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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindstroem's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Time is Tickin away. Desmond Grey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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183 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
25
179 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Grey!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindstroem staying out of range there.
Grey misses with a hook. Lindstroem ducked under it nicely.
Lindstroem tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindstroem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grey throws a lazy uppercut
and Lindstroem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Desmond Grey has been cut.
Lindstroem clinches.
Lindstroem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lindstroems head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem throws a head punch that misses.
Grey digs a right hand into Lindstroem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lindstroem's gas tank.
Lindstroem struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey controls his hands.
Lindstroem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindstroem wants to stall.
Grey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lindstroem obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lindstroem swings wildly with an uppercut but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindstroem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grey lands a hook that snaps the head of Lindstroem backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey is looking to control Lindstroem's arms but Lindstroem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grey has his back to the cage.
Lindstroem misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindstroem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grey is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Grey.
Lindstroem tries to throw a body punch but Grey avoids it by throwing Lindstroem back against the cage.
Grey avoids the elbow strike from Lindstroem, against the cage.
Lindstroem looking to slow down the pace here.
Grey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Grey.
Grey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lindstroem is breathing heavily.
Grey has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lindstroem is trying to keep an underhook but Grey manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lindstroem gets full guard.
Lindstroem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grey.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey is pushing down on Lindstroem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lindstroem is fighting to maintain full guard but Grey has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lindstroem!
Grey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lindstroem is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey controlling from mount.
The referee warns Lindstroem that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Grey wants to control the pace but Lindstroem is squirming around nicely.
Grey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Grey tries to control but Lindstroem wriggling away.
Lindstroem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lindstroem wants to hold on but Grey pushes him away.
Grey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lindstroem is looking to escape.
Lindstroem tries to hold on but Grey pushes him away.
Grey content just to control the position here.
Lindstroem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lindstroem is working hard here to advance position.
Grey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lindstroem regains half guard.
Lindstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lindstroem!
Grey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lindstroem looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Grey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Grey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Grey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lindstroem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lindstroem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grey.
Lindstroem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lindstroem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lindstroem. That's going to slow Grey down.
Lindstroem forces Grey back against the cage and clinches.
Grey lands a shot to the body.
Grey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindstroem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Grey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindstroem trying to land knees to the body.
Grey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Grey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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!
Grey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grey is taking a breather. Lindstroem 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grey trying to control the pace.
Lindstroem tries to roll over but Grey keeps him under control.
Grey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lindstroem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grey moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lindstroem.
Grey is looking to take a break and control but Lindstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lindstroem can't do much from the bottom here.
Lindstroem is trying to improve his position.
Lindstroem wants to control but Grey postures up.
Lindstroem sneaks back into half guard.
Grey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grey wants to control but Lindstroem is keeping him busy.
Lindstroem is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindstroem keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem trying to control but Grey postures up.
Lindstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lindstroem is not content to let Grey control the position.
Grey working over Lindstroem with some ground and pound. Lindstroem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grey tries to pass to full mount but Lindstroem defends it.
Grey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grey prevents Lindstroem from improving his position.
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.
Still in half guard, Grey seems content to control.
Lindstroem is not content to let Grey control the position.
Grey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Desmond Grey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lindstroem.
Lindstroem tries a low kick but Grey avoids it.
Nice jab there from Grey.
Grey lands a nice shot that snaps Lindstroem's head back.
Grey avoids the head kick by Lindstroem.
Grey scores with a sloppy right hand. Lindstroem should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindstroem throws a series of punches but Grey moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lindstroem misses with a knee strike.
Grey lands with a light punch inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Grey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desmond Grey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grey lands with a straight right. Lindstroem didn't see that one coming.
Lindstroem throws a poor cross that misses
and Grey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lindstroem's guard.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Lindstroem is keeping the position.
Grey wants to control from the top but Lindstroem keeps moving.
Grey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lindstroem is trying to control the position but Grey postures up.
Grey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Desmond Grey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Grey throws a hook but Lindstroem avoids it easily.
Soeren Lindstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Grey catches Lindstroem right on the button with a cross.
Lindstroem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lindstroem clinches up with Grey and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lindstroem manages to get to full guard.
Grey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lindstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindstroem keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Grey tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindstroem is retaining full guard.
Lindstroem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grey controls the pace.
Lindstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grey!
Grey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindstroem is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grey is surviving well by controlling Lindstroem's body position as best he can.
Desmond Grey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grey tries to reverse the position but Lindstroem maintains control.
Grey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lindstroem.
Grey holds on, trying desperately to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Grey is looking to improve his position but Lindstroem isn't that keen on the idea.
Lindstroem content just to control the position here.
Grey looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Lindstroem raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem prevents Grey from getting the reversal.
Lindstroem is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Grey is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Soeren Lindstroem!
Soeren Lindstroem retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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