PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom has chosen Prodigy - Spitfire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Krasnodebski
vs
Thunstrom

180 cm
32
164 lbs
31 - 8 - 0

160 cm
40
160 lbs
35 - 23 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnodebski checks a low kick from Thunstrom.
A solid body kick from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski tried to score with a low kick but Thunstrom checks it.
Thunstrom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Thunstrom as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krasnodebski. Thunstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunstrom swings for the body but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski tests Thunstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thunstrom with a nice cross.
Thunstrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krasnodebski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thunstrom scores with a jab to the body.
Krasnodebski tries to land a leg kick but Thunstrom saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thunstrom takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom misses with a takedown attempt - Krasnodebski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krasnodebski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunstrom misses the target.
Krasnodebski takes one to the chin there.

Thunstrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krasnodebski wants to control but Thunstrom passes easily into half guard.
Krasnodebski is trying to control but can't.
Thunstrom is pressing down on Krasnodebski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krasnodebski is holding on for now.
Krasnodebski is looking for a sweep. Thunstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krasnodebski's coaches at THC playhouse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thunstrom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krasnodebski wants to control but Thunstrom is keeping busy.
Krasnodebski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krasnodebski is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski trying to control but Thunstrom postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunstrom is controlling the pace.

Thunstrom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krasnodebski is trying to control but can't.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunstrom misses with a hook to the body
and Krasnodebski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krasnodebski tried to counter with a leg kick but Thunstrom avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krasnodebski. Thunstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krasnodebski thuds his right hand into Thunstrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krasnodebski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thunstrom to score with a decent uppercut.
Thunstrom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Krasnodebski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krasnodebski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crunch! Krasnodebski slams his shin into Thunstrom's torso.
An inside leg kick lands from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Krasnodebski with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gotard Krasnodebski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Krasnodebski throws out a leg kick but Thunstrom moves out of range and Krasnodebski only half commits.
Krasnodebski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thunstrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thunstrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski misses with a head kick.
Krasnodebski missing with a left hand there. Thunstrom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunstrom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Thunstrom gets a double leg takedown into Krasnodebski's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krasnodebski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krasnodebski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thunstrom stands and throws Krasnodebski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krasnodebski wants to control but Thunstrom postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thunstrom stalling away here and it's allowed Krasnodebski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thunstrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krasnodebski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krasnodebski seems keen to control Thunstrom's posture.
Krasnodebski controls Thunstrom momentarily but Thunstrom frees himself.
Thunstrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krasnodebski is keeping the position for now.

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.
Thunstrom wants to control from the top but Krasnodebski keeps moving.
Krasnodebski keeping full guard, as Thunstrom tries to pass.

Thunstrom is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Krasnodebski pulls Thunstrom in to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Krasnodebski is looking to wear down Thunstrom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Krasnodebski wants to land a leg kick but Thunstrom is out of range.
Thunstrom has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thunstrom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krasnodebski finds it's way round the side to connect with Thunstrom's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a leg kick.
Thunstrom lands an overhand right.
Thunstrom lands with a nice body punch.
Thunstrom cracks a nice hook into Krasnodebski's ribs.
Krasnodebski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunstrom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thunstrom looks to land a combination but Krasnodebski avoids it well.
Thunstrom connects with a body shot.
Krasnodebski throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Krasnodebski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krasnodebski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunstrom under the eye.
Thunstrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunstrom.
Thunstrom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Krasnodebski. Thunstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krasnodebski staying out of range there.
Thunstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws a body kick that misses
and Thunstrom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krasnodebski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunstrom checks it well.
Gotard Krasnodebski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunstrom needs to keep his hands up - Krasnodebski had a free shot at his head there.
Krasnodebski misses with a body kick.
Thunstrom throws out a counter right but Krasnodebski avoids it with no problem.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
Krasnodebski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thunstrom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krasnodebski momentarily.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the side of Krasnodebski's head but Krasnodebski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Thunstrom.
Krasnodebski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krasnodebski tries a low kick but Thunstrom avoids it.
Krasnodebski delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lars Thunstrom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Krasnodebski. Thunstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thunstrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thunstrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krasnodebski is fending him off so far but Thunstrom persists. Nope, Krasnodebski circles away and we're back to standing.
Thunstrom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krasnodebski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krasnodebski thuds his right hand into Thunstrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thunstrom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Krasnodebski as Thunstrom shoots in.
Thunstrom just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKrasnodebski.
Krasnodebski lands with a nice body kick.
Krasnodebski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Krasnodebski's shoulder, as Krasnodebski tries to avoid the shot.
Krasnodebski tried to counter with a leg kick but Thunstrom avoided it.
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut. Krasnodebski saw that one coming.
Krasnodebski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thunstrom misses with a straight right.
Thunstrom throws a jab when Krasnodebski was well out of range.
Thunstrom jabs Krasnodebski to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Thunstrom misses its intended target.
Krasnodebski is looking to score with low kicks.
Thunstrom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Krasnodebski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thunstrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krasnodebski has a couple of punches blocked by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krasnodebski presses Thunstrom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krasnodebski can't find room to land a body shot as Thunstrom controls the action.
Krasnodebski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krasnodebski throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom tries to work over Krasnodebski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krasnodebski misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krasnodebski blocks a body shot from Thunstrom.
Krasnodebski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunstrom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krasnodebski gets through Thunstrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski tries to throw a body punch but Thunstrom avoids it by throwing Krasnodebski back against the cage.
Krasnodebski tries to land knees in the clinch but Thunstrom avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Thunstrom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krasnodebski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunstrom under the eye.
Krasnodebski slips a jab from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Krasnodebski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krasnodebski blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom lands with an overhand left.
Krasnodebski lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunstrom off the cage and back into range.
Krasnodebski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Krasnodebski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom throws a body punch but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski wants to clinch.
Thunstrom misses with a hook
and Krasnodebski counters with a low kick, right behind Thunstrom 's knee.
Krasnodebski misses with a leg kick.
Thunstrom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thunstrom blocks a head kick by Krasnodebski.

Krasnodebski rushes Thunstrom and presses him up against the cage.
Krasnodebski tries to throw a body punch but Thunstrom avoids it by throwing Krasnodebski back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski lands a shoulder strike.
Krasnodebski lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunstrom blocking some punches.
Krasnodebski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krasnodebski working aggressively here.
Thunstrom misses with some punches.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krasnodebski misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunstrom misses with a punch to the body.
Thunstrom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krasnodebski.
A body shot lands from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krasnodebskis head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunstrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gotard Krasnodebski clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Krasnodebski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krasnodebski misses with a wild body shot.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick but Thunstrom checks it.
Thunstrom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thunstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krasnodebski is looking for a counter combo.
Krasnodebski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunstrom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krasnodebski throws a push kick but Thunstrom slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunstrom! But no joy.
Krasnodebski misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Thunstrom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thunstrom lands a jab to the head.
Gotard Krasnodebski is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook. Thunstrom ducked under it nicely.
Thunstrom throws a looping overhand right but Krasnodebski ducks down to avoid it.
And Krasnodebski counters with a quick kick to the body but Thunstrom blocks it.
Thunstrom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krasnodebski throws a push kick but Thunstrom slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Krasnodebski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thunstrom doesn't seem phased though.
Krasnodebski lands with a cross.
Thunstrom checks a low kick from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Krasnodebski walks into a stiff left hand from Thunstrom.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Thunstrom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krasnodebski doesn't seem phased though.
Thunstrom takes a swing at Krasnodebski's ribcage but misses.
Krasnodebski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thunstrom if he has to take too many more of those.
Thunstrom misses with a looping left.
Both fighters circling a little - Krasnodebski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thunstrom slips under a jab.
Thunstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunstrom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws a series of punches but Krasnodebski avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunstrom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krasnodebski misses with a left hand
and Thunstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krasnodebski tests Thunstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krasnodebski misses with a right hand
and Thunstrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thunstrom throws a body punch but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski throws a push kick but Thunstrom slaps the foot to one side.
Thunstrom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Krasnodebski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krasnodebski scores with a decent looking hook.

Thunstrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krasnodebski is pulling down on Thunstrom's head. It's preventing any offense from Thunstrom, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom wants to pass the guard but Krasnodebski is keeping the position.
Krasnodebski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunstrom trying to control but Krasnodebski is working from the bottom.
Krasnodebski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thunstrom is now in half guard.
Thunstrom passes to side control.

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.
Krasnodebski is trying to get back to half guard.

Thunstrom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thunstrom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Krasnodebski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lars Thunstrom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Thunstrom throws a looping overhand right but Krasnodebski ducks down to avoid it.
Thunstrom moves out of range of the leg kick from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom avoids the head kick by Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krasnodebski cracks a nice hook into Thunstrom's ribs.
Thunstrom takes a swing at Krasnodebski's ribcage but misses.
Krasnodebski tries a low kick but Thunstrom avoids it.
Krasnodebski throws out a leg kick but Thunstrom moves out of range and Krasnodebski only half commits.
Krasnodebski defending well as Thunstrom loads up on a big left hand.
Thunstrom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krasnodebskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Thunstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Krasnodebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Krasnodebski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunstrom! But no joy.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thunstrom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Thunstrom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krasnodebski to the ground. Thunstrom is now in Krasnodebski's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski keeping moving, preventing Thunstrom from controlling successfully.
Thunstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Krasnodebski is retaining full guard.
Krasnodebski keeping moving, preventing Thunstrom from controlling successfully.
Krasnodebski working a defensive guard here.
Krasnodebski trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thunstrom misses with a straight right.
Krasnodebski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krasnodebski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunstrom.
Krasnodebski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thunstrom's calf.

Thunstrom drives through with a takedown into Krasnodebski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thunstrom postures up.
Thunstrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krasnodebski looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krasnodebski keeping full guard, as Thunstrom tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thunstrom trying to control but Krasnodebski is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Krasnodebski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thunstrom.
A shot to the liver by Thunstrom. Beautiful body shot.
Krasnodebski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thunstrom fails to land the takedown.
Krasnodebski misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunstrom! But no joy.
Krasnodebski moves forwards but Thunstrom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thunstrom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom staying out of range there.
Krasnodebski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krasnodebski cracks Thunstrom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Krasnodebski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krasnodebski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krasnodebski tried to score with a low kick but Thunstrom checks it.
Thunstrom moves out of range of the leg kick from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lars Thunstrom.
I think Thunstrom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!