PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robot Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindstroem comes to the cage accompanied by Time is Tickin away. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Lindstroem
vs
Joe

185 cm
25
183 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
28
180 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soeren Lindstroem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robot Joe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe is looking to clinch but Lindstroem is avoiding it.
Lindstroem swings widly with a right hand
and Joe counters with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Lindstroem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lindstroem.
A jab from Lindstroem finds it's way through Joe's defenses.
Lindstroem connects with a looping right hand.
Lindstroem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joe's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joe.
Lindstroem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joe. Joe obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick by Lindstroem misses

and Joe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joe.
Lindstroem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lindstroem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Lindstroem to work.
Lindstroem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joe managing to block the knees to the body from Lindstroem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lindstroem effectively controlling the action here.
Lindstroem misses with a body punch.
Lindstroem managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Lindstroem.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lindstroem working aggressively here.
A short right from Lindstroem on the inside.
Joe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lindstroem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lindstroem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lindstroem slows down the pace here.
Joe blocks an elbow strike.

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.
Lindstroem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joe or not.
Lindstroem misses with a body punch.
Lindstroem looking to stall.
Lindstroem misses with a knee strike.
Lindstroem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lindstroem gets through Joe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lindstroem is trying to maintain a safe position but Joe gets an underhook and turns Lindstroem into the cage.
Lindstroem can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Lindstroem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lindstroem has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lindstroem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
Lindstroem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joe is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem prevents the takedown attempt.
Soeren Lindstroem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robot Joe.
Joe blocks an elbow strike.
Joe has Lindstroem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lindstroem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lindstroem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joe up against the cage.
Lindstroem misses with a punch to the body.
Joe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lindstroem prevents it.
Lindstroem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joe wants to get back to striking at distance but Lindstroem won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lindstroem.
Joe takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe can't get the takedown.
Lindstroem tries to land a knee to the head but Joe blocks with his arms.
Joe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lindstroem looking to stall.
Lindstroem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Joe blocks it with crossed arms.
Lindstroem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Lindstroem working aggressively here.
Lindstroem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindstroem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lindstroem tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindstroem misses with a body punch.
Lindstroem cracks Joe with a nice body shot.
Lindstroem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lindstroem misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soeren Lindstroem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Joe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lindstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lindstroem trying to remain calm as Joe controls from the top position.
Joe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Joe is trying to get an arm triangle but Lindstroem is defending well.
Joe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lindstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lindstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Joe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lindstroem is just riding it out for now. Joe eventually gives up the hold.
Lindstroem works his way to full guard. Good work.

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.
Joe passes Lindstroem's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lindstroem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joe passes to full mount!
Lindstroem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lindstroem looks a forlorn figure.
Lindstroem bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Joe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Joe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lindstroem trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.

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

Joe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lindstroem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lindstroem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Joe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lindstroem is aware though and is defending well.
Joe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robot Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lindstroem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lindstroem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joe is defended easily by Lindstroem.
Nice uppercut there from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem misses with a low kick.
Joe blocks a head kick by Lindstroem.
Lindstroem connects with a solid leg kick.
Lindstroem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joe.
Joe scoring well with a low kick there.
Soeren Lindstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindstroem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lindstroem throws a sloppy body shot
and Joe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lindstroem's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lindstroem throws an off balance right hand
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindstroem thows a body shot but no joy.
Lindstroem wants to land a leg kick but Joe is out of range.
Lindstroem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Joe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lindstroem did well to prevent Joe getting side control.
Joe tries to pass to full mount but Lindstroem defends it.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindstroem is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe moves nicely into side control.
Joe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindstroem keeps working.
Lindstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joe trying to pass the guard but Lindstroem defending well.
Joe is keen to just control but Lindstroem is a slippery customer.
Lindstroem trying to control but Joe postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to pass to full mount but Lindstroem defends it.
Joe is keen to just control but Lindstroem is a slippery customer.
Lindstroem is controlling Joe's trapped leg to prevent Joe from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lindstroem catches Joe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joe throws a lazy head kick
and Lindstroem counters with a one-two to the body.
Joe scores with a head kick. Lindstroem tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lindstroem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soeren Lindstroem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robot Joe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem throws a poor cross that misses

and Joe counters by clinching up.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lindstroem throws a head punch that misses.
Lindstroem tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe avoids a wild elbow strike from Lindstroem.
The referee calls for Joe to work.
Lindstroem tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Lindstroem misses with some punches.
Lindstroem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
Joe blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Joe breaks the clinch.
Joe moves out of range as Lindstroem strikes.
Joe is looking to clinch.
Joe wants to slow Lindstroem down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soeren Lindstroem clearly takes 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.

Joe throws a sloppy head kick and Lindstroem moves out of range easily.
Joe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lindstroem's calf.
A big left from Lindstroem misses.
Lindstroem throws out a powerful jab.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lindstroem scores with a head kick. Joe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lindstroem throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.
Soeren Lindstroem is winning the standup battle so far.
Joe looks for a takedown but Lindstroem sprawls well.
Joe misses with a looping right.
Joe misses with a takedown
and Lindstroem counters with a stiff right hand.
Soeren Lindstroem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robot Joe.
Joe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lindstroem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindstroem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Joe is rocked!
Lindstroem misses with a leg kick
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lindstroem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindstroem steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Joe. That one must have hurt.
Lindstroem misses with a double jab.
Joe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lindstroem connects with a single shot there.
Joe tries to clinch but Lindstroem is having none of it.
Lindstroem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem throws a solid leg kick but Joe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lindstroem.
Lindstroem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lindstroem throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lindstroem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindstroem lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Lindstroem misses
and Joe counters with a nice body kick.
Joe throws a solid leg kick but Lindstroem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joe.
Lindstroem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joe. Joe obviously looking to wear him down.
Lindstroem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Joe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lindstroem circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Lindstroem misses
and Joe counters with a big head kick but Lindstroem shrugs it off.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
Joe tries to land a front kick but Lindstroem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Lindstroem closes the distance and clinches.
Lindstroem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joe.
Lindstroem misses with a body punch.
Lindstroem presses Joe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joe is working for takedown but Lindstroem is calmly controlling the position for now.

Joe breaks from the clinch.
Lindstroem misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Joe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Joe wants to pass to mount but Lindstroem is defending the position.
Lindstroem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joe's back!
Joe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Joe wants to control his opponent's hands but Lindstroem gets his hands free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe wants to escape the position.
Joe trying to control the hands but Lindstroem won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soeren Lindstroem had his way with Robot Joe in 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. And we move into the final round!

Lindstroem doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe circles away.
Lindstroem tries a head kick but it misses.
Lindstroem misses with a leg kick
and Joe counters with a nice body kick.
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindstroem.
Joe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joe checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindstroem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joe counters with a left to the body.
Joe looks to land a body kick but Lindstroem moved away.

Joe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Joe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robot Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Lindstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lindstroem takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lindstroem is being controlled here.
Lindstroem is looking to reverse the position.
Lindstroem is working hard here to advance position.
Joe throws a strike aimed at the side of Lindstroem's head but Lindstroem avoids it well.
Joe trying to control the position but Lindstroem is working away.
Lindstroem is letting Joe control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem is looking to regain half guard here but Joe keeps moving and retains side control.
Joe working away.
Lindstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lindstroem is working to avoid the ground and pound but Joe connects with a decent elbow.
Joe taking a breather here.
Soeren Lindstroem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lindstroem is not content to let Joe control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Joe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe wants to control but Lindstroem is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robot Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lindstroem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soeren Lindstroem!
Soeren Lindstroem retains his welterweight title!