PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 5101 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie (ranked 3041 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson comes into the arena with Hells Bells - ACDC blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Svensson
vs
Muffin Sweetie Pie

175 cm
34
213 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

190 cm
29
207 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sven Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Svensson just leaning against Sweetie Pie, taking a breather.
Svensson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sweetie Pie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Svensson wants to stall.
Svensson taking a breather.
Svensson tries to stall but Sweetie Pie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Svensson trying to stall but Sweetie Pie improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.

Sweetie Pie has Svensson up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sweetie Pie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svensson avoids it.
Sweetie Pie connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson is trying to stall.
Sweetie Pie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svensson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sweetie Pie tries a knee to the head but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson blocks an elbow strike.
Sweetie Pie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie misses with a knee strike.
Sweetie Pie lands a knee to the body.
Svensson effectively controlling the action here.
Sweetie Pie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svensson.
Sweetie Pie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svensson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Svensson is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sweetie Pie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Sweetie Pie tries to stall but Svensson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Svensson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sweetie Pie as Svensson tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Svensson to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.

Svensson has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson dodges an elbow strike from Sweetie Pie.
Svensson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sweetie Pie up against the cage.

Svensson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Svensson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sweetie Pie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sweetie Pie trying to hold on to Svensson's head to control him but Svensson postures up.
Sweetie Pie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Svensson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Svensson's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweetie Pie connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Svensson to escape the position.
Svensson trying to control the hands but Sweetie Pie won't let him.
Svensson turns into Sweetie Pie and is now in his guard.
Svensson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie trying to control the position here.
Sweetie Pie keeping full guard, as Svensson tries to pass.
Sweetie Pie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Svensson manages to get himself to full guard.

Sweetie Pie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sweetie Pie postures up and lands a big shot to Svensson's brow.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Sweetie Pie controlling him for the moment.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sweetie Pie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sweetie Pie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sweetie Pie missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sweetie Pie wants to clinch.
Svensson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sweetie Pie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svensson momentarily.
Sweetie Pie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sweetie Pie misses with a low kick.

Svensson clinches.
Svensson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie dominated that round.
That's time! Svensson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sweetie Pie cracks Svensson with an open hand slap.
Svensson blocks a low kick nicely.
Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sweetie Pie closes the distance and pushes Svensson back into the cage.
Svensson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sweetie Pie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sweetie Pie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sweetie Pie throws an elbow but it misses.
Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Svensson avoids the elbow strike from Sweetie Pie, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Svensson stalling in the clinch but Sweetie Pie improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Svensson.
Sweetie Pie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson tries to stall but Sweetie Pie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sweetie Pie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Sven Svensson has been cut.
Svensson dodges an elbow strike from Sweetie Pie.
Sweetie Pie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Svensson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sweetie Pie trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson is stalling here.
Svensson trying to stall but Sweetie Pie improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Sweetie Pie misses with a few strikes there.
Sweetie Pie throws a leg kick

and Svensson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sweetie Pie's guard.
Svensson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sweetie Pie wants to sweep here but Svensson controlling him for the moment.

Sweetie Pie is looking for a triangle but Svensson pushes his legs off easily.

Sweetie Pie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Svensson pushes down on Sweetie Pie's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie wants to control but Svensson passes into side.
Svensson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sweetie Pie!
Sweetie Pie gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Svensson looking to break Sweetie Pie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sweetie Pie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Svensson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Svensson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sweetie Pie trying to control the hands but Svensson breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie trying to get back to his feet but Svensson is in full control for now.
Sweetie Pie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sweetie Pie wants to improve his position but Svensson is controlling well.
Sweetie Pie is looking to get back to full guard here but Svensson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sweetie Pie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Svensson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sweetie Pie is desperately trying to improve his position but Svensson has a good base and remains in mount.
Svensson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson wants to control the pace but Sweetie Pie is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is really struggling to control Sweetie Pie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sweetie Pie tries to lock up and control but Svensson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sweetie Pie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sweetie Pie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson wants to control the pace but Sweetie Pie is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sven Svensson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Svensson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Svensson closes the distance and clinches.
Svensson is trying to maintain a safe position but Sweetie Pie gets an underhook and turns Svensson into the cage.
Svensson is working for takedown but Sweetie Pie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Svensson taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Svensson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Sweetie Pie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Svensson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.

Svensson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweetie Pie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Svensson dodges an elbow strike from Sweetie Pie.
Svensson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson just leaning against Sweetie Pie, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sweetie Pie is keeping busy.
Svensson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Svensson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sweetie Pie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svensson has Sweetie Pie pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Svensson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Svensson tries to clinch but Sweetie Pie moves away
and Sweetie Pie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svensson is looking to clinch.

Svensson has managed to clinch.
Svensson stalling in the clinch but Sweetie Pie improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie working Svensson over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweetie Pie misses with an elbow strike.
Svensson tries to stall but Sweetie Pie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sweetie Pie is keeping busy.
Svensson just leaning against Sweetie Pie, taking a breather.
Sweetie Pie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Svensson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sweetie Pie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sweetie Pie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sweetie Pie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Svensson up against the cage.
Svensson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Svensson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sweetie Pie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Sweetie Pie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Sweetie Pie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sweetie Pie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Sweetie Pie.
Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sweetie Pie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svensson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sweetie Pie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sweetie Pie doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensson circles away.

Sweetie Pie clinches with his opponent.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sweetie Pie misses with a knee to the head.
Svensson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sweetie Pie obliges.
Sweetie Pie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Sweetie Pie.
Sweetie Pie misses with a knee strike.
Svensson avoiding damage as Sweetie Pie throws knees to the body.
Sweetie Pie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Svensson looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sweetie Pie.
Sweetie Pie tries a knee to the head but Svensson blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sweetie Pie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sweetie Pie is keeping busy.
Sweetie Pie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svensson taking a breather.

Svensson lands a takedown into guard.
Sweetie Pie is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Svensson dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sweetie Pie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.