PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Echo Echo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindstroem has chosen Time is Tickin away as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Echo
vs
Lindstroem

180 cm
22
175 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
183 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!
FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Echo Echo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soeren Lindstroem!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lindstroem has Echo up against the cage in a clinch.
Echo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindstroem presses Echo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Echo tries a knee to the head but Lindstroem blocks it.
Echo has a couple of punches blocked by Lindstroem.
Lindstroem stalling against the cage.
Echo fails to pull guard.
Echo wants a takedown.
Lindstroem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Echos head.
Echo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echo Echo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Echo tries for a takedown but Lindstroem manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Lindstroem.
Echo tries to pull guard but Lindstroem holds him up against the cage and eventually Echo drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Lindstroem to work.
Echo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Echo 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.
Echo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lindstroem walks away with a smile on his face. Echo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

A head kick lands from Lindstroem that sends Echo to the canvas. Echo tries to scramble back to his feet but Lindstroem brings him back down into side control.

Echo is rocked!

It looks like Echo Echo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Echo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lindstroem is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Oh Echo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Echo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Echo seems to have got his legs back now.

Lindstroem is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Echo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Echo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Echo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Echo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Echo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lindstroem manages to pass to mount!
Lindstroem prevents Echo from getting the reversal.

Lindstroem is working for a guillotine from mount but Echo frees his head quite easily.
Echo is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem trying to control but Echo is having none of it.
Echo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Echo is squirming around, avoiding Lindstroem's attempts to control the action.
Echo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Echo is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem controlling from the full mount.
Echo regains half guard.
Echo trying to control but Lindstroem postures up.

Lindstroem wants to work for an arm triangle but Echo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Echo actively working from the bottom here.
Echo trying to control but Lindstroem postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lindstroem passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Echo!
Lindstroem content just to control the position here.
Echo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Echo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Echo wants to improve his position but Lindstroem is controlling well.
Echo trying to hold on to Lindstroem's head to control him but Lindstroem postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soeren Lindstroem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Echo Echo'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.

Lindstroem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Echo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Echo shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Echo is defended easily by Lindstroem.
Echo blocks a head kick by Lindstroem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lindstroem.
An inside leg kick lands from Lindstroem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lindstroem instigates a clinch.
Lindstroem scores with a knee to the head.
Lindstroem pushes Echo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lindstroem is struggling to control the position.
Echo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindstroem landing knees to the head.
Lindstroem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindstroem is leaning against Echo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lindstroem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lindstroem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lindstroem lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem avoiding damage as Echo throws knees to the body.
Lindstroem lands a right hand.
Lindstroem lands a nice knee to the body.
Lindstroem pushes Echo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lindstroem lands with a short shot to the head.
Lindstroem lands an elbow inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem scores with a knee to the head.
Lindstroem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Lindstroem manages to break the clinch.
Echo Echo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Echo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lindstroem lands a nice looking kick to the body. Echo takes a step back to recover.

Lindstroem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Echo, pushing him back against the cage.
Lindstroem lands a body shot.
Lindstroem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from Lindstroem.
Echo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lindstroem controlling the action here for a moment.
Lindstroem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Echo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lindstroem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Echo backwards.
Lindstroem with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem lands a nice knee to the body.
Lindstroem prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echo Echo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lindstroem.
Lindstroem scores with a shot to the side of Echo's head.
Lindstroem avoiding damage.
Echo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lindstroem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lindstroem slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Lindstroem.
Lindstroem cracks Echo with a nice body shot.
Lindstroem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Echo.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lindstroem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lindstroem is working Echo over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lindstroem.
Echo goes for a takedown attempt but Lindstroem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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!
Echo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lindstroem lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echo has a takedown stuffed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lindstroem - that will leave a mark!
Echo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Lindstroem.
Lindstroem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Echo shoots in but Lindstroem avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Lindstroem darts in and clinches Echo up against the cage.
Echo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lindstroem controlling the action here for a moment.
Lindstroem receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A right hand to the body from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Echo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lindstroem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lindstroem gets underhooks to prevent Echo's takedown attempt.
Echo tries to pull guard but Lindstroem won't allow it.
Lindstroem has Echo pushed against the cage.
Echo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lindstroem pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Lindstroem.
The crowd are getting on Lindstroem's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

Lindstroem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindstroem bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lindstroem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Echo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lindstroem throws a chopping leg kick but Echo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Echo fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindstroem throws a head kick that misses.
Echo throws a head kick that misses
and Lindstroem counters with a thumping low kick.
Echo fails with the takedown
and Lindstroem makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Echo really felt that one!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Echo avoids a kick to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Echo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Echo has his takedown stuffed

and Lindstroem counters by clinching up.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindstroem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soeren Lindstroem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Echo Echo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lindstroem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Echo. That did some damage!
Lindstroem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Echo takes one to the side of the head.
Echo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lindstroem finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lindstroem lands the left hand.
Echo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lindstroem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lindstroem.
Lindstroem lands an elbow inside that Echo shrugs off.
Echo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lindstroem pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echo Echo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindstroem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Echo will feel that in the morning.
Lindstroem lands a head kick!
Lindstroem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Echo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lindstroem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lindstroem.
Lindstroem works on Echo's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Echo is trying to drag Lindstroem to the mat but Lindstroem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem lands an elbow inside that Echo shrugs off.
Echo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body punch from Lindstroem - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem lands an elbow just above Echo 's eye.
A short right from Lindstroem on the inside.
Lindstroem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lindstroem.
Echo letting Lindstroem take a breather here.
Echo fails to pull guard.
Lindstroem lands an elbow that stopped Echo in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lindstroem lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem lands a right hand.
Lindstroem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lindstroem lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Lindstroem as the two fighters clinch.
Lindstroem lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Lindstroem - that landed with a thud.
Lindstroem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Echo has Lindstroem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lindstroem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem is working Echo over against the cage.
Lindstroem scores a nice knee to the body.
Echo is working for takedown but Lindstroem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lindstroem presses Echo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lindstroem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Echo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lindstroem has Echo pressed against the cage, preventing Echo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lindstroem lands a good knee to the midsection. Echo won't want to take too many of those.
Lindstroem lands an uppercut.
Echo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lindstroem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Echo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lindstroem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Echo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lindstroem walks away with a smile on his face. Echo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Echo shoots and misses
and Lindstroem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Soeren Lindstroem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindstroem is looking to slow Echo down with leg kicks.

Lindstroem moves into the clinch successfully.
Lindstroem scores with a knee to the head.
Echo wants a takedown.
Echo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lindstroem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lindstroem has Echo pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lindstroem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lindstroem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lindstroem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Echo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Echo Echo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindstroem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Echo backwards.
Lindstroem lands an elbow just above Echo 's eye.
Echo takes an elbow to the temple.
Echo tries to land a knee to the head but Lindstroem blocks with his arms.
Lindstroem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Echo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lindstroem smiles and moves away.

Echo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lindstroem is trying to defend but Echo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Echo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindstroem defending well though.
Echo is thwarting Lindstroem's attempts to control the position.

Lindstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Echo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lindstroem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soeren Lindstroem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lindstroem works his way to full guard. Good work.
Echo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindstroem has Echo pulled in close to control his posture.
Echo wants to pass the guard but Lindstroem is keeping the position.

Echo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lindstroem is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lindstroem has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindstroem's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soeren Lindstroem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lindstroem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soeren Lindstroem!