PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pet Trilaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmeh Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pet Trilaka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Trilaka
vs
Larson

168 cm
24
141 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
163 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pet Trilaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timmeh Larson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson misses with a head kick.
Larson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Pet Trilaka has been cut.
Larson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larson wants to clinch but Trilaka slips to the side

and Trilaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Larson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Larson prevents the takedown attempt.
Trilaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Larson.
Trilaka wants a takedown.
Trilaka is working for takedown but Larson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pet Trilaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trilaka prevents a body shot from Larson.
Trilaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Larson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larson is trying to stall.
Trilaka wants a takedown.
Larson prevents the takedown attempt.

Trilaka is trying to trip Larson. He has hold of a leg but Larson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Trilaka persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Trilaka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trilaka being controlled here momentarily.
Trilaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trilaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larson is on top in guard.
Larson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Larson passes Trilaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trilaka trying to hold on to Larson's head to control him but Larson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson is pressing down on Trilaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trilaka is holding on for now.
Trilaka is looking for a sweep. Larson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larson controlling the action here.
Larson wants to pass to mount but Trilaka is defending the position.
Trilaka wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larson stands up from half guard.
Larson thuds his shin into the meat of Trilaka's side.
Larson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Larson throws a sloppy head kick and Trilaka moves out of range easily.
Larson misses with an uppercut. Trilaka saw that one coming.

Larson pushes Trilaka up against the cage in a clinch.

Trilaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larson looks to land a body kick but Trilaka moved away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Larson - that will leave a mark!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trilaka shoots in for a takedown but Larson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Larson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trilaka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trilaka is trying to break free.
Trilaka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Larson tries to land a knee to the head but Trilaka blocks with his arms.
Larson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Larson throws an elbow that misses.
Trilaka blocking some punches.
Trilaka blocks a body shot from Larson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trilaka jumps guard but Larson stands there with Trilaka around his waist. Trilaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Larson gets underhooks to prevent Trilaka's takedown attempt.
Trilaka is breathing heavily.
Trilaka goes for a takedown attempt but Larson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmeh Larson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pet Trilaka's cut.
That's time! Trilaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Larson is looking to clinch.
Trilaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larson but Larson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trilaka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson throws a head kick that misses.
Trilaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Larson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson leaves Trilaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pet Trilaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson throws a head kick but Trilaka moves out of range.
Larson moves to clinch but Trilaka breaks away

and Trilaka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larson is not content to let Trilaka control the position.
Larson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trilaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trilaka's back!
Larson throwing sloppy strikes.
Larson trying to control momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trilaka looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Larson controls the action.
Trilaka prevents Larson from getting a body triangle.
Larson controlling well, preventing Trilaka from escaping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larson is trying to stick to Trilaka's back but Trilaka is turning into Larson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Larson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trilaka.
Trilaka trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
Trilaka looking to pass the guard.

Larson pushes Trilaka off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson lands with a kick to the temple. Trilaka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A shot to the liver by Larson. Beautiful body shot.
Trilaka walks into a stiff left hand from Larson.
Timmeh Larson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trilaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trilaka blocks a head kick by Larson.
Larson throws a head kick but Trilaka moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson throws a body punch but Trilaka moves out of range.
Larson throws a sloppy head kick and Trilaka moves out of range easily.
Trilaka circles away from the clinch attempt

and Trilaka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Larson won't be happy with that.
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!

Trilaka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trilaka staying calm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larson struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timmeh Larson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pet Trilaka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Larson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Larson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trilaka.
A jab from Larson misses.
Larson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Larson tries to clinch but Trilaka is having none of it.
Larson wants to clinch up but Trilaka keeps it at a distance.
Larson wants to clinch up but Trilaka keeps it at a distance.
Larson missing with a left hand there. Trilaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trilaka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Larson to the mat! Larson manages to get full guard.
Trilaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larson trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson wants to sweep here but Trilaka controlling him for the moment.
Larson is trying to control the position but Trilaka postures up.
Trilaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Larson is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trilaka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Trilaka is looking to get back to is feet but Larson passes into side control.
Trilaka is trying to control Larson's posture but Larson avoids it.
Trilaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trilaka is letting Larson control him for a moment.
Larson wants to control but Trilaka is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trilaka is letting Larson control him for a moment.
Larson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trilaka's legs.

Larson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trilaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pet Trilaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trilaka is looking for a sweep.
Trilaka stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Timmeh Larson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson wants to control but Trilaka is keeping him busy.
Trilaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Larson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pet Trilaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larson trying to control the action but Trilaka is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmeh Larson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmeh Larson!