PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mini Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Butch Larson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Big
vs
Larson

185 cm
25
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
234 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mini Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Larson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson wants to clinch.

Big drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Larson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Big gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Big wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Big working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Big stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Larson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Big defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big looking to pass the guard.

Larson looking for a guillotine here but Big defends easily.
Larson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larson is looking for a triangle but Big pushes his legs off easily.
Big is looking to stand up but Larson won't let him.
Larson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big controls from within his opponent's guard.
Big wants to stand but Larson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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.

Larson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Big preventing the sweep.

Larson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Larson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Big passes Larson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson wants to control but Big is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Butch Larson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Big misses with a double jab.

Larson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Larson showed some decent athleticism there.
Big misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Big is trying to get back to full guard.
Big trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big won't allow Larson to pass to mount.
Big is trying to control but can't.
Larson trying to mount his opponent but Big defends it.
Big is trying to escape back to his feet but Larson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Big's face as Larson controls the position.
Big tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Larson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Big is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Big sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Larson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Big doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larson.
Big knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larson on the ground.

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.
Big wants to control but Larson is keeping busy.
Larson wants to take a breather but Big is having none of it.
Larson prevents Big from improving his position.
Butch Larson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson trying to mount his opponent but Big defends it.
Big wants to control but Larson is keeping busy.

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

Larson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Larson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Big tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Larson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Big knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Big is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Larson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Big is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Larson in side control, throwing shots but Big defends.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

Larson is working for a guillotine from mount but Big frees his head quite easily.
Big is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Larson with a poor takedown

and Big counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Big is looking to stand up but Larson won't let him.
Larson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Big controls the pace.
Larson keeping moving, preventing Big from controlling successfully.
Larson wants to stand up but Big is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Larson lands a good elbow from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Big wants to stand but Larson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Big scores with a takedown into Larson's guard.

Big got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Big has managed to get both his arms back between Larson's legs - danger averted.
Big is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Larson keeping full guard, as Big tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Larson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Big doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Big manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Big postures up and lands a big shot to Larson's brow.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larson wants to sweep here but Big controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larson working a defensive guard here.

Larson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Big defends well.
Big wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.

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.

Larson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Big doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Big manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Larson keeping moving, preventing Big from controlling successfully.
Big with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
Mini Big has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Larson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Big rolls with it to try and escape but Larson cranks on the arm and Big is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butch Larson!