PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Lindblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Forsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Lindblad
vs
Forsberg

174 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
21
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Lindblad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henrik Forsberg!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forsberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lindblad looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Forsberg!

It looks like Gunnar Lindblad has been cut.
Lindblad swats away the attempt to clinch by Forsberg.
Lindblad takes a jab right on the kisser.

Forsberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Forsberg scores with a knee to the head.
Forsberg scores a nice knee to the body.
Forsberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lindblad's defenses.
Forsberg lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forsberg landing knees to the head.
Forsberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Forsberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lindblad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Forsberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lindblad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Forsberg landing knees to the head.
Forsberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Gunnar Lindblad's cut is getting worse.
Forsberg connects with a knee to the head.
Forsberg landing knees to the body.
Forsberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Forsberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lindblad's face.
Forsberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Forsberg lands an elbow that stopped Lindblad in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Forsberg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Forsberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Forsberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lindblad's face.
Forsberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Forsberg.
Forsberg landing knees to the body.
Forsberg lands a nice elbow.
Lindblad tries to break the clinch but Forsberg is controlling the position.
Forsberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Forsberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Forsberg.
Forsberg landing knees to the head.
Lindblad can't get the takedown.
Forsberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lindblad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Forsberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Forsberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forsberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Forsberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Forsberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lindblad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lindblad can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Lindblad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forsberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lindblad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Forsberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees to the body from Forsberg.

Lindblad decides to pull guard.
Lindblad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Forsberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lindblad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lindblad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Forsberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Lindblad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forsberg wants to stand but Lindblad is controlling his posture from full guard.

Lindblad had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Forsberg is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lindblad Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Forsberg's back instead.

Lindblad looking for the choke but no joy.
Forsberg is trying to get back to his feet but Lindblad has full control of the position and if anything, Forsberg has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindblad looking to hold on to the position here but Forsberg rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Forsberg wants to stand up but Lindblad is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forsberg keeping moving, preventing Lindblad from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Forsberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Lindblad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Forsberg has closed the distance and engaged Lindblad in a clinch.
Forsberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Forsberg scores with a knee to the head.
Forsberg lands an elbow inside that Lindblad shrugs off.
Lindblad wants a takedown.
Forsberg landing knees to the head.
Forsberg with a knee to the head.
Forsberg scores a nice knee to the body.
Lindblad tries to pull guard but Forsberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Lindblad drops back down to his feet.
Lindblad tries for a takedown but Forsberg manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Lindblad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forsberg lands a damaging elbow.
Forsberg lands an elbow just above Lindblad 's eye.
Forsberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Forsberg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forsberg crunches a lovely knee into Lindblad's ribcage.
Forsberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lindblad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lindblad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Forsberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forsberg landing knees to the head.
Forsberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Forsberg misses with a knee to the head.
Forsberg lands a damaging elbow.
Forsberg connects with a knee to the head.
Lindblad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Forsberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lindblad shoots in for a double leg but Forsberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lindblad fails with the takedown.

Forsberg pushes Lindblad up against the cage in a clinch.
Forsberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lindblad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lindblad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forsberg gets underhooks to prevent Lindblad's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Forsberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Forsberg lands a knee to the body.
Lindblad has Forsberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Forsberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lindblad tries to score a body lock takedown but Forsberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lindblad tries to pull guard but Forsberg won't allow it.
Forsberg lands a knee to the body.
Lindblad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Forsberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lindblad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Forsberg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lindblad looking for a takedown.
Lindblad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Forsberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lindblad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lindblad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lindblad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Forsberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindblad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Forsberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Forsberg connects with a knee to the head.
Lindblad tries to score a body lock takedown but Forsberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Forsberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lindblad.
Lindblad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lindblad goes for a takedown attempt but Forsberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lindblad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Forsberg as he jumps to the side.
Forsberg misses with a double jab.

Forsberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lindblad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Forsberg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Forsberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lindblad lands a takedown into guard.
Lindblad trying to control but Forsberg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindblad tries to free his leg and advance position but Forsberg is retaining full guard.
Forsberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Lindblad gets to his feet. Forsberg looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lindblad shoots in but no luck this time.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lindblad.
Lindblad controls the position.
Forsberg pushes Lindblad away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lindblad gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Forsberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Lindblad's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Forsberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Forsberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Forsberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindblad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Forsberg moves into the clinch.
Forsberg crunches a lovely knee into Lindblad's ribcage.
Forsberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Forsberg.
A knee to the head by Forsberg.
Forsberg stalling.

Lindblad gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Forsberg regains guard.

Lindblad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Forsberg dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Forsberg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Forsberg is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindblad is adopting a defensive guard.
Forsberg is looking to stand up but Lindblad won't let him.

Lindblad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Forsberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lindblad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Forsberg is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Lindblad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forsberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lindblad working for a triangle but Forsberg defends it easily.

Forsberg stands up and waves to Lindblad to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forsberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindblad.
Forsberg stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Lindblad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindblad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Forsberg is fending him off so far but Lindblad persists. Nope, Forsberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Lindblad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindblad.
Lindblad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Forsberg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gunnar Lindblad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lindblad swats away the attempt to clinch by Forsberg.
Lindblad shoots for a double leg takedown but Forsberg sprawls well. He's pushed Lindblad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindblad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Forsberg swivels and escapes.
Lindblad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Forsberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Forsberg tries to land a knee to the head but Lindblad blocks with his arms.
Forsberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Forsberg misses with a knee strike.
Lindblad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Forsberg walks away with a smile on his face. Lindblad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lindblad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Forsberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindblad circles away.
Lindblad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Forsberg is fending him off so far but Lindblad persists. Nope, Forsberg circles away and we're back to standing.

Forsberg moves into the clinch.

Lindblad has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Forsberg regains guard immediately.
Forsberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henrik Forsberg.
I've got Forsberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Forsberg!