rocked!
Spahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laskey. Laskey obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Laskey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spahn 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rik Spahn!
In his post fight interview, Rik Spahn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.