PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Larsson
vs
MacLeod

194 cm
22
210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

189 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Larsson.
MacLeod jabs Larsson right on the nose. Larsson blinks but takes it well.
MacLeod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsson throws out the jab.
Larsson misses the shot to the body.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of MacLeod 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Larsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacLeod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacLeod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peter Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacLeod doesn't seem bothered though.
MacLeod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larsson defends well and MacLeod ends up having to push Larsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been told by Larsson's head coaches at The Fallen Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MacLeod throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Larsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Larsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsson misses with a left hand

and MacLeod counters with a single leg into guard. Larsson didn't expect that.
Larsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacLeod is controlling him.
MacLeod has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacLeod slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

MacLeod is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Larsson is trying to escape and MacLeod transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Larsson is forced to tap! Nice work there by MacLeod! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Connor MacLeod!