PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Didriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Didriksson's entrance music is From the Ground - Hollywood Undead. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!

Didriksson
vs
Gene

190 cm
27
184 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

187 cm
32
182 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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Conviction

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Didriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Gene!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Gene misses.
Didriksson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Didriksson.
Gene doesn't manage to clinch there - Didriksson circles away.
Levi Gene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Didriksson rushes Gene and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Didriksson lands a takedown into guard.
Gene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Didriksson wants to control from the top but Gene keeps moving.

Gene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Didriksson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Didriksson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gene looking for a sweep. Not yet Gene, not yet.
Gene is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Didriksson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Didriksson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!

Didriksson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gene has managed to free his arm - good work.

Didriksson is trying to work for a kimura but Gene is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Didriksson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gene is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Didriksson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gene has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gene tries to get to full guard but Didriksson has control of the leg.

Didriksson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gene defends it well.
Gene is trying to control but can't.
Gene is pressing down on Didriksson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Didriksson postures up.
Gene keeping moving, preventing Didriksson from controlling successfully.
Didriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Didriksson is pushing down on Gene's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gene is fighting to maintain full guard but Didriksson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Didriksson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gene is defending against the submission attempts here by Didriksson.
Gene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Didriksson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gene sees it coming and defends easily.
Didriksson wants to take a breather but Gene is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gene keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Didriksson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gene sees it coming and defends easily.

Didriksson is working for a kimura but Gene is defending it quite comfortably.

Didriksson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gene wants to get back to his feet.
Didriksson wants to take a breather but Gene is having none of it.

Didriksson seems to be working for a kimura but Gene defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Didriksson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gene doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Didriksson.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gene manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Didriksson pushing down on Gene's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Didriksson is trying to work for a kimura but Gene is defending well.

Didriksson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gene slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gene keeping moving, preventing Didriksson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Didriksson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gene clinches up against the cage.
Gene drops down looking for an ankle pick but Didriksson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gene throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Didriksson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gene throws a shot from downtown. Didriksson moves away and avoids it.
Gene scores with a jab.

Didriksson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gene to the ground. Didriksson is now in Gene's guard.
Didriksson looking to pass the guard.
Didriksson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gene's guard.
Gene makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gene.
Didriksson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gene is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didriksson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gene is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gene throws a big elbow that misses.
Gene throws a big right hand that misses.
Gene trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Didriksson holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Didriksson is on top in guard.

Didriksson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gene trying to keep a closed guard but Didriksson is proving a slippery customer.
Didriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gene keeping moving, preventing Didriksson from controlling successfully.
Gene looking to hit a scissor sweep but Didriksson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gene looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Levi Gene.

Didriksson clinches with his opponent.
Gene is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Didriksson is keeping busy.
Gene changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Didriksson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Didriksson shoots in for a double leg but Gene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Didriksson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Didriksson.
Gene is looking to clinch but Didriksson is avoiding it.
Gene moves to clinch but Didriksson breaks away

and Didriksson counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene can't do much from the bottom here.

Didriksson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gene is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Didriksson tries to advance to mount but Gene denies him.
Sven Didriksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Didriksson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gene!
Gene is trying desperately to improve position.
Gene bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Didriksson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gene connects with a couple of short punches.
Gene is looking to work some ground and pound but Didriksson has wrist control.
Didriksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gene is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didriksson keeping moving, preventing Gene from controlling successfully.

Didriksson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gene off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gene throws a leg kick which misses Didriksson's front leg but catches the back leg as Didriksson tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Didriksson wants to clinch up but Gene keeps it at a distance.
Didriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gene circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gene tries to clinch there but Didriksson circles away.

Didriksson gets tackled into the cage by Gene. Gene maintains the clinch.
Didriksson blocks a body shot from Gene.

Gene breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Levi Gene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Didriksson as Gene shoots in.
Didriksson tries to clinch but Gene is having none of it.
A big right from Gene misses.
Didriksson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Gene drives through and clinches with Didriksson against the cage.
Gene tries for a takedown but Didriksson manages to get underhooks.
Didriksson is trying to drag Gene to the mat but Gene just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gene misses with a punch on the inside.
Didriksson tries to score a body lock takedown but Gene shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gene scores with a shot to the side of Didriksson's head.

Gene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gene tries to clinch up.

Didriksson clinches.
Didriksson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gene to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Didriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gene misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Didriksson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gene regains guard immediately.
Gene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Didriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gene bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Didriksson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gene avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gene lands a couple of digs.
Gene postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gene cracks Didriksson with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gene working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Didriksson's head.
Gene missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Didriksson looking for a sweep. Not yet Didriksson, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gene makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gene wants to control from the top but Didriksson keeps moving.
Gene missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gene pushes down on Didriksson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Didriksson wants to get back to his feet.
Didriksson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gene scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gene slips a nice elbow through Didriksson's hands, connecting with Didriksson's forehead.
Didriksson is trying to stand.
Gene is nestled in close to Didriksson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gene not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Gene is looking for a kimura here.
Gene has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gene is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Didriksson wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Gene there.
Didriksson is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gene connects with a nice short shot to Didriksson's temple.
Didriksson is refusing to be controlled, as Gene sits in half guard.
Didriksson is pressing down on Gene's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gene works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Gene is trying to work for a kimura but Didriksson is defending well.
Gene lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gene looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gene stops Didriksson from getting back to his feet.
Gene lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Didriksson moves into full guard.
Gene stops Didriksson from standing up.

Didriksson has his foot on Gene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gene works his way back into a safe position though.
Gene throws a big right hand that misses.
Didriksson has momentary wrist control but Gene slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gene lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gene controlling from the top position.
Didriksson controls Gene momentarily but Gene frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Gene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gene 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Levi Gene!