PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Yarris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yarris comes to the cage accompanied by Land Down Under. Eriksson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Requiem For a Dream kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yarris
vs
Eriksson

175 cm
23
156 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

184 cm
24
167 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Yarris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Eriksson moves away from the strike by Yarris.
Eriksson lands a glancing blow to the side of Yarris's head.
Yarris misses with a hook. Eriksson ducked under it nicely.
Yarris motions for Eriksson to come forward. Yarris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yarris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eriksson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yarris throws out the jab.
Yarris lands a glancing blow to the side of Eriksson's head.
Brett Yarris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarris throws an overhand right that lands on Eriksson's shoulder, as Eriksson tries to avoid the shot.
Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yarris.
Yarris is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yarris's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yarris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yarris throws and low kick but Eriksson moves out of range easily.
Eriksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yarris missing with a left hand there. Eriksson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eriksson slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarris staying out of range there.
Yarris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yarris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eriksson manages to avoid it.
Yarris throws an overhand right that lands on Eriksson's shoulder, as Eriksson tries to avoid the shot.
Eriksson slips under a jab.
Eriksson moves out of range as Yarris strikes.
Yarris misses with a wild body shot.
Eriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Yarris moves out of range easily.
Eriksson works the jab nicely.
Yarris throws an overhand right that lands on Eriksson's shoulder, as Eriksson tries to avoid the shot.
Yarris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Yarris misses its intended target.
Yarris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Ivan Eriksson has been cut.
Eriksson lands with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarris takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yarris misses with a combination
and Eriksson counters with a stiff right hand.
Eriksson staying out of range there.
Eriksson slips a jab from Yarris.
A jab from Eriksson finds it's way through Yarris's defenses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eriksson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eriksson avoids the body shot from Yarris.
A jab from Yarris misses.
Yarris misses with a hook.
Eriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yarris.
Eriksson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Yarris misses.
Yarris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eriksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eriksson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Eriksson finds it's way through Yarris's defenses.
Yarris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eriksson counters with a straight right hand.
Yarris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eriksson misses with a few strikes there.
Yarris stalks Eriksson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eriksson's face. Eriksson staggers backwards, shaken.
Eriksson misses with a hook.
Eriksson looks to land a left hand but Yarris moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Eriksson does no damage.
Eriksson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Yarris had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Yarris is predictable there
and Eriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
Yarris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eriksson.
Eriksson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eriksson ducks under a wild hook from Yarris.
Yarris misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Eriksson coming out on top.
Eriksson's corner calls for a 1-2. Eriksson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yarris misses with a body shot
and Eriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Yarris misses with a leg kick
and Eriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yarris is breathing heavily.
Yarris throws a lazy right hand but Eriksson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eriksson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yarris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yarris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Eriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Eriksson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Eriksson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eriksson cracks Yarris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eriksson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yarris.
A shot to the body from Yarris misses
and Eriksson counters with a three punch combo that has Yarris backing up. Yarris nods at Eriksson to acknowledge the strikes.
Good exchange - Eriksson coming out on top.
Yarris scores with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Eriksson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Eriksson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Eriksson duly obliges.
Eriksson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yarris thows a leg kick but Eriksson checks it
and Eriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yarris misses with a looping right.
Yarris walks into a jab.
Yarris throws a hook but Eriksson blocks it.
Yarris throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson connects with a looping right hand.
Yarris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eriksson.
Yarris swings for the body but Eriksson moves out of range.
Eriksson throws a head kick but Yarris moves out of range.
Yarris throws out a loose jab but Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eriksson slips under a jab from Yarris.
Yarris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eriksson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eriksson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yarris.
Eriksson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eriksson lands with an uppercut that bounces Yarris off the cage and back into rage.
Yarris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eriksson counters with a head kick.
Eriksson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yarris.
Eriksson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eriksson.
Eriksson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yarris throws a low kick, looking for Eriksson's leg but Eriksson calmly moves out of range.
Eriksson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yarris.
Eriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yarris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eriksson counters with a straight right hand.
Eriksson moves away from the strike by Yarris.
A jab lands there for Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a straight left.
Eriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yarris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good standup being displayed there by Eriksson as he connects with a hook.
Yarris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eriksson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yarris throws a jab when Eriksson was well out of range.
Ivan Eriksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eriksson works over Yarris's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from Yarris misses.
Yarris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eriksson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Yarris misses.
Yarris misses with a double jab
and Eriksson counters with a nice body shot.
Yarris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eriksson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yarris throws a shot from downtown. Eriksson moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yarris.
Eriksson clobbers Yarris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for Eriksson. That snapped Yarris's head back.
Eriksson throws a head kick that half lands.
Yarris misses with a looping right.
Eriksson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ivan Eriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eriksson slips under a jab from Yarris.
Yarris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Yarris misses its intended target.
Yarris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yarris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Eriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Eriksson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Yarris misses with a straight right.
Eriksson cracks Yarris with a good jab.
Eriksson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yarris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yarris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yarris misses with a hook. Eriksson ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Yarris misses.
Eriksson misses with a hook. Yarris ducked under it nicely.
Yarris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Yarris.
Eriksson staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Yarris misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eriksson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eriksson connects with the punch.
Eriksson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Eriksson duly obliges.
Good standup being displayed there by Yarris as he connects with a hook.
Yarris throws a leg kick
and Eriksson counters with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Yarris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yarris throws a leg kick
and Eriksson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eriksson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yarris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eriksson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick from Yarris is predictable there
and Eriksson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yarris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eriksson lands with a slapping head kick.

Yarris is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yarris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yarris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Yarris misses
and Eriksson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eriksson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yarris misses with a looping left.
A jab from Yarris misses.
Eriksson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Eriksson lands a really nice looking cross but Yarris seems unphased.
Eriksson scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarris looks to land a right hand but Eriksson moved out of range.
Yarris misses with an uppercut.
Yarris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eriksson scores with a punch to the head.
Yarris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yarris looks to throw the jab but Eriksson is out of range.
Brett Yarris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eriksson scores with a hook to the body. Yarris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yarris misses with a straight right.
Eriksson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yarris's head.
Yarris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yarris throws a looping overhand right but Eriksson ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Eriksson to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Eriksson.
Ivan Eriksson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eriksson works over Yarris's head and body with a nice combination.
Yarris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eriksson counters with a left to the body.
Eriksson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yarris walks into a straight right hand from Eriksson.
Eriksson throws a right hand that Yarris ducks under and follows up with a left that Yarris also avoids with ease.
Eriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Yarris misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarris takes one to the chin there.
Eriksson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eriksson slips under a jab from Yarris.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Eriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eriksson 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Eriksson!