PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerry Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Svensson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Larson
vs
Svensson

155 cm
24
279 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

225 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kerry Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Svensson !
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson throws out a powerful jab.

Svensson moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Svensson .
Svensson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Larson really is a fat lump.
Svensson lands with a light punch inside.

Larson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Svensson wants to stand but Larson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Larson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Larson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though.
Svensson is trying to stand back up but Larson is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson controlling the action here.
Larson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Larson is nestled in close to Svensson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Larson prevents Svensson from standing back up.
Larson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Svensson pushes Larson off looking to stand but Larson dives back in and keeps control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Svensson misses with a double jab

and Larson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Larson.

Larson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Svensson regains guard.
Larson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Larson manages to pass to side control.
Larson slows the pace down in half guard.
Svensson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Larson stops Svensson from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Larson is nestled in close to Svensson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Svensson is trying to stand up here but Larson is controlling him well.
Larson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Larson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Larson there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson lands with a punch from half guard.
Svensson is looking to get back to is feet but Larson passes into side control.
Larson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Larson cracks Svensson with a big elbow.
Svensson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Larson lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Larson cracks Svensson with a big elbow.
Larson lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kerry Larson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kerry Larson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Svensson misses with a hook.

Svensson moves into the clinch.
Larson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Larson decides to pull guard.
Svensson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Larson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Svensson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Svensson lands with a right to the head.

Kerry Larson's cut is getting worse.
Svensson throws an elbow that misses.
Larson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Svensson after a bit of a struggle.
Larson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Svensson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerry Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Svensson breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Svensson does no damage.
Larson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Svensson misses with a double jab

so Larson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larson lands a couple of elbows.
Kerry Larson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson connects with a couple of short punches.
Svensson wants to stand but Larson is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet but Larson passes into half guard.
Svensson taking some punishment here, with Larson in his half guard.
Larson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Larson connects with a nice short shot to Svensson 's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson slips a nice elbow through Svensson 's hands, connecting with Svensson 's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Svensson is rocked!
Larson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Svensson is still in real trouble! Can Larson finish him?
Larson scores with a big shot! Svensson 's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Svensson ! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kerry Larson!