PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Mcfadden (ranked 6859 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Larsen (ranked 5230 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Mcfadden is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Mcfadden
vs
Larsen

164 cm
20
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Mcfadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcfadden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Larsen to the ground. Mcfadden is now in Larsen's guard.

Larsen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Larsen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Larsen is keen to just control but Mcfadden is a slippery customer.
Larsen looks winded!
Mcfadden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcfadden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen prevents Mcfadden from getting back to his feet.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcfadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larsen postures up.
Mcfadden looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcfadden, not yet.
Larsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfadden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larsen manages to get himself to full guard.

Larsen has a closed guard, preventing Mcfadden from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Larsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcfadden landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcfadden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Larsen's head.
Mcfadden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mcfadden scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcfadden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcfadden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcfadden landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcfadden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcfadden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcfadden really is a fat lump.
Mcfadden postures up in Larsen's guard and throws a big left but Larsen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mcfadden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larsen is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mcfadden throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcfadden stands up over Larsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcfadden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mcfadden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Larsen has momentary wrist control but Mcfadden slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcfadden throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcfadden stands up over Larsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Larsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcfadden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcfadden cracks Larsen with a solid left hand.
Larsen has a closed guard, preventing Mcfadden from standing up.
Larsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcfadden.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsen has momentary wrist control but Mcfadden slips an elbow through the middle.
Mcfadden lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Mcfadden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mcfadden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcfadden wants to stand up but Larsen manages to regain full guard.
Larsen working a defensive guard but Mcfadden manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mcfadden is putting a hurting on Larsen here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfadden cracks Larsen with a big elbow.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
Larsen tries to bench press Mcfadden off him but Mcfadden keeps the position.
Mcfadden is chipping away with strikes.
Mcfadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsen can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfadden working the ground and pound.

Mcfadden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Mcfadden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcfadden scores with punches from side control.
Larsen is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mcfadden looks up at the clock and then as Larsen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mcfadden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Mcfadden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Larsen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mcfadden easily slips into full mount!

Mcfadden is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Larsen has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcfadden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Larsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jeremy Mcfadden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Larsen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mcfadden.
Mcfadden scoring with strikes but Larsen is staying in there.
Mcfadden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Larsen's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcfadden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mcfadden lands a heavy elbow.
Mcfadden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mcfadden punishing his opponent with strikes.

Mcfadden has control of Larsen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Larsen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mcfadden unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Mcfadden dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mcfadden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcfadden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Larsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mcfadden has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Larsen is on him like a limpet, forcing Mcfadden back against the cage.
Mcfadden avoiding damage.

Larsen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mcfadden uses from the top position.
Mcfadden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcfadden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcfadden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfadden postures up and lands a big shot to Larsen's brow.
Mcfadden works over Larsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcfadden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mcfadden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Larsen has a closed guard, preventing Mcfadden from standing up.
Mcfadden throwing strikes but missing.

Larsen looking for a guillotine here but Mcfadden defends easily.
Larsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen wants to control but Mcfadden passes easily into half guard.
Mcfadden lands with a punch from half guard.

Mcfadden seems to be looking for submissions.

Mcfadden wants to work for an arm triangle but Larsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Larsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcfadden scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mcfadden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcfadden prevents Larsen from improving his position.
Larsen wants to control but Mcfadden is keeping busy.

Mcfadden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Larsen is looking to get back to full guard here but Mcfadden has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcfadden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Larsen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mcfadden.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larsen tries to escape but Mcfadden is in control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Mcfadden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcfadden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Mcfadden!