PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Dave Wearmouth (ranked 3882 p4p, 21291 weight class) and Adam Larsson (ranked 448 p4p, 593 weight class). Dave Wearmouth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wearmouth
vs
Larsson

183 cm
41
181
34 - 23 - 0

183 cm
33
186
6 - 10 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Wearmouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Larsson scores with a nice body kick.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
A jab from Larsson finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick
and Larsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larsson lands with a shot to the body.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Larsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Larsson misses with a looping left.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth throws a lazy body kick
and Larsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth misses with a lunging right hand
and Larsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Larsson moves away from the strike by Wearmouth.
Larsson checks a low kick from Wearmouth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth throws a solid leg kick but Larsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wearmouth.
Larsson connects with a body shot that sends Wearmouth's belly button to the back.
Larsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larsson lands a head shot.
Larsson moves out of range as Wearmouth strikes.
Larsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wearmouth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Larsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Larsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larsson scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy body kick from Wearmouth
and Larsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsson cracks a nice hook into Wearmouth's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth is looking to score with low kicks.
Larsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Larsson avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a left hand
and Larsson counters with a series of strikes. Wearmouth will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson jabs at Wearmouth's body.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Larsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wearmouth.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsson.
Larsson cracks Wearmouth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Wearmouth misses.
Larsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wearmouth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A right-left combo lands from Wearmouth.
Larsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Larsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsson misses the target.
Larsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wearmouth finds it's way round the side to connect with Larsson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Wearmouth backing away here, and Larsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Larsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Larsson.
A punch combination from Larsson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Larsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Larsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wearmouth on the side of the head.
Larsson with a hook.
Larsson lands a head shot.
Larsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wearmouth doesn't seem bothered though.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Wearmouth lands but Larsson takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Good standup being displayed there by Larsson as he connects with a hook.
Larsson scores with a jab.
A left lands for Larsson.
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Larsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wearmouth throws a lazy head kick
letting Larsson counter with a right hand.
Larsson tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larsson tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot that snaps Larsson's head back.
Larsson connects with a body shot.
Larsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the body from Wearmouth misses
and Larsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Wearmouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wearmouth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsson. Larsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth misses with a combination
and Larsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larsson.
Wearmouth scores with a jab. Larsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, jab by Larsson - just one landing.
Wearmouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Wearmouth is predictable there
and Larsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wearmouth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Larsson lands a lovely overhand right.

Wearmouth is rocked!
A cross from Larsson lands.
Oh Wearmouth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Larsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth seems to have got his legs back now.
Larsson with a nice cross.
Larsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wearmouth looks to land a combination but Larsson avoids it well.
It seemed like Larsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larsson throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Larsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Adam Larsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wearmouth is looking to land body kicks.
Wearmouth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Larsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larsson.
Jab from Larsson.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Larsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson works over Wearmouth's head and body with a nice combination.
Larsson blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Larsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wearmouth in his tracks.
Larsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Larsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Larsson scores with a punch to the head.
Larsson stuns Wearmouth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wearmouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsson. Larsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Larsson scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Larsson.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Larsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wearmouth takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Larsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Wearmouth off the ropes and back into range.
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!
Larsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wearmouth throws a jab when Larsson was well out of range.
Larsson connects with the punch.
Wearmouth misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Larsson checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick that knocks Larsson off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wearmouth is looking to chop away at Larsson's legs.
Nice shot by Larsson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Larsson connects with a leg kick.
Wearmouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larsson scores with a jab.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Larsson scores with a hook to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larsson punishes Wearmouth's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Larsson.
Wearmouth throws a push kick but Larsson slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larsson lands a body shot.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Larsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larsson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Larsson!