PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Altare (ranked 240 p4p, 34 weight class) and Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 431 p4p, 65 weight class). Ludvig Ericsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Altare
vs
Ericsson

185 cm
34
209 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

186 cm
30
212 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Altare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericsson missing with a left hand there. Altare was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Altare moves into the clinch.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Ericsson controls the action.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.

Ericsson breaks from the clinch.
Altare is looking to clinch but Ericsson is avoiding it.
Ericsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ericsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Ericsson as he connects with a hook.
Ericsson thuds his right hand into Altare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Altare.
Ericsson wants to slow Altare down by chopping away at his legs.
Ericsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Altare wants to clinch up but Ericsson keeps it at a distance.
Altare jabs Ericsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ericsson lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Ericsson circles away.
Altare throws a body punch but Ericsson moves out of range.
Altare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
That kick from Ericsson tenderised Altare's leg. Altare is trying to keep his angry face on.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ericsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ericsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Altare defends it well.
Ericsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Altare circles away.

Altare rushes Ericsson and presses him up against the cage.
Ericsson blocking some punches.
Ericsson blocks a body shot from Altare.
Ericsson lands a shoulder strike.
Ericsson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ericsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Ericsson lands a right hand.
Ericsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Ericsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ericsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ericsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Altare gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Altare gets underhooks to prevent Ericsson's takedown attempt.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Altare lands a body shot.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ericsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Ericsson tries to circle away but Altare has him pinned against the cage.
Ericsson prevents a body shot from Altare.
Altare gets underhooks to prevent Ericsson's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altare takes a shot to the head.
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ericsson prevents a body shot from Altare.
Ericsson digs a right hand into Altare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Altare's gas tank.
Altare gets through Ericsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ericsson tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Ericsson back against the cage.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ericsson - that landed with a thud.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare presses Ericsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ericsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Altare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Ericsson lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altare lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ericsson misses with some punches.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare blocks a body shot from Ericsson.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Altare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ericsson misses with a body punch.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson takes a shot to the head.
Altare misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Ericsson.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Altare.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Altare will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ericsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altare manages to avoid it.
Ericsson lands an overhand right.
Altare tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ericsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Altare punishes Ericsson's body with a nice straight punch.

Altare darts in and clinches Ericsson up against the cage.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare misses with some punches.
Ericsson can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Altare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Altare.
Ericsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
Ericsson is working for takedown but Altare is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ericsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altares head.
John Altare has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altare misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Altare lands a left hand.
Ericsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Altare scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare working aggressively here.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
Altare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Altare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ericsson can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Altare.
Altare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ericsson lands with a light punch inside.

John Altare's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare.
Altare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ericsson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare misses with some punches.
Ericsson taking a breather.
Altare lands a left hand.
Altare tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
Altare digs a right hand underneath Ericsson's ribcage. Ericsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
Ericsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ericsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Ericsson.
Good body shot from Altare.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
Ericsson misses with some punches.
Ericsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altare lands with a right to the head.
Ericsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Ericsson pushes Altare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson can't get the takedown.
Ericsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare lands a right hand.
Ericsson throws a head punch that misses.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare.
Ericsson misses with a punch to the body.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Ericsson.
Altare blocking some punches.
Ericsson misses with the head strike.
Ericsson tries for a takedown but Altare manages to get underhooks.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Altare blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
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!
Altare looking to slow down the pace here.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altare tries to work over Ericsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Ericsson.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Ericsson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Altare dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Altare has closed the distance and engaged Ericsson in a clinch.
Altare takes a shot to the head.
Ericsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ericsson throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Ericsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Altare fails in his attempt to clinch.

Altare moves into the clinch.
Altare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ericsson.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Altare.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Ericsson.
Altare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Altare scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Altare is stalling here.
Altare presses Ericsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ericsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ericsson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ericsson.
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare misses with a body punch.

Ericsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ericsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Altare.
Altare tries to clinch up but Ericsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ericsson loads up on a big right hand but Altare slips the punch.
Ericsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Altare closes the distance and pushes Ericsson back into the cage.
Ericsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ludvig Ericsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ericsson tries a body shot but Altare blocks it.
Ericsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Altare pulls his leg out and moves away.
Altare takes a swing at Ericsson's ribcage but misses.
Ericsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Altare pinned against the cage. Altare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Altare pushes Ericsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare blocking some punches.
Altare tries to work over Ericsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ericsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ericsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Altare cracks Ericsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Altare has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ericsson to stand back up!

It looks like Ludvig Ericsson has been cut.

Altare moves into the clinch.
Ericsson misses with a punch to the body.
Altare working aggressively here.
Altare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Altare misses with the head strike.
John Altare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ericsson is trying to break the clinch but Altare is controlling him.
Ericsson tries to circle away but Altare has him pinned against the cage.
Ericsson misses with a punch to the body.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ericsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Altare gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ericsson.
Ericsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ericsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ericsson misses with the head strike.
Ericsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ericsson backwards.
Ericsson has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Ericsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Altare manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Ericsson pushes Altare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Altare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Altare, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Altare!
John Altare really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.