PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sveinn Haraldsson (ranked 6824 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentino Silfversvanz (ranked 4943 p4p, 0 weight class). Sveinn Haraldsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Haraldsson
vs
Silfversvanz

178 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sveinn Haraldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentino Silfversvanz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silfversvanz rushes Haraldsson and presses him up against the cage.
Haraldsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Haraldsson prevents a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz struggles to land a body shot inside as Haraldsson controls his hands.
Silfversvanz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Silfversvanz.
Haraldsson blocking some punches.
Silfversvanz lands a shoulder strike.
Silfversvanz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silfversvanz prevents the takedown attempt.
Silfversvanz throws a punch but it's blocked by Haraldsson.

Haraldsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silfversvanz has managed to clinch.
Haraldsson blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz tries to pull guard but Haraldsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Silfversvanz drops back down to his feet.

Haraldsson manages to break the clinch.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silfversvanz closes the distance and pushes Haraldsson back into the cage.
Silfversvanz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haraldsson or not.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch on the inside.
Silfversvanz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silfversvanz has Haraldsson pressed against the cage, preventing Haraldsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Haraldsson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sveinn Haraldsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haraldsson is working for takedown but Silfversvanz is calmly controlling the position for now.

Silfversvanz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silfversvanz is looking to clinch but Haraldsson is avoiding it.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but Haraldsson is having none of it.

Silfversvanz instigates a clinch.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch.
Haraldsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands an uppercut.
Silfversvanz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haraldsson to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silfversvanz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silfversvanz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silfversvanz drags the fight down to the ground.
Silfversvanz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Haraldsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silfversvanz is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silfversvanz wants to stand but Haraldsson is controlling the position.
Silfversvanz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Silfversvanz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haraldsson is controlling him.
Haraldsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silfversvanz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haraldsson stops Silfversvanz from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz keeping moving, preventing Haraldsson from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haraldsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silfversvanz.
Haraldsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Haraldsson tries to keep at a distance but Silfversvanz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Haraldsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haraldsson is trying to drag Silfversvanz to the mat but Silfversvanz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silfversvanz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silfversvanz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haraldsson is trying to pull guard but Silfversvanz has him pressed against the cage.
Silfversvanz can't find room to land a body shot as Haraldsson controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson is trying to break the clinch but Silfversvanz is controlling him.
Silfversvanz avoiding damage as Haraldsson throws knees to the body.
Silfversvanz throws a head punch that misses.
Silfversvanz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silfversvanz lands an uppercut.
Haraldsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Silfversvanz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Silfversvanz pulls guard successfully.

Silfversvanz is working an open guard so Haraldsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Haraldsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silfversvanz throws out a counter right but Haraldsson avoids it with no problem.

Silfversvanz instigates a clinch.
Haraldsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Silfversvanz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Silfversvanz.
Nice body punch from Silfversvanz - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silfversvanz misses with a punch to the body.
Haraldsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silfversvanz lands a nice uppercut.
Silfversvanz has Haraldsson pressed against the cage, preventing Haraldsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silfversvanz closes the distance and clinches.
Haraldsson is trying to pull guard but Silfversvanz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Haraldsson can't get the takedown.
Silfversvanz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haraldsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silfversvanz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haraldsson's efforts to push away.
Haraldsson has had enough of the clinch but Silfversvanz keeps him there for the moment.
Haraldsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sveinn Haraldsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haraldsson is trying to break free.
Silfversvanz lands with a short shot to the head.

Haraldsson pulls guard.
Silfversvanz postures up in Haraldsson's guard and throws a big left but Haraldsson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfversvanz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haraldsson's head.
Silfversvanz throws a big right hand that misses.
Silfversvanz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silfversvanz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silfversvanz postures up in Haraldsson's guard and throws a big left but Haraldsson blocks it.
Haraldsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haraldsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silfversvanz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silfversvanz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silfversvanz throwing strikes from guard but Haraldsson blocks nicely.
Silfversvanz works over Haraldsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Silfversvanz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silfversvanz throwing strikes but missing.
Silfversvanz working some strikes from top position.
Silfversvanz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silfversvanz cracks Haraldsson with a solid left hand.
Silfversvanz stopping the sweep attempt from Haraldsson.
Silfversvanz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silfversvanz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silfversvanz connects with a couple of short punches.
Silfversvanz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haraldsson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silfversvanz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silfversvanz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haraldsson's head.
Silfversvanz with a nice head shot there.
Silfversvanz working some strikes from top position.
Valentino Silfversvanz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haraldsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silfversvanz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silfversvanz throws a big right hand that misses.
Haraldsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silfversvanz landing with the ground and pound.
Silfversvanz working some strikes from top position.
Silfversvanz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Haraldsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haraldsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haraldsson tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz working some strikes from top position.
Silfversvanz trying to control the position from guard on top but Haraldsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haraldsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Haraldsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silfversvanz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silfversvanz cracks Haraldsson with a solid left hand.
Silfversvanz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haraldsson has momentary wrist control but Silfversvanz slips an elbow through the middle.
Silfversvanz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silfversvanz postures up and lands a big shot to Haraldsson's brow.
Silfversvanz throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silfversvanz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silfversvanz postures up in Haraldsson's guard and throws a big left but Haraldsson blocks it.
Silfversvanz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silfversvanz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silfversvanz with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silfversvanz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haraldsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silfversvanz landing with the ground and pound.
Haraldsson has momentary wrist control but Silfversvanz slips an elbow through the middle.
Silfversvanz is looking to work some ground and pound but Haraldsson has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silfversvanz is working Haraldsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentino Silfversvanz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Silfversvanz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silfversvanz.

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

Silfversvanz instigates a clinch.
Silfversvanz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silfversvanz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silfversvanz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silfversvanz has Haraldsson pressed against the cage, preventing Haraldsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silfversvanz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haraldsson's elbow.

Silfversvanz pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haraldsson trying to control but Silfversvanz is working from the bottom.
Silfversvanz wants to stand and escape but Haraldsson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haraldsson wants to control from the top but Silfversvanz keeps moving.
Silfversvanz is looking to stand up but Haraldsson isn't so interested in that idea.

Silfversvanz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haraldsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silfversvanz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haraldsson is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Silfversvanz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haraldsson.
Silfversvanz is pressed up against the cage. Haraldsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silfversvanz down to the mat. Silfversvanz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haraldsson tries to clinch but Silfversvanz moves out of range.
Silfversvanz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silfversvanz fails with the takedown
and Haraldsson counters with a nice uppercut.

Silfversvanz forces Haraldsson back against the cage and clinches.

Silfversvanz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haraldsson shoots and misses

and Silfversvanz counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz gets underhooks to prevent Haraldsson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sveinn Haraldsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Haraldsson.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch to the body.
Valentino Silfversvanz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silfversvanz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haraldsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentino Silfversvanz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haraldsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Haraldsson has had enough of the clinch but Silfversvanz keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silfversvanz letting Haraldsson take a breather here.
Haraldsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Haraldsson tries to circle away but Silfversvanz has him pinned against the cage.
Haraldsson tries for a takedown but Silfversvanz manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haraldsson jumps guard but Silfversvanz stands there with Haraldsson around his waist. Haraldsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sveinn Haraldsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haraldsson trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentino Silfversvanz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silfversvanz 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentino Silfversvanz!