PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Peter Geerdes (ranked 4176 p4p, 4178 weight class) and Mats Olle Soderlund (ranked 211 p4p, 209 weight class). Geerdes comes to the ring accompanied by Scooter vs Dick Rules - Maria. Soderlund is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gunther - Ding Dong Song. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Geerdes
vs
Soderlund

189 cm
18
209
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
252
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Peter Geerdes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mats Olle Soderlund!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Soderlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geerdes tries to counter by clinching up but Soderlund breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Geerdes takes the fight into the clinch.
Soderlund slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderlund wants to stall.
Geerdes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

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.
Soderlund is struggling to control the position.
Soderlund effectively controlling the action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Geerdes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geerdes is looking to control Soderlund's arms but Soderlund gets an underhook and turns him. Now Geerdes has his back to the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soderlund as Geerdes tries to tie him up.
Geerdes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans Peter Geerdes.

Geerdes clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soderlund being controlled against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geerdes trying to stall but Soderlund improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Peter Geerdes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Soderlund drives through and clinches with Geerdes against the ropes.
Soderlund looking to stall.
Soderlund is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Soderlund is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderlund is trying to maintain a safe position but Geerdes gets an underhook and turns Soderlund into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Soderlund to work.
Geerdes stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mats Olle Soderlund.

Soderlund clinches.
Soderlund being controlled against the ropes.

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.
Geerdes stalling against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soderlund as Geerdes tries to tie him up.
Soderlund letting Geerdes take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderlund being controlled against the ropes.
Geerdes seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans Peter Geerdes.
Geerdes tries to clinch there but Soderlund circles away.

Soderlund takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geerdes is struggling to control the position.
Geerdes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Olle Soderlund 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Soderlund clinches up with Geerdes and pushes him back against the ropes.
Soderlund avoiding damage.
Soderlund is pushing Geerdes up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geerdes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderlund dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mats Olle Soderlund.
Geerdes tries to close the distance and clinch but Soderlund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soderlund is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

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.

Soderlund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Soderlund is trying to maintain a safe position but Geerdes gets an underhook and turns Soderlund into the ropes.
Geerdes taking a breather.
Geerdes pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Soderlund is trying to maintain a safe position but Geerdes gets an underhook and turns Soderlund into the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderlund slows down the pace here.
Soderlund effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soderlund is trying to maintain a safe position but Geerdes gets an underhook and turns Soderlund into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mats Olle Soderlund.

Soderlund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soderlund wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geerdes looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Olle Soderlund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soderlund 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Olle Soderlund!
Our winner, Mats Olle Soderlund, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.