PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Ulvesson (ranked 21261 p4p, 166 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 2574 p4p, 112 weight class). Ulvesson's entrance music is Wolf Like Me - TV On The Radio. A fine choice. Ulf Ulvesson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Neville Southall's chin.

Ulvesson
vs
Southall

205 cm
25
250 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

185 cm
25
286 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulf Ulvesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southall tries a head kick but it misses.
Southall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ulvesson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ulvesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Southall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ulvesson's guard.
Ulvesson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Southall is controlling him.
Ulvesson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
Southall postures up in Ulvesson's guard and throws a big left but Ulvesson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulvesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulvesson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
Ulvesson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ulvesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulvesson wants to get back to his feet but Southall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Southall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Southall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Southall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ulvesson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Southall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulvesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulvesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall postures up in Ulvesson's guard and throws a big left but Ulvesson blocks it.
Ulvesson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Southall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Southall throwing strikes from guard but Ulvesson blocks nicely.
Southall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ulvesson's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ulvesson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Southall throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ulvesson. No joy for Southall on that attempt.
Ulvesson swings widly with a right hand

and Southall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ulvesson is not content to let Southall control the position.
Southall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southall looks to land a strike but Ulvesson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ulvesson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ulvesson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Southall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Southall shoots in but Ulvesson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Southall throws a push kick but Ulvesson slaps the foot to one side.
Southall connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Ulf Ulvesson has been cut.
Southall tries a head kick but it misses.
Ulvesson tries for a takedown but Southall circles away easily
and Southall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Ulvesson is rocked!
Ulvesson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Southall is fending him off so far but Ulvesson persists. Nope, Southall circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall moves out of range as Ulvesson strikes.
Southall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall throws a series of punches but Ulvesson avoids them all with ease.
Ulvesson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Southall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neville Southall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ulvesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Southall is defended easily by Ulvesson.
Ulvesson is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Southall misses.
Ulvesson dives in and grabs Southall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Southall pushes down on Ulvesson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulf Ulvesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall throws a leg kick but Ulvesson moved away.
Ulvesson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Southall's waist but Southall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ulvesson off to one side.
Ulvesson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Southall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ulvesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Southall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Southall wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Southall misses with a leg kick.
Southall tries for a takedown but Ulvesson circles away easily
and Ulvesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Southall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ulf Ulvesson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Ulvesson.
Ulf Ulvesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulvesson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Southall.
Ulvesson blocks a leg kick.
Southall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulvesson goes for a double leg but Southall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Southall continues to drive forward.
Ulvesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Southall lands a big head kick that sends Ulvesson tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Ulvesson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Ulvesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ulvesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ulvesson's sensitive parts.
Ulvesson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ulvesson throws a hook to the side of Southall's head but Southall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Southall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Southall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ulvesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Southall throws the left hand but Ulvesson avoids the punch easily.
Ulvesson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ulvesson looks to land a left hand but Southall moved out of range nicely.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Ulvesson moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulvesson defending well as Southall loads up on a big left hand.
Ulvesson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Southall sprawls and moves away.
Southall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulf Ulvesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Southall looking to score a takedown here. Ulvesson is defending well but Southall drives through and ends up in Ulvesson's guard.
Neville Southall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Southall passes into half guard.
Southall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southall with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Southall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Southall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Neville Southall!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Neville Southall!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Neville Southall!

Neville Southall wins by unanimous decision!
Ulf Ulvesson spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.