PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lou Nahtic (ranked 3888 p4p, 419 weight class) and Tomas Lindberg (ranked 6396 p4p, 542 weight class). Nahtic comes into the arena with Sleeping My Day Away blaring out of the sound system. Lindberg has chosen At The Gates - The Book of Sand as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Nahtic
vs
Lindberg

180 cm
43
140 lbs
21 - 33 - 1

169 cm
29
145 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomas Lindberg!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindberg lands a nice shot that snaps Nahtic's head back.
Nahtic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nahtic cracks Lindberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nahtic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nahtic.
Nahtic moves to clinch but Lindberg breaks away
and Lindberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nahtic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lindberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lindberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahtic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Nahtic missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nahtic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Lindberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lindberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nahtic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lindberg scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Nahtic finds it's target.
Nahtic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nahtic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nahtic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nahtic lands a lovely overhand right.
Nahtic moves out of range as Lindberg strikes.
Lindberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lindberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nahtic at a distance.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nahtic misses the target.
Nahtic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nahtic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Nahtic is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic throws an overhand right that lands on Lindberg's shoulder, as Lindberg tries to avoid the shot.
Nahtic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nahtic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nahtic scores with a jab. Lindberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lindberg swings for the body but Nahtic moves out of range.
Nahtic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lindberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Lindberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nahtic rather than just go for the knockout.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nahtic doesn't seem bothered though.
Nahtic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nahtic somewhat.
Lindberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
Nahtic is looking to clinch.
Nahtic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nahtic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lindberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nahtic throws a big shot that misses.
Lindberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Nahtic is rocked!
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nahtic.
Oh Nahtic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nahtic scores with a punch to the head.
Nahtic seems to have got his legs back now.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nahtic swings for the body but Lindberg moves out of range.
Nahtic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lindberg takes one to the chin there.
Lindberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nahtic.
Nahtic slips a jab from Lindberg.
Nahtic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lindberg tries to avoid it but Nahtic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lindberg to the ground. Lindberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Nahtic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Nahtic misses.
Lindberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nahtic with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Lindberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg slips a straight right by Nahtic.
A big right from Lindberg misses.
Nahtic slips under a jab.
It looked like Nahtic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nahtic misses with an uppercut
enabling Lindberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Nahtic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nahtic throws a combination that misses
and Lindberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Nahtic wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
Nahtic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lindberg jabs at Nahtic's body.
Lindberg tries to bum rush Nahtic with a series of wild strikes but Nahtic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nahtic throws a big counter combination but Lindberg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nahtic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nahtic moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lindberg misses with a looping left.
Nahtic loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
Lindberg misses with a right hand
and Nahtic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Lindberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nahtic walks into a jab.
Lindberg jabs at Nahtic's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nahtic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nahtic misses with a takedown attempt - Lindberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nahtic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahtic tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Nahtic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Nahtic ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Nahtic misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahtic tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lindberg scores with a nice head shot.
Lindberg misses with a hook.

Lindberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nahtic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nahtic trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nahtic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nahtic prevents Lindberg from getting back to his feet.
Nahtic postures up in Lindberg's guard and throws a big left but Lindberg blocks it.
Nahtic scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic works over Lindberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Nahtic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nahtic postures up and lands a big shot to Lindberg's brow.
Lindberg wants to get back to his feet but Nahtic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lindberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nahtic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nahtic prevents Lindberg from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nahtic is nestled in close to Lindberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nahtic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lindberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nahtic is looking to take a break and control but Lindberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nahtic working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic drops an elbow to the side of Lindberg's head.
Lindberg is trying to control but can't.
Nahtic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindberg's head.
Nahtic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nahtic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lindberg is trying to stand up here but Nahtic is controlling him well.
Nahtic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nahtic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nahtic is nestled in close to Lindberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nahtic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nahtic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nahtic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic stops Lindberg from getting back to his feet.
Lou Nahtic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lindberg is looking for a sweep. Nahtic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nahtic working the head and body with strikes.
Nahtic winds up and cracks Lindberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahtic is taking a breather. Lindberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nahtic working Lindberg over with strikes.
Nahtic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nahtic winds up and cracks Lindberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lindberg tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nahtic manages to move to mount!
Nahtic controlling the position easily from mount.
Nahtic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
BOOM! Nahtic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Nahtic dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Nahtic tries a head kick but it misses.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Nahtic is just out of range.
Nahtic ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Nahtic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nahtic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Nahtic looks to land a combination but Lindberg avoids it well.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nahtic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Nahtic is just out of range.
Nahtic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nahtic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nahtic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nahtic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Nahtic is just out of range.
Nahtic with a jab.
Nahtic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nahtic shoots in for a takedown but Lindberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nahtic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nahtic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Lindberg misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic scores with a hook to the body. Lindberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Nahtic ducks down to avoid it.
Nahtic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nahtic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg avoids the body shot from Nahtic.
Nahtic tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Nahtic ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Nahtic throws a looping overhand right but Lindberg ducks down to avoid it.
Lindberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lindberg misses with a looping right.
Lindberg misses the jab.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg lands with a shot to the body.
Nahtic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lindberg works Nahtic's body with a nice hook.
Nahtic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nahtic throws the left hand but Lindberg avoids the punch easily.
Lindberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nahtic moves away.
Lindberg connects with a body shot that sends Nahtic's belly button to the back.
Nahtic lands a jab to Lindberg's midsection.
Lindberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lindberg swings for the body but Nahtic moves out of range.
Nahtic avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Nahtic throws a jab when Lindberg was well out of range.
Nahtic lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindberg drops his hands momentarily and Nahtic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Nahtic ducks down to avoid it.
Nahtic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nahtic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindberg misses the jab.
Nahtic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lindberg manages to circle out of the way.
Lindberg throws a hook but Nahtic avoids it easily.
Nahtic throwing a counter right hand but Lindberg manages to avoid it.
Nahtic swinging wildly here.
Lindberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nahtic at a distance.
Nahtic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Lindberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lindberg 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Lindberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Tomas Lindberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.