PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickard Ljungberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Awesome Phd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Ljungberg
vs
Awesome Phd

187 cm
19
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
17
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rickard Ljungberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dr Awesome Phd!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljungberg throws a low kick but Awesome Phd moves out of range easily.
Awesome Phd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ljungberg is looking to land body kicks.
Awesome Phd lands with a right hand.
Ljungberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Awesome Phd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Awesome Phd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ljungberg manages to avoid it.
Awesome Phd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ljungberg throws out the jab.
Ljungberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Awesome Phd throws the kick towards the body but Ljungberg avoids it.
A head kick misses from Ljungberg.
Ljungberg throws a sloppy head kick

and Awesome Phd counters with a crisp one two that drops Ljungberg! Awesome Phd thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ljungberg to his feet! Ljungberg is in big trouble!

Ljungberg is rocked!
Ljungberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Ljungberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Ljungberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Ljungberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Ljungberg lands a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Ljungberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljungberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ljungberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ljungberg lands a shoulder strike.
Ljungberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Awesome Phd misses with some punches.
Ljungberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Awesome Phd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Awesome Phd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Awesome Phd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Awesome Phd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Awesome Phd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ljungberg is struggling to control the position.
Awesome Phd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Ljungberg.
Ljungberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ljungberg blocks a body shot from Awesome Phd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ljungberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Awesome Phd backwards.
Awesome Phd struggles to land a body shot inside as Ljungberg controls his hands.
Ljungberg prevents a body shot from Awesome Phd.
Ljungberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Awesome Phd prevents a body shot from Ljungberg.
Ljungberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ljungberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Awesome Phd's elbow.
Awesome Phd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ljungberg misses with a punch to the body.
Ljungberg tries to throw a body punch but Awesome Phd avoids it by throwing Ljungberg back against the cage.
Ljungberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ljungberg.
Ljungberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Awesome Phd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ljungberg has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awesome Phd is leaning against Ljungberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Awesome Phd blocking some punches.
Ljungberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Awesome Phd backwards.
Awesome Phd can't find room to land a body shot as Ljungberg controls the action.
Ljungberg pushes Awesome Phd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Awesome Phd as Ljungberg tries to tie him up.
Awesome Phd managing to block the knees to the body from Ljungberg.
Awesome Phd can't find room to land a body shot as Ljungberg controls the action.
Ljungberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ljungberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Awesome Phd taking a breather.
A short right from Awesome Phd on the inside.
Awesome Phd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ljungberg lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awesome Phd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ljungberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ljungberg lands a shoulder strike.
Awesome Phd avoiding damage as Ljungberg throws knees to the body.

Awesome Phd breaks from the clinch.
Ljungberg delivers a nice body kick.
Awesome Phd looks winded!
Ljungberg misses with a kick to the body.
Awesome Phd checks a low kick from Ljungberg.
Ljungberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Awesome Phd's calf.
Ljungberg throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Ljungberg coming out on top.
Rickard Ljungberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Awesome Phd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ljungberg.
Ljungberg throws a lazy head kick
and Awesome Phd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ljungberg throws a leg kick which misses Awesome Phd's front leg but catches the back leg as Awesome Phd tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ljungberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dr Awesome Phd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Ljungberg misses.
Ljungberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Awesome Phd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ljungberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ljungberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Awesome Phd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Awesome Phd blocks the leg kick.
Ljungberg tries to clinch
enabling Awesome Phd to counter with a crisp jab.
Ljungberg misses with a low kick.
Awesome Phd with a jab.
Awesome Phd is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ljungberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ljungberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Awesome Phd.
Ljungberg throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljungberg lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Dr Awesome Phd has been cut.
Awesome Phd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ljungberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Awesome Phd avoids the head kick by Ljungberg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ljungberg lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Awesome Phd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Awesome Phd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Awesome Phd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ljungberg throws a head kick that misses.

Ljungberg closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ljungberg.
A shot in the inside from Awesome Phd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Awesome Phd.

Awesome Phd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ljungberg throws a head kick but Awesome Phd moves out of range.
Ljungberg throws a sloppy head kick and Awesome Phd moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ljungberg looks for the body kick but Awesome Phd saw that one coming.
Ljungberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Ljungberg looks to land a right hand but Awesome Phd moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Awesome Phd.
A bone on bone clash there as Awesome Phd blocks the leg kick.
Awesome Phd moves out of range as Ljungberg throws a body kick.
Awesome Phd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Awesome Phd connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Awesome Phd.
Ljungberg tries to land a leg kick but Awesome Phd saw it coming and moves away.
Awesome Phd lands a nice hook to Ljungberg's body. Ljungberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Ljungberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Awesome Phd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ljungberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljungberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Awesome Phd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ljungberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Awesome Phd. That did some damage!
Awesome Phd blocks the body kick.
Ljungberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ljungberg misses with an uppercut
and Awesome Phd counters with a nice body shot.
Ljungberg tries to land a leg kick but Awesome Phd saw it coming and moves away.
Ljungberg misses with a low kick.
Awesome Phd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ljungberg can pounce on him.
Awesome Phd misses with a wild combination.
Ljungberg throws a sloppy head kick and Awesome Phd moves out of range easily.
Awesome Phd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ljungberg misses with a head kick.
Ljungberg is looking to clinch but Awesome Phd is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awesome Phd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ljungberg manages to avoid it.

Ljungberg has Awesome Phd up against the cage in a clinch.

Awesome Phd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ljungberg. Awesome Phd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Awesome Phd slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ljungberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ljungberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Awesome Phd slips under a jab from Ljungberg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ljungberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Awesome Phd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ljungberg moves away.
Ljungberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rickard Ljungberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dr Awesome Phd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ljungberg is looking to slow Awesome Phd down with leg kicks.
Ljungberg misses with an uppercut. Awesome Phd saw that one coming.
Ljungberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Awesome Phd.
Ljungberg misses with a body kick.
Ljungberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Awesome Phd to counter with a crisp jab.
Ljungberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Awesome Phd counters with a right hand to the body.
Ljungberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Awesome Phd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ljungberg moves in looking to clinch but Awesome Phd pushes him off.
Ljungberg throws a leg kick but Awesome Phd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ljungberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Ljungberg misses with a low kick.
Awesome Phd avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome Phd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ljungberg here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Awesome Phd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ljungberg.
Nice cross by Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd misses with a wild body shot.
Ljungberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ljungberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ljungberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Awesome Phd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ljungberg can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut lands for Ljungberg. That snapped Awesome Phd's head back.
Ljungberg feints and then cracks Awesome Phd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Awesome Phd down.
Awesome Phd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ljungberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Awesome Phd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ljungberg - the referee stops the clock and Awesome Phd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ljungberg. Awesome Phd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Awesome Phd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ljungberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Ljungberg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ljungberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Awesome Phd's hands.
Awesome Phd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ljungberg.
Awesome Phd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ljungberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Ljungberg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Ljungberg closes the distance and clinches.
Ljungberg trying to land knees to the body.
Awesome Phd is working Ljungberg over against the cage.
Ljungberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Ljungberg - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Awesome Phd breaks the clinch.
Awesome Phd misses with a low kick as Ljungberg jumps back.
Ljungberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Ljungberg avoids the body shot from Awesome Phd.
Ljungberg wants to clinch
and Awesome Phd counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ljungberg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ljungberg.
Awesome Phd throws a body punch but Ljungberg moves out of range.
Ljungberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Ljungberg feints and then cracks Awesome Phd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Awesome Phd down.
Ljungberg throws out a loose jab but Awesome Phd uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ljungberg.
Ljungberg connects with a leg kick. Awesome Phd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ljungberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Awesome Phd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ljungberg tries to land a body kick
and Awesome Phd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ljungberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ljungberg throws a push kick but Awesome Phd slaps the foot to one side.
Ljungberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Awesome Phd's calf.
Ljungberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ljungberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Awesome Phd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ljungberg misses with a hook. Awesome Phd ducked under it nicely.
Dr Awesome Phd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Awesome Phd on the wrong end of a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rickard Ljungberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ljungberg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickard Ljungberg!