PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Soderstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soderstrom comes into the arena with Rammstein - Sonne blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Soderstrom
vs
Jameson

180 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
19
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

The Red Eye

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rasmus Soderstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soderstrom is fending him off so far but Jameson persists. Nope, Soderstrom circles away and we're back to standing.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderstrom misses with a head kick.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soderstrom but Soderstrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soderstrom is looking to clinch but Jameson is avoiding it.

Soderstrom forces Jameson back against the cage and clinches.
Soderstrom keeps control of Jameson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soderstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Jameson is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jameson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Jameson blocks with his arms.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Soderstrom prevents the takedown attempt.
Rasmus Soderstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jameson.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jameson looks gassed!
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Jameson avoids the damage to the body.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the body.
Jameson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jameson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Soderstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jameson's face.
Soderstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soderstrom misses with a knee to the head.

Jameson tightens his grip and picks Soderstrom up, before dumping him to the ground. Soderstrom manages to land in guard.
Soderstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jameson controlling from the top position.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jameson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soderstrom dives on top into guard.

Jameson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soderstrom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soderstrom wants to stand but Jameson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jameson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jameson working a defensive guard here.
Jameson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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.
Soderstrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jameson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soderstrom instigates a clinch.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jameson's face.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jameson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom crunches a lovely knee into Jameson's ribcage.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jameson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Soderstrom throws a leg kick which misses Jameson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jameson tries to avoid it.
Jameson throws a jab when Soderstrom was well out of range.

Soderstrom gets a clinch.
Soderstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom misses with a knee strike.
Soderstrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jameson blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jameson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Soderstrom smiles and moves away.

Jameson gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jameson trying to control the action but Soderstrom is working from the bottom.
Soderstrom is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Jameson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderstrom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jameson has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jameson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soderstrom is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jameson wants to control but Soderstrom is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jameson avoids the head kick by Soderstrom.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Soderstrom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Jameson stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Soderstrom follows into mount!

Jameson is rocked!

It looks like James Jameson has been cut.
Jameson working to try and regain half guard.
Jameson is still in real trouble! Can Soderstrom finish him?
Soderstrom controlling the pace for now.

Soderstrom get's back to his feet.
Jameson seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderstrom misses with a head kick.
Jameson blocks a head kick by Soderstrom.
Jameson scores with a one two! Soderstrom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Soderstrom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soderstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Jameson can't break the clinch.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but Jameson blocks it.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but Jameson blocks it.
Soderstrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jameson blocks it with crossed arms.
Soderstrom trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Soderstrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Jameson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Jameson.
Jameson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soderstrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Soderstrom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jameson if he has to take too many more of those.
Soderstrom wants to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Soderstrom.

Soderstrom rushes Jameson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jameson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Jameson avoids the damage to the body.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jameson wants a takedown but no success here.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jameson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jameson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soderstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soderstrom is pressed up against the cage. Jameson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soderstrom down to the mat. Soderstrom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soderstrom lands a front kick.

Soderstrom closes the distance and clinches.
Soderstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Jameson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soderstrom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rasmus Soderstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jameson.
Jameson keeps the fight on the outside.

Soderstrom instigates a clinch.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jameson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Jameson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jameson is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Jameson trying to control the position but instead, Soderstrom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jameson into the cage.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Jameson blocks with his arms.
Soderstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jameson blocks it with crossed arms.
Soderstrom prevents the takedown attempt.
Rasmus Soderstrom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jameson.
Jameson is trying to drag Soderstrom to the mat but Soderstrom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Soderstrom crunches a lovely knee into Jameson's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Jameson avoids the damage to the body.
Soderstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jameson can do to turn this around?
Soderstrom prevents Jameson from breaking the clinch.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jameson has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Jameson is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Jameson has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Soderstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jameson can't break the clinch.
Jameson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Soderstrom manages to get underhooks.
Jameson is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soderstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Jameson looking for a takedown.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jameson's face.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head.

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.
Soderstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jameson.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Soderstrom manages to get underhooks.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jameson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Jameson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jameson trying to control the position but instead, Soderstrom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jameson into the cage.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
James Jameson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom keeps control of Jameson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jameson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soderstrom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Rasmus Soderstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jameson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom landing knees to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Soderstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soderstrom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Soderstrom!