PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ALLA SVENSKA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larusso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Joe Esposito - You're the Best Around. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Larusso
vs
SVENSKA

175 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Larusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ALLA SVENSKA!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larusso tries to clinch there but SVENSKA circles away.
Larusso tries to score a power double leg takedown but SVENSKA sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larusso somewhat.
Larusso tries to clinch but SVENSKA is having none of it.
A combination from SVENSKA does no damage.
SVENSKA keeps the fight on the outside.

SVENSKA moves into the clinch.
Larusso tries to pull guard but SVENSKA holds him up against the cage and eventually Larusso drops back down to his feet.
SVENSKA has had enough of the clinch but Larusso keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SVENSKA tries to break the clinch but Larusso is controlling the position.
Larusso tries to land a knee to the head but SVENSKA blocks with his arms.

SVENSKA breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SVENSKA throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SVENSKA throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larusso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
SVENSKA fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SVENSKA throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SVENSKA misses with a series of wild punches.
SVENSKA misses with a double jab.
SVENSKA throws a right hand that Larusso ducks under and follows up with a left that Larusso also avoids with ease.
Larusso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from SVENSKA.
Larusso has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Larusso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SVENSKA throws a series of strikes that have Larusso backpedaling.
SVENSKA swinging wilding here.
Larusso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SVENSKA but SVENSKA pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SVENSKA throws a right and a left that both miss.

SVENSKA shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
SVENSKA wants to pass the guard but Larusso is keeping the position.

Larusso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. SVENSKA is aware though and is defending well.
SVENSKA with a flurry of punches that miss.
SVENSKA is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Larusso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larusso is breathing heavily.

Larusso is looking for a triangle but SVENSKA pushes his legs off easily.
Larusso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as SVENSKA controls the pace.
I looks like SVENSKA might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SVENSKA throws a big right hand that misses.
SVENSKA wants to stand but Larusso is controlling his posture from full guard.
SVENSKA is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Larusso is trying to keep SVENSKA in close.
SVENSKA is stalling in the full guard.
SVENSKA has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larusso is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
SVENSKA throwing strikes from guard but Larusso blocks nicely.
SVENSKA really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larusso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Larusso has a closed guard, preventing SVENSKA from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
SVENSKA throws a right and a left that both miss.
SVENSKA misses with a body shot.
Larusso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
SVENSKA moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
SVENSKA throws a nice looking combination but Larusso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ALLA SVENSKA dominated that round.
That's time! Larusso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

SVENSKA fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larusso avoids it really well and circles away.
Larusso wants to clinch

and SVENSKA counters by clinching up.
SVENSKA tries to break the clinch but Larusso is controlling the position.
SVENSKA wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Larusso has him pressed against the cage.
Larusso prevents SVENSKA from breaking the clinch.

SVENSKA pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
SVENSKA looks to land a combination but Larusso avoids it well.
Larusso clinches but SVENSKA breaks the clinch
and SVENSKA connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso closes the distance but SVENSKA moves to the side
and SVENSKA counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
SVENSKA throws a hook but Larusso avoids it easily.
SVENSKA is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso tries to clinch up
and SVENSKA counters with a two punch combo.
Larusso keeps the fight on the outside.
Larusso wants to clinch.
Larusso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larusso tries to close the distance and clinch but SVENSKA swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
SVENSKA tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larusso swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
SVENSKA throws a right and a left that both miss.
ALLA SVENSKA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SVENSKA tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Larusso darts in trying to clinch
and SVENSKA counters with a left and a right that stings Larusso.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Larusso - that will leave a mark!

Larusso clinches up against the cage.
Larusso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Larusso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as SVENSKA walks away with a smile on his face. Larusso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Larusso moves in looking to clinch but SVENSKA pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Larusso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SVENSKA throws a combination that misses
and Larusso counters with an inside leg kick.
SVENSKA misses with a double jab

and Larusso moves into the clinch.
Larusso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as SVENSKA walks away with a smile on his face. Larusso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from SVENSKA. No joy for Larusso on that attempt.
Larusso misses with a takedown attempt - SVENSKA sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
SVENSKA throws a right and a left that both miss.
SVENSKA dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from SVENSKA misses

and Larusso moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Larusso fails to land.
SVENSKA is trying to force a seperation but Larusso has the dominant position.
Larusso tries to pull guard but SVENSKA holds him up against the cage and eventually Larusso drops back down to his feet.
Larusso jumps guard but SVENSKA stands there with Larusso around his waist. Larusso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Larusso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Larusso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Larusso has his foot on SVENSKA's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SVENSKA works his way back into a safe position though.
SVENSKA has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larusso is proving hard to escape from.
Larusso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
SVENSKA wants to pass the guard but Larusso is keeping the position.
SVENSKA must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
SVENSKA wanted to stand there but Larusso had control of the position.
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 Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Larusso tries to close the distance and clinch but SVENSKA swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for SVENSKA.
SVENSKA swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larusso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps SVENSKA thinking.
SVENSKA misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
SVENSKA cracks Larusso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Larusso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Larusso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as SVENSKA throws out the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SVENSKA scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Larusso tries to clinch up but SVENSKA circles away and keeps his distance.
Larusso slips a jab and a cross from SVENSKA.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SVENSKA throws a lazy right hand but Larusso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
SVENSKA throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Larusso counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Larusso shoots in for a double leg but SVENSKA sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from SVENSKA is predictable there

and Larusso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

SVENSKA has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Larusso uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larusso advances position into side control!
Larusso scoring with punches and elbows.
Larusso in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Larusso is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. SVENSKA looks calm but he's in trouble here. Larusso gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. SVENSKA is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Larusso lets go of the hold and SVENSKA can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Larusso!