PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Ramus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Lindgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ramus
vs
Lindgren

187 cm
23
220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

186 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Ramus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikael Lindgren!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindgren throws a looping overhand right but Ramus ducks down to avoid it.
Lindgren lunges at Ramus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramus's hand.
Ramus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lindgren swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramus.

Lindgren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramus is trying to defend but Lindgren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Ramus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramus has a hand on Lindgren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lindgren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ramus wants to control but Lindgren is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramus is working to get back to half guard.
Lindgren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ramus looks a forlorn figure.
Lindgren looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ramus can't escape the position.
Lindgren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lindgren fails to take his opponent's back.
Ramus is desperately trying to improve his position but Lindgren has a good base and remains in mount.
Lindgren wants to control the pace but Ramus is squirming around nicely.
Lindgren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ramus wants to hold on but Lindgren pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramus is trying to escape the mount.
Ramus tries to control the position but Lindgren now has his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Lindgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramus is trying to control but can't.
Lindgren trying to control the action but Ramus is working from the bottom.
Ramus trying to hold on to Lindgren's head to control him but Lindgren postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lindgren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramus wants to get back to full guard.
Ramus is trying to maintain the position but Lindgren is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lindgren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lindgren is keen to just control but Ramus is a slippery customer.
Lindgren seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ramus is looking to control Lindgren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramus avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cody Ramus just wasn't active enough.
Lindgren connects with a right hand. Ramus shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramus tries to clinch but Lindgren is having none of it.
Lindgren misses with a hook. Ramus ducked under it nicely.
Lindgren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindgren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Ramus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lindgren!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ramus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lindgren is now in Ramus's guard. A big mistake from Ramus there, giving up the dominant position!
Lindgren trying to control but Ramus is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramus wants to sweep but no luck.
Lindgren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Lindgren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ramus shoots in for a takedown but Lindgren shows good takedown defense.
Lindgren throws a right hand that misses

and Ramus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lindgren's guard now.
Lindgren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramus looking to pass the guard.
Lindgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramus preventing the sweep.
Lindgren keeping full guard, as Ramus tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Lindgren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramus defends well.
Ramus preventing the sweep.

Lindgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramus looking to pass the guard.
Lindgren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramus passes Lindgren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramus prevents Lindgren from improving his position.
Ramus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramus prevents Lindgren from improving his position.

Ramus is working for a submission of some sort.

Ramus is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lindgren still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lindgren has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Lindgren is looking to take a break and control but Ramus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramus tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramus is not content to let Lindgren control the position.
Lindgren controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Ramus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramus is looking to reverse the position.
Ramus can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramus seems a little lost for a moment, as Lindgren dominates the positioning.
Lindgren is looking to take a break and control but Ramus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lindgren is controlling him well.
Lindgren wants to control but Ramus is keeping him busy.
Ramus tries to buck Lindgren off but Lindgren is having none of it.
Ramus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramus with the ground and pound but Lindgren uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Lindgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramus cracks Lindgren with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Ramus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lindgren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindgren.
Lindgren stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramus. Ramus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lindgren catches Ramus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Ramus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lindgren manages to get back to half guard.
Lindgren wants to get back to full guard.

Ramus is looking for a kimura here.

Ramus is looking for a kimura but Lindgren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramus to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramus trying to advance position but Lindgren counters by regaining guard.

Ramus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramus with a flurry of punches that miss.

Ramus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lindgren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lindgren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lindgren!
Ramus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lindgren is controlling him well.
Lindgren is looking to take a break and control but Ramus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lindgren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lindgren presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lindgren manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ramus to take his back!
Will Lindgren go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ramus rolls, trying to escape but Lindgren keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren controlling the position well here. Ramus rolled but Lindgren kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ramus turns into Lindgren and is now in his guard.
Lindgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Lindgren, not yet.
Ramus advances position into side control!

Ramus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lindgren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Ramus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lindgren rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ramus's guard! Nice work there by Lindgren!
Lindgren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lindgren is controlling him.
Ramus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lindgren controls the pace.

Lindgren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lindgren has managed to get both his arms back between Ramus's legs - danger averted.

Ramus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ramus working for a triangle but Lindgren defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Cody Ramus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lindgren misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Lindgren. Those never looked like landing.
Lindgren throws a leg kick but Ramus moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindgren thows a body shot but no joy.
Lindgren lands an overhand right.
Ramus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lindgren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lindgren as he avoids it easily.
Lindgren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramus circles away.
Ramus tries for a takedown but Lindgren circles away easily
and Lindgren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Ramus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindgren. Ramus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindgren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramus as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramus fails with a takedown attempt.
Lindgren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Ramus tries to sprawl but Lindgren drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ramus gets back to full guard.
Lindgren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ramus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lindgren passes into half guard.
Ramus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lindgren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lindgren's back!
Ramus gets his hands free as Lindgren looks to control.

Ramus is looking for a rear naked choke here but Lindgren reverses the position brilliantly into Ramus's guard!
Lindgren content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lindgren is one step ahead there.
Lindgren trying to control but Ramus is working from the bottom.

Ramus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindgren defends well.
Ramus working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ramus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindgren defends well.

Ramus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindgren defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Lindgren dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ramus tries for a takedown but Lindgren circles away easily
and Lindgren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindgren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Lindgren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramus is trying to defend but Lindgren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lindgren wants to take a breather but Ramus is having none of it.

Ramus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lindgren pulls his head out easily.
Ramus trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren controlling the pace.
Lindgren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mikael Lindgren hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lindgren takes a swing at Ramus's ribcage but misses.
Lindgren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lindgren digs a good body shot into Ramus's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren misses with an uppercut

and Ramus counters with a shoot takedown. Lindgren fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramus is looking to work some ground and pound but Lindgren has wrist control.

Lindgren is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ramus frees his head nicely. Oh but Lindgren has switched to an armbar! Ramus is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mikael Lindgren!
Mikael Lindgren is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mikael Lindgren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.