PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christer Pettersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Laroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettersson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fear Factiry - Zero Signal. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Pettersson
vs
Laroux

186 cm
28
215 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

195 cm
29
210 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christer Pettersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, David Laroux!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettersson tries to move into range but Laroux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses.
Pettersson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Laroux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laroux tries to bum rush Pettersson with a series of wild strikes but Pettersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christer Pettersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettersson throws a body kick that misses.
Laroux looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettersson is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pettersson.
Laroux misses with a low kick as Pettersson jumps back.
Pettersson wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Laroux misses the target.
Pettersson throws a leg kick that misses.
Laroux throws a nice looking combination but Pettersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pettersson avoids the body shot from Laroux.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pettersson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pettersson.
Pettersson misses the shot to the body.
Laroux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pettersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Pettersson. That snapped Laroux's head back.
Pettersson lands a leg kick that knocks Laroux off balance momentarily.
Laroux misses with a hook
and Pettersson counters with a body kick that stops Laroux in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laroux.
The crowd cheers as Pettersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laroux doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Pettersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laroux doesn't seem phased though.
Laroux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pettersson counters with a low kick, right behind Laroux 's knee.
Pettersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pettersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laroux's sensitive parts.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pettersson. Laroux shrugs it off though.
Laroux looks winded!
Pettersson slips a straight right by Laroux.
Pettersson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pettersson throws a leg kick but Laroux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Pettersson tenderised Laroux's leg. Laroux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pettersson stuffs the takedown attempt from Laroux. Laroux gets slowly back to his feet.
Laroux tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pettersson scores with a spinning back kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Pettersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettersson swings for the body but Laroux moves out of range.
Pettersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pettersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laroux.
Pettersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laroux throws a series of strikes that have Pettersson backpedaling.
Laroux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pettersson misses with a hook.
Laroux blocks a leg kick.

Laroux looking to score a takedown here. Pettersson is defending well but Laroux drives through and ends up in Pettersson's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pettersson wants to stand up but Laroux is controlling him.
Laroux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pettersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laroux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pettersson keeping moving, preventing Laroux from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laroux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pettersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laroux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laroux tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettersson is retaining full guard.
Laroux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pettersson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laroux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pettersson's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pettersson is looking for a sweep. Laroux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pettersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laroux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christer Pettersson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Laroux checks a leg kick.
Pettersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettersson throws a lazy right hand but Laroux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pettersson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pettersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laroux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laroux blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pettersson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laroux.
Good work by Pettersson as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Pettersson.
Pettersson ducks under a wild hook from Laroux.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laroux defending well as Pettersson loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laroux is defended easily by Pettersson.
Pettersson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettersson wants to slow Laroux down by chopping away at his legs.
No joy there for Laroux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laroux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pettersson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laroux somewhat.
Christer Pettersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Laroux.
The fighters circling - Laroux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson stuffs the takedown.
Pettersson swings for the body but Laroux moves out of range.
Pettersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laroux was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettersson.
Laroux tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pettersson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pettersson looks to land a combination but Laroux avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pettersson throws a big shot that misses.
Pettersson thuds a left hand into Laroux's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laroux avoids the head kick by Pettersson.
Laroux takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laroux is breathing heavily.
Pettersson throws a leg kick but Laroux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christer Pettersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pettersson misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson walks into a jab.
Pettersson misses with a body shot.
A big left from Laroux misses.
Christer Pettersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Laroux catches Pettersson right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Laroux misses.
Laroux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laroux blocks a jab.
Laroux avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pettersson 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 Laroux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laroux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laroux checks a leg kick.
Laroux misses with a looping right.
Laroux slips under a jab from Pettersson.
A punch lands to the side of Laroux 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laroux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laroux throws a big shot that misses.
Laroux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pettersson throws a wild body kick that Laroux sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laroux needs to keep his hands up - Pettersson had a free shot at his head there.
Pettersson is looking to clinch.
Pettersson lands a head kick. Laroux smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettersson throws a low kick but Laroux moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Pettersson misses.
Pettersson misses with a hook. Laroux ducked under it nicely.
Pettersson throws a head kick but Laroux moves out of range.
Pettersson with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christer Pettersson dominated that second round.
That's time! Pettersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Laroux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pettersson misses with a low kick.
Laroux takes a swing at Pettersson's ribcage but misses.
Pettersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettersson throws a head kick but Laroux moves out of range.
Donk. Laroux catches Pettersson right on the button with a cross.
Laroux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Laroux.
Pettersson lands a really nice looking cross but Laroux seems unphased.
Pettersson looks to land a right hand but Laroux moved out of range.
Pettersson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Laroux misses with a body shot.
Laroux moves out of range as Pettersson strikes.
Pettersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laroux.

Pettersson lands a big head kick that sends Laroux tumbling to the mat! Pettersson takes a step backwards and waves Laroux back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Laroux is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettersson cracks a nice hook into Laroux's ribs.
Laroux is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettersson finish him?
Pettersson throws a jab when Laroux was well out of range.
BOOM! Pettersson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Laroux. Laroux tries to recover but Pettersson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Laroux lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christer Pettersson!