PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lindsey Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Karlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindsey Webb has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Webb
vs
Karlson

175 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

181 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lindsey Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Karlson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Webb enables Karlson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Webb manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Webb wants to get back to his feet but Karlson passes into half guard.

Webb punching from the bottom.
Webb missing with punches from the bottom.
Webb connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Karlson is nestled in close to Webb, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Webb tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Karlson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Karlson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb wants to get back to full guard.
Karlson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karlson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karlson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Webb is trying to stand back up but Karlson is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb is trying to get back to full guard.
Karlson slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two 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.
Webb wants to get back to full guard.

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

Karlson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karlson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Webb throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Karlson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Karlson from controlling successfully.
Karlson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Webb is keeping the position for now.

Karlson gets to his feet - Webb follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Karlson misses.
Webb drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karlson sprawls and moves away.

Karlson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karlson not doing much here.
We've been informed that Karlson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Webb misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Karlson trying to control from Webb's half guard. Webb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Karlson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Webb being controlled here, momentarily.
Karlson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlson sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Webb tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Karlson counters with a single leg into guard. Webb didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Karlson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Karlson misses with a two punch combination.
Karlson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Karlson gets a takedown into half guard.
Karlson wants to control but Webb is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Webb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Karlson is working Webb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karlson trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Webb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karlson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlson working some strikes from top position.
Karlson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karlson is continuing to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karlson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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

Karlson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Webb did well to prevent Karlson getting side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karlson connects with a nice short shot to Webb's temple.

Webb is rocked!
Karlson is controlling the pace.
Karlson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ground and pound from Karlson.
Karlson lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Webb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karlson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson lands strikes from half guard.
Webb misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Karlson slows the pace down in half guard.
Webb misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karlson lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karlson in particular looking to stall.
Karlson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Webb is hurt! He's hurt bad - Karlson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Webb from any more punishment! Congratulations to Karlson! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Karlson!