PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakon Lund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Worldwide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lund
vs
Worldwide

190 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hakon Lund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mister Worldwide!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lund takes a swing at Worldwide's ribcage but misses.
Lund misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Lund.
Worldwide staying out of range there.
Worldwide on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Worldwide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lund scores with a one two! Worldwide had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worldwide was well out of range. Poor timing from Lund.
Worldwide has a takedown stuffed.
Lund thuds his right hand into Worldwide's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Worldwide.
Lund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Lund's head coaches at Venice of the North MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lund fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Worldwide checks it well.
Lund scores with a decent looking hook.
Lund fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Lund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lund misses the target.
Worldwide avoids the body shot from Lund.
Worldwide shoots in but no luck this time.
Hakon Lund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Worldwide.
Lund moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Worldwide slips under a jab.
Lund throws a one two combo.
Lund motions for Worldwide to come forward. Lund throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worldwide shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Worldwide.

Worldwide drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lund tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worldwide stays in close to Lund's body and controls the position.
Worldwide looks winded!
Lund trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Worldwide trying to control but Lund is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worldwide postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Worldwide is one step ahead there.
Lund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Worldwide passes into half guard.
Worldwide is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Worldwide working for a submission but Lund is keeping him at bay.

Worldwide is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lund has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Worldwide working for a submission but Lund is keeping him at bay.
Worldwide throwing strikes here but Lund is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lund keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lund tries to hold on but Worldwide postures up.
We've been informed that Worldwide has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lund keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Lund that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lund is trying desperately to improve position.
Worldwide fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Worldwide raining down hammerfists from mount.

Worldwide jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lund manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lund tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lund is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lund tries to roll over but Worldwide keeps him under control.
Lund is trying to maintain the position but Worldwide is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lund is looking for a sweep. Worldwide is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Worldwide passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lund is squirming around, avoiding Worldwide's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mister Worldwide will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lund looks to throw the jab but Worldwide is out of range.
Lund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hakon Lund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Worldwide shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lund as he jumps to the side.
Lund fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Worldwide checks it well.
Lund fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lund tries to bum rush Worldwide with a series of wild strikes but Worldwide uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lund lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Worldwide will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Worldwide shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lund sprawls well. Lund wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Worldwide gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakon Lund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Worldwide.
Worldwide takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Worldwide is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund with a jab.
Lund misses with a jab, cross combination.
Worldwide darts in looking for a takedown but Lund gets double underhooks and turns Worldwide into the cage.
Worldwide drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lund using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Worldwide wants a takedown but no success here.
Lund scores with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lund.
Lund lands a nice elbow.
Lund lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lund lands with a right to the head.
Lund lands an elbow inside that Worldwide shrugs off.
Worldwide takes an elbow to the temple.

Lund manages to break the clinch.
Lund lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worldwide avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Lund.
Lund throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lund throws a series of punches but Worldwide moves out of range.
Lund throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lund fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Worldwide looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Worldwide takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund scores with a decent looking hook.
Lund looks to land a combination but Worldwide avoids it well.
Lund lands a nice looking kick to the body. Worldwide takes a step back to recover.
Worldwide on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Worldwide.
A combination from Lund does no damage.
Lund darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Worldwide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Lund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lund tries to clinch but Worldwide moves out of range.
Lund throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hakon Lund is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Worldwide shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lund napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lund is pushing Worldwide's head away, looking to escape. Worldwide manages to hold on to the position though.
Worldwide has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Worldwide is looking to take a break and control but Lund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Worldwide on the ground.
Lund is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Worldwide has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worldwide trying to control the position but Lund is working away.
Worldwide working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lund taking a bit of punishment here - Worldwide scoring with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Worldwide is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lund is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Worldwide is trying to get an arm triangle but Lund is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakon Lund dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lund scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lund throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Worldwide slips a jab from Lund.

Lund clinches up with Worldwide and pushes him back against the cage.
Lund prevents the takedown attempt.
Lund crunches a lovely knee into Worldwide's ribcage.
Lund presses Worldwide against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Lund.
Lund manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Worldwide takes an elbow to the temple.
Lund is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Lund manages to break the clinch.
Worldwide takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Lund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Worldwide.
Lund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lund connects with a solid leg kick.
Lund throws a right and a left that Worldwide avoids nicely.
Lund scores with a nice right hand.
Lund throws an overhand right that lands on Worldwide's shoulder, as Worldwide tries to avoid the shot.
Lund throws a shot to the body.
Lund is looking to clinch.
Lund loads up on a big right hand but Worldwide slips the punch.
Worldwide shoots in looking for a takedown. Lund tries to sprawl out of it but Worldwide keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lund manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Lund rushes Worldwide and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lund utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lund content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Worldwide is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lund pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hakon Lund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Worldwide.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lund.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lund lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Lund.
Lund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lund lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee is keeping an eye on Lund - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lund gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Worldwide.
Lund lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund lands an elbow inside.
Lund lands an elbow just above Worldwide 's eye.
Lund connects with a knee to the head.
Lund gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Lund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Worldwide takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hakon Lund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Worldwide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lund.
Lund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Worldwide.
Lund digs a good hook to Worldwide's body.
Worldwide walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Worldwide throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lund's waist but Lund gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Worldwide off to one side.
Lund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Worldwide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lund cracks the inside of Worldwide's front leg.
Lund scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lund stuffs the takedown attempt from Worldwide. Worldwide gets slowly back to his feet.
Worldwide stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worldwide walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Worldwide.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakon Lund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lund has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakon Lund!
After winning the bout, Hakon Lund thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.